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- Highways Buying Land Now For 28 By-Pass of BewdleyHighways Buying Land Now For 28 By-Pass of Bewdley Source: The Cobourg Sentinel-Star, Wednesday, July 15, 1970 Acquired: January 2008Highways Buying Land Now For 28 By-Pass of Bewdley Source: The Cobourg Sentinel-Star, Wednesday, July 15, 1970 Acquired: January 2008Cobourg Public Library
- Plan instructional TV station at CobourgPlan instructional TV station at Cobourg Source: The Cobourg Sentinel-Star, Wednesday, January 28, 1970 Acquired: unknownPlan instructional TV station at Cobourg Source: The Cobourg Sentinel-Star, Wednesday, January 28, 1970 Acquired: unknownCobourg Public Library
- Two Articles and accompanying picture, ‘Library receives painting by Dr. Tripp’ and ‘Library Obtains Painting By Local Artist’09-20 Two Articles and accompanying picture, ‘Library receives painting by Dr. Tripp’ and ‘Library Obtains Painting By Local Artist’ Source: unknown Acquired: April 197009-20 Two Articles and accompanying picture, ‘Library receives painting by Dr. Tripp’ and ‘Library Obtains Painting By Local Artist’ Source: unknown Acquired: April 1970Cobourg Public Library
- Father Collins completes 50 years as priestFather Collins completes 50 years as priest Source: Cobourg Sentinel-Star, Wednesday, May 20, 1970 Acquired: January 2008Father Collins completes 50 years as priest Source: Cobourg Sentinel-Star, Wednesday, May 20, 1970 Acquired: January 2008Cobourg Public Library
- Rene's White HouseKnown locally as Rene's White House, this fine old mansion near Brighton, Ontario, was once a major landmark on Ontario's number 2 Highway. This stately home was built in 1873 by William J. Eyre, remaining in this family until 1898 when Mr. Sam Nesbitt purchase it. In 1922 there were …Known locally as Rene's White House, this fine old mansion near Brighton, Ontario, was once a major landmark on Ontario's number 2 Highway. This stately home was built in 1873 …Cobourg Public Library
- Marie Dressler House, Reception RoomThis home was owned by the Field family and rented to von Koerber. It was a restaurant for awhile and it now the Tourist Information Centre with rooms dedicated to Marie DresslerThis home was owned by the Field family and rented to von Koerber. It was a restaurant for awhile and it now the Tourist Information Centre with rooms dedicated to …Cobourg Public Library
- Victoria Opera House(80ft. long, 45ft. wide, 35ft. high) This magnificent room is the core of Victoria Hall. It had a wooden floor (not on springs as at one time claimed) supported by pine beams bolted together, each about 6 inches wide and about 20 inches deep spanning the width of the hall. …(80ft. long, 45ft. wide, 35ft. high) This magnificent room is the core of Victoria Hall. It had a wooden floor (not on springs as at one time claimed) supported by …Cobourg Public Library
- Gore's Landing and the Rice Lake Plains Book LaunchingCatherine Milne, Norma Martin, and Donna McGillis at a book launching ceremony in Gores Landing.Catherine Milne, Norma Martin, and Donna McGillis at a book launching ceremony in Gores Landing.Cobourg Public Library
- C. H. J. Snider's YachtLeft to Right: C.H.J. Snider; a friend of Mr. Snider; a friend of Murry B. Smith; Madeline Rooney; Captain Dan Rooney, Dan (Madeline's father).Left to Right: C.H.J. Snider; a friend of Mr. Snider; a friend of Murry B. Smith; Madeline Rooney; Captain Dan Rooney, Dan (Madeline's father).Cobourg Public Library
- Illahee LodgeLakelands was originally built in 1878 and was later the residence of William Riddell. He obtained the first B.Sc. to be granted by Victoria College, Cobourg, in 1877, and later became an eminent lawyer. In 1906 he became a Justice of the Supreme Court of Ontario. Mr. Riddell’s wife was …Lakelands was originally built in 1878 and was later the residence of William Riddell. He obtained the first B.Sc. to be granted by Victoria College, Cobourg, in 1877, and later …Cobourg Public Library
- 106 Bagot StreetThis beautiful Greek Revival Cottage was built around the 1850’s by William H. Floyd.This beautiful Greek Revival Cottage was built around the 1850’s by William H. Floyd.Cobourg Public Library
- 293 George StreetThis Greek revival cottage shows up on the 1874 town map but its date of construction is still uncertain. It is likely to have been built around the late 1850s, early 1860s since this style was popular at this time.This Greek revival cottage shows up on the 1874 town map but its date of construction is still uncertain. It is likely to have been built around the late 1850s, …Cobourg Public Library
- 363 George StreetThis Ontario Gothic cottage was built by John Cullingford (local druggist) in 1856. He also conducted his business from this building.This Ontario Gothic cottage was built by John Cullingford (local druggist) in 1856. He also conducted his business from this building.Cobourg Public Library
- Reynar HomeThis solid square house was built in 1876. It was as a wedding present for Dr. Alfred Reynar, professor of English literature at Victoria College, and his bride, Ida Hayden, from her parents.This solid square house was built in 1876. It was as a wedding present for Dr. Alfred Reynar, professor of English literature at Victoria College, and his bride, Ida Hayden, …Cobourg Public Library
- 80 Havelock StreetThis stately Victorian house was constructed completed in 1880 by William Bond, a contractor and builder. It is graced with the unusual features of elaborate stone quoins, and stone lintels with worked keystone, over each window.This stately Victorian house was constructed completed in 1880 by William Bond, a contractor and builder. It is graced with the unusual features of elaborate stone quoins, and stone lintels …Cobourg Public Library
- Chatterton ResidenceThis fine brick residence was built this in 1851 by R. D. Chatterton, who came to Cobourg about 1830, and was the first editor of the Cobourg Star, which began publishing in 1831. Its proportions, massing, and detail give it a decidedly English flavor.This fine brick residence was built this in 1851 by R. D. Chatterton, who came to Cobourg about 1830, and was the first editor of the Cobourg Star, which began …Cobourg Public Library
- Cedar HedgeIn 1854, James Crossen, proprietor of the Cobourg Car Works married Margaret Hayden, sister of John Hayden. Both were children of Reverend William Hayden, who was instrumental in the development of the Congregational Church in Canada. Originally known as Cedar Hedge, Crossen house was built in 1871. The Car Works, …In 1854, James Crossen, proprietor of the Cobourg Car Works married Margaret Hayden, sister of John Hayden. Both were children of Reverend William Hayden, who was instrumental in the development …Cobourg Public Library
- FairlawnOriginally built in 1870 by James Crossen for his son William, this large vernacular Victorian house was just south of Cedar Hedge. William remodelled it in 1895 which then made it a fine example of the Queen Anne Style. In 1910 the addition was added to the south and the …Originally built in 1870 by James Crossen for his son William, this large vernacular Victorian house was just south of Cedar Hedge. William remodelled it in 1895 which then made …Cobourg Public Library
- The PoplarsIn 1815, Loyalist John Kelly Spencer purchased 160 acres in what is now the centre of Cobourg from the son of Eluid Nickerson, Cobourg's first settler. He subdivided it and in 1827 built the Poplars on the northeast portion of his property. Spencer Street was named after Sheriff Spencer of …In 1815, Loyalist John Kelly Spencer purchased 160 acres in what is now the centre of Cobourg from the son of Eluid Nickerson, Cobourg's first settler. He subdivided it and …Cobourg Public Library
- WoodlawnThis residence was built in 1835 by Ebenezer Perry, who first arrived in Cobourg in 1815, and became first Chairman of the Board of Police Commissioners, which preceded a Town Council as governing body of the town. Woodlawn, as it is called, is an outstanding example of Regency taste with …This residence was built in 1835 by Ebenezer Perry, who first arrived in Cobourg in 1815, and became first Chairman of the Board of Police Commissioners, which preceded a Town …Cobourg Public Library