Black oily residue deposited on the Niagara River shoreline, south of Love Canal, Niagara Falls, New York, summer 1978, view 1
Title
Black oily residue deposited on the Niagara River shoreline, south of Love Canal, Niagara Falls, New York, summer 1978, view 1
Subject
Niagara River (N.Y. and Ont.)
Pollutants--Environmental aspects
Shorelines--Environmental aspects
Water--Pollution
Hazardous wastes--Environmental aspects
Hazardous waste sites
Love Canal Chemical Waste Landfill (Niagara Falls, N.Y.)
Description
This image captures a detailed view of a muddy, uneven shoreline where the water meets land. The ground is covered in small rocks, broken concrete slabs, and bits of wood, suggesting pollution or erosion. The water appears dark and murky, with a reflective surface that glimmers in the light. In the background, dense vegetation borders the edge of the water. The scene conveys environmental degradation along a contaminated waterway.
Creator
Ploughman, Penelope, 1955-
Source
State University of New York at Buffalo. University Archives
Publisher
State University of New York at Buffalo. University Libraries
Date
1978-06
Rights
Format
image/jpeg
Type
Image
Identifier
MS100.210
Date Created
2009-01-28
Is Part Of
Love Canal Images. LIB-003
Penelope D. Ploughman Love Canal Collection. MS100
Is Referenced By
Collection
Citation
Ploughman, Penelope, 1955-, “Black oily residue deposited on the Niagara River shoreline, south of Love Canal, Niagara Falls, New York, summer 1978, view 1,” Digital Collections - University at Buffalo Libraries, accessed August 11, 2025, https://digital.lib.buffalo.edu/items/show/16548.