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A digital picture of the quarantine hospital on the island

Portrait of the great French Explorer

A scene on March 26 during the Streetcar Strike of 1906. A crowd swarms in front of the Royal Alexandra Hotel at Main Street and Higgins Avenue. More men are aligned on top of the underpass. The Reeves & Co Building, with the Internation Harvester…

Two photos on scrapbook page with the ironic writing, "Fleurettes Indiennes, Future, Etoiles," in a place of suffering.

The look on these girls' faces and the cruelty in the eyes of the Nun, is evidence these children lived in fear at St. Anne's IRS. circle 1908-1964

Putting a face to the authorities who should have been caring for the children under their carriage, not abusing them.

Pier 21 Permanent Exhibitions