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- Groups: Burlington Centennial Nostalgia 1873 - 1973
- Logo: The Great Burlington Centennial Seaplane Race, 1973
The race was held September 11-15, 1973 as part of Burlington's centennial celebrations, with the finish line off Spencer Smith Park, Burlington. The mind behind the race and its chief organizer, was Floyd Carson, an aircraft salesman and Burlington resident. He felt that such a race would demonstrate the importance … The race was held September 11-15, 1973 as part of Burlington's centennial celebrations, with the finish line off Spencer Smith Park, Burlington. The mind behind the race and its chief …Burlington Historical Society - Otter 3671 crossing the finish line of the Great Burlington Centennial Seaplane Race, 1973
The grand prize of $1000 was won by Tom Lees of Dundas and Vic Kovachik of Burlington flying a Piper PA-22 Colt, CF-PDK. Digital reproduction of photograph in personal collection of G. McNulty. The grand prize of $1000 was won by Tom Lees of Dundas and Vic Kovachik of Burlington flying a Piper PA-22 Colt, CF-PDK. Digital reproduction of photograph in personal collection …Burlington Historical Society - Royal Hamilton Yacht Club, ca 1910
The Royal Hamilton Yacht Club House, designed by Architect William Stewart, had its grand opening on October 3, 1891. It was destroyed by fire in September 1915. The Royal Hamilton Yacht Club House, designed by Architect William Stewart, had its grand opening on October 3, 1891. It was destroyed by fire in September 1915.Burlington Historical Society - Wounded Soldiers and Nurses in front of the Brant Military Hospital (formerly the Brant Hotel), ca 1919
Copy of a photograph in the Hamilton Public Library Local History and Archives. Copy of a photograph in the Hamilton Public Library Local History and Archives.Burlington Historical Society - Brant Street, east side, with view of The Royal Bank of Canada and store fronts, same day in 1914
The first block on the east side of Brant Street has retained this historical streetscape for almost 100 years. The building on the north side of Pine Street was demolished ca 1995. This is a copy of an original image in the Hamilton Public Library Local History and Archives. The first block on the east side of Brant Street has retained this historical streetscape for almost 100 years. The building on the north side of Pine Street was demolished …Burlington Historical Society - Building the "Country Club", predecessor of the Brant Inn, ca 1910
... ...Burlington Historical Society - Old Town Hall and Engine House with hose-drying and Town Bell tower behind, Elizabeth Street, ca 1900
The first Town Hall, built on Elizabeth Street by the Sons of Temperance, was sold to the village of Burlington in 1883 for $500, The Sons stipulated that they could use the Hall free for their weekly evening meetings. The first fire apparatus, bought in 1893, was stored in the … The first Town Hall, built on Elizabeth Street by the Sons of Temperance, was sold to the village of Burlington in 1883 for $500, The Sons stipulated that they could …Burlington Historical Society - Military Hospital Annex
... ...Burlington Historical Society - Old Public Library, Brant Street
... ...Burlington Historical Society - Paving Brant Street
... ...Burlington Historical Society - Sir John Gibson, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, at the dedication of the King Edward VII Memorial drinking fountain (inset), 2 May 1912
Spectator, 3 May 1912: "In his address, his honour said it was a pleasure for him to be present on such an occasion and render such a service to the citizens of Burlington. ,,, "Speaking to the boys, his honour said : 'Fifity-eight or sixty years ago I attended school … Spectator, 3 May 1912: "In his address, his honour said it was a pleasure for him to be present on such an occasion and render such a service to the …Burlington Historical Society - Telephone exchange, Marion Snodgrass supervisor
A digital copy of an illustration in A digital copy of an illustration inBurlington Historical Society - Family in front of the confectionery store at the Brant Inn, ca 1910
... ...Burlington Historical Society - Cutting ice on Burlington Bay, ca 1930
... ...Burlington Historical Society - Cutting ice on Burlington Bay: "the Milne Coal Co. provided the man power", ca 1930
The premises of Milne's Coal & Fuel was built ca 1867 on John Street for George Allen, occupied c 1916 by Phil C. Patriarche's Coal & Wood business, and then by F. W. Watson & Son. The premises of Milne's Coal & Fuel was built ca 1867 on John Street for George Allen, occupied c 1916 by Phil C. Patriarche's Coal & Wood business, and then …Burlington Historical Society - The Edmond Holtby family set out to camp, ca
Mae Holtby Milne was interviewed by Mary Fraser in 1980: Edmond Holtby's family emigrated from England in 1912 and came to Burlington from Winona in 1918. He was a gentleman farmer, Deputy Reeve and Reeve, and and Mayor of Burlington from 1929 to 1930. He was Secretary of the High … Mae Holtby Milne was interviewed by Mary Fraser in 1980: Edmond Holtby's family emigrated from England in 1912 and came to Burlington from Winona in 1918. He was a gentleman …Burlington Historical Society - Methodist and Presbyterian united picnic at Dundas Park, 1923, left half of image
... ...Burlington Historical Society - Methodist and Presbyterian united picnic at Dundas Park, 1923, right half of image
... ...Burlington Historical Society - St Lukes Anglican Church before 1850
... ...Burlington Historical Society - Interior of St Lukes Anglican Church, 1905
... ...Burlington Historical Society
