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- King Street looking East to water stand-pipeThe waterworks were established in the 1890s. The water stand-pipe, was located on the south-east corner of D'Arcy and King, was 16 feet in diameter and 116 feet high. The pipe was pumped full and then used gravity flow to empty. It was pumped again as pressure reached a certain …The waterworks were established in the 1890s. The water stand-pipe, was located on the south-east corner of D'Arcy and King, was 16 feet in diameter and 116 feet high. The …Cobourg Public Library
- Old Scotch Kirk and old Cobourg poemBoth sketches and poem are by Carrie Munson Hoople and were published in her book "Along the way with pen and pencil", New York, 1909. Library owns draft of this page prior to publishing and the original photograph of the sketch of the old Scotch Kirk.Both sketches and poem are by Carrie Munson Hoople and were published in her book "Along the way with pen and pencil", New York, 1909. Library owns draft of this …Cobourg Public Library
- Colborne Grand Trunk Railway Station......Cobourg Public Library
- Officers and Sergeants of Cobourg Heavy Battery Canadian Artillery 1908Back row, left to right: Sgt. McGuire, Sgt. Turpin, Sgt. Bentley, Lieut. Dr. Field, Sgt. Crosgrey, Sgt. Jaynes, Far.-Sgt. Campbell, O.R.S. Field. Middle Row, left to right: S.M. Orr, Capt. McCallum, Lieut. Hopper, Major Odell, Lieut. McKinnon, Sgt. Bradbury, Q.M.S. Ley. Front row, left to right: Sgt. Cunningham, Sgt. Mallory, …Back row, left to right: Sgt. McGuire, Sgt. Turpin, Sgt. Bentley, Lieut. Dr. Field, Sgt. Crosgrey, Sgt. Jaynes, Far.-Sgt. Campbell, O.R.S. Field. Middle Row, left to right: S.M. Orr, Capt. …Cobourg Public Library
- Bank of TorontoThe Bank of Toronto came to Cobourg in the early 1850s.The Bank of Toronto came to Cobourg in the early 1850s.Cobourg Public Library
- S.S. Ontario No. 1, Cobourg, OntarioThe Ontario Car Ferry company was formed in 1905 in a joint venture between the Grand Trunk Railway and the Buffalo, Rochester and Pennsylvania Railroad. The two ferries based in Cobourg also perfomed the secondary function of taking passengers and sometimes their cars across Lake Ontario. This first ferry, named …The Ontario Car Ferry company was formed in 1905 in a joint venture between the Grand Trunk Railway and the Buffalo, Rochester and Pennsylvania Railroad. The two ferries based in …Cobourg Public Library
- Cobourg Horse ShowCobourg Horse Show 1905-1914; 1921-1923 In the earlier shows there were only 12 to 15 exhibitors but by 1911 no less than 35 large stables were represented with some 165 horses. The world record for the high jump was set in Cobourg in 1912 by Sifton's "Confidence", which cleared 7 …Cobourg Horse Show 1905-1914; 1921-1923 In the earlier shows there were only 12 to 15 exhibitors but by 1911 no less than 35 large stables were represented with some 165 …Cobourg Public Library
- Cobourg Bicycle ClubThis race-meet started on King at College Street. Behind the trees at the left is Lakeview House, farther west is the Arlington Hotel.This race-meet started on King at College Street. Behind the trees at the left is Lakeview House, farther west is the Arlington Hotel.Cobourg Public Library
- Cobourg Bathing Beach and Car FerryOntario No. 1 cost about $375,000, was 317 feet long, 54.2 foot beam, 16 1/2 foot draft, speed 13-15mph, capacity of 28 loaded coal cars, 1,000 passengers, berths for 90 people.Ontario No. 1 cost about $375,000, was 317 feet long, 54.2 foot beam, 16 1/2 foot draft, speed 13-15mph, capacity of 28 loaded coal cars, 1,000 passengers, berths for 90 …Cobourg Public Library
- Cobourg Post Office and Custom HouseIn 1856, Ebenezer Perry sold this corner property to the Bank of Montreal who then built this building around 1860. In 1881, it was conveyed to W. D. Burn who sold it to the Crown in December 1882 and it became the Cobourg Post Office. In 1889, after the addition …In 1856, Ebenezer Perry sold this corner property to the Bank of Montreal who then built this building around 1860. In 1881, it was conveyed to W. D. Burn who …Cobourg Public Library
- Cedarmere Hotel and GroundsCedarmere was on the lake shore at the foot of Love Lane (now Ontario Street). It was originally built by Arthur McBean, and later occupied by the Castle family. Mrs. Castle was a sister of the Hon. James Cockburn. James Crowther, whose wife was the Castle's daughter, turned the home …Cedarmere was on the lake shore at the foot of Love Lane (now Ontario Street). It was originally built by Arthur McBean, and later occupied by the Castle family. Mrs. …Cobourg Public Library
- Columbian HotelThe Columbian had two annexes, Lake View Lawn and the Baltimore. On Lake View Lawn were two first-class cottages containing, in both cottages about thirty rooms. The Baltimore was near the lake and had about twenty-five excellent sleeping rooms. It was established in 1893 and demolished in 1994.The Columbian had two annexes, Lake View Lawn and the Baltimore. On Lake View Lawn were two first-class cottages containing, in both cottages about thirty rooms. The Baltimore was near …Cobourg Public Library
- Samuel Stanley HowellAmong other things, Samuel was a poet and underwriter from Cobourg.Among other things, Samuel was a poet and underwriter from Cobourg.Cobourg Public Library
- Mr. J. Edward FisherMr. J. Edward Fisher, originally from London, England, was a concert accompanist, teacher of piano, organ and singing and had his studio in Hooey's Block, South King Street. He was also the organist and choirmaster of the Methodist Church.Mr. J. Edward Fisher, originally from London, England, was a concert accompanist, teacher of piano, organ and singing and had his studio in Hooey's Block, South King Street. He was …Cobourg Public Library
- King Street looking eastThis postcard of King Street looking east also shows the Water stand pipe that was located on the southeast corner of D'Arcy and King Street.This postcard of King Street looking east also shows the Water stand pipe that was located on the southeast corner of D'Arcy and King Street.Cobourg Public Library
- Cobourg Congregational ChurchThis church was located on King St. West, between Spring and Durham St. south side. For three years after 1925 (union forming United) it was known as King Street United Church, but closed its doors in 1928.This church was located on King St. West, between Spring and Durham St. south side. For three years after 1925 (union forming United) it was known as King Street United …Cobourg Public Library
- A photo of William Tourje Business and ResidenceA photo of William Tourje Business and Residence Source: Clarke Popham Acquire: February 2008A photo of William Tourje Business and Residence Source: Clarke Popham Acquire: February 2008Cobourg Public Library
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