This week’s artifact is a glass mug commemorating the Centennial of Merritton’s incorporation as a village in 1874. 1975.9.2A Find […]
Artifact of the Week: Wooden Drafting Table
This week’s artifact is a wooden drafting table that was used at the Riordon Paper Mill in Merritton before 1921. […]
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: 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.
Museum Chat Live! E301 – Company Town
In this podcast study guide (to go along with your reading of the book) we take a look at the idea of Merritton, one of the 4 former cities that amalgamated into St. Catharines, and it’s development as a ‘company town’ alongside the historic Welland Canals. Of course, the history of Merritton, and the history of any place, is far more complex than could possibly be analysed in a brief study-guide podcast, and so this episdoe should not be considered a complete history of the town, but rather the presentation of one idea as a just one part of explaining its rich history.
Lillian Phelps: St. Catharines’ own suffragette
St. Catharines’ Lillian Phelps was a well-known activist and speaker at the turn of the century. Throughout most of Lillian’s […]
“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. […]