Dick Taylor’s boathouse business along the Niagara River was originally located near the Foghorn (99 River Beach Rd.) but later moved up river. There were a number of boathouses on the Niagara River. Taylor originally worked for Jack Redhead’s boathouse but ventured out on his own as more tourists came into town. Visitors to the grand Queen’s Royal Hotel could rent the boats for fishing or rowing on the river. A similar boat to the ones in the picture can be found on display at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum.