View of holes in the ground, filled with chemical-smelling black liquids in the fenced yard of a Love Canal residence, Niagara Falls, New York.
Title
View of holes in the ground, filled with chemical-smelling black liquids in the fenced yard of a Love Canal residence, Niagara Falls, New York.
Subject
Hazardous wastes
Pollutants
Sinkholes
Fences
Hazardous waste sites
Love Canal Chemical Waste Landfill (Niagara Falls, N.Y.)
Description
View of a patch of uneven grassy terrain featuring a shallow depression filled with dark liquid or sludge within the fenced yard of a Love Canal residence, Niagara Falls, New York. The surrounding area includes dry grass, scattered debris, and small rocks. A chain-link fence is visible in the background, indicating a possible boundary or restricted area. The appearance suggests soil disturbance and chemical contamination.
Source
State University of New York at Buffalo. University Archives
Publisher
State University of New York at Buffalo. University Libraries
Date
1978
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Format
image/jpeg
Type
Image
Identifier
MS65.T1-25
Date Created
2009-01-28
Is Part Of
Love Canal Images. LIB-003
Ecumenical Task Force of the Niagara Frontier Records. MS-0065
Is Referenced By
Love Canal: The Issues and Controversies slideshow by Adeline Levine
Collection
Citation
“View of holes in the ground, filled with chemical-smelling black liquids in the fenced yard of a Love Canal residence, Niagara Falls, New York.,” Digital Collections - University at Buffalo Libraries, accessed January 12, 2026, https://digital.lib.buffalo.edu/index.php/items/show/16667.