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Ferry Toll changes 1890.pdf
A transcription of the updated toll fees for the International Ferry. It includes fees for "Children under twelve, each way", "Sheep and Swine, each way", and many more. Written by Paul Beam, Clerk.

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NewspaperClippings.pdf
Listed here are several newspaper clippings from the late 19th century, they pertain to aspects of everyday life in Fort Erie.

PrefaceByTheWriter.pdf
Listed here is a document containing stories from Charles Glenny regarding his families origins within the Niagara peninsula.

ReminiscencesOfFortErie&NiagaraRiver.pdf
Listed here is an article published in 1913 containing reminiscences from 19th century Fort Erie.

HistoryOfNiagaraPeninsula.pdf
Listed here is a brief history of the Niagara peninsula, pertinent to the origins of Fort Erie, Port Colborne, and Niagara Falls. These origins are tied directly to British presence within the area amid conflicts such as the French-Indian War, the…

1850s&1860sGeorgeTait.pdf
Listed here is a document written by George Tait, pertinent to life in Fort Erie throughout the 1850s and 1860s.

WaterlooOrFortErieRapids.pdf
Listed here is a document pertinent to the nature of life and business in Fort Erie around the year 1846.

TheNiagaraPeninsula.pdf
Listed here is a brief history of the Niagara peninsula, pertinent to the origins of Fort Erie, Port Colborne, and Niagara Falls. These origins are tied directly to British presence within the area amid conflicts such as the French-Indian War, the…

1855FortErieVillage.pdf
Listed here is a document pertinent to life in the village of Fort Erie circa 1855. Stories pertinent to several "characters" living in Fort Erie at the time are included.
Additionally, a list of individuals who conducted business with Thomas…

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ThomasRaineyCarpenter.pdf
Listed here are the work logs of Thomas Rainey's carpentry business, as well as a document pertinent to the Rainey family. Thomas Rainey's father was a preacher at the first Methodist church in Fort Erie.

PattinsonsHome1854.pdf
Listed here is a document pertinent to the Pattinson Home, a home built by Benjamin Hardison in the early 19th century, following the War of 1812. House was located at 176 Stanton Street. The house was demolished in April 1996.
Also included is a…

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TheMalkinStore.pdf
Listed here is a document pertinent to W.T. Malkin and his grocery store in Amigari. Malkin was a local merchant and politician, whose over 40 years of contributions to the village played a large role in the regions commercial growth.
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