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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 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.

Visit
CA BI MG 21.26-18-37-30682 · Item · 1987
Part of Paruch Family fonds

Item is a photograph of Maria Paruch Young and Stella Mroz Paruch outside Stella's home on Bay Street.

Wedding of Bill and Agnes
CA BI MG 21.26-18-58-30703 · Item · [194-]
Part of Paruch Family fonds

Item is a photograph of a wedding party at the Ukrainian Church on West Street. Pictured left to right: Clarence Landry, unknown, Bill Ojolick, Agnes Orychock, Anne Ojolick, and Charlotte Orychock.

Wedding Shower
CA BI MG 21.26-18-46-30691 · Item · [ca. 1948]
Part of Paruch Family fonds

Item is a photograph of Nellie Tinski and Stella Paruch at a wedding shower at Mary Wojcek's home on Bryan Street.

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.

Whitney Pier
CA BI MG 12.198-MG 12.198 F-84-1354-15454 · Item · 1984
Part of Elizabeth Beaton-Planetta fonds

Item is a photograph of houses in Whitney Pier, N.S. Complete Car Care garage can be seen in the background.

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 MG 12.198-MG 12.198 F-84-1352-15452 · Item · 1984
Part of Elizabeth Beaton-Planetta fonds

Item is a photograph of houses in Whitney Pier, N.S. The DOSCO steel plant is visible in the background.

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.