Harry Grenville Ellsworth (1881-1945) was born in Wainfleet, Ontario. He was the son of John Wesley Ellsworth (1854-1922) and Margaret (Maggie) Overholt (1858-1923). In 1912 he married Emma Gertrude Mahaffy. Harry and Maggie Ellsworth lived in Port Colborne. He remained here until his death in 1945.

Ellsworth's collection contains black and white photographs of Port Colborne, including the Welland Canal, local businesses, and people. Other photographs taken around Niagara include the Niagara River; Welland Canal in St. Catharines, Port Dalhousie, Port Weller, Thorold, and Welland; Wainfleet; and the Humberstone Club.

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Recent Submissions

  • Reebs Quarry in Wainfleet, Ontario, n.d.

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    A photograph set on a carboard backing that was likely part of an album. The photograph shows Reebs Quarry in Wainfleet, Ontario.
  • Reebs Lime Kiln in Wainfleet, Ontario, n.d.

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    A photograph of the Reebs lime kiln in Wainfleet, Ontario. There are two men standing at the entrance of the structure.
  • Town of Welland and Canal, n.d.

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    A photograph of the old canal and bridge in the Town of Welland. There are several business in the background, including: Montreal Telegragh Co., Welland Tea Store, Cumines, and a hotel.
  • Shickluna's Ship Yard, 1864

    1864
    A photograph of Shickluna's ship yard in 1864. The caption reads: "Shickluna's Ship Yard in 1864 - Employing Over 300 Men - 'Perseverance' and 'Enterprise' upper left of picture. 'Valetta' in foreground with Capt. J. Sullivan on upper yard arm. Tug 'Sampson' on stocks right end of picture; Commodore Shickluna standing at bow. Two other ships were then being rebuilt at Shickluna's Dry Dock - Lock Three. The 'City of Toronto' also built here, then plying between Toronto and Niagara."
  • Shickluna Dry Docks, n.d.

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    A photograph of the Shickluna Dry Docks with the boat the City of London docked. In the background are several buildings including the W. H. Merritt mansion.
  • Lock 4 of Welland Ship Canal, St. Catharines, Ontario, n.d.

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    A photograph of the Welland Ship Canal, north of Neeland's Mill at Lock 4 in St. Catharines, Ontario. There are a few boats in the canal and a few buildings along the edge of the water. The left side of the image is blurred.
  • Spruce Bay Steamer Approaches Lock 7, n.d.

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    A photograph of the Spruce Bay steamship as it approaches Lock 7 of the Welland Ship Canal in Thorold, Ontario.
  • Welland Canal in St. Catharines, n.d.

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    A photograph in a cardboard frame of the Welland Ship Canal in the north-east end of St. Catharines, Ontario. In the foreground are three people and in the background is the canal and many buildings on the other side of the water..
  • Maid of the Mist, n.d.

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    A photograph of the Maid of the Mist boat in the Niagara River. There are three men at the front of the boat and a few others can be seen throughout the vessel. In the background is the steel arch bridge (Falls View bridge).
  • City of Buffalo Passenger Ship, n.d.

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    A photograph of the City of Buffalo passenger ship docked. There are several cars parked at the side of the docking area and many people at the back of the ship.
  • Group at Erie Beach, Port Colborne, 1890

    1890
    A photograph in a cardboard frame of a group of people by the water at Erie Beach (now Nickel Beach), Port Colborne. There are a couple of ladies standing in the sand and a few others are in the water. One young girl is standing on a rock by the water's edge.
  • Erie Beach Bathing in Port Colborne, Ontario, 1890

    1890
    A photograph of a group bathing in the water at Erie Beach (now Nickel Beach) in Port Colborne, Ontario. There are several children in the water and two women are in a small boat.
  • Excursion Boat The Pearl, 1895

    1895
    A photograph of the excursion boat the Pearl. The boat would travel between Port Colborne, Ontario and Buffalo, New York every Friday. There are several people on the boat and many more waiting to board the vessel.
  • The Boat Hector in Port Colborne, Ontario, n.d.

    Carter, Dewitt (n.d.)
    A photograph of the boat the Hector sitting in the water in Port Colborne, Ontario. The owner/photographer of the boat is Dewitt Carter.
  • SS South American Great Lakes Cruise Ship, n.d.

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    A photograph of the SS South American Great Lakes cruise ship as it sits in Port Colborne, Ontario.
  • Tugboat James Norris and Barge Margaret Jane, 1900

    1900
    A photograph of the tugboat James Norris pulling the Margaret Jane barge loaded with wheat as it passes through the Welland Ship Canal in Port Colborne, Ontario.
  • Lemoyne Ship in Port Colborne, Ontario, n.d.

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    A photograph of the Lemoyne ship as it passes under both lift bridges (20 and 21) in Port Colborne, Ontario.
  • Sir Thomas Shaughnessy Ship Unloading at Canadian Furnace Co., n.d.

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    A photograph of the Sir Thomas Shaugnessy shipping vessel as it unloads at the Canadian Furnace Co. in Port Colborne, Ontario.
  • Hogan's Dredge in Port Colborne, Ontario, n.d.

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    A photograph of the vessel Hogan's Dredge in the water at Port Colborne, Ontario.
  • LB Forester in Port Colborne, n.d.

    2022-11-29
    A photograph of the ship the L.B. Forester in Port Colborne, Ontario. There are five men on the boat and a few small buildings can be seen behind the ship on the edge of the harbour.

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