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CA BI 79-1098-4078 · Item · ca. 1910

Item is a photograph showing a group of members of the St. Michaels Benefit Society. It appears to be taken during the first year of its founding. Members not identified.

St. Nicholas Italian Church
CA BI 81-237-5307 · Item · [n.d.]

Item is a postcard displaying St. Nicholas Italian Church in Whitney Pier, N.S. There is a portrait of Rev. D. Viola in the upper left corner, and an image of St. Nicholas in the upper right corner.

CA BI 88-644-18154 · Item · [n.d.]

Item is a photograph of the congregation of St. Philips African Orthodox Church in Whitney Pier, N.S.

Steel Plant Shipping Piers
CA BI 81-422-5502 · Item · ca. 1905

Item is a photograph depicting the shipping piers of the allied companies in Sydney harbour.

CA BI 89-517-18712 · Item · 1923

Item is a photograph showing workers at the Steel Plant in the summer of 1923.

Sydney Steel Plant Strike
CA BI 89-510-18705 · Item · ca. 1923

Item is a photograph of the Sydney Steel Plant Strike in 1923.

The Blacks of Whitney Pier
CA BI T-2083 · File · 1983

File consists of two audio reels that feature sound recordings of Vernon Tull being interviewed by Elizabeth Beaton about the Black population in Whitney Pier.

Track listing is as follows:
Side A:

  • Genealogical sketch
  • Early African Orthodox Church in Cape Breton
  • Religions practised by West Indians before the African Orthodox Church
  • Building Church
  • Archdeacon Phillips
  • Succession of priests and wardens
  • Keeping the records of the church
  • Discussion of architectural changes
  • Discussion of the different features of the Church
  • Financial Support Systems for the Church
  • Musical bands in the community

Side B:

  • War experiences
  • Early people who contributed to community
    i-30- The African Orthodox Church and young people
  • Connection to United Mission
  • Menelik Hall, Dr. Calder
  • Traditional Barbaian music
  • Cricket teams at Whitney Pier pre 1941
  • Traditional foodways
  • William Fitzgerald; owned much property at the Pier
The Blast Furnaces
CA BI 81-420-5500 · Item · ca. 1905

Item is a photograph of the blast furnaces of the Sydney Steel Plant.

The Blast Furnaces
CA BI 81-421-5501 · Item · ca. 1905

Item is a photograph of the blast furnaces of the Sydney Steel Plant, as seen from the rear.

The Blast Furnaces
CA BI 81-424-5504 · Item · ca. 1905

Item is a photograph showing the end view of the blast furnaces at the Sydney Steel Plant.

CA BI 87-907-17437 · Item · ca. 1908

Item is a postcard depicting the blast furnaces and open hearth at the Sydney Steel Plant.

The Future of Sydney Steel
CA BI T-2258 · Item · ca. 1985

Item is an audio reel that features a sound recording of a CBC Radio program entitled "The Future of Sydney Steel."

Track listing is as follows:

  • The History of the Sydney Steel Plant, DOSCO threatening to close it on Black Friday 1967
  • History from 1901 to present
  • The working of the plant; Various furnaces
  • The importance of the Plant during World War II investments poured into the plant
  • Hard times before the Union came
  • Establishment of Local 1064
  • 1967 march in Sydney to keep the Steel Plant alive
  • Problems during the 1980s with SYSCO; Many of the mills closed and moved to Upper Canada
The International Pier
CA BI 81-423-5503 · Item · ca. 1905

Item is a photograph showing a boat as it sits docked at the international pier in Sydney.

Ukrainian Hall
83-6405-13705 · Item · 1983

Item is a photograph of the Ukrainian Hall on West Street in Whitney Pier, taken in 1983.

CA BI 78-112-1862 · Item · 1921

Item is a reproduction of a newspaper article about the Universal Negro Improvement Association band on Laurier Street in Whitney Pier. Members are marching in the street with instruments and banners in support of a movement advocating "Africa for the Africans."

Article attached to photograph reads:
The year was 1921. The scene, Laurier street at Whitney Pier, as members of the city's Negro community paraded in support of a movement advocating, (as banners indicate) "Africa for the Africans." The sizable brass band was one of a number organized within the city and residents who were around at that time recall that nobody ever had to march without the accompaniment of plenty of stirring martial music. Also noteworthy is the complete lack of sidewalks and paving. The photograph is from the album of Pier merchant Louis Mendelson. He's the white-shirted young man with the bicycle standing mid-right in the photo."

On reverse: "Year 1921 Mr. Askell Artzell Hunt 14 Brooks St. Sydney C. B." "Sent a copy to Mr. Hunt" "Colin MacDonald was bandmaster of the Universal Negro Improvement Assoc. approximately 20 members in the band. Band operated from 1928 to 1932. There was also a West Indian Band at the Pier Bandmaster Jack McKnight approx. 15 members Deputy Bandmaster Norman Crawford, lasted 2 years.

Victoria Road
CA BI 83-6385-13685 · Item · [192-]

Item is a postcard depicting the Victoria Road subway in Whitney Pier, N.S.

Victoria Road
CA BI 83-6386-13686 · Item · [192-]

Item is a street view of the northern end of Victoria Road in Whitney Pier, N.S.

West Indian Reunion Parade
CA BI S85-372-1012 · Item · August, 1985

Item is a photograph of the parade procession during the West Indian Reunion.

West Indian Reunion Parade
CA BI S85-375-1015 · Item · August, 1985

Item is a photograph of band members in parade procession during the West Indian Reunion, Whitney Pier.

West Indian Reunion Parade
CA BI S85-373-1013 · Item · August, 1985

Item is a photograph of the parade procession during the West Indian Reunion.

West Indian Reunion Parade
CA BI S85-374-1014 · Item · August, 1985

Item is a photograph of a vintage car in the parade procession during the West Indian Reunion.

CA BI FT 19 · File · 1985

File consists of three videos of the West Indian Reunion Achievement Dinner at St. Alban's Hall, Whitney Pier.

Whitney Pier
CA BI 84-1175-15275 · Item · 1919

Item is a postcard that reads: "Why Don't You Come to Whitney Pier Where Life is Worth Living."

Whitney Pier
CA BI 83-6586-13886 · Item · 1983

Item is a photograph of an aerial view of Whitney Pier, N.S.

Whitney Pier and Kolonia
Reports: Towns & Villages: Whitney Pier · Item

Report titled "Whitney Pier and Kolonia* about the history of Whitney Pier and the houses of Kolonia in Sydney, Nova Scotia.

Whitney Pier Housing
CA BI 87-271-16801 · Item · [ca.1960]

Item is a photograph of houses on Roberts St. in Whitney Pier, N.S. viewed from above.

Whitney Pier Political Rally
CA BI 94-711-25226 · Item · c.1950

Item is a photograph of participants at a political rally in Whitney Pier, N.S.

Whitney Pier (Streets)
CA BI 91-745-22706 · Item · [n.d.]

Item is a photograph of the steel plant viewed from Whitney Pier, N.S.

Whitney Pier (Streets)
CA BI 91-743-22704 · Item · [n.d.]

Item is a photograph of the steel plant viewed from Whitney Pier, N.S.

Whitney Pier War Monument
CA BI 96-225-26913 · Item · 1995

Item is a photograph of the Whitney Pier War Monument.

Whitney Pier, C.B.
CA BI 84-1049-15149 · Item · ca. 1918

Item is a postcard that reads: "Having the time of my life at Whitney Pier, C.B. Don't expect me for sometime."

Whitney Pier, C.B.
CA BI 84-1048-15148 · Item · 1918

Item is a postcard that reads "When You are Not in Whitney Pier I am Thinking of You."

Whitney Pier, Sydney, N.S.
CA BI 91-719-22680 · Item · [n.d.]

Item is a photograph of houses in Whitney Pier, N.S. The steel plant can be seen in the background.

Whitney Pier, Sydney, N.S.
CA BI 91-691-22652 · Item · 1972

Item is a photograph of houses in Whitney Pier, N.S. viewed from the back.

Raytel Photography
Whitney Pier, Sydney, N.S.
CA BI 91-689-22650 · Item · [n.d.]

Item is a photograph of houses in Whitney Pier, N.S. viewed from the back.

Raytel Photography
Whitney Pier, Sydney, N.S.
CA BI 91-703-22664 · Item · [n.d.]

Item is a photograph of houses in Whitney Pier, N.S. The steel plant can be seen in the background.