Photography

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Photographs related to the USL Company, including historical prints and photos of the former buildings

Scope and Contents 31 Postcards of Niagara Falls, Photos of the falls and buildings in the city, Niagara University Civic Engagement booklet, Friends of Local History scrapbook, small box of 10 greeting cards (1999), History of the Niagara Falls Public Library pamphlet, 3 Niagara Falls bookmarks, Festival of Lights (1984) coloring book, Certificate (1977) Outstanding Organization award for Niagara Falls Public Library, Niagara Falls Council Announcement (1854), Plans of the US Customs House (1929), Shredded...

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Photographic glass slides of soldiers and military encampments. From the collection of Willis E. Cushing.

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35mm slides of events in Niagara Falls including festivals, as well as souvenir photo slides from Old Fort Niagara and other area attractions. Also included are glass slides with advertisements for banks.

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Glass plate slides of local sites. Major topics include local hotels, fire companies, schools, banks, and buildings. From the collection of Willis E. Cushing.

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Glass plate photograph slides and negatives of notable figures. Some images are local scenes, some are not, some are reproductions of paintings. Some images include a photograph of President McKinley leaving Goat Island the day before his assassination. From the collection of Willis E. Cushing.

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Photographic glass slides of tightrope walks by Maria Spelterini, Nixon, Blondin, and Steve Peer. Photos of Native Americans. From the collection of Willis E. Cushing.

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Photographic glass slides of local stores, bridges, and the Maid of the Mist. From the collection of Willis E. Cushing.

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Three boxes of unsleeved glass slides of various scenes in Niagara Falls including stores, buildings, streets, railroads, and the Schoellkopf power station. Also included is a collection of slides related to General Brock. From the collection of Willis E. Cushing.

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Glass slides of various scenes around Niagara Falls including bridges, stores, and local figures. From the collection of Willis E. Cushing.