Records With Access Point "Grand Falls"
36 results found (34 digitized image(s) available).
Grand Falls Museum collection
Fonds - [ca.1890]-[ca.1916]
P9
The Grand Falls Museum, currently located at 66 Madawaska Street in Grand Falls, contains a collection of ceramics, clothing, agricultural and forestry implements as well as photographs relating to the original European settlers, French, American, and British soldiers. The Grand Falls Historical Society likely began in 1959 under the direction of Dr. B.A. Puddington and John Hughes, and was meeting semi-regularly from at least as early as April 7 1960. Anita Lagace was an active member. By 26 May 1961, newspapers reported plans for their opening a museum. The museum was operating at least as early as 13 August 1973 as the Grand Falls Historical Society Museum in the basement of the town's fire hall.
Entrance to Grand Falls bridge looking north.
Item - 1895-1905
P9\6
Men and women pose in the foreground, one man holds a bicycle. The bridge bears the inscription “1860” showing its construction date. Across the bridge a sign on a building is just visible, possibly reading “GB McCluskey”.
Portrait of Dr. Currier
Item - 1860-1867
P9\7
This is likely a portrait of the Grand Falls area man, Dr. George Currier who died in October of 1867.
Minto Hotel, Grand Falls, NB
Item - 1900-1910
P9\8
Built by William Pirie early in the 1900’s, the hotel stood between Broadway and Sheriff Streets. It was later turned into a private hospital. In the 40’s or 50’s, a religious group took over the building and it became the Assumption Hospital, under which it operated until 1963. By 2001 a bicycle shop and a building supply depot are on the site. When the hospital was condemned, Fred W. Pirie Jr. donated seven acres of land for the Grand Falls General Hospital.
Mill and dam
Item - 1890-1920
P9\12
likely near Grand Falls, NB, Note: Numbers 1 to 6 are taken from Charlie Merritt negatives (1879-1938) Numbers 13 to 16 are Estabrooks
Captain G. Ludlow Estabrooks
Item - 1890-1910
P9\15
This is likely the George L Estabrooks who was the captain of the Steamer Acadia in 1887.
Grand Falls musicians
Item - 1895-1905
P9\17
Standing left to right: Tom Mulherin, Bill Vasseur, Wilmot Murphy, Herb McLaughlin. Sitting: Jane Sirois and Jack Vasseur.
Isaac Erb fonds
Fonds - 1900-1910
P11
Isaac Erb (1846-1924) was born in Kars, Kings County, the son of John Erb and Mary Ann Morrell Erb. He married Frances Huestis and they had two children, John H. and Lavinia F. A professional photographer, his career spanned more than 50 years, from 1870 to 1924. Whether in the studio or on location, Erb’s camera captured the many facets of contemporary Saint John, and his work led him throughout New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Maine. The composition of his portraits and commercial photographs show the artistic temperament of the 19th century cameraman. This personal style continues well into the 20th century. His attention to detail and unique perspective on his subjects contributed in equal parts to his success in a business marked by transiency and brevity. By the end of his career he had produced more than 12,000 images, all of which he meticulously recorded in his logbooks. The approximately 3,400 extant glass negatives make up one of the most comprehensive collection of...
Aerial photograph of town of Grand Falls
Item - [ca.1907]
P11\98
Broadway street runs along the left of the picture, on the extreme right is the Church of Assumption and the right corner is the Canadian Pacific Railway station.