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  • Whitby Junction Station
    Whitby Junction Station
    ImageObject       The Whitby junction Station was built at the foot of Byron Street on the Grand Trunk Railway in 1903. It closed in 1969 and in 1970 it was moved to the north-east corner of Victoria and Henry Streets for use as an art gallery. In 2004 the Station Gallery was …
    ImageObject     The Whitby junction Station was built at the foot of Byron Street on the Grand Trunk Railway in 1903. It closed in 1969 and in 1970 it was moved to …
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  • Ontario County Court House
    Ontario County Court House
    Image       The Ontario County Courthouse was built from 1852-1854 on the west side of Centre Street between Ontario Street and Gilbert Streets. The architects were Frederic Cumberland and William Storm of Toronto. The extension at the north end was added in 1866. The building served as a courthouse from 1854-1964. In …
    Image     The Ontario County Courthouse was built from 1852-1854 on the west side of Centre Street between Ontario Street and Gilbert Streets. The architects were Frederic Cumberland and William Storm of …
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  • Whitby Hockey Team
    Whitby Hockey Team
    Image       Black and white negative of a photograph showing a Whitby hockey team. The young men are wearing uniforms and equipment. The photograph was taken in a studio. Back row: Bert Smith, Dave Megaffin, Tom Anderson. Middle row: Fred Hatrick, Art Blanchard, Harry Watson. Front row: Charlie Blanchard, John Barclay.
    Image     Black and white negative of a photograph showing a Whitby hockey team. The young men are wearing uniforms and equipment. The photograph was taken in a studio. Back row: Bert …
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  • Louis Joseph Sebert in Track Suit
    Louis Joseph Sebert in Track Suit
    Image       Louis J. Sebert was born in Whitby in 1886 and lived at Whitby and Brooklin in his youth. He was a champion track and field athlete at the University of Toronto and represented Canada at the Olympic Games in London, England in 1908. At the time of his death he …
    Image     Louis J. Sebert was born in Whitby in 1886 and lived at Whitby and Brooklin in his youth. He was a champion track and field athlete at the University of …
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  • Louis Joseph Sebert at the Olympic Games, 1908
    Louis Joseph Sebert at the Olympic Games, 1908
    Image       Louis J. Sebert was born in Whitby in 1886 and lived at Whitby and Brooklin in his youth. He was a champion track and field athlete at the University of Toronto and represented Canada at the Olympic Games in London, England in 1908. At the time of his death he …
    Image     Louis J. Sebert was born in Whitby in 1886 and lived at Whitby and Brooklin in his youth. He was a champion track and field athlete at the University of …
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  • Family of Thomas Hall Wilson, 1908
    Family of Thomas Hall Wilson, 1908
    Imagecomment       Thomas Hall Wilson (1837-1913), eldest son of James (1807-1890) and Elizabeth (1818-1889) Wilson, married Catherine DeGeer (1837-1913) at Whitchurch Township in 1858; they had six children: Mary Hannah Wilson (1860-1942), William James Wilson (1862-1915), Amanda Elizabeth Wilson (1864-1952), Charles Herbert Wilson (1866-1943), Kate Annett Wilson (1869-1953), George Iolum Wilson (1872-1954). …
    Imagecomment     Thomas Hall Wilson (1837-1913), eldest son of James (1807-1890) and Elizabeth (1818-1889) Wilson, married Catherine DeGeer (1837-1913) at Whitchurch Township in 1858; they had six children: Mary Hannah Wilson (1860-1942), …
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  • Whitby Collegiate Institute, c.1908
    Whitby Collegiate Institute, c.1908
    Image       The Whitby Collegiate Institute was built in 1873 and was located on the south side of Colborne Street between King and Centre Streets. The school was demolished in 1975-1976.
    Image     The Whitby Collegiate Institute was built in 1873 and was located on the south side of Colborne Street between King and Centre Streets. The school was demolished in 1975-1976.
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  • Whitby Collegiate Institute Field Day
    Whitby Collegiate Institute Field Day
    Image       Whitby Collegiate Institute was built in 1873 and was located on the south side of Colborne Street between King and Centre Streets. The school was demolished in 1975-1976.
    Image     Whitby Collegiate Institute was built in 1873 and was located on the south side of Colborne Street between King and Centre Streets. The school was demolished in 1975-1976.
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  • Hamilton Y.M.C.A. Members at Goldring House, c.1908
    Hamilton Y.M.C.A. Members at Goldring House, c.1908
    Image       For several years in the early 20th century, Captain Richard Goldring took members of the Hamilton Y.M.C.A. on an excursion to Niagra Falls on his schooner, the Maple Leaf.
    Image     For several years in the early 20th century, Captain Richard Goldring took members of the Hamilton Y.M.C.A. on an excursion to Niagra Falls on his schooner, the Maple Leaf.
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  • Ontario County House of Refuge
    Ontario County House of Refuge
    Image       The Ontario County House of Refuge was built between 1901-1903. It was located on the west side of High Street opposite John Street. It served as a house of refuge from 1903-1951 when it was replaced by Fairview Lodge. The building was used as apartments from 1951 until a fire …
    Image     The Ontario County House of Refuge was built between 1901-1903. It was located on the west side of High Street opposite John Street. It served as a house of refuge …
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  • House on Mary Street East, 1908
    House on Mary Street East, 1908
    Imagemystery       Whitby’s house numbering system was provided by Rev. Dr. James Roy Van Wyck (1877-1941), a retired Presbyterian minister. Van Wyck provided this service to the town, free of charge, during the Great Depression. By the summer of 1935, Whitby had a population of about 4,000 people and a house numbering …
    Imagemystery     Whitby’s house numbering system was provided by Rev. Dr. James Roy Van Wyck (1877-1941), a retired Presbyterian minister. Van Wyck provided this service to the town, free of charge, during …
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  • Residence of Judge Duncan J. McIntyre, c.1908
    Residence of Judge Duncan J. McIntyre, c.1908
    Image       The house located at 320 St. John Street West was built in 1881 for Judge George H. Dartnell, of the Ontario County Courthouse. He was succeeded by Judge Duncan John McIntyre. Left to Right: Judge Duncan J. McIntyre, Mrs. Duncan J. McIntyre, Duncan Brodie McIntyre.
    Image     The house located at 320 St. John Street West was built in 1881 for Judge George H. Dartnell, of the Ontario County Courthouse. He was succeeded by Judge Duncan John …
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  • Unidentified Whitby House, c.1908.
    Unidentified Whitby House, c.1908.
    Imagemysterycomment       Whitby’s house numbering system was provided by Rev. Dr. James Roy Van Wyck (1877-1941), a retired Presbyterian minister. Van Wyck provided this service to the town, free of charge, during the Great Depression. By the summer of 1935, Whitby had a population of about 4,000 people and a house numbering …
    Imagemysterycomment     Whitby’s house numbering system was provided by Rev. Dr. James Roy Van Wyck (1877-1941), a retired Presbyterian minister. Van Wyck provided this service to the town, free of charge, during …
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  • Myrtle Basketball Club, c.1908
    Myrtle Basketball Club, c.1908
    Image       Black and white negative showing a photograph of the members of the Myrtle Basketball Club. Back row: Goldie Graham... Centre row: Jessie Dickson, unidentified, Ella Dickson.
    Image     Black and white negative showing a photograph of the members of the Myrtle Basketball Club. Back row: Goldie Graham... Centre row: Jessie Dickson, unidentified, Ella Dickson.
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  • Reverend D. O. Crossley, 1908
    Reverend D. O. Crossley, 1908
    Image       Reverend D. O. Crossley was a minister of the Methodist Tabernacle in the early 1900's. Since 1873 he had been a minister in the Bay of Quinte Conference. He died at Whitby on January 8, 1909, and is buried at King Cemetery, King Township, Ontario. This photograph appeared in the …
    Image     Reverend D. O. Crossley was a minister of the Methodist Tabernacle in the early 1900's. Since 1873 he had been a minister in the Bay of Quinte Conference. He died …
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  • Patriotic Choir in front of Brooklin Methodist Church
    Patriotic Choir in front of Brooklin Methodist Church
    Image       Brooklin Methodist Church was located at 19 Cassels Road East. It was built in 1867 on the south-east corner of Mill Street (Cassels Road) and Princess Street. In 1925 it became the Brooklin United Church. This choir was assembled for the celebration of Queen Victoria's Birthday on the front steps …
    Image     Brooklin Methodist Church was located at 19 Cassels Road East. It was built in 1867 on the south-east corner of Mill Street (Cassels Road) and Princess Street. In 1925 it …
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  • Residence of John Thomas, 1908
    Residence of John Thomas, 1908
    Image       This house was located on Bagot Street (Lot 82, Campbell and Way Plan on the east side of Baldwin Street, north of Lynde Creek). The house was built in the 1850s by John Thomas and was destroyed by fire on February 20, 1958.Whitby’s house numbering system was provided by Rev. …
    Image     This house was located on Bagot Street (Lot 82, Campbell and Way Plan on the east side of Baldwin Street, north of Lynde Creek). The house was built in the …
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  • Ontario Ladies' College Students, February 1908
    Ontario Ladies' College Students, February 1908
    Imagemysterycomment       The Conversazione was the social event of the year held in February.
    Imagemysterycomment     The Conversazione was the social event of the year held in February.
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  • People gathered in front of Frances Hall at the Ontario Ladies' College, May 25, 1903
    People gathered in front of Frances Hall at the Ontario Ladies' College, May 25, 1903
    Imagemystery       This picture was taken at the annual tennis tournament between the Ontario Ladies' College and Victoria University in Toronto. The tournament of May 25, 1903 was won by the Ontario Ladies' College. Now known as Trafalgar Castle School, the college is located at 401 Reynolds Street. Photo from: College Brochure …
    Imagemystery     This picture was taken at the annual tennis tournament between the Ontario Ladies' College and Victoria University in Toronto. The tournament of May 25, 1903 was won by the Ontario …
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  • Students Standing by Cannon, 1908
    Students Standing by Cannon, 1908
    Image       The guns were placed on the College lawn in 1897.
    Image     The guns were placed on the College lawn in 1897.
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