Love Canal residents gather after listening to the government's first evacuation order, Niagara Falls, New York
Title
Love Canal residents gather after listening to the government's first evacuation order, Niagara Falls, New York
Subject
Evacuation of civilians
Community activists
Public health--Citizen participation
Political participation
Love Canal Chemical Waste Landfill (Niagara Falls, N.Y.)
Description
A large group of people stands closely together on a residential street, facing a small house with shuttered windows. In the background, a protest sign is visible, reading “Disaster Area City Failed Us.” The crowd includes adults and children, some with bicycles and strollers. The scene suggests a community demonstration or public gathering, likely related to local grievances. The setting is a suburban neighborhood with modest single-story homes.
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.T1-50
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
“Love Canal residents gather after listening to the government's first evacuation order, Niagara Falls, New York,” Digital Collections - University at Buffalo Libraries, accessed July 12, 2025, https://digital.lib.buffalo.edu/items/show/16672.