Toxic waste rising to the surface in the fenced backyard of a Love Canal resident, Niagara Falls, New York
Title
Toxic waste rising to the surface in the fenced backyard of a Love Canal resident, Niagara Falls, New York
Subject
Hazardous wastes
Pollutants
Fences
Hazardous waste sites
Love Canal Chemical Waste Landfill (Niagara Falls, N.Y.)
Description
A rough, barren area with scattered debris including wooden planks and other unidentifiable materials. The ground appears uneven and possibly contaminated, with sparse tufts of grass growing near the edge. In the background, a tall wooden privacy fence runs across the scene. A structure is partially visible on the left side, suggesting a nearby building or enclosure.
Source
State University of New York at Buffalo. University Archives
Publisher
State University of New York at Buffalo. University Libraries
Date
1978
Contributor
Ecumenical Task Force of the Niagara Frontier
Rights
Format
image/jpeg
Type
Image
Identifier
MS65.T1-23
Date Created
2009-01-28
Is Part Of
Love Canal Images
Ecumenical Task Force of the Niagara Frontier Records
Love Canal: The Issues and Controversies slide show by Dr. Adeline Levine
LIB-003
Collection
Citation
“Toxic waste rising to the surface in the fenced backyard of a Love Canal resident, Niagara Falls, New York,” Digital Collections - University at Buffalo Libraries, accessed July 15, 2025, https://digital.lib.buffalo.edu/items/show/16665.