Debris-ridden shoreline of the Niagara River upstream from Love Canal (south of canal and Frontier Avenue), Niagara Falls, New York, summer 1978
Title
Debris-ridden shoreline of the Niagara River upstream from Love Canal (south of canal and Frontier Avenue), Niagara Falls, New York, summer 1978
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
The image shows a rocky and uneven shoreline with various debris, including concrete pieces and metal scraps. The water’s edge appears murky, with scattered plants growing along the bank. On the opposite side of the waterway, partially obscured by trees and shrubs, is a white two-story house with a porch. Dense green vegetation lines the hillside to the right of the image. The overall setting suggests a neglected or polluted waterfront area near residential housing.
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
MS100.211
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-, “Debris-ridden shoreline of the Niagara River upstream from Love Canal (south of canal and Frontier Avenue), Niagara Falls, New York, summer 1978,” Digital Collections - University at Buffalo Libraries, accessed August 12, 2025, https://digital.lib.buffalo.edu/items/show/16549.