Love Canal Trial Exhibits, 1990-1991
Scope and Contents
These were used by the defendants and the prosecutors during a trial over the damage caused to human health due to the buried chemical waste in Love Canal. They include: arial photographs, letters, deeds, scientific reports, architectural drawings, etc. about the area.
Many items do not have dates, so the dates are approximate.
Dates
- 1990-1991
Biographical / Historical
1995 - Occidental Petroleum settles its case with the federal government, agreeing to pay $129 million to clean up Love Canal.
Extent
From the Collection: 10.0 Linear feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: United States. Environmental Protection Agency (Organization)
- From the Collection: Love Canal Area Revitalization Agency (Organization)
- From the Collection: New York State Department of Health (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Niagara Falls Public Library Local History Repository
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