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  • 1958 Map Oakville Trafalgar Bronte Area
    1958 Map Oakville Trafalgar Bronte Area
    ImageText       We were trying to ascertain where R.R. 1 Bronte was, what roads/streets it covered in the 1950's. Unfortunately this map doesn't have that information but it is as close as the Canada Post Archives can provide. In April 2020, we have added a 1918 Post Office "mail contract" asking for …
    ImageText     We were trying to ascertain where R.R. 1 Bronte was, what roads/streets it covered in the 1950's. Unfortunately this map doesn't have that information but it is as close as …
    Trafalgar Township Historical Society
  • Map of Oakville 1837
    Map of Oakville 1837
    Image       The Drawing has been prepared from information gathered from a copy of the first registered plan of Oakville, by Deputy Provincial Surveyor, Robert W. Kerr in 1836, under the direction of Col. William Chisholm, the founder of Oakville. The Plan was registered January 12th 1850. James Madill, Oakville, 1973
    Image     The Drawing has been prepared from information gathered from a copy of the first registered plan of Oakville, by Deputy Provincial Surveyor, Robert W. Kerr in 1836, under the direction …
    Oakville Public Library
  • Plan of Oakville 1876
    Plan of Oakville 1876
    Image       This map shows the division of land in Oakville surrounding the Sixteen Mile Creek. It was verified by the Department of Crown Lands the same year it was created.
    Image     This map shows the division of land in Oakville surrounding the Sixteen Mile Creek. It was verified by the Department of Crown Lands the same year it was created.
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  • Map of Oakville 1877
    Map of Oakville 1877
    Imagecomment       This map was compiled using original registered surveys from J.H. Pope.
    Imagecomment     This map was compiled using original registered surveys from J.H. Pope.
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  • Plan of Oakville, Township of Trafalgar, Upper Canada, 1835
    Plan of Oakville, Township of Trafalgar, Upper Canada, 1835
    Image       A map from 1835 showing the town of Oakville from Brock Street to Allan Street, including the Sixteen Mile Creek. This map features the church, market square, wharf and an intended damn site north of the Colborne Street bridge.
    Image     A map from 1835 showing the town of Oakville from Brock Street to Allan Street, including the Sixteen Mile Creek. This map features the church, market square, wharf and an …
    Oakville Public Library
  • Oakville Town Map, 1948
    Oakville Town Map, 1948
    ImageText       This map was sent to Mr. Stuart Wark and has been kept in the original envelope. To see the envelope, either click on the map image or open up "Page 2".
    ImageText     This map was sent to Mr. Stuart Wark and has been kept in the original envelope. To see the envelope, either click on the map image or open up "Page …
    Trafalgar Township Historical Society
  • A map of the land purchased from the Mississaugas in 1806
    A map of the land purchased from the Mississaugas in 1806
    Image       A map of the land purchased from the Mississaugas in 1806
    Image     A map of the land purchased from the Mississaugas in 1806
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  • 1806 Trafalgar Township Map
    1806 Trafalgar Township Map
    ImageTextcomment       This copy of the Wilmot survey map of Trafalgar Township was photographed from a wonderful display copy. It looks like Mr. Wilmot signed his name, "Sam L. Wilmot", but it is actually "Sam S. Wilmot".
    ImageTextcomment     This copy of the Wilmot survey map of Trafalgar Township was photographed from a wonderful display copy. It looks like Mr. Wilmot signed his name, "Sam L. Wilmot", but it …
    Trafalgar Township Historical Society
  • A passion for history : Architect's research began with Maple Grove School
    A passion for history : Architect's research began with Maple Grove School
    Newspaper  Oakville Beaver, 28 Apr 1999, B1, B3     Tales from the Maple Grove Includes photographs.
    Newspaper  Oakville Beaver, 28 Apr 1999, B1, B3   Tales from the Maple Grove Includes photographs.
    Oakville Public Library
  • North Oakville Map as in 2010 Overlayed With Historic Lots and Concessions
    North Oakville Map as in 2010 Overlayed With Historic Lots and Concessions
    Image       The identification on each lot is the Concession number in Roman numeral followed by lot number. E.g. "I-35" is Concession 1, Lot 35. "II-30" is Concession 2, Lot 30.
    Image     The identification on each lot is the Concession number in Roman numeral followed by lot number. E.g. "I-35" is Concession 1, Lot 35. "II-30" is Concession 2, Lot 30.
    Trafalgar Township Historical Society
  • Sketch of Land Purchase from the Mississauga Indians 1805
    Sketch of Land Purchase from the Mississauga Indians 1805
    Image       In 1787-88 the Toronto Purchase was made in absence of legal documents between Sir John Johnson and the Mississaugas, because of the former absence of legal documents the agreements was confirmed in 1805 with the Mississauga Indians at the River Credit reaffirming the old boundaries of 1787-88.
    Image     In 1787-88 the Toronto Purchase was made in absence of legal documents between Sir John Johnson and the Mississaugas, because of the former absence of legal documents the agreements was …
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  • Reading at Clearview Branch
    Reading at Clearview Branch
    Image       Courtesy of The Oakville Beaver Nov 17 2007
    Image     Courtesy of The Oakville Beaver Nov 17 2007
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  • Perkins, firefighter
    Perkins, firefighter
    ImageNewspaper      
    ImageNewspaper    
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  • Bookmobile celebrates 5th birthday
    Bookmobile celebrates 5th birthday
    ImageNewspaper  Peter Thompson, Oakville Beaver, 23 Jul 1995, p. 1     Photo caption: Oakville Library Bookmobile librarian/bus driver Becky Spink prepares to sort a stack of books for the portable library on wheels
    ImageNewspaper  Peter Thompson, Oakville Beaver, 23 Jul 1995, p. 1   Photo caption: Oakville Library Bookmobile librarian/bus driver Becky Spink prepares to sort a stack of books for the portable library on wheels
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  • Francis, Christie Anne
    Francis, Christie Anne
    Genealogical ResourceImageTextNewspaper  appeared in Oakville Beaver, 12 Aug 2005, p. 37     Graduation
    Genealogical ResourceImageTextNewspaper  appeared in Oakville Beaver, 12 Aug 2005, p. 37   Graduation
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  • Melgarejo, Raul Vasques
    Melgarejo, Raul Vasques
    Genealogical ResourceImageTextNewspaper  appeared in Oakville Beaver, 12 Aug 2005, p. 37. Date of Event: 26 July 2005     Congratulations to our newest Canadian!
    Genealogical ResourceImageTextNewspaper  appeared in Oakville Beaver, 12 Aug 2005, p. 37. Date of Event: 26 July 2005   Congratulations to our newest Canadian!
    Oakville Public Library
  • Wilson, Laura Jean (née Brockway)
    Wilson, Laura Jean (née Brockway)
    Genealogical ResourceImageTextNewspaper  appeared in Oakville Beaver, 5 Aug 2005, p. 47     Graduation Announcement
    Genealogical ResourceImageTextNewspaper  appeared in Oakville Beaver, 5 Aug 2005, p. 47   Graduation Announcement
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  • Kenneth D. Marlatt, 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles, World War I
    Kenneth D. Marlatt, 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles, World War I
    Image       The 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles was a cavalry unit which participated in many of the most famous battles of the First World War. A good history of the 4th CMR can be found at http://www.4cmr.com/ A link to this website is provided in this record, under the photograph.
    Image     The 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles was a cavalry unit which participated in many of the most famous battles of the First World War. A good history of the 4th CMR …
    Trafalgar Township Historical Society
  • Street corner
    Street corner
    Image       What could have been a very boring street corner turns out to be a very dramatic and beautiful sight. Thank you to all the home owners who go over and beyond to landscape and make Oakville a beautiful town to wander around and enable everyone to enjoy the view.
    Image     What could have been a very boring street corner turns out to be a very dramatic and beautiful sight. Thank you to all the home owners who go over and …
    Oakville Public Library
  • Canadian National Railway (CNR) Bridge 16 Mile Creek Bridge, 1958
    Canadian National Railway (CNR) Bridge 16 Mile Creek Bridge, 1958
    Image       This is the Canadian National's 16-Mile Creek bridge in Oakville on May 19, 1958 as the mid-day train from Toronto to Windsor leaves the station. Years later, after GO service commenced, the foreground would be carved up by the extension of Cross Ave. to meet Cornwall Road and the trees …
    Image     This is the Canadian National's 16-Mile Creek bridge in Oakville on May 19, 1958 as the mid-day train from Toronto to Windsor leaves the station. Years later, after GO service …
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