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- Envelope Sent from the Methodist Episcopal Parsonage in Palermo, Ontario, 1893-1895The manse property deeded in 1875 is presently designated 3017 Bronte Road. The deed reads "along the east limit of the allowance for road between lots 30 and 31". According to John Shearman, (UCCAN ret.), this means the property actually fronted on Bronte Road. Mr. Shearman further indicates it was …The manse property deeded in 1875 is presently designated 3017 Bronte Road. The deed reads "along the east limit of the allowance for road between lots 30 and 31". According …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Scrapbook Made For Arthur Smith circa 1888This scrap picture book was made by a family member for Art. Arthur was born in 1883 so it is likely the book, which has no text, was made for him as a toddler. The pages are made of linen, carefully scalloped around the edges with scissors. The cover was …This scrap picture book was made by a family member for Art. Arthur was born in 1883 so it is likely the book, which has no text, was made for …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Township of Trafalgar Police Boys Band, Diary August 1956 to January 1958This is a large document which has to be a lower resolution in order to fit the database software sizing. You can enlarge each page by using the "Automatic Zoom" + sign at the top centre of each page to "Zoom In". It is a true copy of each diary …This is a large document which has to be a lower resolution in order to fit the database software sizing. You can enlarge each page by using the "Automatic Zoom" …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Kenneth Marlatt & Private Moulding, 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles, World War I.Although not yet formally published, copies of David Fearnley's book, "The Lancashire Hussars Yeomanry Cavalry 1848 - 1914", are in the Lancashire Archives in Liverpool, and in the Makerfield reference libraries of Wigan and Ashton in Lancashire, England. The Oakville Public Library has a number of digital records about the …Although not yet formally published, copies of David Fearnley's book, "The Lancashire Hussars Yeomanry Cavalry 1848 - 1914", are in the Lancashire Archives in Liverpool, and in the Makerfield reference …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Rosebank, OakvilleFor further information about the house, click on the link to the undated Town of Oakville Heritage Assessment Report for the property. This is underneath the photograph, under "Other Web Sites". The ownership and history of the house starts on page 48 of the report internet/pdf version, or 119 of …For further information about the house, click on the link to the undated Town of Oakville Heritage Assessment Report for the property. This is underneath the photograph, under "Other Web …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Palermo, 1906A 1906 postcard showing the general store of Lawrence Hagar in Palermo, at the intersection of Dundas Street and Bronte Road (now at Dundas and Old Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario). The cancellation stamp is from Toronto.A 1906 postcard showing the general store of Lawrence Hagar in Palermo, at the intersection of Dundas Street and Bronte Road (now at Dundas and Old Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario). …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Ethel and Luena Conover, ActorsSisters Ethel and Luena Conover dressed for their roles in a play at Wesley Church, Trafalgar Township. The photograph is mounted as a postcard. The back of the card has not been reproduced here as it is blank.Sisters Ethel and Luena Conover dressed for their roles in a play at Wesley Church, Trafalgar Township. The photograph is mounted as a postcard. The back of the card has …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Russell Conover Farmhouse, Dundas Street, TrafalgarThe back of the post card is blank with no descriptive information so it is not included in this record.The back of the post card is blank with no descriptive information so it is not included in this record.Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Postcard of Sisters Ethel and Luena Conover, Home on Dundas Street, TrafalgarThe surname "Conover" was changed by the family from the Dutch, Coevenhoven or also, Van Covenhoven.The surname "Conover" was changed by the family from the Dutch, Coevenhoven or also, Van Covenhoven.Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- World War I French Post CardA lovely silk hand-stitched and embroidered postcard sent from France by Canadian soldier George Hawkins to his friend in Trafalgar Township, Ruth Cullingworth. These postcards were made by French people trying to exist in the thick of the war to sell to soldiers.A lovely silk hand-stitched and embroidered postcard sent from France by Canadian soldier George Hawkins to his friend in Trafalgar Township, Ruth Cullingworth. These postcards were made by French people …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Post Card to Miss Mary Lea, HagersvilleThe post card front says, "St. Valentine's Greeting" but it was sent on May 11, 1908 so it must have just been handy for use as well as being so pretty. Mary's parents owned a hotel in Hagersville, Haldimand County. According to the wiki managed by Dave Rutherford and linked …The post card front says, "St. Valentine's Greeting" but it was sent on May 11, 1908 so it must have just been handy for use as well as being so …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Snider Farmhouse, 1481 Burnhamthorpe Road East, OakvilleThe Town of Oakville's "back concession" was renamed Burnhamthorpe Road as of January 1, 1967. Burnhamthorpe Road east of 9th Line became part of Mississauga in 1974. Thus, Heritage Mississauga has an excellent write-up on Snider's Corners, linked here for your information.The Town of Oakville's "back concession" was renamed Burnhamthorpe Road as of January 1, 1967. Burnhamthorpe Road east of 9th Line became part of Mississauga in 1974. Thus, Heritage Mississauga …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- The Old Mill ruinsMill ruins on the Sixteen Mile Creek near Cross Avenue in Oakville.Mill ruins on the Sixteen Mile Creek near Cross Avenue in Oakville.Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Public Skating Rink and Dance Hall (Victoria Hall) OakvilleFurther information about Victoria Park, the Hall and rink can be found in the books: Oakville and the Sixteen, and, Oakville; A Small Town 1900-1930 by Frances Robin Ahern.Further information about Victoria Park, the Hall and rink can be found in the books: Oakville and the Sixteen, and, Oakville; A Small Town 1900-1930 by Frances Robin Ahern.Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Dominion Day RegattaCanoeing and games on sixteen Mile Creek in Oakville for Dominion Day.Canoeing and games on sixteen Mile Creek in Oakville for Dominion Day.Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Jacquelyn's Bridge, 1916The technology embedded in today's digital camera photographs such as GPS location, compass orientation so we know which way the photographer was facing, date, even time of day will do more to help historians with these questions in the future.The technology embedded in today's digital camera photographs such as GPS location, compass orientation so we know which way the photographer was facing, date, even time of day will do …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Bronte R. HallTown of Bronte with Mill on the left and fishing boats,looking towards the harbour.Town of Bronte with Mill on the left and fishing boats,looking towards the harbour.Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Harbour Scene, Oakville OntarioThis image of the Oakville Harbour likely shows the old bridge across Lakeshore Rd. (Originally Colborne St.), however this is not confirmed.This image of the Oakville Harbour likely shows the old bridge across Lakeshore Rd. (Originally Colborne St.), however this is not confirmed.Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Grand Trunk Railway BridgeBecause this clearly shows the bridge having 4 supports, it is likely the bridge over the Sixteen between Cornwall Road to the south and Cross Avenue on the north, just west of Trafalgar Road.Because this clearly shows the bridge having 4 supports, it is likely the bridge over the Sixteen between Cornwall Road to the south and Cross Avenue on the north, just …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Grank Trunk DepotA postcard depicting the Grank Trunk Depot in Oakville.A postcard depicting the Grank Trunk Depot in Oakville.Trafalgar Township Historical Society