https://www.fepl.ca/localhistory/files/original/d84a4bf5616eee5ac457a7fe236cbc48.pdf ca960abc4232886f98a2c5ebbbc84b7e PDF Text Text �PROGRAM C R ECTION I We are pleased to hc.ve the Hon. Ray Haggerty, Erie MPP deliver the Bicentehnial address. lOUND CNR in September 1942 It is the 18th locomotive 'h If n !nger and freight service. .lifax, Toronto, New York, :liries to Saskatoon. The DEDICATION CEREMONIES >Y the diesel in 1960. In )r excursions with 50,000 if CN steam engines was >ad wanted a permanent 1tions and communities 1btaining this significant June 30, 1984 Anthems Invocation ............ Rev. David C. Russell, Anglican Church Welcome ............. John M. Teal, former Mayor of Fort Erie Dedications B-1 station .................................... Kinsmen Porter locomotive ................. C. D. Baby, Atlas Steels presented to the town at Fencing .......................................... Lions 'icial ceremonies led by Response .............. Hon. Heinz Hummel, Mayor, Fort Erie Canadian National. CN uitable location could be Bicentennial address Benediction ............. 1111 iii :1F1tz; li1i1 F1 P. ......... Rev. Ronald Pocklington, United Church Band rmed in the Fall of 1973, lakes Park was acquired. citizens and businesses ï¿½quired CN caboose for 1974 marked the official FORT ERIE RAILROAD t orange caboose was in COVER PHOTOGRAPHS The B-1 was the first station built in Fort Erie (then Victoria) in 1873 by idgeway station, no B-1 the Grand Trunk Railway. by the museum and the It is being dedicated today. ition. They now join the It was moved to the museum grounds in 1982. The Ridgeway station, built in 1891 was moved in 1975 from its original 1f steam-era railroading. site at Ridgeway 8 miles to its present location. oud of the museum and the steam era., md visitors from all over ve is "Take good care of It was restored and now is the museum headquarters, containing artifacts and memorabilia from � https://www.fepl.ca/localhistory/files/original/5913443888a0b73d66384c9f624b1d33.pdf 0b88b929cc9f3a1879dee673ba4db005 PDF Text Text . l COMMEMORATIVE PROGRAM . ''The Prtde of Fort Erte'' -ï¿½:.. ._ -.ï¿½..:._:i .,,_,ï¿½.. . '.-,'i:-ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½-ï¿½ï¿½. ';::-Aï¿½:;ï¿½,Â·ï¿½ .. 1owing some of the 6218 >n Steel employee ,d C.N : R. employee ï¿½gal Secretary Estate Salesman sewife Â·ired C.N.R. employee vn Treasurer (former C.N.R. employee) ;d C.N.R. employee ired C.N.R. employee Nn Alderman 1nager 1 Steel employee Roadmaster '.:.N.R. Section Foreman (. Engineer Canadian National Railways Stea m Locomotive No. 6218 Official Dedication Ceremonies TOWN OF FORT ERIE June 30, 1974 �RAPH :omotive No. 6218 public display. - Â· Canadian Legion Band Concert iROUND >f the series 6200-6234, and I Locomotive Works. They ir 4-8-4 wheel arrangement, in 1927. Engine No. 6218 onal Limited between MonÂ ie on fast passenger trains iainly on passenger runs. in many parts of Canada n the fall of 1964, No.6218 ing excursion trains. It is lre than 50,000 passengers od. ion of many meetings, dis1vember, 1972, when it was lt possibly have one last on public display. Direct iel in Montreal, who replied laced on Canadian National ï¿½, pointing out why we felt Erie. At a special meeting ocumented report was subÂ ager of Historical Projects. ere advised that although Â·ganizations across Canada ras felt that Fort Erie probÂ locating this famous engine ; officially notified by letter n & President of Canadian 18 would in fact be donated officially turned over to us, r hours of donated time and continue, with an ultimate ii Museum in conjunction have donated time and occasion, and we wish to w, Area Manager, and Mr. estern Region, C.N.R., to assistance and railroading > DEDICATION CEREMONIES Sunday, June 30, 1974 ... ... 12 :30 pm -1 :30 pm "The Queen" ........ Combined Choirs (Fort Erie & Bertie Senior Elementary Schools) Prayer of Invocation ................... Rev. jack Ozord Welcome & Introduction of Platform Guests . ... .. Mr. Dieter Weinmann, Master of Ceremonies . . . "The Maple Leaf Forever" .............. Combined Choirs Plaque Presentation on behalf of CN.R. .. .... .. ..... . . Mr. Wi11iam Law Response .......................... Mayor john M. Tea! "I've Been Working on the Railroad" ...... Combined Choirs 6218 Citizens' Committee ................ Mr. john Jones "Ontario Song" .............. Fort Erie Senior Elementary School Choir Plaque Presentation on behalf of Town of Fort Erie Mayor John M Teal Response ................ . "Canadian Railroad Trilogy" . ...... . Mr. William Law Bertie Senior Elementary School Choir "O Canada" ........... .............. Combined Choirs Prayer of Benediction ......... ..... Rev. john Cortwright PLATFORM GUESTS Mayor John M. Teal, B.A. Mr. William Law, Area Manager, Southwestern Region, C.N.R. Mr. Dieter Weinmann, President, Fort Erie Chamber of Commerce Rev. John Cartwright, St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church Rev. Jack Ozard, Bethel Pentecostal Assembly Mr. Richard Carey, Special Assistant, Southwestern Region, C.N.R. Mr. John Jones, Representative, 6218 Citizens' Committee Mr. Joseph Hueglin, Member of Parliament Mr. Raymond Haggerty, Member of Provincial Parliament Our special thanks to the Niagara South Board of Education; Music Directors, Mr. Ronald Gorham and Mr. Douglas Embleton; and members of the choir for their co-operation and assistance in making this a most memorable occasion. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Louis McDermott Collection Subject The topic of the resource Local history, Fort Erie and surrounding area. Description An account of the resource A collection of historical documents, photos, news clippings, letters, and writings, assembled by local historian, Louis McDermott, and donated to the Fort Erie Public Library. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Louis McDermott Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived FEPL-LH -Louis McDermott Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Included in this collection are writings, historical documents, news clippings, images, maps, and more. They were written and compiled by Louis McDermott into a series of binders. The digital collection has been scanned from these physical copies. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Fort Erie Public Library and Louis McDermott Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Railroad Museum Anniversary Description An account of the resource Listed here is the program for the 10th anniversary of the Fort Erie Railroad Museum. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Louis McDermott Historical Collection Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 30, 1984 1980s Fort Erie Louis Mcdermott Collection