Historical Archives

To view one of the archived pictures, click the link below. If you have pictures of historical significance including people, businesses, events or simple shots of everyday life, please contact the Niverville Historical Commission via the Town Administration office.

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Electricity comes to the farm
Approximate Date: 1950's
Contributed By: Katherine Hildebrandt on 2008-10-25 00:00:00
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A barn in Amsterdam getting electricity
Approximate Date: 1948
Contributed By: Katherine Hildebrandt on 2008-10-25 00:00:00
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Item Reference: 3
Christmas Card from days gone past
Approximate Date: 1952
Contributed By: Katherine Hildebrandt on 2008-10-25 00:00:00
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Item Reference: 4
RCMP graduation card from Conrad Derksen
Approximate Date: 1954
Contributed By: Katherine Hildebrandt on 2008-10-25 00:00:00
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Item Reference: 5
Caboose style snow sleigh in Ste Elizabeth area.
Approximate Date: 1947-48
Contributed By: Katherine Hildebrandt on 2008-10-25 00:00:00
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Item Reference: 6
The 1928 Ford Model A belonging to Corneilius Hildebrandt
Approximate Date: 1948
Contributed By: Katherine Hildebrandt on 2008-10-25 00:00:00
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Item Reference: 7
Hockey Game. From left to right - Frank Hildebrandt,Henry Janzen, Cornie Hildebrandt and Ben Sawatsky
Approximate Date: 1943
Contributed By: Katherine Hildebrandt on 2008-10-25 00:00:00
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Item Reference: 8
Lined up for harvest on Walter Schroeder farm east of PTH 59.
Approximate Date: 2007
Contributed By: Walter Schroeder on 2008-10-25 00:00:00
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Item Reference: 9
Soy Bean harvest on the Schroeder.
Approximate Date: 2007
Contributed By: Walter Schroeder on 2008-10-25 00:00:00
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Item Reference: 10
Farm Equipment
Approximate Date: 2007
Contributed By: Walter Schroeder on 2008-10-25 00:00:00
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Item Reference: 11
Dignatarites from the Niverville Collegiate opening. From left to right Alex Fast Sr., G. Gartrell, Albert Loewen, Bob Banman, Unknown, Abe Penner, Henry Thiessen, Bill Kuzenko.
Approximate Date: 1969
Contributed By: Annettte Fast on 2008-10-25 00:00:00
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Item Reference: 12
Dyck's Hatchery that was later connected to a barn. Also became the temporary residence.
Approximate Date: 1938
Contributed By: Annette Fast on 2008-10-25 00:00:00
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Item Reference: 13
School Group. From L to R, John Toews, Ellen Stoesz, Abe Wiebe, Emily Fast, Alvin Strike, Lottie Neufeld, Henry Froese, Eileen Shultz, John Weiler, Erna Krahn.
Approximate Date: 1944
Contributed By: Annette Fast on 2008-10-25 00:00:00
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Item Reference: 14
William Dyck and sons in the office of the hatchery as the lumber yard business was beginning. From L to R, John Weiler, William Dyck Sr., Jake Dyck, William Dyck Jr., David Dyck, Alex Fast Sr.
Approximate Date: 1952
Contributed By: Annette Fast on 2008-10-25 00:00:00
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Item Reference: 15
Dyck's Hatchery 2nd location at the site of the present day Wm Dyck Building Centre.
Approximate Date: 1950's
Contributed By: Annette Fast on 2008-10-25 00:00:00
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Item Reference: 16
Alex Fast Sr in the hardware store
Approximate Date: 1962
Contributed By: Annette Fast on 2008-10-25 00:00:00
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Item Reference: 17
Aerial view of Niverville looking north east. Originally a post card.
Approximate Date: Late 1950's
Contributed By: Tina Froese on 2008-10-25 00:00:00
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Item Reference: 18
Aerial view of Niverville looking northwest. Originally from a post card.
Approximate Date: Late 1950's
Contributed By: Tina Froese on 2008-10-25 00:00:00
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Item Reference: 19
Dyck's Hatchery at the corner of 5th Avenue and Main Street.
Approximate Date: 1968
Contributed By: Annette Fast on 2008-10-25 00:00:00
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Item Reference: 20
Niverville Mennonite Bretheren church with John Toews house in the background. 1st Street South and 4th Avenue South
Approximate Date: 1969
Contributed By: Annette Fast on 2008-10-25 00:00:00
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Item Reference: 21
Wm Dyck and Sons parade entry.
Approximate Date: 1970's
Contributed By: Annette Fast on 2008-10-25 00:00:00
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Item Reference: 22
Class picture from original brick school house. L to R, Back Row, Olga Martens, NA, Norah Rempel, NA, Elsie Fehler, Agatha Krahn, Steve Sofroniuk,NA,NA,NA,John Froese,NA. Front Annie Neufeld, Marie Krause, Jessie Krahn,NA,Emma Fehler, Emily Fast, Annie Weiler.
Approximate Date: 1930's
Contributed By: Tina Froese on 2008-10-25 00:00:00
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Item Reference: 24
Early Niverville teacher Mr. Webb in front of school. Mr. Webb died during air force service in WWII.
Approximate Date: 1942
Contributed By: Tina Froese on 2008-10-25 00:00:00
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Item Reference: 25
Jake and Bill Leppky's B-A Garage with the Never-Nox truck delivering gas.
Approximate Date: Late 1940's
Contributed By: Tina Froese on 2008-10-25 00:00:00
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Item Reference: 26
B-A Garage showing the garage, gas station and restaurant.
Approximate Date: Late 1940's
Contributed By: Tina Froese on 2008-10-25 00:00:00
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Item Reference: 27
B-A Garage showing the garage, gas station and bulk shed in rear.
Approximate Date: Late 1940's
Contributed By: Tina Froese on 2008-10-25 00:00:00
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Item Reference: 28
International Harvester tractors freshly delivered to Bill and Jake Leppky's dealership.
Approximate Date: 1940's
Contributed By: Tina Froese on 2008-10-25 00:00:00
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Item Reference: 29
Scene showing the Bronstone store, the Niverville Community Hall, Klassen Shoe Repair and B-A Garage.
Approximate Date: Unknown
Contributed By: Tina Froese on 2008-10-25 00:00:00
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Item Reference: 30
Ogilvie elevator with annex. Gordon Wittack agent.
Approximate Date: Unknown
Contributed By: Tina Froese on 2008-10-25 00:00:00
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Item Reference: 56
Main Street View
Approximate Date: 1937
Contributed By: Roselyn Redekop on 2008-10-25 00:00:00
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Item Reference: 57
Airial view of main street showing the hotel and the train station.
Approximate Date: 1937
Contributed By: Roselyn Redekop on 2008-10-25 00:00:00
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Item Reference: 58
Old street view
Approximate Date: Unknown
Contributed By: Roselyn Redekop on 2008-10-25 00:00:00
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Item Reference: 83
Town Airial from a postcard. View to the west.
Approximate Date: Unknown
Contributed By: Jake Falk on 2008-10-25 00:00:00
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Item Reference: 84
Town Airial from a postcard. View to the east.
Approximate Date: Unknown
Contributed By: Jake Falk on 2008-10-25 00:00:00
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