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Our Western Home, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
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Our Western Home, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
Inmates at the gate of Our Western Home at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, opened in 1869 by emigration promoter Miss Maria Rye. Date: circa 1906
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© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
1869 Carehome Emigration Inmates Maria Niagara Ontario Opened Orhanage Orphans Promoter Services Welfare Childrens Miss
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Our Western Home, located in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada, was opened in 1869 by the compassionate and dedicated emigration promoter, Miss Maria Rye. This children's home and welfare institution provided essential care and services to orphans and vulnerable children in need. Circa 1906, this photograph captures a poignant moment as inmates, likely children, gather at the gate of Our Western Home. Their expressions convey a sense of hope and anticipation, reflecting the transformative impact of this institution on their lives. Miss Rye, a visionary social reformer, recognized the importance of providing a safe and nurturing environment for children who had been orphaned or left destitute. Our Western Home offered them the opportunity to grow and thrive, providing them with education, food, clothing, and a sense of belonging. The institution's doors were open to all, regardless of race or religion, making it a beacon of hope and acceptance in the community. The children in this photograph, dressed in their best clothes, await the arrival of visitors or perhaps a day outing. Their curiosity and excitement are palpable, a testament to the positive influence of the care and support they received at Our Western Home. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the important role that social services and charitable institutions play in shaping the lives of vulnerable children and providing them with the foundation they need to build a better future.
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