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

A special edition of the Tonawanda News with dozens of articles and photos pertaining to the city's most famous business.

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

Wurlitzer Centennial Souvenir photo album, excerpts (1956).gal

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

"with the islands, falls, and rapids therein, as also the carrying place with its road and distance.'

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

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

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

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

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

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

Couple, cabinet card photo (Clench).jpg

Richardson Boat company, map detail (1951).jpg

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adamite Abrasive Co., letterhead (1914).jpg

Petit Creek, map detail (1837).jpg

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

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

Tonawanda Power Company, bill (1929).jpg

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Former Dreamland, 540 Oliver (2008).jpg

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1099 Oliver (2024 Google).jpg

The Schooner Tonawanda, postcard (c1890).jpeg

The Schooner Tonawanda, photo (c1890).png

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thatch Roofs - Creo-Dipt excerpted catalog (1919).jpg

Tonawandas postcard set (c1908).jpeg

A curious set of postcards of the Tonawandas (with three Tonawanda scenes mislabeled as North Tonawanda). Public Market, North Tonawanda…

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

ON BACK: CANAL BOATS ON THE ERIE CANAL, TONAWANDA NEW YORK - c. 1895 The photographer is looking east from the Bouck Street canal bridge toward the…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Boys must keep off Goose Island for 90 days, 41 Tonawanda Street, article (Tonawanda News, 1912-03-18).jpg

Matthews, Northrup & Co.'s new map of the city of North Tonawanda, Niagara Co., N.Y. (1891).jpg

Showing trolley and train routes

History of Erie County, Chapter XL, Town of Tonawanda (pp 412-426, c1883).pdf

George P. Smith of Tonawanda, State Ditch, article (Buffalo News, 1891-06-19).pdf

Erie Canal flood washes away an acre of land, notice (Boston Recorder, 1843-04-27).jpg

Era of national speculation laid heavy hand on Tonawandas, article (George W. Millener, Tonawanda News, 1941-10-30.jpg