From 1879 until 1950, St. Catharines, like most other cities […]
History from Here: Barbican Heights Park
In the centuries before major European presence in this area, […]
History from Here: Fairview Mall at 285 Geneva St.
In the years following the Second World War, North America […]
History from Here: St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church at 49 Carlton St.
The area around Ontario and Carlton Streets is probably most […]
History from Here: Former Merritton Town Hall
Before 1961, Merritton was an independent municipality, separate from St. […]
History from Here: Yale & Towne Lock Factory
The early Welland Canals had helped set St. Catharines up […]
History from Here: 7-9 Queen Street
Before the era of suburbanization, the automobile, and economic globalization, […]
History from Here: Wellington Hotel at 15 Lock Street
Situated on a natural harbour at the mouth of Twelve […]
History from Here: Power Glen
Unique geography has attracted engineering minds to the southwestern portion […]
History from Here: The Castle Knightclub
When rock music was in its infancy in the 1960s, […]
History from Here: Burgoyne House at 15 Trafalgar Street
From town founders to politicians, from community to carpentry, and […]
History from Here: Garden City Arena
From proposal to fundraising to contracts to construction and completion […]
History from Here: Montebello Park
In the late 19th century, industrialization, labour movements, and a […]
History from Here: St. Catharines Collegiate
In the 100 years since William Hamilton Merritt set up […]
History from Here: Walker’s Creek
Sycamore trees, Jefferson Salamanders, wild plums, nearly countless waterfalls, hot […]
History from Here: The Independent Rubber Company
On this episode of History from Here, host Sara Nixon visits the former site of the Independent Rubber Company, now The Keg Steakhouse + Bar.
A catalyst in a golden era of industry. Powered by the waters of the Second Welland Canal. A surviving remnant of the past that has withstood fire, neglect, time, and significant change. The Independent Rubber Company building, with its towering smokestack, is an enduring testament to Merritton’s industrial heritage.
History from Here: Memorial Chapel at Ridley College
In honour of Remembrance Day, History from Here host Sara […]
History from Here: Protestant Home of St. Catharines
An organization established and led by women. A charitable cause once considered “one of the worthiest among all the philanthropies in of the city.” An orphanage that served as a place of refuge, care, and comfort for children in need.
On this episode of History from Here, your host Sara takes you to the former site of the Protestant Home of St. Catharines on Ontario Street.
History from Here: Silver Spire United Church
On this episode of History from Here, Public Programmer Sara Nixon takes you to Silver Spire United Church, located in downtown St. Catharines, Ontario.
Enduring as the first Methodist congregation in St. Catharines. Surviving two devastating fires separated by almost a century. Continually adapting to serve the needs of its community. Silver Spire United Church has long stood tall in the face of devastation and transformation.
History from Here: St. Catharines City Hall
Built in the midst of the Great Depression. Designed for a hopeful future of an ever-growing city. St. Catharines City Hall is a symbol of civic pride, modernism, and progress. Watch to learn the fascinating history of this municipal building.
History from Here: Glen Ridge School
Built to meet the needs of the families moving to one of St. Catharines’ earliest residential suburbs. Designed in cohesion with the architectural features so characteristic to its neighbourhood. A lasting symbol of what can be achieved when a community works together. From its very beginning, Glen Ridge School and its surrounding greenspace have served its community as a place for learning, play, gathering, and identity.
On this episode of History from Here, Public Programmer Sara Nixon takes you to the former Glen Ridge School building at 101 South Drive in St. Catharines, Ontario.
History from Here: Former Zion Baptist Church
One of the earliest parishes to serve Freedom Seekers settling in St. Catharines in the mid-nineteenth century, the legacy of the Zion Baptist Church reflects the resilience of the community, that together, built new lives here and thrived as free people.
On this episode of History From Here, Sara takes you to the former location of the Zion Baptist Church on Geneva Street in St. Catharines, Ontario.
History from Here: St. Catharines Train Station
On this episode of History from Here, Public Programmer Sara takes you to the St. Catharines Train Station at 5 Great Western Street, in St. Catharines, Ontario.
History from Here: The Lake Street Armoury
On this episode of History from Here, Sara takes you to the Lake Street Armoury. Not only does this conspicuous landmark help us understand our local military history, but was also once a social hub for the community.
History from Here: Oak Hill
Standing prominently on the bluff above Twelve Mile Creek, this […]
History from Here: The Royal Canadian Henley Rowing Course
Home of the St. Catharines Rowing Club, Brock University Rowing, the Ridley Rowing Club, and the Ridley Graduate Boat Club; a training site for numerous school rowing teams, and a venue for rowing competitions of all levels, including the highly reputable Henley Regatta – the Royal Canadian Henley Course has welcomed and cultivated world-class rowers and coaches on its waters, since 1903.
On this episode of History from Here, Sara takes you to Rennie Park, across from the Henley Grandstand, to learn about the Royal Canadian Henley Rowing Course in St. Catharines, Ontario.
History from Here: The Welland House Hotel at 30 Ontario Street
This episode of History from Here brings you to the site of the Welland House Hotel, destroyed by a devastating fire in July 2021.
History from Here: Lakeside Park at Port Dalhousie
Once widely touted as the “Playground of Ontario”, Lakeside Park has been a destination for summertime fun for more than a century. What started as a boisterous port town grew to be a hub of entertainment, leisure, and play that drew thousands of locals and tourists each summer.
History from Here: Twelve Mile Creek at Downtown St. Catharines
A guiding pathway and a food source for Indigenous peoples, waterpower for the mills of early European settlers, a shipping route for the First and Second Welland Canals, the waters of Twelve Mile Creek have sustained communities for thousands of years
History from Here: Taylor & Bate Brewery at Brewery Street
Established on the eastern bank of Twelve Mile Creek in 1834, along the route the old Welland Canal, Taylor & Bate Brewery quenched the thirst of the people of St. Catharines, and beyond, for over 100 years.
History from Here: St. James Church at 405 Merritt Street
A building dismantled and relocated to a different community, then destroyed by fire and rebuilt, only to be met with a treacherous tornado a few years later. The story of St. James Anglican Church is a story of grit.
History from Here: Lightning Fastener at 50 Niagara Street
A symbol of twentieth century industry and innovation, at it’s height, the Lightning Fastener Company employed over 500 people and manufactured more than 50 million zippers annually – all here the building located at 50 Niagara Street in St. Catharines.
History from Here: Richard Pierpoint at Centennial Gardens
We are so pleased to introduce the newest virtual series […]