Note that John Brown has done grading in the section between Geneva Street and Slabtown [known as Merritton prior to amalgamation with St. Catharines in 1961]

Note that John Brown has done grading in the section between Geneva Street and Slabtown [known as Merritton prior to amalgamation with St. Catharines in 1961]. This document is badly stained and faded. It is signed by S.D. Woodruff, 1855.

Chart of estimate of work done on the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway by Messrs. Brown and McDonell, contractors, on sections 1, 2, and 3 ending at St. Catharines

Chart of estimate of work done on the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway by Messrs. Brown and McDonell, contractors, on sections 1, 2, and 3 ending at St. Catharines for the month of Oct., 1855. This document is water damaged and full of holes. The list of prices is almost completely illegible. The document is signed by S.D. Woodruff, Nov. 1855.

Chart and a memo regarding the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway from Port Dalhousie to St. Catharines

Chart and a memo (4 pages, handwritten) regarding the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway from Port Dalhousie to St. Catharines. This is an explanation reflecting the differences between the approximate and final estimate. The memo is slightly stained and the chart is slightly torn. This does not affect the text, Jan. 2, 1856.

Chart of Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway from St. Catharines to Thorold estimates

Chart of Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway from St. Catharines to Thorold estimates. This document is slightly burnt and torn. Text is slightly affected. It is signed by S.D. Woodruff, Dec. 27, 1856.

Memorandum of ditching on the line of the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway between Port Dalhousie and St. Catharines

Memorandum of ditching on the line of the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway between Port Dalhousie and St. Catharines (1 page, handwritten), n.d.

The Prince's Visit to St. Catharines Broadside, 1860

In 1860, the Prince of Wales, Albert Edward, Queen Victoria’s eldest son visited St. Catharines. He was 18 years old at the time. C.P. Camp, secretary who was the clerk and treasurer of the city council urged the citizens to show their affection for the Prince of Wales this was reflected in the broadside which he put out in which he noted that The Saint Catharines Volunteer Artillery Company would fire a royal salute and British Cheers would be given by the assembled throng.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from A. Jeffrey importer of Hardware, Iron, Steel, and Window Glass of St. Catharines, Ont.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from A. Jeffrey importer of Hardware, Iron, Steel, and Window Glass of St. Catharines, Ont. A. Jeffrey says that he will be able to supply Mr. Woodruff with glass and iron pipe, June 7, 1875.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from A. Jeffrey importer of Hardware, Iron, Steel, and Window Glass of St. Catharines, Ont.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from A. Jeffrey importer of Hardware, Iron, Steel, and Window Glass of St. Catharines, Ont. regarding breakage and freight, June 23, 1875.

Letter from the office of Hart, Ball and Hart of Buffalo, New York to William R. Allen of St. Catharines, Ont.

Letter (2 pages, handwritten) from the office of Hart, Ball and Hart of Buffalo, New York to William R. Allen of St. Catharines, Ont. proposing work to be done regarding the hot water heating of the building. The owner of the building is expected to pay the railway fare of the men and to pay their board while they are in St. Catharines, July 8, 1876.

Letter from the office of Hart, Ball and Hart of Buffalo, New York to William R. Allen of St. Catharines

Letter (4 pages, handwritten) from the office of Hart, Ball and Hart of Buffalo, New York to William R. Allen of St. Catharines elaborating on the specifications of the hot water heating for the residence of Mr. Woodruff, July 17, 1876.

Receipt from McIntyre and Son of St. Catharines

Receipt from McIntyre and Son of St. Catharines, Manufacturers and Dealers in Furniture for a newel post, n.d.

Receipt from Burrow, Chatfield and Co. of St. Catharines

Receipt from Burrow, Chatfield and Co. of St. Catharines for plumbing and metal supplies, Aug. 23, 1876.

Receipt from Allan and Bro. of St. Catharines for building supplies

Receipt from Allan and Bro. of St. Catharines for building supplies, Oct. 5, 1876.

Receipt from Allan and Bro. of St. Catharines for work done on walls

Receipt from Allan and Bro. of St. Catharines for work done on walls, Oct. 31, 1876.

Receipt from Geo. Lloyd of St. Catharines for work done regarding heating and pipes

Receipt from Geo. Lloyd of St. Catharines for work done regarding heating and pipes, Jan. 1, 1877.