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- Year: 1960
- General Foods Limited
Cobourg's largest industry, General Foods purchased the Douglas Pectin Ltd. plant in 1929. Located between William and Ontario Street. Cobourg's largest industry, General Foods purchased the Douglas Pectin Ltd. plant in 1929. Located between William and Ontario Street.Cobourg Public Library - Ballinderry Lodge
This farmhouse on the east end of King Street was locally known as the 'Checkerboard House' and was built in 1878 by Leopold Kobald. Leopold was a butcher who came first to Montreal in 1844 and then to Cobourg in 1847. His first home was built on Cottesmore Avenue but … This farmhouse on the east end of King Street was locally known as the 'Checkerboard House' and was built in 1878 by Leopold Kobald. Leopold was a butcher who came …Cobourg Public Library - Ballinderry Lodge
This farmhouse on the east end of King Street was locally known as the 'Checkerboard House' and was built in 1878 by Leopold Kobald. Leopold was a butcher who came first to Montreal in 1844 and then to Cobourg in 1847. His first home was built on Cottesmore Avenue but … This farmhouse on the east end of King Street was locally known as the 'Checkerboard House' and was built in 1878 by Leopold Kobald. Leopold was a butcher who came …Cobourg Public Library - Northumberland and Durham Municipal building
In the mid-1950s Counties Administration moved to this new building on William Street. In 2007 construction had begun on Elgin to move the Administrative offices leaving this building strictly for the various levels of court. In the mid-1950s Counties Administration moved to this new building on William Street. In 2007 construction had begun on Elgin to move the Administrative offices leaving this building strictly for …Cobourg Public Library - Victoria Park Beach
As far back as the early 1800s Cobourg's main beach was used as a stopover location for travellers along the Lake Ontario's north shore. The beach was a place of stopover and encampment, especially at the west end of the beach where the large stream entered the lake. This area … As far back as the early 1800s Cobourg's main beach was used as a stopover location for travellers along the Lake Ontario's north shore. The beach was a place of …Cobourg Public Library - Marie Dressler House
Marie Dressler was born in 1873. Her father Charles von Koerber was organist at St. Peter's Church and introduced Leila to the town's dramatic, musical and theatrical activites. During her professional career she starred in many movies throught the USA and Canada. Marie Dressler was born in 1873. Her father Charles von Koerber was organist at St. Peter's Church and introduced Leila to the town's dramatic, musical and theatrical activites. During her …Cobourg Public Library - Sidbrook Private Hospital
Built in 1857 by Kivas Tully for Henry Mason and remodelled in 1860 by Major David Campbell, it was then bought by William Abbott in 1901 who enlarged and again remodelled the house. The Abbotts owned the property till circa the 1950s. It is a fine example of the style … Built in 1857 by Kivas Tully for Henry Mason and remodelled in 1860 by Major David Campbell, it was then bought by William Abbott in 1901 who enlarged and again …Cobourg Public Library - Cobourg Harbour
The harbour has been rebuilt, dredged and expanded many times in the past century and a half. It is actually entirely artificial as the bay formed by Midtown Creek was just a swampy inlet, which the Cobourg business people quickly recognized as a great opportunity if it becam a major … The harbour has been rebuilt, dredged and expanded many times in the past century and a half. It is actually entirely artificial as the bay formed by Midtown Creek was …Cobourg Public Library - Dock at Cobourg
Complete Marina facilities throughout the region.The harbour has been rebuilt, dredged and expanded many times in the past century and a half. It is actually entirely artificial as the bay formed by Midtown Creek was just a swampy inlet, which the Cobourg business people quickly recognized as a great opportunity … Complete Marina facilities throughout the region.The harbour has been rebuilt, dredged and expanded many times in the past century and a half. It is actually entirely artificial as the bay …Cobourg Public Library - Cobourg Harbour
First Seaway Ship at Cobourg Harbour First Seaway Ship at Cobourg HarbourCobourg Public Library - Cobourg Harbour
Seaway shipping and pleasure craft harbour facilities at Cobourg Seaway shipping and pleasure craft harbour facilities at CobourgCobourg Public Library - General Foods Limited
General Foods Limited after addition of new Gaines Warehouse. General Foods Limited after addition of new Gaines Warehouse.Cobourg Public Library - 216 King Street West
Shown here is an interesting Gentleman’s Cottage, which was built in the 1850’s. Erected by the Dickinson family, this house is of Brunswick construction, which is to say, the walls are constructed of wood, with the boards placed one on top of the other. Also, the exterior is stuccoed and … Shown here is an interesting Gentleman’s Cottage, which was built in the 1850’s. Erected by the Dickinson family, this house is of Brunswick construction, which is to say, the walls …Cobourg Public Library - Marie Dressler House
The doorway, with its fan transom, is still one of the finest in Cobourg. The doorway, with its fan transom, is still one of the finest in Cobourg.Cobourg Public Library - 250 Mathew Street
One of the earliest houses still almost intact, the building shown here is a charming Ontario Cottage built by Mathew Williams around 1834. Of note are the substantial overhanging eaves of the hipped roof which give it a hat-like quality. This form of roof was peculiar to the Cobourg area. One of the earliest houses still almost intact, the building shown here is a charming Ontario Cottage built by Mathew Williams around 1834. Of note are the substantial overhanging eaves …Cobourg Public Library - 258 Mathew Street
This handsome clapboard saltbox house, found directly north of Williams’ cottage (250 Mathew Street), was built in the 1840’s. Mathew Williams owned much of the land north of King Street and east of the street which now bears his first name. The house is stylishly finished with good returning eaves … This handsome clapboard saltbox house, found directly north of Williams’ cottage (250 Mathew Street), was built in the 1840’s. Mathew Williams owned much of the land north of King Street …Cobourg Public Library - 295 King Street West
This is the only building in Cobourg that was constructed of cut stone. It was built in 1847-48 by Alexander Sutherland. This is the only building in Cobourg that was constructed of cut stone. It was built in 1847-48 by Alexander Sutherland.Cobourg Public Library - 317 King Street West
In 1851 Joseph Arundel Philp (died 1865) and his son (1826-1911), of the same name, built this one and a half story wood house, sheathed in stucco. They had arrived from England in 1832. Both were plasterers. Joseph Arundel Philp Sr. was married to Eleanor Winn (1805-1855). The house was … In 1851 Joseph Arundel Philp (died 1865) and his son (1826-1911), of the same name, built this one and a half story wood house, sheathed in stucco. They had arrived …Cobourg Public Library - 303 King Street West
Alexander Cook built this one and a half storey dwelling in 1851-52 Alexander Cook built this one and a half storey dwelling in 1851-52Cobourg Public Library - 323 King Street West
This house was built for John Field around 1846-47. This house was built for John Field around 1846-47.Cobourg Public Library
