Dear Alicia, I’m one of those people who actually loves snow and I am missing our beautiful white Canadian winters…which […]
Ask Alicia – Hayes Hell Cats
Hi Alicia, I enjoy going to the River Lion’s basketball games and think it is great that we have a […]
Ask Alicia – Henley Bridge
Hi Alicia, I’ve been thinking about another possible topic for Ask Alicia. I work at the Ministry of Transportation (MTO). […]
Ask Alicia – Port Dalhousie Jail
Alicia, Can you share some information with me on the little jail in Port Dalhousie? Thanks, M.B. The Port Dalhousie […]
Ask Alicia – Lake Street Armouries
Hi Alicia, Do you have a history of the Lake Street Armouries? Mike Dear Mike, Before the armouries […]
Ask Alicia – St. Catharines Cenotaph
Alicia With Remembrance Day coming up, many people will soon be gathering at War Memorials in St. Catharines. The downtown […]
Ask Alicia – Willy Wonka of St. Catharines
Dear Alicia, With Halloween just passing and boxes of candy being sold everywhere, it got me thinking about the days […]
Ask Alicia – Haunting in St. Catharines?
Hi Alicia, I hope you are well. As Halloween is fast approaching, I thought I’d suggest an idea for a […]
Ask Alicia – John N. Jackson
Alicia, I am have come across a number of books about St. Catharines written by John Jackson. I know he […]
Ask Alicia -Grapes Anyone?
Alicia, It is Grape & Wine Festival time again which got me wondering about the history of this popular local […]
Ask Alicia – P.K. Kerwin Senior Elementary School
Hi Alicia, Someone mentioned to me the other day that there used to be a school in St. Catharines called […]
Ask Alicia – Prisoner of War John D. Hills
Dear Alicia, Do you have any information about a man named Jack Hills of St. Catharines who was a Prisoner […]
Ask Alicia – Notorious Criminal or Local Folklore?
Dear Alicia, Over the years I’ve heard a lot of what seemed to be “tall tales” about a local criminal […]
Ask Alicia – Town Cinemas
Hi Alicia, It is great that St. Catharines has a new Film Theatre downtown at the PAC. The last Theatre […]
Ask Alicia – St. Catharines Horse Show
Dear Alicia, Can you tell me anything about the horse show that used to be held in St. Catharines? John […]
Ask Alicia – YMCA
Dear Alicia, I have been told that there used to be a Y.M.C.A. located downtown. Is that correct? If so, […]
Ask Alicia – Drive-in Movie Theatres
Dear Alicia, The good weather is finally here! One of my favourite things to do in the summer is go […]
Ask Alicia – St. Catharines Standard
Hi Alicia, There are many beautiful historic buildings in downtown St. Catharines. A good example is the former St. […]
Ask Alicia – Canada Hair Cloth Co.
Hi Alicia, I’m fairly new to St.Catharines and since I work at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, I thought I’d […]
Ask Alicia – Buchanan Hall
Alicia, Just wondering if you have any history on the Buchanan house? I would find that super interesting. Thanks, Nancy […]
Ask Alicia – Giraffe Jargon
Dear Alicia, Ever since I was child I can remember seeing a large metal giraffe outside of a building by […]
Ask Alicia – Curious about 211 Queenston Street
Dear Alicia, I am interested in learning more about the property at the corner of Queenston and Eastchester Streets in […]
Ask Alicia – 321 St. Paul Street
Dear Alicia, The building at 321 St. Paul Street is so beautiful and unique. It really stands out but I […]
Ask Alicia – Why Is That Flag There?
Dear Alicia, Why is there a flag pole on the small grassy area across from the old Delta Bingo on Queenston […]
“Ask Alicia” Whitman & Barnes Mfg. Co.
For many people, history means learning about their past, their ancestors and where they come from. Living and working and […]
“Ask Alicia” – Merritton High School
This week’s “Ask Alicia” will take us to Merritt Street in the mid 1930’s when Merritton High School was built. […]
The A-Z of St. Catharines History – Introducing “Ask Alicia”
It was a man who went by the pseudonym “Junius” who was first to take on the task of telling […]