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- Jacquelyn's Bridge, 1916The technology embedded in today's digital camera photographs such as GPS location, compass orientation so we know which way the photographer was facing, date, even time of day will do more to help historians with these questions in the future.The technology embedded in today's digital camera photographs such as GPS location, compass orientation so we know which way the photographer was facing, date, even time of day will do …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Group helped improve harborsSteve Filler, Oakville Beaver, 6 Aug 1980 An article discussing the role of the Oakville Harbors Development Authority in harbor improvements. This article also shows the before and after results of the Sixteen Mile Creek development.Steve Filler, Oakville Beaver, 6 Aug 1980 An article discussing the role of the Oakville Harbors Development Authority in harbor improvements. This article also shows the before and after results of the Sixteen Mile Creek development.Oakville Public Library
- Recommend new dock facilitiesDaily Journal Record, Aug 1973 "The Oakville harbor development subcommittee has recommended that the Harbors Authority build docking facilities on the east side of the Sixteen Mile Creek."Daily Journal Record, Aug 1973 "The Oakville harbor development subcommittee has recommended that the Harbors Authority build docking facilities on the east side of the Sixteen Mile Creek."Oakville Public Library
- Harbor HistoryOakville Beaver, August 26, 1981 A photograph depicting the shipbuilding and lumber businesses along the Sixteen Mile Creek in Oakville.Oakville Beaver, August 26, 1981 A photograph depicting the shipbuilding and lumber businesses along the Sixteen Mile Creek in Oakville.Oakville Public Library
- Old OakvilleP.W. Thompson, Daily Journal Record, 10 Apr 1969 A fishing history of the Sixteen Mile Creek dating back to the 18th century.P.W. Thompson, Daily Journal Record, 10 Apr 1969 A fishing history of the Sixteen Mile Creek dating back to the 18th century.Oakville Public Library
- Harbor plan unveiledOakville Journal Record, 15 Sep 1965 "A long range plan of development for town-owned property at the west harbor of Sixteen Mile Creek has been unveiled by parks and recreations.Oakville Journal Record, 15 Sep 1965 "A long range plan of development for town-owned property at the west harbor of Sixteen Mile Creek has been unveiled by parks and recreations.Oakville Public Library
- East Bank, River Sixteen, Oakville, Ont.Artist's drawing of the Eastern bank of the Sixteen Mile Creek in OakvilleArtist's drawing of the Eastern bank of the Sixteen Mile Creek in OakvilleTrafalgar Township Historical Society
- Taras H. Shevchenko Museum & Memorial Park, Association of United Ukrainian Canadians (Toronto Branch), 1947-1998From the Taras Shevchenko Museum website: "First Ukrainian Immigration to Canada Over one hundred years ago, on September 7, 1891, Ivan Pylypiw and Vasyl Eleniak, two 33-year peasants from the village of Nebyliw in Eastern Galicia, stepped off the steamship Oregon in Montreal. Their arrival signaled the beginning of three …From the Taras Shevchenko Museum website: "First Ukrainian Immigration to Canada Over one hundred years ago, on September 7, 1891, Ivan Pylypiw and Vasyl Eleniak, two 33-year peasants from the …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- J.E. Cullingworth, Mary Ann (Joyce) Cullingworth, George Richard Cullingworth, 1894Ruth Mary Ann Joyce was the daughter of George and Esther (Brown) Joyce who emigrated from Ireland in 1856-7, settling on a farm south-east of Milton, near Omagh, Ontario. Mary's parents died when she was a young girl. She had 11 brothers and sisters in the Halton area. My mother, …Ruth Mary Ann Joyce was the daughter of George and Esther (Brown) Joyce who emigrated from Ireland in 1856-7, settling on a farm south-east of Milton, near Omagh, Ontario. Mary's …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Dundas Street Bridge Construction Over Sixteen Mile Creek, 1922Note the horse and buggy going up the hill in the top picture, and it's hard to see, but possibly two people with a car to the right. These steep valley hillside roads were sometimes referred to by local people as "hogback" roads.Note the horse and buggy going up the hill in the top picture, and it's hard to see, but possibly two people with a car to the right. These steep …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Survey of the Sixteen Mile Creek Hollow, 1847A cleaned up version of the map is also included in this record, courtesy of Mr. David Hobden. Click on "select" under the title above here. You can move the image around with your mouse to focus on certain parts of the photograph, or use the slider to zoom out …A cleaned up version of the map is also included in this record, courtesy of Mr. David Hobden. Click on "select" under the title above here. You can move the …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Howell House, Trafalgar TownshipThe above information is taken from http://www.oakvillehistory.org/pdf/1841%20census.pdfThe above information is taken from http://www.oakvillehistory.org/pdf/1841%20census.pdfTrafalgar Township Historical Society
- Sixteen Mile Creek 1885 BridgeNote the two women standing on the bridge. Their long dresses and the power lines indicate this photograph may have been taken around 1920.Note the two women standing on the bridge. Their long dresses and the power lines indicate this photograph may have been taken around 1920.Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Women of the King Family, 1939George and Polly King had 11 children. They enjoyed many family gatherings over the years on the family farms along Dundas at the Sixteen, and on the Sixteen flats. When they all got together with their children and grandchildren, it was a large gathering.George and Polly King had 11 children. They enjoyed many family gatherings over the years on the family farms along Dundas at the Sixteen, and on the Sixteen flats. When …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Sixteen School, S.S. #16, Trafalgar TownshipLaura's parents were George and Mary Ann, called Polly, King who owned the property on Highway 5 (Dundas Street) in Trafalgar Township called The Pines. Laura married George Lockhart Spence on April 8, 1909 and their children were Hester Louise Spence, Lillian Mary Spence and William Kenneth Spence. Extended family …Laura's parents were George and Mary Ann, called Polly, King who owned the property on Highway 5 (Dundas Street) in Trafalgar Township called The Pines. Laura married George Lockhart Spence …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Sixteen School, S.S. #16, Trafalgar TownshipLaura's parents were George and Mary Ann, called Polly, King who owned the farm on Highway 5 (Dundas Street), Trafalgar Township, called The Pines. Laura was born the year after her father had joined the Toronto Police force. He had been a policeman in London, England before emigrating. Laura's mother, …Laura's parents were George and Mary Ann, called Polly, King who owned the farm on Highway 5 (Dundas Street), Trafalgar Township, called The Pines. Laura was born the year after …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Marriage of Carol Hopper and Colin Anderson, 1950.The ceremony was performed by Rev. C.D. Farris. Although Carol was born in Toronto, her parents moved their family to Trafalgar Township when the children were still young to join their King family relatives. Carol's parents were Ettie (King) and Ern Hopper. Ettie was the 8th child of George and …The ceremony was performed by Rev. C.D. Farris. Although Carol was born in Toronto, her parents moved their family to Trafalgar Township when the children were still young to join …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- George and Mary Ann "Polly" (Helston) King and FamilyThe children of this happy family spanned 24 years.The children of this happy family spanned 24 years.Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Ruth Irene Cullingworth in 1917Picture is hand dated 1917.Picture is hand dated 1917.Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Ron and Ruth Powell Wedding PortraitRon was also often called by his first name,Frank. Mary married Thomas Kenyon Harold Choate on June 30, 1948. Mary and Ken lived happily in Ken's home town of Peterborough, Ontario. Muriel married Kenneth Edward Gordon on April 23, 1949 and they lived happily in Toronto. Ron married Jean Hastings …Ron was also often called by his first name,Frank. Mary married Thomas Kenyon Harold Choate on June 30, 1948. Mary and Ken lived happily in Ken's home town of Peterborough, …Trafalgar Township Historical Society