Bestaste Mini Market, formerly Holiday, ad (1986-09-23).jpg
date: 1986-09-23

Bestaste grand opening, ad (1984-05-11).jpg
date: 1984-05-11

Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse, 653 Oliver, photo (Google Maps, 2021).jpg
date: 2021

Your Host Family Restaurant, not NT, sign.jpg

North Tonawanda band, John Tussing instructor, photo (c1930).jpg
description: Payne Avenue High School
date: 1930

Frontier Gold Label beer, label (c1930).jpeg
date: 1930

Dump site on island to be proposed, article (Courier-Express, 1962-05-01).jpg
date: 1962-05-01

Trophies catalog, Double Kay Sport Shop (c1960).jpg
date: 1960

Oechsner's Dream Island Castle in Williamsville, postcards (c1930).jpg
date: 1930

Hooker Electrochemical Co to buy Durez for 50 Million, article (Buffalo Evening News, 1955-01-14).jpg
date: 1955-01-14

Fischers Pharmacy, 301 Payne, matchbook (c1940).jpg
date: 1940

DeLuxe Lanes, Setlik, 712 Oliver, liquor license renewal notice (Tonawanda News, 1949-09-30).jpg
date: 1949-09-30

DeLuxe Lanes, 712 Oliver, ad (Tonawanda News, 1971-07-29).jpg
date: 1971-07-29

DeLuxe Lanes, 712 Oliver, ad (Tonawanda News, 1968-08-24).jpg
date: 1968-08-24

B. H. Neff, Kent Block, trade card (1881).jpg
date: 1881

Avondale Theatre, Thunderclap, ad (Tonawanda News, 1922-01-28.jpg
date: 1922-01-28

Large verdict in Derby case, article (Tonawanda News, 1923-04-10).jpg
date: 1923-04-10

Expert probe, Derby receiving best care, wives prostrate, articles (Tonawanda News, 1920-11-02).pdf
date: 1920-11-02

Blast victim's wife wins casey, article (Tonawanda News, 1924-07-09).jpg
date: 1924-07-09

DeGraff Opening of new addition and maternity wing, booklet (1953-03-14).jpg
description: Includes a history of DeGraff Memorial Hospital
date: 1953-03-14

Robinson Street power house undergoing repairs, photo (Dennis Reed Jr 2022-06).jpg
date: 2022-06

Tonawanda explosion takes toll of 12, article (Niagara Gazette, 1920-11-01).pdf
date: 1920-11-01

Power house cases argued, article (Tonawanda News, 1923-05-12).jpg
date: 1923-05-12

Lockport man among 11 killed in explosion, article (Lockport Union-Sun Journal, 1920-11-01.pdf
date: 1920-11-01

Eleven killed by explosion in Tonawanda power tower, article (Buffalo Courier, 1920-11-01).pdf
date: 1920-11-01

Derby dies from burns, article (Tonawanda News, 1920-11-05).jpg
date: 1920-11-05

Coroner Wheeler get statement from Derby, article (Tonawanda News, 1920-11-04).jpg
date: 1920-11-04

12 now death toll from blast, article, transcription (Tonawanda News, 1920-11-01).pdf
description: 12 NOW DEATH TOLL FROM BLAST Another victim of power house disaster succumbs to injuries; only one person in building at time of explosion still alive Terrible Blast, Followed by Fire, Traps Power Company Employees in Flames and Results in Fatal Burns - Four Instantly Killed (Photo of two power transformers, caption: "The disaster at the Tonawanda Power Company's substation on Robinson street early yesterday morning occurred when men were engaged in connecting up these transformers. They are 2500 Kva, General Electric Transformers.") EIGHT OTHERS DIE AFTER REMOVAL TO DEGRAFF MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - Explosion occurs when new transformers are started up - Lives of well-known men snuffed out - The worst disaster known to have taken place in the Tonawandas occurred shortly before 3 o'clock yesterday morning when an explosion and fire in the high tension cable tower of the Niagara Falls Power Co., adjoining the Tonawanda Power Company's transformer station on Robinson street, snuffed out the lives of four men and burned eight others so badly that they have since died. Of the thirteen men who were in the building when the accident occurred, only one was still alive today. He is Samuel S. Derby, of №222 Niagara street, North Tonawanda. The dead are: Albert S. Allen, 47 years old, of 201 Bryant street, superintendent of the Tonawanda Power Company. Ralph H. Allen, 41 years old, of 202 Falconer street, employed as an operator by the Tonawanda Power Company. James Edward Yates, 52 years old, of 340 Payne avenue, employed as an electrician by the Tonawanda Power Company. James H. Robertson, 39 years old, of 335 Robinson street, employed as an electrician by the Tonawanda Power Company. Andy Anderson, 49 years old, of 404 Seventh street, Niagara Falls, N.Y., employed by the Niagara Falls Power Company as a cable splicer. Charles M. Mabill, 48 years old, of 919 Niagara street, Niagara Falls, N.Y., superintendent of the Niagara Falls Power Company's underground cable. William Ward, 4…
date: 1920-11-01

12 killed in explosion of power station, article (Buffalo News, 1920-11-01).pdf
date: 1920-11-01

Tonawanda News, full paper (1896-06-01).pdf
description: After this date, the microfilm record of the paper is silent until November 1st, and the (remote) lighting of the "New Niagara Furnace" at the Tonawanda Iron Works by President-Elect William McKinley.
date: 1896-06-01

Mr. Dent and Durez origin, article (Tonawanda News, 1972-06-22).pdf
date: 1972-06-22

Durez Plastics, catalog excerpts (Modern Plastics Handbook, 1948).jpg
date: 1948

NTHS women's basketball team, team photo with names (1923).jpg
description: Moulton, Hamilton, Doty, Peters, Rooney, Wherry. An Elizabeth Wherry played guard for NTHS in January 1922, was a Miss Twin Cities entrant with 40K votes in 1923, and in a YWCA basketball game in 1930. Obits show an Elizabeth Russel Wherry (9-11-1952) and Elizabeth Wherry (5-1-1978).

Trolley routes in North Tonawanda (Trolley Days in the Tonawandas, Robert H Lloyd, 1969).jpg
date: 1969

Niagara Falls Power Co. General Map of Transmission Lines, map (c1900).jpg
date: 1900

VIDEO: Paper Slitter Demonstration - Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum.mov
date: 2017

VIDEO: A video tour of an Artizan "Style D" Band Organ.mov
description: This working organ at the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum of North Tonawanda, N.Y. is the largest of the Artizan line of military band organs. This video tour shows the mechanics of the back, the painted facade of the front as five songs play on the organ, as well as views of the Artizan Factories, Inc. grounds in 1926 and 2017. Built in 1925, the organ was first installed in a roller skating rink in Ohio and last used at the State Fair of Texas. It uses a compressed air system to operate its 203 organ pipes, two drums, orchestra bells, and cymbal.
date: 2017

VIDEO: Wurlitzer Music Roll Department Exhibit - Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum.mov
date: 2013

Promotion work of a great industry - Wurlitzer advertising department, illustrated article (Presto-Times, 1926-07-31).JPG
description: Trade journal article describing how the Cincinnati-based advertising department drives demand for Wurlitzer products.
date: 1926-07-31

Wurlitzer83, catalog cover (1983).jpeg
date: 1983

Would repoen Long Bridge, article (1916-04-03).pdf
date: 1916-04-03

Would light sharp curve, Bush's bridge, Niagara Falls Boulevard, article (Tonawanda News, 1916-11-06).jpg
date: 1916-11-06

Wood and Brooks Bros., Ivory Keys, Ontario Street, Tonawanda, postcard (c.1890).jpg
date: 1890

Winfield Marina, photo (George Hunter c1975).jpeg
date: 1975

Widow victor in urban renewal battle, 93 South Niagara Street, Tonawanda, Northeast Cleaners and Launderers, article (Tonawanda News, 1971-05-06).jpg
date: 1971-05-06

Wagenscheutz Hardware, back, ink and wash (2017).jpg

Twin City Tire Shop, 31 Webster, ad (Tonawanda News, 1914-05-20).jpg
date: 1914-05-20

Twin Cities Rifle Club, Ward Olver 1st place, colorized photo (1936-05-15, Ward Bray).jpg
date: 1936-05-15

Tonawanda Distribution Corporations, ad (c1960).jpg
description: AKA Tondisco, 80 Thompson Street.
date: 1960

Tonawanda Boiler and Engine Works, Armitage-Herschell, map detail (1886).jpg
date: 1886

The Villa, 682 Falls Blvd, postcard (1924-08).jpg
date: 1924-08

Sweeney Estate article, local industry ads (1928-09-07).jpg
date: 1928-09-07

Rainbow Roller Rink, ad (Tonawanda News, 1949-12-02).png
date: 1949-12-02

Princess Suzanne, souvenir photo for Scenic Family Theatre and related notices (c.1913).JPG
description: A vaudeville curiosity, this small wire-walker is purported to hail from Hungary and tours (at least) upstate New York in the early 1900s. Appears in papers as early as 1909, described as "bright and interesting," "The Royal Doll Lady," "The Tiniest Star in Vaudeville," "highly educated and cultured," an "actress," "perfectly formed," "32 inches tall" and "34 pounds." In 1911 Billboard calls her the "Human Atom," touting "character change, singing and tight wire novelty act" with a "beautiful wardrobe" who was just finishing a tour of the "Pacific Coast." A 1930 Billboard item under "Sparks Circus" notes that she went in a big seaplane at Pensacola. By 1938 the Forest Parkway Leader-Observer lists her in a little person program as "the butterfly dancer."
date: 1913

North Tonawanda, felt badge (c1940).jpg
date: 1940

Niagara Drive-In, ad (Tonawanda News, 1949-07-07).png
date: 1949-07-07

McCarthy is freed, Red Pump, article (Buffalo News, 1932-04-01).jpg
date: 1932-04-01

Ives Ice and Coal Co., metal calendar holder (c.1920).jpg
date: 1920

International Paper Company 50th anniversary, article (Tonawanda News, 1948-06-14).jpg
date: 1948-06-14

Gratwick Hose No. 6, group photo, cabinet card, Wittkowsky (c1925).jpg
date: 1925

Col. Lindbergh, front page (Tonawanda News, 1927-06-11).jpg
date: 1927-06-11

Camporee, Nine Mile Island (Amherst, Pendleton), neckerchief slide (1963).jpeg
date: 1963

Buffalo Norsemen, team photo (1975).jpg
date: 1975

Blue house bunch and their outings, article (Try to Remember, Tonawanda News, 1977-11-12).jpg
date: 1977-11-12

Avondale ad, logotype (Tonawanda News, 1927-06-11).JPG
date: 1927-06-11

Auto-Wheel Coaster, salesman sample (John Rastall, 2021).jpeg
date: 2021

Who Did It?, article, some illegible (Buffalo Express, 1895-10-08).PDF
date: 1895-10-08

Was It a Plot?, article (Niagara Falls Gazette, 1895-10-09).pdf
date: 1895-10-09

Was He Warned?, article (Buffalo Express, 1895-10-09).PDF
date: 1895-10-09

Vicious Melee, article (Buffalo News, 1895-10-07, 6th edition).pdf
date: 1895-10-07

Two Killed, article (Buffalo News, 1895-10-07, 7th edition).pdf
description: Substantially the same account, background added: "The original contention resulting in last night's riot dates back to the formation of a brokers' office by William Godard and Ira M. Rose, both of this village. P. W. Scribner & Co....the boatmen say, declined to apply for boats through the brokers' office and signified his intention of taking care of his shipping independently. "This served to create considerable ill feeling between Scribner and the boatmen and it appears that numerous schemes were devised to hamper Scribner In obtaining boats to carry his lumber. Nearly all of the boatmen signed contracts with Godard and Rose of the brokers' office." "Scribner, for some reason, would not go into the deal and he did not hesitate to say so. He preferred to act Independently, even If obliged to pay a rate in excess of $2 to New York and $1.50 to Albany, the rate paid through the broker's office." "Godard says he went to Scribner on Friday and tried to effect a conciliation, but according to his story Scribner was obstinate and refused to have anything to do with Godard or anyone connected with the brokers' office. The canal men say that Scribner's obstinacy inspired them with desperation and last night while brooding over the affair they congregated and went to his docks, little thinking that It would result In the murder of one man. possibly two. Now that they have done their worst they feel penitent. Some of the canal men try to find consolation by saying that Scribner is Indirectly to blame for the whole affair. The canal men have no union here." Charles unconscious from time of injury, never leaves the deck.
date: 1895-10-07

Try to Remember, Bork hotel photo, Phillips murders, article (Tonwanda News, 1976-07-31).pdf
date: 1976-07-31

Trial Underway, article (Buffalo News, 1896-03-25).pdf
date: 1896-03-25

To the Point, condemnatory resolution, article (Tonawanda News, 1895-10-08ish).pdf
date: 1895-10-08

Tonawanda Tragedy, article (Buffalo Courier 1895-10-09).pdf
date: 1895-10-09

Tonawanda's Trouble, article (Buffalo News, 1884-05-30).PDF
description: Serious Dead-Lock In the Canal Traffic. The Organization of Boatmen Against Shippers-Both Sides of the Case. (P. W. Scribner Weighs in) Depicts the stagnated upper dock, 130 idle ships, restless men. Notes resentment at county officials being called in to keep the peace despite Tonawandas' remarkable record in that area. A. Weston gives a detailed account of the matter, saying there are four or five firms involved in lumber forwarding, and showing how the boat captains get squeezed out and compelled to pay spurious "scalpage" fees, and to hire favored work gangs, or go without. "In consequence of this state of things, the boatmen in February last entered into an organization called the Erie Boatmen's Transportation company." "P. W. Scribner, who is largely engaged in the shipping business, was referred to for a statement of the other side of the case. He said: "It amounts to this that the Erie Boatmen's Transportation company is endeavoring to boycott our business. We are and always have been willing to treat the boatmen fairly and squarely, but we ask to be allowed to conduct our business in the way we think best. We have a large number of boats engaged for loading and we prefer to use those boats in preference to others that may be thrust upon us. This organisation is simply an association formed for the purpose of dictating what shall be the price of freights on the canal." Scribner goes on to describe how the association has been putting it out that they will bring the lumber concerns to heel, and that they will have an unfair advantage in fixing rates. He then addresses the threat of violence: "There were symptoms of disturbance before the sherif came here, but since then there has been greater quiet. Before that they went on my docks and endeavored to drive men away from my employ and in some cases threats were used. It was acts of that sort that induced me to have the sheriffs here so that we might have country protection."
date: 1884-05-30

Told by Quirk (Buffalo Courier, 1896-04-27).pdf
date: 1896-04-27

To a living tomb, article (Buffalo Courier, 1896-04-11).pdf
date: 1896-04-11

The Tragedy at Tonawanda, photo article, 3311a (2922) (Buffalo Express, 1895-10-20).PDF
date: 1895-10-20

The Tragedy, article (Tonawanda News, 1895-10-08).pdf
date: 1895-10-08

The Story of the Phillips Murders as Told by Jack Quirk, article (Tonwanda News, 1896-04-27).pdf
date: 1896-04-27

The Jurors, article (Tonwanda News, 1896-03-24).pdf
date: 1896-03-24

Story of the Crime, article (Niagara Falls Gazette, 1895-10-08).pdf
date: 1895-10-08

Still A-Rowing, article (Buffalo News, 1895-10-29).pdf
date: 1895-10-29

State parole board to release Hyde, article (Tonawanda News, 1912-12-16).jpg
date: 1912-12-16

Sentenced, article (Tonwanda News, 1896-04-10).pdf
date: 1896-04-10

P. W. Scribner, ad (Commerce, Manufactures and Resources of Buffalo and Environs, 1880).jpg
date: 1880

Pleads guilty, article (Buffalo News, 1896-04-07).pdf
date: 1896-04-07

Phillips family burial (c2000).jpg
date: 2000

Phillips' Slayer, article (Buffalo News, 1895-10-12).pdf
date: 1895-10-12

Perew will fight, article excerpt (Buffalo News, 1896-04-07).jpg
date: 1896-04-07

One more - Slattery arrested, article (Tonawanda News, 1895-10-08ish).pdf
date: 1895-10-08

Murdered by a mob, article (Elmira Dailyy Telegram, 1895-10-13).pdf
date: 1895-10-13

Mrs. Lorenzo Phillips in town for trial, guest of Mrs. M.J. Wattengal, notice (Buffalo Courier, 1896-03-19).jpg
date: 1896-03-19

Miss Phillips's Tale, article (Buffalo News, 1896-03-25).pdf
date: 1896-03-25

Looks bad for Hyde, article (Buffalo Courier 1896-03-28).pdf
date: 1896-03-28

Jury came in, article (Buffalo News, 1896-04-01).jpg
date: 1896-04-01

Jury's Report, article (Tonawanda News, 1895-10ish, 0361).pdf
date: 1895-10-08

Jurors Selected, backstory, article (Rome Sentinel, 1896-03).pdf
date: 1896-03

It wouldnt do, Mr Keneflek declines to release riot witnesses, article (Buffalo News, 1895-10-24).pdf
date: 1895-10-24

Is It Hyde or Jekyll?, article, illustrated (Buffalo Courier 1896-03-31).pdf
date: 1896-03-31

Inquest resumed, article (Buffalo News, 1895-10-08).pdf
date: 1895-10-08

Indictments, article (Tonawanda News, 1895-10-10ish).pdf
date: 1895-10-10

Hyde in Court, illustration from article (Buffalo News, 1896-03-19).pdf
date: 1896-03-19

Hyde in Court, article (Buffalo News, 1896-03-19).pdf
date: 1896-03-19

Horrible Work of a Mob, article, partial transcription (Tonawanda News, 1895-10-07).pdf
description: Captain Phillips and His Son Charles Brutally Murdered. Mob of Frenzied Men Shed Blood in Tonawanda After the Midnight Hour -Pistols and Stones Freely Used in the Murderous Work - Flora Phillips Had One of the Most Terrible Experiences that Ever Fell to the Lot of a Young Girl. Boats John Graff and May. Other boatmen had tried to convince Phillips to wait his turn, "But entreaties had no effect...He said that his family were in need of the money and that his boats must work to get it for them." Mutterings all day of impending violence. Men assembled between 12:30 and 1. Some called Captain names. Boats cut first? Someone fired a shot. Then more followed, Captain slain, son hit with a rock. Tonawanda police arrive, men scatter. Officers Kumro and Graff (?) sent for medical assistance. Coronor Helwig in Martinsville. The boats discovered "drifted against the docks right at the swing bridge." 4:30 a.m. canal barns raided and suspicious men arrested. By 6:30 a.m. the Tonawanda "coop" (jail) was full, and still arrests were being made. Some pled innocence but most kept their mouths shut and refused to answer questions. Many accounts circulating: Phillips not only loaded out of turn, but undercut price of boatmen's association. Some disputed his claim that he was poor by pointing out "he owns the two boats, the May and John Graff, and also a large farm and other property near Clyde in the central part of the State. The story is contradicted. Men who know Phillips say his property was encumbered, and it was necessary for him to have money to make an immediate payment to save his property from the sheriff. " Co. Helwig to summon jurors and hold an inquest today. "It is said by a boatmen that a good-sized delegation of Buffalo men came here yesterday with the sole purpose of causing an insurrection, and that this desire was inflamed by a free use of intoxicants. Bu t like all the other stories floating about, this is denied by some, it is said that the boatmen did not go to …
date: 1895-10-07

Her Sad Story (Buffalo News, 1896-03-26).pdf
date: 1896-03-26

Her Sad Story (Buffalo News, 1896-03-25).pdf
date: 1896-03-25

Heard the Shots - But Who Saw the Slayer of Captain Phillips? (Buffalo Courier 1896-03-26).pdf
date: 1896-03-26

Feeling Is Bitter, article (Buffalo Courier, 1895-10-29).pdf
date: 1895-10-29

Evidence being submitted, article (Tonawanda News, 1896-03-25).pdf
date: 1896-03-25

Ended in Murder (Buffalo Courier, 1895-10-08).pdf
date: 1895-10-08

Double murder on a canal boat, article (New York Herald 1895-10-08).pdf
date: 1895-10-08

Did They Plan to Kill Him?, article, Goddard testimony, contract language (Buffalo News, 1895-10-09).pdf
date: 1895-10-09

Deliberate murder, article (Buffalo Courier, 1895-10-10).pdf
date: 1895-10-10

Captain Phillips's slayer, article (Buffalo News, 1895-10-12).jpg
date: 1895-10-12

Captain Hyde's Fate, article, illustrations (Buffalo Courier 1896-04-01).pdf
date: 1896-04-01

Capt. Hyde on Trial, article (Buffalo Express, 1896-03-20).PDF
date: 1896-03-20

Canalboat murderers to be tried, article (NY Daily Tribune, 1896-03-16).jpg
date: 1896-03-16

Buffalo Boatmen Roped In, article (Buffalo News, 1895-10-10).pdf
date: 1895-10-10

Big Riot, article (Buffalo Express, 1895-10-07).PDF
description: Captain loading out of turn at Scriber's dock. 12:30 a.m. 150 boatmen assembled. Took two bullets, sun clubbed, boats cut adrift. Phillips's boats the John Graft and the May. Phillips "shot in the head and the body as he stood upon his boat." "Young Phillips struck on the head with a club." Had brought his boats from Buffalo two days ago. Was suspected he would load and return to Buffalo before morning. Tonawanda boatmen claim Phillips fired at them first, five shots fired in all. The lines of the two boats were cut. Police arrive at dock to find boats and men gone. The boats were overtaken at Tonawanda Island, just below the swing bridge. NT police had been notified by telephone to watch for the boats, and were soon upon their decks. Captain Phillips stretched out on deck, dead. Physicians summoned, conclude son will succumb to his injuries. No mention of Flora.
date: 1895-10-07

Behind bars, article (Tonawanda News, 1895-10-08ish).pdf
description: Rhineheart, owner of boats Hoff and Riley, arrested. Will be taken to Buffalo. Police complain tipsters repudiate. Goddard has "no statement" but goes onto say the newspapers have treated him harshly, that when facts come out they will realize their wrong, he had been a businessman for years and those who know him know his innocence,. NEWS crows that their coverage is receiving compliments and that the AP is using it (BN "only made liberal use"). Rose will give a statement tomorrow. An article on the same page says Citizens of the Tonawandas will hold a general meeting to discuss the tragedy.
date: 1895-10-08

At Tonawanda, Scribner pleads with governor for protection, article (Jamestown Journal, 1893-06-22).jpg
description: Two years before the double murder, P. W. Scribner of the Eastern Lumber Company sends a telegram to Governor Flower on behalf of the area lumber dealers. He complains that neither the sherifs nor village authorities will provide protection for them to unload vessels on their docks in Tonawanda. North Tonawanda / Niagara County is currently "protected by military," so they have been "obliged" to transfer vessels to that county to unload. He asks for military protection. Flower telegrams back that the call is the Erie County Sherif's to make, not his, and lists the powers the sherif has (posse, National Guard, other counties). The governor also telegrams the sherif and says he expects him to do his duty, and that "peace and good order must be maintained at any cost."
date: 1893-06-22

At Tonawanda, article (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, 1895-10-08).pdf
description: Says Lorenzo Phillips was captain of "Jennie Graft," Charles of "May." Says he fired a shot over his head, and was immediately fired on. Drifting boats intercepted by a tug at Little Island. Boatmen "like a pack of maddened wolves." Daughter knocked down. Son "beaten almost to a jelly." Blotches of blood where the son had crawled to the cabin.
date: 1895-10-08

Anniversary of the riot, article (Buffalo Courier, 1896-10-08).pdf
date: 1896-10-08

An Agreement, lumber labor trouble, article (Buffalo News, 1893-06-26).pdf
description: The National Guard has been stationed at the bridge to the Little Island. Via the Citizens Committee of Tonawanda, unionized lumber shovers ask that John E. Oelkers (ex-village president) be appointed "chief stevedore" instead of President Robinson of the Lumbermen's Association. Companies from the National Guard are positioned at the swing bridge onto Little (Tonawanda) Island. "There are new soldiers guarding the lumber docks, the lumber piles and the bridge that connects North Tonawanda with the Little Island, today. Companies A, B, 0 and F, of the 65th Regiment have left the village and their places have been filled by Companies C, O, and I of the same regiment. The change took place late yesterday afternoon. The troops which so splendidly guarded the Island last week were glad to get back home. They did their work in a manner that reflected the greatest credit upon them...'Your men have worked splendidly,' said Mr. T. S. Fassett to Gen. Doyle." "The four new companies arrived shortly after 1 o'clock. They marched from the train to Little Island where the guards were changed in front of Smith, Fassett & Co,'s office. The troops in Companies A, B, D and F had their things all packed up and ready to break camp as soon as the new men arrived and when the second battalion reached Camp Haunted the first marched to the train. "Crowds of Tonawanda people, were prsent to see them depart and as the car pulled out they loudly cheered them."
date: 1893-06-26

A Midnight Secret Session! article, partial transcription (Tonawanda News, 1895-10-09ish).pdf
description: (Not sure of the date of this article, day or two after first inquest). Only A Half Hour Before the Murders Are Committed the Boatmen Meet in Secret Session in Their Hall in the Post Office Buildings Beginning to look like a conspiracy. Prominent local businessman and "one of the officials of the Boatmen's Union" William Goddard likely to be arrested. Evidence against "other prominent residents of the Twin Cities" also being mulled. From the article: "The Secret Meeting. The most startling piece of evidence that is yet become thoroughly established was given to the public for the first time in THE NEWS. The canal men and at least one of the officers were in secret session in the Post-office block Sunday night at midnght, only a half hour before the murders were committed. They left the hall at midnight and by twos and threes gathered quietly at the Scribner docks where the boats of Capt. Phillips were lying. The murders that followed can be traced directly to the deliberations of that secret meeting." Goddard spotted leaving the hall. He had maintained he knew nothing about the event until his wife told him the next morning, even though he was in the company of Reech until 1 a.m., and had been told of the attacks. The article also reveals an earlier meeting of the boatmen: "This was not the only meeting that was held, however. It is said that there was a secret meeting held on Thursday night last after Phillips landed in Tonawanda with his boats. The meeting was fully attended by the leading canal boatmen interested in maintaining the association of canal men with its strict rules. This meeting was called for the express purpose of arranging some plan to get Capt. Phillips out of Tonawanda. It was decided, it is said, to bribe him." If that didn't work, threaten him. It was crucial that he not load, as it could "crush their association agreement." DA has proof that on Friday Phillips was offered $200 to cut his lines and walk away. According to this account, the cap…
date: 1895-10-09

All Brutes, article, partial transcription (Buffalo News, 1895-10-08, 5th edition).pdf
description: Two Policemen and a Deputy Stood by Helpless While the Cowards Ran Riot. Arrested now number 16: Nick Waudle, Ed. Dunn, James Reilly, Ed. Mulligan, George Hyde, Bonnie Warren, Joseph Dixon, Fred Oderkirk, John Lasher, John Stevens, Michael Kohn, Abe Wheeler, James Dixon, Art Lauw, Philip Perew and Ed. Lawrence. Autopsy of Phillips showed a single bullet wound, left breast, 2: to left of nipple. Phillips a slight man of 5'6", 45, 150 pounds. 38 caliber bullet recovered. Deputy Marshal George A. Smearing inquest testimony a "striking confession of helplessness, in fact, absolute uselessness." Testimony of Deputy Marshal George A. Smearing (Coronor's Inquest) "I arrived here Friday afternoon and staid on the boats that night. I had been told about the association of boat owners in Tonawanda and understood that they did not take freight except under certain conditions and rules. According to stories that came to my ears Phillips came here and got a load ahead of men who had been waiting five or six weeks and they said there was likely to be trouble. I was on the boats all the while except a few hours Sunday, when I went to Buffalo. No one called upon Phillips or made any demands upon him to my knowledge. Last night about 12:30 o'clock about 80 men came down to the boat. I heard the noise and walking up on a pile of lumber saw the men coming down the tow-path in groups of twos, threes and fours. When they were about 150 feet from the boat I left the lumber pile and returned to the boat. The crowd then got up on the lumber pile. Someone yelled: 'Anybody aboard who wishes to go ashore?" "I replied. 'No one.' "This was repeated and they received the same answer. One of the men yelled, Well, let's set her adrift.' Then as a marshal of the United States, I called upon them not to take the law into their own hands. They paid no attention to me and started to come aboard. I warned them again and for a moment they hesitated and talked among themselves. Then they separated and ju…
date: 1895-10-08

A Midnight Attack (Buffalo Courier 1896-03-25).pdf
date: 1896-03-25

Youth arrested vandalizing closed Strand, article (Tonawanda News, 1933-03-24).jpg
date: 1933-03-24

Vaudeville performers wanted, Strand Theatre, ad (Tonawanda News, 1931-12-22).jpg
date: 1931-12-22

Strand Theatre, ad (Niagara Falls Gazette, 1922-09-27).jpg
date: 1922-09-27

Six boys plead not guilty to theft charges, apprehension in Strand basement, article (Tonawanda News, 1926-06-02).jpg
date: 1926-06-02

Pianist Jon Janik once accompanied silent films at Strand, article (Tonawanda News, 1985-12-14).jpg
date: 1985-12-14

Two girls taken in raids fined, June Young's, Red Pump, Lola's Place, article (Tonawanda News, 1934-07-28).jpg
date: 1934-07-28

The Red Pump, Tonawanda, ad (1928-12-24).jpg
date: 1928-12-24

The Red Pump, 791 Niagara Street, Tonawanda, matchbook (c1935).jpg
date: 1935

Six women arrested by raiding party in Tonawanda, Goose Island, Red Pump, article (Tonawanda News, 1934-06-18).jpg
date: 1934-06-18

Sheriff again sends raiders to big house, Red Pump, Kitty Kuhn's Place, Lola Raison, article (Courier-Express, 1934-07-18).jpg
date: 1934-07-18

Dry agents raid Red Pump at 842 Niagara Street, Tonawanda, article (Tonawanda News, 1929-02-16.jpg
date: 1929-02-16

Drinkery raided fourth time by local dry squad, Red Pump, article (Courier-Express, 1929-02-16).jpg
date: 1929-02-16

Four Held in Raid, Red Pump, Tonawanda, Odd hiding place, article (Buffalo News, 1932-10-20).jpg
date: 1932-10-20

Post's Band, Blue House Bunch, Tonawanda, photo (1909).png
description: Brass band with scarves in field. R. W. King photographer, 316 14th Street, Buffalo, N. Y.
date: 1909-06-27

Gratwick Hose, Felton location (Sanborn Insurance map, 1951).jpg
date: 1951

Letter from Wm Rice to Lathrop and Gerber of Tonawanda, suspension bridge (1839-02-23).jpeg
description: Could this letter be a contractor or engineer sourcing material for the Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge, which would be completed eight years later, in 1948? It comes from eBay, described thus by the seller: It deals with William Rice of New York, who is writing to Lathrop and Gerber in Tonawanda, New York in 1839 to discuss drafts and planks of wood and boats, and building a suspension bridge someplace in New York.

Prominent Tonawandas residences, photos (The Tonawandas of To-Day, c1905).jpg
description: Showing the homes of Eugene de Kleist, Guy White, A.C. Tuxbury, W. G. Palmer, J. S. Thompson, H. J. Knapp, Frederick Robertson, A Cluster, S. C. Peuchen, R. T. Jones, L. A. Kelsey, W. B. Kerr.
date: 1905

Remington Rand buildings, photo gallery (Dennis Reed Jr., 2008-10-27).jpg
description: Before conversion to Remington Tavern
date: 2008-10-27

Wulf Bottling Works truck, 20 Minerva, 1938 photo (from Tonawanda and North Tonawanda- 1940-1960 By Historical Society of the Tonawandas).jpg
date: 1938

Wulf Bottling Works, Tonawanda NY, label (c.1942).jpg
date: 1942

Wulf Bottling Works closed for day, Norman W Wulf Sr (1964-07-22).jpg
date: 1964-07-22

Wulf Bottling Works, 285 Main Street, North Tonawanda, beer license notice (Tonawanda News, 1944-07-08).jpg
date: 1944-07-08

Wulf Bottling Works, 20 Minerva, Tonawanda, ad (Tonawanda News, 1936-12-08).jpg
date: 1936-12-08

Wulf Bottling plans to move, article (Tonawanda News, 1958-11-11).jpg
date: 1958-11-11

Norman W Wulf Sr., obituary (Tonawanda News, 1964-07-22).jpg
date: 1964-07-22

Herman P. Schroeder saloon, 870 Oliver Street, photo (Kearns, Bille, c1915).jpg
date: 1915

DeLuxe Lanes, 712 Oliver, ad (Tonawanda News, 1971-07-29).jpg
date: 1971-07-29

Village Inn, photo (Forgotten Buffalo, c2002).jpg
date: 2002

Village Inn, map detail (1951).jpg
date: 1951

Village Inn, photo (Google Maps, c2021).jpg
date: 2021

Village Inn, photo (2007-10).jpg
date: 2007

Village Inn proprietor has novel hobby, article (Tonawanda News, 1943-03-18).png
date: 1943-03-18

Village Inn lists music by Cavallaro, article (Tonawanda News, 1947-05-09).png
date: 1947-05-09

Village Inn ad (Tonawanda News, 1975-08-15).png
date: 1975-08-15

Village Inn ad (Tonawanda News, 1949-10-07).png
date: 1949-10-07

Village Inn ad (Tonawanda News, 1948-02-24).png
date: 1948-02-24

Village Inn, war movies ad (Tonawanda News, 1944-12).png
date: 1944-12

Village Inn, Movies article (Tonawanda News, 1944-10-26).png
date: 1944-10-26

Village Inn, For Sale ad (Tonawanda News, 1946).png
date: 1946

Village Inn, Burgundy Room, ad (Tonawanda News, 1952-09-05).png
date: 1952-09-05

Village Inn, ad (Tonawanda News, 1947-05-09).png
date: 1947-05-09

Erie Canal lock at Tonawanda, photo (Tonawanda and North Tonawanda, Images of America, Volume 1).jpg
description: Locking into the Niagara River. See also Erie Canal lock into the Niagara River.
source: Tonawanda and North Tonawanda, Images of America, Volume 1.

Wurlitzer printing plant, photos (1926-07-31 PRE p 10B).JPG
date: 1926-07-31

Bach's Cornet Band, N. Tonawanda, photo (1914).jpg
description: According to the 1973 Flashback item, this 1914 photo shows Bach's Cornet Band "standing in front of the restaurant and saloon formerly operated by Julius Bach at Schenck and Bryant Streets." Others identified include Michael Lawlor, Herman Miller, Ed Kowsky and William Runde Jr. In 1894, Julius Bach is moved to take out ads in local papers advising "All persons are hereby notified not to trust my son, Ferdinand Bach, as I will pay no debts contracted by him."
date: 1914

Alexander's from Manhattan Street, photo (Dennis Reed Jr 2020).jpg
date: 2020

Wurlitzer tower, watercolor (2016).jpg

Wurlitzer and Sawyer Creek, watercolor (2017).jpg

Sweeney Street home (acorn cap ink).jpg

Riviera Theatre, watercolor (2016).jpg

Richardson Boats, water color (2017).jpg

Payne Ave home, watercolor (2017).jpg

Oliver home, chairs in sun.jpg

Gateway Park, watercolor (2016).jpg

Cantilever counterweight, watercolor (2017).jpg

Wurlitzer details, sketch (2017).jpg

Wurlitzer at night, colored sketch (2016).jpg

Walck Road Incinerator, colored sketch (2017).jpg

Tonawanda Iron and Steel (2020).jpg

Southern swing bridge center, colored sketch (2016).jpg

Schenck building, ink and wash (2016).jpg

Schenck and Oliver apartments, ink and wash (2017).jpg

Schenck and Oliver, ink and wash (2017).jpg

Robinson Street power building, colored sketch (2017).jpg

Magyar Reformation church, sketch (2017).jpg

Gateway Park sheds, ink and wash (2017).jpg

Riviera Theater Maidens, colored sketch (2016).jpg

Renaissance Bridge, ink and wash (2017).jpg

Rainbow Sports at night, inl and markers (2017).jpg

Pre Civil War Gratwick home, colored sketch (2017).jpg

Platters Chocolate Cafe, ink and wash (2017).jpg

Platters Chocolate (2016).jpg