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Ore arriving in great quantities for iron works, article (Suspension Bridge Journal, 1889-06-01).jpg
Head furnace man dies in Buffalo when furnace fails, article (Niagara Falls Gazette, 1874-10-28).jpg
Tonawanda anarchists, article (Lockport Journal, 1901-09-16).jpg
Connection alleged to McKinley assassin Csolgosz
Sad accident at Tonawanda, Ironton mention, article (Lockport Daily Journal, 1874-01-24).jpg
AI Transcription:
SAD ACCIDENT AT TONAWANDA.
A Sailboat Capsized with three Men in it, one of Whom was Drowned.
TONAWANDA, Jan. 23, 1874.
To…
Police had to guard diggers, article (Niagara Sun, 1908-05-19).pdf
Ironton men unhappy about Gillespie bringing in workers from out of town to dig Lockport line.
AI Transcription:
Tuesday, May 19, 1908
POLICE…
The Erie Canal (Chapter 31 History of Erie County pp 306-313, c1883).pdf
A good, brief overview of the Erie Canal project. The part pertaining to Tonawanda: The first work done on the canal in Erie county was at Tonawanda,…
Former Tonawanda Sports Center facilities, photo set (Dennis Reed Jr., 2025).jpg
Twin City Racquet Club, Soccer World, Sportsplex; Tonawanda Ice Time, NT Inter-Church Food Pantry, Twin Cities Community Outreach, Inc.
Rosebrook Block on Oliver destroyed by fire, article (Tonawanda News, c 1893 0411).jpg
AI transcription:
**DISASTROUS FLAMES**
They Totally Wreck an Oliver Street Block This Morning.
Ere the first streaks of dawn had lighted up…
Big Blaze of Boxes, Royal fire extinguisher demo outside Archer Hotel, article (Tonawanda News, 1903-02-28).jpg
Also, May 14, 1903, from the NEWS:
"E. Satchel of Niagara Falls will give an exhibition of the Badger Chemical fire extinguisher at the corner of…
The Norsemen's Wild Ride, article (Tim Warchocki, 2025)
Article and photo by Tim Warchocki appearing in the Facebook Group "Buffalo: A Toast to the Town" in August 2025.The Norsemen's Wild RideHow a…
John Johnson burial record (St. Mark's Parish Register Book 1, 1873-07-11).jpg
The age at death of 73-74 (even its uncertainty) make this a good candidate for being John Johnson, husband of Hannah Johnson. July 9, 1873 is given…
John, Hannah and Daniel Chadwick, Sweeney street (St. Mark's Parish Register 2, c1879).jpg
John, sister and son on Sweeney Street. Not really sure of the date since not dated in register.
Caroline Bateman (Chadwick) communicant at St. Mark's Episcopal Church (1871).jpg
New Brunswick-born wife of John Chadwick, who will be dropped off the rolls according to the note in 1874, having not been to church in three years.
Kluxers carry holiday cheer at Tonawanda, article (Courier-Express, 1924-12-24).jpg
The cross they burn is near the old Felton High School, a block away from Sweeney Cemetery.
Hints were all wasted, Black Hannah, article (...Times, 1903-12-13).jpg
Mistake-riddled account only 20 years after Hannah's death. AI Transcription: Special to THE TIMES, NORTH TONAWANDA, Dec. 12.—While negroes have…
Jets coach (Claude) Noel fond of North Tonawanda hockey memories, article (Niagara Gazette, 2012-01-18).jpg
Photo: Liam Richards. Article: Bill Hoppe.
Looking for a local connection to the NHL? In 1975-76, Winnipeg Jets coach Claude Noel started his…
Roster and stats, Buffalo Norsemen (As of 10/28/1975).tab
No. Name Position GP G A Pts. PIM 1 Bill Cheropite Goal 5 0 1 1 11 2 Wayne…
Buffalo Norsemen vs. Buffalo Sabres exhibition game, stills from video, rosters (1975-09-26).
From University at Buffalo: "Color, silent film showing a portion of an exhibition hockey game between the National Hockey League (NHL) Buffalo Sabres…
