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Canal made Tonawanda lusty town in 19th Century, article (Tonawanda News, 1959-07-20)

Canal made Tonawanda lusty town in 19th Century, article (Tonawanda News, 1959-07-20).jpg

Goose Island demolition, photos (c.1966, via BuffaloStories)

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Goose Island probe planned, alleged reason for Sheriff Tyler's wrath, article (Tonawanda News, 1925-06-09)

Goose Island probe planned, alleged reason for Sheriff Tyler's wrath, article (Tonawanda News, 1925-06-09).jpg

Goose Island recalled as "Silk Stocking" district, article (Tonawanda News, 1925-06-13)

Goose Island recalled as "Silk Stocking" district, article (Tonawanda News, 1925-06-13).jpg

Hoefert warns habitues of Goose Island district, article (Tonawanda News, 1936-03-11)

Hoefert warns habitues of Goose Island district, article (Tonawanda News, 1936-03-11).jpg

Mayor objects to actions by sheriff's men, article (Tonawanda News, 1934-07-16)

Mayor objects to actions by sheriff's men, article (Tonawanda News, 1934-07-16).jpg

Mayor says vice hasn't a chance, Goose Island already reformed, article (Tonawanda News, 1921-01-26)

Mayor says vice hasn't a chance, Goose Island already reformed, article (Tonawanda News, 1921-01-26).jpg

Number of saloons decrease in decade, article (Tonawanda News, 1912-10-14)

Number of saloons decrease in decade, article (Tonawanda News, 1912-10-14).jpg

Perew's People's Hotel, ad (Tonawanda City Directory, 1903)

Perew's People's Hotel, ad (Tonawanda City Directory, 1903).jpg

Police chief OKs Goose Island in personal probe, article (Tonawanda News, 1925-06-12)

Police chief OKs Goose Island in personal probe, article (Tonawanda News, 1925-06-12).jpg

Seek injunction order against local resorts, Perew property itemized, article (Tonawanda News, 1936-03-11)

Seek injunction order against local resorts, Perew property itermized, article (Tonawanda News, 1936-03-11).jpg

Sheriff threatens cleanup of Goose Island conditions, article (Tonawanda News, 1925-06-10)

Sheriff threatens cleanup of Goose Island conditions, article (Tonawanda News, 1925-06-10).jpg

The paper plant, location to Goose Island, article (Tonawanda News, 1902-10-13)

The paper plant, location to Goose Island, article (Tonawanda News, 1902-10-13).jpg

Tonawanda OK says sheriff, article (Tonawanda News, 1921-01-26)

Tonawanda OK says sheriff, article (Tonawanda News, 1921-01-26).jpg

Warren's request refused by Tonawanda alderman, article (Tonawanda News, 1933-11-21)

Warren's request refused by Tonawanda alderman, article (Tonawanda News, 1933-11-21).jpg

Goose Island, cemetery (Tonawanda Burying Grounds?), map detail (1866)

Goose Island, cemetery (Tonawanda Burying Grounds?), map detail (1866).jpg

Chestnut Street, Meet Your Street, article (1969-10)

Chestnut Street, Meet Your Street, article (1969-10).jpg

Tonawanda sheds its blight, article with photos (1966-05-13)

Tonawanda sheds its blight, article with photos (1966-05-13).pdf

14 houses in Goose Island section ordered padlocked, article (Tonawanda News, 1936-10-29)

14 houses in Goose Island section ordered padlocked, article (Tonawanda News, 1936-10-29).jpg

Attempt made to kill woman, Ada Lynch of Goose Island, article (Tonawanda News, 1916-05-04)

Attempt made to kill woman, Ada Lynch of Goose Island, article (Tonawanda News, 1916-05-04).jpg

Barge Canal to enter river at Tonawanda Creek's mouth, not Goose Island, article (Tonawanda News, 1910-06-06)

Barge Canal to enter river at Tonawanda Creek's mouth, not Goose Island, article (Tonawanda News, 1910-06-06).jpg

Chief Marohn stages raid, takes woman into custody, article (Tonawanda News, 1935-04-24)

Chief Marohn stages raid, takes woman into custody, article (Tonawanda News, 1935-04-24).jpg

Disorderly house raided by police, 12 Chestnut, article (Tonawanda News, 1912-09-24)

Disorderly house raided by police, 12 Chestnut, article (Tonawanda News, 1912-09-24).jpg

Fort Niagara soldiers in fight on Goose Island, article (Tonawanda News, 1917-11-02)

Fort Niagara soldiers in fight on Goose Island, article (Tonawanda News, 1917-11-02).jpg

Goose Island bears deserted appearance, article (Tonawanda News, 1936-03-10)

Goose Island bears deserted appearance, article (Tonawanda News, 1936-03-10).jpg

Indictiment of another ex-deputy sheriff sought, article (Tonawanda News, 1936-06-04)

Indictiment of another ex-deputy sheriff sought, article (Tonawanda News, 1936-06-04).jpg

Investigate graft in vice area here, article (Tonawanda News, 1936-05-13)

Investigate graft in vice area here, article (Tonawanda News, 1936-05-13).jpg

Lid clamoed down tight on Goose Island by police, article (Tonawanda News, 1933-11-15)

Lid clamoed down tight on Goose Island by police, article (Tonawanda News, 1933-11-15).jpg

Marohn victom of surly gang, Goose Island, article 1 of 2 (Tonawanda News, 1912-08-26)

Marohn victom of surly gang, Goose Island, article 1 of 2 (Tonawanda News, 1912-08-26).jpg

Show cause order issued in drive to close resorts, article (Tonawanda News, 1936-04-08)

Show cause order issued in drive to close resorts, article (Tonawanda News, 1936-04-08).jpg

Skull broken in quarrel, Joseph Perew, article (Tonawanda News, 1912-05-21)

Skull broken in quarrel, Joseph Perew, article (Tonawanda News, 1912-05-21).jpg

Sought council action against raids on island, article (Tonawanda News, 1934-07-18)

Sought council action against raids on island, article (Tonawanda News, 1934-07-18).jpg

Woman arrested in raid, article (Tonawanda News, 1935-07-01)

Woman arrested in raid, article (Tonawanda News, 1935-07-01).jpg

N. Tonawanda, Lockport have similar histories, article (Clarence O. Lewis, Lockport Union Sun and Journal, 1957-05-25

N. Tonawanda, Lockport have similar histories, article (Clarence O. Lewis, Lockport Union Sun and Journal, 1957-05-245.jpg

Tied up for winter, canal boats on the Erie Canal, Goose Island, photo (Historical Society of the Tonawandas, c. 1895)

Goose Island and wintering fleet of grain canal boats, photo (Historical Society of the Tonawandas, Archive P-6648, YYYY).jpg
Tied up for winter, Goose Island, HST, article (Tonawanda News, 1967-07-01).jpg

Tonawandas postcard set (c1908).

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Thatch Roofs - Creo-Dipt excerpted catalog (1919)

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Early barges in the river, North Tonawanda, cabinet card (c.1890)

Early barges in the river, North Tonawanda, cabinet card.jpg

Girl, R.J. Clench, cabinet card (c1880)

Girl, R.J. Clench, cabinet card (c1880).jpg

Postcard from Addie, front (1917-09-20)

Postcard from Addie, front (1917-09-20).jpg
Postcard from Addie, back (1917-09-20).jpg

Rose Coal, 217 Oliver, illustrated ad (Tonawanda News, 1935-04-23)

Rose Coal, 217 Oliver, illustrated ad (Tonawanda News, 1935-04-23).jpg

Scanlan claims State Ditch rights, article (Albany Argus, 1891-06-18)

Scanlan claims State Ditch rights, article (Albany Argus, 1891-06-18).pdf

Scheme to fill in Little River, 1907, article (Tonawanda News, 1981-10-08)

Scheme to fill in Little River, 1907, article (Tonawanda News, 1981-10-08).jpg

Skidoo, kids, curfew whistle, article (Tonawanda News, 1907-06-01)

Skidoo, kids, curfew whistle, article (Tonawanda News, 1907-06-01).jpg

Stella Perew, 46 Sweeney, obit (Tonawanda News, 1947-03-08)

Stella Perew, 46 Sweeney, obit (Tonawanda News, 1947-03-08).jpg

The Lumber War - Views of Tonawanda Island, article (Buffalo Illustrated Express, 1893-06-25)

The Lumber War - Views of Tonawanda Island, article (Buffalo Illustrated Express, 1893-06-25).pdf

The Schooner Tonawanda, photo (c1890)

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The Schooner Tonawanda, postcard (c1890).

The Schooner Tonawanda, postcard (c1890).jpeg

1099 Oliver (2024 Google)

1099 Oliver (2024 Google).jpg

Heart failure claims Mrs. Augusta Schnmidt, article (Tonawanda News, 1918-04-13)

Heart failure claims Mrs. Augusta Schnmidt, article (Tonawanda News, 1918-04-13).jpg

J & T Charlton, map detail (1893)

J & T Charlton, map detail (1893).jpg

J. T. Schmidt's Cafe, Oliver Street, postcard (c.1900)

J. T. Schmidt's Cafe, Oliver Street, postcard (c.1900).jpg

J. T. Schmidt dies at home, article (Tonawanda News, 1918-03-11)

J. T. Schmidt dies at home, article (Tonawanda News, 1918-03-11).jpg

J. T. Schmidt victim of murderous attack, article (Tonawanda News, 1913-12-08)

J. T. Schmidt victim of murderous attack, article (Tonawanda News, 1913-12-08).jpg

Supervisor J. T. Schmidt moves brick house from Oliver to his property, article (Tonawanda News, 1908-04-28)

Supervisor J. T. Sschmidt moves brick house from Oliver to his property, article (Tonawanda News, 1908-04-28).jpg

Fire Chief Fred Knight praised, Old Log Cabin, article (Tonawanda News, 1934-04-18)

Fire Chief Fred Knight praised, Old Log Cabin, article (Tonawanda News, 1934-04-18).jpg

Former Artizan, Christmas colors, photo (Dennis Reed Jr., 2025-12-25)

Former Artizan, Christmas colors, photo (2025-12-25).jpg

Former Dreamland, 540 Oliver (2008)

Former Dreamland, 540 Oliver (2008).jpg

Former J & T Charlton, fire house location on Thompson near tracks (Google satellite)

Former J & T Charlton, fire house location on Thompson near tracks (Google satellite).jpg

Gypsies at Gratwick, article (Tonawanda News, 1907-10-05)

Gypsies at Gratwick, article (Tonawanda News, 1907-10-05).jpg

Harry Dragan, 206 East Ave., Sacco-Vanzetti Defense Committee (1927-09-22)

Harry Dragan, 206 East Ave., Sacco-Vanzetti Defense Committee (1927-09-22).jpg

Man with badge, cabinet card (Torrey, c.1900)

Man with badge, cabinet card (Torrey, c.1900).jpg

Martinsville asks police protection, article (Tonawanda News, 1907-06-04)

Martinsville asks police protection, article (Tonawanda News, 1907-06-04).jpg

N. Tonawanda, Lockport have similar histories, article (Clarence O. Lewis, Lockport Union Sun and Journal, 1957-05-24

N. Tonawanda, Lockport have similar histories, article (Clarence O. Lewis, Lockport Union Sun and Journal, 1957-05-245.jpg

New (Felton) High School dedicated, article (Tonawanda News, 1901-09-06)

New (Felton) High School dedicated, articdle (Tonawanda News, 1901-09-06).jpg

Niagara River houseboat, Sour Spring Grove, Grand Island, photo (1897)

Niagara River houseboat, Sour Spring Grove, Grand Island, photo (1897).jpg
Niagara River houseboat, Sour Spring Grove, Grand Island, photo back (1897).jpg

On guard! Buffalo's 65th guards Tonawanda Island from striking Poles, article (Buffalo News, 1893-06-19)

On guard! Buffalo's 65th guards Tonawanda Island from striking Poles, article (Buffalo News, 1893-06-19).pdf

Payne defeated, Republicans won at North Tonawanda, article (Daily Cataract, 1898-03-09)

Payne defeated, Republicans won at North Tonawanda, article (Daily Cataract, 1898-03-09).jpg

Tonawanda Power Company, bill (1929)

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City of North Tonawanda, map (N. Tonawanda City Directory, 1903)

City of North Tonawanda, map (N. Tonawanda City Directory, 1903).jpg

Genesee Lands with County Subdivisions, map (1829?)

Genesee Lands with County Subdivisions, map (1829?).jpg

Petit Creek, map detail (1837)

Petit Creek, map detail (1837).jpg

Adamite Abrasive Co., letterhead (1914)

Adamite Abrasive Co., letterhead (1914).jpg

Bridge nightmare comes true, article (Tonawanda News, 1961-03-13)

Bridge nightmare comes true, article (Tonawanda News, 1961-03-13).jpg

Irate farmers drive gypsies from stronghold, article (Tonawanda News, 1905-08-07)

Irate farmers drive gypsies from stronghold, article (Tonawanda News, 1905-08-07).jpg

Niagara Hotel and the unreliable stagecoach, article excerpt, transcribed (1833-09)

Niagara Hotel and the unreliable stagecoach, article excerpt (1833-09).jpg

Old-timers' mistrust and jealousies blocked merger of Tonawandas, article (Tonawanda NEWS, 1948-07-21)

Old-timers' mistrust and jealousies blocked merger of Tonawandas, article (Tonawanda NEWS, 1948-07-21).pdf

Polish pupils taken care of after Polish school destroyed by fire, article (Tonawanda News, 1919-03-25

Polish pupils taken care of after Polish school destroyed by fire, article (Tonawanda News, 1919-03-25.jpg

Rand Visible Index catalog, Rand Company (c1914)

Rand Visible Index catalog, Rand Company (c1914).pdf

The World's Best Musical Instruments, stamped F. R. Wurlitzer (1916).

The World's Best Musical Instruments, stamped F. R. Wurlitzer (1916).jpeg

Thomas Music House, 84 Webster, ad (N. Tonawanda City Directory, 1907)

Thomas Music House, 84 Webster, ad (N. Tonawanda City Directory, 1907).jpg

Thompson Ice Cream Co., photo ad, (N. Tonawanda City Directory, 1907)

Thompson Ice Cream Co., photo ad, (N. Tonawanda City Directory, 1907).jpg

Richardson Boat company, map detail (1951)

Richardson Boat company, map detail (1951).jpg

Couple, cabinet card photo (Clench)

Couple, cabinet card photo (Clench).jpg

Gillie Machine Co., illustrated ad (Tonawanda City Directory, 1903)

Gillie Machine Co., illustrated ad (Tonawanda City Directory, 1903).jpg
Gillie Machine Co., obscured illustration (City Directory, 1903).jpg

The Niagara Frontier- Embracing Sketches of its Early History, and Indian, French and English Local Names, book (c.1865)

The Niagara Frontier- Embracing Sketches of its Early History, and Indian, French and English Local Names, book (c.1865).pdf

Niagara Falls Power Company - Information for Visitors, book (1907)

Niagara Falls Power Company - Information for Visitors, book (1907).pdf

Moss Island and the Hermit of the Falls, excerpt (pp68-69, Burke's Illustrated Guide to Niagara Falls, 1855)

Moss Island and the Hermit of the Falls, excerpt (pp68-69, Burke's Illustrated Guide to Niagara Falls, 1855).jpg
Moss Island and the Hermit of the Falls, excerpt (pp70-71, Burke's Illustrated Guide to Niagara Falls, 1855).jpg

The War of 1812 on the Niagara Frontier, book (Babcock, 1927)

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Map of the western part of the state of New York, 1823, detail (Vance, NYPL)

Map of the western part of the state of New York, 1823, detail (Vance, NYPL).jpg
Map of the western part of the state of New York, 1823 (Vance, NYPL).jpg
Map of the western part of the state of New York, 1823, smaller (Vance, NYPL).jpg

Map of Niagara River or streights between the lakes Erie and Ontario, map (1765)

Map of Niagara River or streights between the lakes Erie and Ontario, map (1765).jpg
Map of Niagara River or streights between the lakes Erie and Ontario, map detail (1765).jpg

Wurlitzer Centennial Souvenir photo album, excerpts (1956)

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Wurlitzer Factory, North Tonawanda, abandoned upper floors, photo gallery (Dennis Reed Jr., 2023)

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Wurlitzer Centennial, articles (Tonawanda News, 1956-08-25)

Wurlitzer's First 50 Years 00 cover (Tonawanda News, 1956-08-25).pdf
Wurlitzer's First 50 Years 012 (Tonawanda News, 1956-08-25).pdf
Wurlitzer's First 50 Years 011 (Tonawanda News, 1956-08-25).pdf
Wurlitzer's First 50 Years 010 (Tonawanda News, 1956-08-25).pdf
Wurlitzer's First 50 Years 09 (Tonawanda News, 1956-08-25).pdf
Wurlitzer's First 50 Years 08 (Tonawanda News, 1956-08-25).pdf
Wurlitzer's First 50 Years 07 (Tonawanda News, 1956-08-25).pdf
Wurlitzer's First 50 Years 06 (Tonawanda News, 1956-08-25).pdf
Wurlitzer's First 50 Years 05 (Tonawanda News, 1956-08-25).pdf
Wurlitzer's First 50 Years 04 (Tonawanda News, 1956-08-25).pdf
Wurlitzer's First 50 Years 03 (Tonawanda News, 1956-08-25).pdf
Wurlitzer's First 50 Years 02 (Tonawanda News, 1956-08-25).pdf
Wurlitzer's First 50 Years 01 (Tonawanda News, 1956-08-25).pdf
Wurlitzer's First 50 Years 00 (Tonawanda News, 1956-08-25).pdf
Wurlitzer's First 50 Years 1 (Tonawanda News, 1956-08-25).pdf
Wurlitzer's First 50 Years 2 (Tonawanda News, 1956-08-25).pdf
Wurlitzer's First 50 Years 3 (Tonawanda News, 1956-08-25).pdf
Wurlitzer's First 50 Years 4 (Tonawanda News, 1956-08-25).pdf
Wurlitzer's First 50 Years 5 (Tonawanda News, 1956-08-25).pdf
Wurlitzer's First 50 Years 6 (Tonawanda News, 1956-08-25).pdf
Wurlitzer's First 50 Years 7 (Tonawanda News, 1956-08-25).pdf
Wurlitzer's First 50 Years 8 (Tonawanda News, 1956-08-25).pdf
Wurlitzer's First 50 Years 9 (Tonawanda News, 1956-08-25).pdf
Wurlitzer's First 50 Years 10 (Tonawanda News, 1956-08-25).pdf
Wurlitzer's First 50 Years 11 (Tonawanda News, 1956-08-25).pdf
Wurlitzer's First 50 Years 12 (Tonawanda News, 1956-08-25).pdf
Wurlitzer's First 50 Years 13 (Tonawanda News, 1956-08-25).pdf
Wurlitzer's First 50 Years 14 (Tonawanda News, 1956-08-25).pdf
Wurlitzer's First 50 Years 15 (Tonawanda News, 1956-08-25).pdf
Wurlitzer's First 50 Years 16 (Tonawanda News, 1956-08-25).pdf
Wurlitzer's First 50 Years 17 (Tonawanda News, 1956-08-25).pdf
Wurlitzer's First 50 Years ad (Tonawanda News, 1956-08-25).pdf
Wurlitzer's First 50 Years ad 3 (Tonawanda News, 1956-08-25).pdf

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