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- Maple Avenue, aerial view, 1954
Looking north west. Railway tracks in the middle foreground, Nicholson's Lumber and Halliday Homes, Lockhart Road on the left running into Maple Avenue. Looking north west. Railway tracks in the middle foreground, Nicholson's Lumber and Halliday Homes, Lockhart Road on the left running into Maple Avenue.Burlington Historical Society - Mrs. J. (Emma) Bridgman and daughter Emma, strawberry time on Maple Avenue
The Studebaker truck at the left was First World War surplus, bought by the Bridgmans from Harry Blessinger. The Studebaker truck at the left was First World War surplus, bought by the Bridgmans from Harry Blessinger.Burlington Historical Society - George Thorpe holding a photograph of the Thorpe family home on Maple Avenue
... ...Burlington Historical Society - Fred Ghent House, southeast corner of Maple Avenue and Ontario Street, 1971
Built by George Blair in 1886 for Fred Ghent, who was elected Mayor of Burlington in 1917 and was postmaster in 1937. Threatened by demolition, the house was relocated in 1998 by Bob Van de Vrande to 282 St Paul Street. Built by George Blair in 1886 for Fred Ghent, who was elected Mayor of Burlington in 1917 and was postmaster in 1937. Threatened by demolition, the house was relocated in …Burlington Historical Society - Aerial Photo, Maple Avenue looking Southeast, June 1973 35mm Kodachrome Slide, looking east. QEW Niagara in lower forground with Market Gardens of (l-r) Alan Thorpe, George Thorpe, MM Robinson, Murray Thorpe, Tregunnos
Looking east. Looking east.Burlington Historical Society - Thorpe farm "honey wagon", Maple Avenue
In ink on the reverse: "Thorpe farm". In pencil: "'honey wagon' (manure!) / Thorpe". ... In ink on the reverse: "Thorpe farm". In pencil: "'honey wagon' (manure!) / Thorpe". ...Burlington Historical Society - S. S. # 14 Nelson, ca 1940
Digital copy of laser print. From Helen Langford's manuscript, "Growing up in Burlington 1928 - 1947" (1990): "MIss Huffman replaced 'Teacher' [ Miss Pattison']. She was also a tiny person and had great difficulty managing the 'big boys'! Prior to the Second World War, there were several families who emigrated … Digital copy of laser print. From Helen Langford's manuscript, "Growing up in Burlington 1928 - 1947" (1990): "MIss Huffman replaced 'Teacher' [ Miss Pattison']. She was also a tiny person …Burlington Historical Society - Bell family in front of their residence on Maple Avenue, now 1006 Plains Road East, 1902
The house was built circa 1860 for William Bell, son of the Brant Street shoemaker Robert Bell. Illustrated in "The Garden of Canada" (1902) p. 60, as “‘Bellview House’ – Residence of Mrs Bell, Freeman”. The house was built circa 1860 for William Bell, son of the Brant Street shoemaker Robert Bell. Illustrated in "The Garden of Canada" (1902) p. 60, as “‘Bellview House’ – …Burlington Historical Society - Davidson Nursery on Lockhart Road near Maple Avenue: spring delivery of fruit tree saplings
A laser print of an original photograph. A laser print of an original photograph.Burlington Historical Society - M. M. "Bobby" Robinson wearing the official blazer uniform at the first British Empire Games in Hamilton, 1930
The first British Empire Games, now called Commonwealth Games, were held in Hamilton, Ontario, August 16th to 23rd, 1930. Melville Marks (Bobby) Robinson of the Hamilton Spectator conceived the idea of the games in the spring of 1928. Mr. Robinson, with the support of his associates in the Hamilton Olympic … The first British Empire Games, now called Commonwealth Games, were held in Hamilton, Ontario, August 16th to 23rd, 1930. Melville Marks (Bobby) Robinson of the Hamilton Spectator conceived the idea …Burlington Historical Society - Charles Davidson and his son Allan, at the wheel in a touring car loaded with baskets of fruit, 1917
The Davidson Nursery was on Lockhart Road near Maple Avenue. The Davidson Nursery was on Lockhart Road near Maple Avenue.Burlington Historical Society - Davidson Nursery, on Maple Avenue near Lockhart Road: pears in crates and baskets ready for shipping, 1939
In the background, the farmhouse at 590 Maple Avenue, built in 1935 for Grace and Allan Davidson. In the background, the farmhouse at 590 Maple Avenue, built in 1935 for Grace and Allan Davidson.Burlington Historical Society - "Woodland Terrace", 1134 Plains Road East, the Charles G. Davis House, ca 1985
Built in 1883 with alterations in 1888 by George Blair for Charles Ghent Davis, the house is believed to incorporate the house built for his grandfather Asahel Davis, a United Empire Loyalist from North Carolina, following his second marriage circa 1814 to the widowed Hannah Bates. Built in 1883 with alterations in 1888 by George Blair for Charles Ghent Davis, the house is believed to incorporate the house built for his grandfather Asahel Davis, a United …Burlington Historical Society - S.S. # 14 Nelson, 1936
Back row: Jim Almas, Joe Lambshead, Fred Van Sickle, Louie Zadani, Bob Reynolds, Jim Budgeon, (unknown), August (unknown), (unknown). Second from back row: Teacher Annette Huffman , Irene (unknown), Norma Tangley, Helen Budgeon, Evelyn MacKay, Zeisky Zweep, Margaret Bullock, (unknown), Peggy Martin, Kathy Stewart, Georgina Lambshead. Next row: Irene (unknown), … Back row: Jim Almas, Joe Lambshead, Fred Van Sickle, Louie Zadani, Bob Reynolds, Jim Budgeon, (unknown), August (unknown), (unknown). Second from back row: Teacher Annette Huffman , Irene (unknown), Norma …Burlington Historical Society - The Henry Williams family in front of their farmhouse, Maple Avenue, ca 1900
In 1919 W. H. Williams and Emma sold their farm on Maple Avenue when a son returned wounded from the First Great War, probably unable to work the farm. They bought the house known as "Fillabrook", at 465 Burlington Avenue. Jack N. Williams died in August 1920 (Burlington Gazette). The … In 1919 W. H. Williams and Emma sold their farm on Maple Avenue when a son returned wounded from the First Great War, probably unable to work the farm. They …Burlington Historical Society - Robert Lindley House, now 562 /564 Maple Avenue, 1988
Built in 1875 for Robert Lindley, the first purchaser of Benjamin Eager’s “Villa Lots” (Plan 99), the former larch swamp of Brant’s Farm, which had been drained by Eager. In 1873 Lindley bought 70 acres of land on Sand Road (now Maple Avenue) for $63 an acre, on which he … Built in 1875 for Robert Lindley, the first purchaser of Benjamin Eager’s “Villa Lots” (Plan 99), the former larch swamp of Brant’s Farm, which had been drained by Eager. In …Burlington Historical Society - D. P. Filman house, 659 Maple Avenue, 1980
"Pines Lodge", orginally a Lindley farmhouse, purchased ca 1900 by David Filman and remodelled into a 14-room mansion. Demolished in 1989. "Pines Lodge", orginally a Lindley farmhouse, purchased ca 1900 by David Filman and remodelled into a 14-room mansion. Demolished in 1989.Burlington Historical Society - Union Burial Grounds, Plains Road near Maple Avenue
View from the south of the brick wall along Plains Road. In 1848 10 pioneer families established the Union Burying Grounds on farm land owned by Asahel Davis. The founders were Methodists who wanted a burying grounds separate from those established by the Anglican Church at St Luke’s and St … View from the south of the brick wall along Plains Road. In 1848 10 pioneer families established the Union Burying Grounds on farm land owned by Asahel Davis. The founders …Burlington Historical Society - S. S. #14 Nelson, 1941 or 1942
S. S. No 14, "near the Burlington G. T. R. Station", was built in 1899 (tender call, Hamilton Spectator, 1 Feb. 1899). The architect was Peter Brass (1838-1904), who was born in Stromness, Orkney, Scotland and worked as builder and contractor in Hamilton, Ont. from the mid-1850's until 1879 when … S. S. No 14, "near the Burlington G. T. R. Station", was built in 1899 (tender call, Hamilton Spectator, 1 Feb. 1899). The architect was Peter Brass (1838-1904), who was …Burlington Historical Society - Davidson House, 1199 Lockhart Road (formerly King Road), 1974
The oldest part of the house was built ca 1850, 20 years after this part of Joseph Brant's Crown Grant Block was sold by his grandson, William J. Simcoe Kerr. By 1877 it was one of 10 farmhouses along what is now Lockhart Road, an intensively farmed area. Neighbouring farmers … The oldest part of the house was built ca 1850, 20 years after this part of Joseph Brant's Crown Grant Block was sold by his grandson, William J. Simcoe Kerr. …Burlington Historical Society
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