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Niagara Falls (N.Y.) -- History

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 746 Collections and/or Records:

Lewiston Academy, 1924

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Photographs of Lewiston Academy and individuals being inducted

Dates: 1924
Found in: Niagara Falls Public Library Local History / GPHC-000-000-083, General Photograph Collection / Room 01 / Cabinet C-4 / Industries, Acheson Graphite - Olcott Polar Bear Club

Lewiston, N.Y. (1 of 2), 1923-1981

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Photographs and facsimile documents showing Lewiston, N.Y.

Dates: 1923-1981
Found in: Niagara Falls Public Library Local History / GPHC-000-000-083, General Photograph Collection / Room 01 / Cabinet C-4 / Industries, Acheson Graphite - Olcott Polar Bear Club

Lewiston, N.Y. (2 of 2), 1939-1985

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Photographs of Lewiston, N.Y. including buildings such as the frontier house, people and events, streets and public works. Also present are news clippings, a rotary club card, and other related documents

Dates: 1939-1985
Found in: Niagara Falls Public Library Local History / GPHC-000-000-083, General Photograph Collection / Room 01 / Cabinet C-4 / Industries, Acheson Graphite - Olcott Polar Bear Club

LH Dept - Files of Loker, 1971-1988

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Identifier: Subgroup 1
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Correspondence and reference requests related to the Local History collection at the library

Dates: 1971-1988
Found in: Niagara Falls Public Library Local History / NFHS-000-000-023, Niagara Falls Historical Society Collection / Edward T. Williams Collection / Miscellaneous

Li Hung Chang, 1896-1912

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Identifier: gphc.li.184
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One photo facsimile and newspaper clipping show Li Hung Chang known as the "Great Chinaman, and the wealthiest man in the world" when he visited Niagara Falls while traveling in the United States. Li Hung Chang, photograph and article (9/1//1896) visit from the wealthiest man in the world to Niagara Falls (article).

Dates: 1896-1912
Found in: Niagara Falls Public Library Local History / GPHC-000-000-083, General Photograph Collection / Room 01 / Cabinet C-2 / 4 People G-O: Groups & Individuals

Libraries - Lewiston, 1983

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Photographs kids reading at the library in Lewiston, N.Y.

Dates: 1983
Found in: Niagara Falls Public Library Local History / GPHC-000-000-083, General Photograph Collection / Room 01 / Cabinet C-4 / Industries, Acheson Graphite - Olcott Polar Bear Club

Libraries - NFPL - Construction, 1971-1981

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Photographs showing construction of the library

Dates: 1971-1981
Found in: Niagara Falls Public Library Local History / GPHC-000-000-083, General Photograph Collection / Room 01 / Cabinet C-4 / Industries, Acheson Graphite - Olcott Polar Bear Club

Libraries - NFPL - Diagram/Models , circa 1970

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Photo prints showing plans and diagrams for the library

Dates: circa 1970
Found in: Niagara Falls Public Library Local History / GPHC-000-000-083, General Photograph Collection / Room 01 / Cabinet C-4 / Industries, Acheson Graphite - Olcott Polar Bear Club

Libraries - NFPL - Exterior, circa 1977-2007

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Photo prints showing the exterior of the library from various angles

Dates: circa 1977-2007
Found in: Niagara Falls Public Library Local History / GPHC-000-000-083, General Photograph Collection / Room 01 / Cabinet C-4 / Industries, Acheson Graphite - Olcott Polar Bear Club

Libraries - NFPL - Formal Dedication, circa 1970

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Photograph of the dedication of NFPL

Dates: circa 1970
Found in: Niagara Falls Public Library Local History / GPHC-000-000-083, General Photograph Collection / Room 01 / Cabinet C-4 / Industries, Acheson Graphite - Olcott Polar Bear Club

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