Local History Digital Archive
Cemetery Records Digital Archive
Paper of Record
Paper of Record is an historical archive of full-page newspaper images that you can search for unique coverage of past events. The archive is created from newspaper collections on microfilm, preserving the original format of the paper, but saving you hours, even days, of research time. Now, you don't have to scroll manually through reel after reel of film to unfold history, page by page.
Local History Collection
Many of the pieces located in the Digital Archive can be found in the Local History Collection at the Centennial Branch. This collection incorporates a wide variety of primary source materials, including the Louis McDermott Historical Collection and our Microfilm Collection. These collections are available for viewing during our regular hours of operation.
Microfilm Collection Index
Located at the Centennial branch, the mircofilm collection is comprised of newspaper records, census data, local council minutes and bylaws. The microfilm reader is accessible free of charge to anyone wishing to use this service and printing is available at a cost of $0.30/page.
Newspapers
The Fort Erie Times (January 1909 - Present)*
The Beaver (Summer 1970 - Winter 1974)
The Bridgeburg Review (1930 - 1931)
Winnipeg Strike Clippings (May 10, 1919 - September 20, 1920)
Census Data
1824 - Niagara District
1842 - Canada West
1851 - Welland County, Lincoln County
1861 - Lennox and Addington County, Lincoln County, Middlesex County, Waterloo County, Welland County
1871 - Monck County, Welland County, Lincoln County, Wentworth South County
1881 - Haldiman County, Wentworth South County, Niagara County, Monck County, Lincoln County, Cardwel County, Welland County
1891 - Leeds County South, Lennox County, Lincoln County, Niagara County, Welland County, Wellington County, Waterloo County, London County
1901 - Leeds County, Lincoln/Niagara County, Waterloo County, Welland County, Chippawa County, Fort Erie County
Council Minutes
Fort Erie - (1857-1910), (1929-1960)
Bertie - (1850-1969)
Crystal Beach
By-Laws
Fort Erie - (1857-1969)
Bertie - (1850-1969)
Crystal Beach
*some editions may be unavailable while being digitized, please call to confirm availability.
