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- Leonard and Peter Cullen, c.1983Leonard Cullen was a gardener, entrepreneur, and the founder of Whitby’s biggest tourist attraction, Cullen Gardens and Miniature Village. He was born on February 5, 1925. In 1947, Cullen purchased John A. Weall Landscaping Company for $3000 and opened five Weall and Cullen Nurseries in the GTA. The growth of …Leonard Cullen was a gardener, entrepreneur, and the founder of Whitby’s biggest tourist attraction, Cullen Gardens and Miniature Village. He was born on February 5, 1925. In 1947, Cullen purchased …Whitby Public Library
- Brock Street South, Four CornersThe Four Corners is a business section of Whitby, located at Brock and Dundas Streets. It is the location of Peter Perry's business formed in 1836. This photograph is one of 19 promotional photographs highlighting a variety of Whitby's buildings and spaces, including businesses, Town facilities, and industry.The Four Corners is a business section of Whitby, located at Brock and Dundas Streets. It is the location of Peter Perry's business formed in 1836. This photograph is one …Whitby Public Library
- Whitby Centennial BuildingThe Ontario County Courthouse was built from 1852-1854 on the west side of Centre Street between Ontario Street and Gilbert Streets. The architects for the building were Frederic Cumberland and William Storm of Toronto. This building was the county courthouse until 1964. In September 1964 the Ontario County Courthouse was …The Ontario County Courthouse was built from 1852-1854 on the west side of Centre Street between Ontario Street and Gilbert Streets. The architects for the building were Frederic Cumberland and …Whitby Public Library
- Wegu Canada IncorporatedConstruction of the Wegu factory began in 1973 and was complete in 1974. The factory produced custom rubber moulding and plastic products. This photograph is one of 19 promotional photographs highlighting a variety of Whitby's buildings and spaces, including businesses, Town facilities, and industry.Construction of the Wegu factory began in 1973 and was complete in 1974. The factory produced custom rubber moulding and plastic products. This photograph is one of 19 promotional photographs …Whitby Public Library
- Station GalleryThe Whitby Junction Station was built at the foot of Byron Street on the Grand Trunk Railway in 1903 near the current GO Transit platform. The station closed in 1969 and in 1970 it was moved to the north-east corner of Victoria and Henry Streets for use as an art …The Whitby Junction Station was built at the foot of Byron Street on the Grand Trunk Railway in 1903 near the current GO Transit platform. The station closed in 1969 …Whitby Public Library
- Brooklin Flour MillsThe Brooklin Mill was built in 1848 by Robert Campbell and is considered one of Ontario County's first flour mills. The original mill was a rectangular shaped building made out of brick. It operated as a mill from 1848 until 1991. In 2002 the Brooklin Mill Montessori School opened in …The Brooklin Mill was built in 1848 by Robert Campbell and is considered one of Ontario County's first flour mills. The original mill was a rectangular shaped building made out …Whitby Public Library
- Henry Street High SchoolWhitby District High School was built in 1953/54 and opened on November 5, 1954. Additions were made to the school in 1957 and 1970. After Anderson Collegiate opened in 1961, it was renamed Henry Street High School. This photograph is one of 19 promotional photographs highlighting a variety of Whitby's …Whitby District High School was built in 1953/54 and opened on November 5, 1954. Additions were made to the school in 1957 and 1970. After Anderson Collegiate opened in 1961, …Whitby Public Library
- Cullen Gardens & Miniature VillageLeonard Cullen was a gardener, entrepreneur, and the founder of Whitby’s biggest tourist attraction, Cullen Gardens and Miniature Village. He was born on February 5, 1925. In 1947, Cullen purchased John A. Weall Landscaping Company for $3000 and opened five Weall and Cullen Nurseries in the GTA. The growth of …Leonard Cullen was a gardener, entrepreneur, and the founder of Whitby’s biggest tourist attraction, Cullen Gardens and Miniature Village. He was born on February 5, 1925. In 1947, Cullen purchased …Whitby Public Library
- ITT Cannon Electric CanadaITT Cannon Electric Canada was located on Cannon Court, off Consumers Drive, north of Highway 401. The American company relocated its site from North York to Whitby in 1973. This photograph is one of 19 promotional photographs highlighting a variety of Whitby's buildings and spaces, including businesses, Town facilities, and …ITT Cannon Electric Canada was located on Cannon Court, off Consumers Drive, north of Highway 401. The American company relocated its site from North York to Whitby in 1973. This …Whitby Public Library
- Canadiana MotelIn 1960s the Canadiana Motel replaced the tourist cabins at the Algoma Tourist Camp. The Canadian Motel is located at 732 Dundas Street East, opposite where Lupin Drive meets Highway 2, east of Garden Street. This photograph is one of 19 promotional photographs highlighting a variety of Whitby's buildings and …In 1960s the Canadiana Motel replaced the tourist cabins at the Algoma Tourist Camp. The Canadian Motel is located at 732 Dundas Street East, opposite where Lupin Drive meets Highway …Whitby Public Library
- Whitby Tourist Information CentreFormerly the Whitby Tourist Information Centre, this building now houses the offices of the Lynde House Museum, located at 900 Brock Street South, at Burns Street. This photograph is one of 19 promotional photographs highlighting a variety of Whitby's buildings and spaces, including businesses, Town facilities, and industry.Formerly the Whitby Tourist Information Centre, this building now houses the offices of the Lynde House Museum, located at 900 Brock Street South, at Burns Street. This photograph is one …Whitby Public Library
- Sklar-Peppler, Heintzman LimitedThe Sklar Furniture Limited was established in Oshawa and moved to Whitby in 1963. The land for the new plant was purchased in 1954 and the building was constructed in 1962/63. It later became Sklar Peppler Furniture, and was demolished in July 2008. It was located at 617 Victoria Street …The Sklar Furniture Limited was established in Oshawa and moved to Whitby in 1963. The land for the new plant was purchased in 1954 and the building was constructed in …Whitby Public Library
- Heber Down Conservation AreaHeber Down Conservation Area is an area bounded by Highway 7, Coronation Road, Baldwin Street and Taunton Road, with access from Lyndebrook Road. William Heber Down was born on April 23, 1889 on a farm on the base-line near Thornton Road in east Whitby Township. From 1913 to 1941 he …Heber Down Conservation Area is an area bounded by Highway 7, Coronation Road, Baldwin Street and Taunton Road, with access from Lyndebrook Road. William Heber Down was born on April …Whitby Public Library
- BMW Eastern Canada LimitedBMW Eastern Canada was located on Champlain Avenue in Whitby. This photograph is one of 19 promotional photographs highlighting a variety of Whitby's buildings and spaces, including businesses, Town facilities, and industry.BMW Eastern Canada was located on Champlain Avenue in Whitby. This photograph is one of 19 promotional photographs highlighting a variety of Whitby's buildings and spaces, including businesses, Town facilities, …Whitby Public Library
- Andrew Antenna Company LimitedAndrew Antenna Company Limited, a subsidiary of Andrew Corporation of Illinois, USA, was incorporated in Canada in 1953. It occupied this building for over 30 years. This photograph is one of 19 promotional photographs highlighting a variety of Whitby's buildings and spaces, including businesses, Town facilities, and industry.Andrew Antenna Company Limited, a subsidiary of Andrew Corporation of Illinois, USA, was incorporated in Canada in 1953. It occupied this building for over 30 years. This photograph is one …Whitby Public Library
- Totten Sims Hubicki Associates LimitedTotten Sims Hubicki Asociates was an engineering firm, located on Hopkins Street in Whitby. This photograph is one of 19 promotional photographs highlighting a variety of Whitby's buildings and spaces, including businesses, Town facilities, and industry.Totten Sims Hubicki Asociates was an engineering firm, located on Hopkins Street in Whitby. This photograph is one of 19 promotional photographs highlighting a variety of Whitby's buildings and spaces, …Whitby Public Library
- North American Van Lines Canada Ltd.North American Van Lines is a residential and commercial moving company. This photograph is one of 19 promotional photographs highlighting a variety of Whitby's buildings and spaces, including businesses, Town facilities, and industry.North American Van Lines is a residential and commercial moving company. This photograph is one of 19 promotional photographs highlighting a variety of Whitby's buildings and spaces, including businesses, Town …Whitby Public Library
- Stokely-Van Camp of Canada Ltd.Stokely Van Camp canning factory was built in 1943 on the site of the former Metcalfe Foods Ltd. factory. The factory was located on the west side of Brock Street south of the C.P.R. tracks. This photograph is one of 19 promotional photographs highlighting a variety of Whitby's buildings and …Stokely Van Camp canning factory was built in 1943 on the site of the former Metcalfe Foods Ltd. factory. The factory was located on the west side of Brock Street …Whitby Public Library
- Lake Ontario Steel Company Limited (LASCO)Lake Ontario Steel Company Limited (LASCO) was built on the former site of the farm of William Hough, on Hopkins Street, south of Highway 401. It opened in May 1964. This photograph is one of 19 promotional photographs highlighting a variety of Whitby's buildings and spaces, including businesses, Town facilities, …Lake Ontario Steel Company Limited (LASCO) was built on the former site of the farm of William Hough, on Hopkins Street, south of Highway 401. It opened in May 1964. …Whitby Public Library
- Cullen Gardens and Miniature Village, 1983Leonard Cullen was a gardener, entrepreneur, and the founder of Whitby’s biggest tourist attraction, Cullen Gardens and Miniature Village. He was born on February 5, 1925. In 1947, Cullen purchased John A. Weall Landscaping Company for $3000 and opened five Weall and Cullen Nurseries in the GTA. The growth of …Leonard Cullen was a gardener, entrepreneur, and the founder of Whitby’s biggest tourist attraction, Cullen Gardens and Miniature Village. He was born on February 5, 1925. In 1947, Cullen purchased …Whitby Public Library