Two children playing in a backyard adjacent to rising toxic waste at Love Canal, Niagara Falls, New York
Title
Two children playing in a backyard adjacent to rising toxic waste at Love Canal, Niagara Falls, New York
Subject
Hazardous waste sites
Hazardous wastes
Pollutants
Children
Love Canal Chemical Waste Landfill (Niagara Falls, N.Y.)
Description
A grassy backyard area with two children standing barefoot near a small plastic bowl placed on the ground. One child is wearing a light-colored top and striped shorts, while the other wears dark shorts. The backyard is enclosed by a chain-link fence, with a playground set, including a swing and climbing bars, visible on the left. A black outdoor chair is positioned near the fence. In the distance, single-story houses are scattered throughout the residential neighborhood. The ground appears slightly damp, suggesting recent water play.
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.T1-65
Date Created
2009-01-28
Is Part Of
Love Canal Images. LIB-003
Ecumenical Task Force of the Niagara Frontier Records. MS-0065
Love Canal: The Issues and Controversies slide show by Dr. Adeline Levine
Is Referenced By
Love Canal: The Issues and Controversies slideshow by Adeline Levine
Collection
Citation
“Two children playing in a backyard adjacent to rising toxic waste at Love Canal, Niagara Falls, New York,” Digital Collections - University at Buffalo Libraries, accessed November 8, 2025, https://digital.lib.buffalo.edu/index.php/items/show/16678.