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208 Goundry Street (former Kent residence) after arson, photo set (Dennis Reed Jr, 2015-01).jpg

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One of seven structures in North Tonawanda set ablaze by an arsonist on August 4, 2014.

Twin Cities diamond star seeks shortstop berth with Dodgers, article (Tonawanda News, 1946-01-14).jpg

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Andrew Rojek to build a house south of East, alter house on third, notice (Tonawanda News, 1917-09-27).jpg

Workers, Du Pont Color Conditioning Paint System sales brochure (Hagley archive, c1951).jpg

Rose-colored ladies employee rest room, Du Pont Color Conditioning Paint System sales brochure (Hagley archive, c1951).jpg

Niagara Electro Chemical Co., photo (c1900).jpg

Human nervous system, Du Pont Color Conditioning Paint System sales brochure (Hagley archive, c1951).jpg

Du Pont storage tanks for adiponitrile at night, photo (Hagley Archive, c1951).png

Du Pont products enjoyed by lady Americans, photo (Better Living, 1951).jpg

Du Pont products developed at Niagara Falls plant, 1930 vs 1951, photo (Better Living, 1951).jpg

Du Pont pipelines and adiponitrile process units, photo (Better Living, 1951).jpg

Du Pont growth in competition, photo (Better Living, 1951).jpg

Du Pont female scientist testing Teflon, photo (Hagley Archive, 1952).jpg

Cover illustration, Du Pont Color Conditioning Paint System sales brochure (Hagley archive, 1951).jpg

Entire pamphlet at Hagley archive

Town of Wheatfield, map (1937).jpg

Hannah Johnson cabin location based on 1875 map (NThistory.com).jpg

Our best approximation based on comparing the location of the Johnson cabin on an 1875 Beers map with a 2021 Google satellite map. An 1852 map appears…

Excerpt from Survey of Sites Relating to the Underground Railroad, Abolitionism, and African American Life in Niagara Falls and Surrounding Area, 1820-1880.art

Pages 192-196. See the original PDF here.--Hannah and John Johnson Home North of Sweeney Street and State Ditch Lot 10 North Tonawanda, New…

Original site of Riverside Chemical Company, 1194 Oliver Street, photo and map.jpg

Site of Riverside Chemical Company, 1194 Oliver Street, photo (Google, 2021).png

Tonawanda Iron and Steel, postcard (c.1905).jpg

Weatherbest Stained Shingles, Weekly Industrial Review, article (Tonawanda News, 1930).jpg

Weatherbest Stained Shingles, logotype (1927).jpg

Weatherbest shingles, ad (1935-07-20).jpg

Weatherbest Stained Shingles matchbooks (c1926-1928).jpg

Weatherbest illustrated handbill (c1927).jpg

Weatherbest, letterhead (1929-12-30).jpg

Weatherbest, letterhead 2 (1929-12-30).jpg

Weatherbest, letterhead (1927-07-01).jpeg

Two foremost shingle firms unite in merger, Weatherbest and Creo-Dipt, article (Tonwanda News, 1937-09-17).jpg

Modernize your home with Weatherbest Stained Shingles, and other ads (Tonawanda News, 1928-11-02).jpg

Making Old Houses into Charming Homes, Weatherbest booklet (1925).jpg

Auto-Wheel Coaster and girl, photo postcard (c1910).jpg

Auto-Wheel coaster and children, photo (c1925).jpg

Auto-Wheel Coaster and boys, photo (c1920).jpg

AUto-Wheel, Buffalo Sled Co. ad (1917).jpg

Riverside Chemical Company, map detail (c1951).jpg

Riverside Chemical Company, 1196-96 Oliver Street, blotter (c.1915).jpg

Riverside Chemical Company, blotter (c1915).jpg

Riverside Chemical Company, 871 River Road (2021 Google Street View).jpg

Riverside Chemical Company, 871 River Road (2021 Google 3D View).jpg

Dr. Carl H. Rasch (1904-1980), Riverside Chemical Company, photo (c1960).jpg

Ma Mitch (Geraldine G. Madura) obit (Buffalo News, 2018-04-12) .jpg

Mitch's General Store, East Otto, photo gallery (Dennis Reed Jr, 2021-05-30).jpg

Mitch's General Store Sign, East Otto 1.jpg

Mitch's Del-Taco, 474 Oliver, ad (1980-07-12).jpg

Mitch's Del-Taco, 474 Oliver, ad (1979-08-23).jpg

Mitch's beef taco (2021).jpg

John Spilman, Liquor Dealer, 60 Webster, bottle (c1890).jpg

John Spilman, Liquor Dealer, 60 Webster, bottle (c1890).jpeg

Wulf's beverages, bottle.jpeg

Weatherbest slip on council agenda, article (Tonawanda News, 1980-11-17).jpg

Water service halt set at 5 boathouses, article (Tonawanda News, 1977-02-17).jpg

Waterfront tenats list compiled by landlord, article (Tonawanda News, 1979).jpg

Slip roadblock threatened, article (Tonawanda News, 1978-05-23).jpg

Sandel denies Holler claim, article (Tonawanda News, 1981-07-16).jpg

Plowing unofficial streets still unresolved question, article (Tonawanda News, 1960-12-14).jpg

NTHA agrees to bend rules for elderly couple, article (Tonawanda News, 1978-06-05).jpg

Holler feels Weatherbest plan being blocked by some officials, artivle (Tonawanda News, 1981-07-15).jpg

Eleven boathouses due for review, article (Tonawanda News, 1973-07-10).jpg

Dumped dirt brings complaint, article (Tonawanda News, 1981-06-30).jpg

Dirt not blocking Weatherbest road, article (Tonawanda News, 1981-07-01).jpg

Court order halts boathouse water cutoff, article (Tonawanda News, 1977-02-23).jpg

Council should look carefully before leaping into sale of slip, article (Tonawanda News, 1965-11-18).jpg

Carousel theme park was proposed for Weatherbest, article excerpt (Courier-Express, 1979-03-11).jpg

Boathouse quandary finds city in middle, article (Tonawanda News, 1977-01-25).jpg

Boathouse owners still in dark on sewer compromise outlook, article (Tonawanda News, 1977-04-06).jpg

Birds-eye view of some of the dockage, postcard (c1900).jpg

VIDEO: Downtown Tonawanda Before--and During--Urban Renewal (1967 + 1973).vid

Two sets of photographs depicting the businesses that lined the south sides of Young and Niagara streets in Tonawanda, New York, before their…

VIDEO: The Cumming Family of Gratwick (Featuring photos c. 1905).vid

A family's old (c1905) box of glass negatives reveals fascinating views into the early days of the Gratwick community. Watch for the chicken! Narrated…