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Listed here are various documents pertinent to John Wright, a local harness maker who operated out of Fort Erie during the early 1900s.

Listed here is a newspaper regarding an incident that occurred in 1907 on the night in which the first electrical currents were to surge through the streets of Fort Erie. According to the story, residents gathered to celebrate the town's first…

Listed here is a newspaper from 1905 containing news regarding Bridgeburg, Fort Erie and Ridgeway.

Listed here is a document with information regarding "Clutch" Donohue; a storied express robber and town character from 1890s Fort Erie.

Listed here is a document pertinent to Rufeen Lichtenberger, a local business owner living within Fort Erie throughout the late 19th century.

Listed here are numerous family records and documents regarding the Lichtenberger family. The Lichtenberger family came to Fort Erie from the German peninsula during the mid-19th century.

Listed here is a document pertinent to the town of Fort Erie, and aspects of life for those living there in 1876.

Listed here are numerous documents regarding the old town council in Fort Erie. These documents include points of discussion, minutes of the meetings, and individuals involved.

The Underground Railroad was a network of secret routes and safe houses established in the United States during the early to mid-1800s, and used by African-American slaves to escape into free states, Canada and Nova Scotia with the aid of…

Listed here is a document pertinent to the Beam family of Fort Erie.

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

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