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- Groups: Paris Museum and Historical Society
- Portrait of Hiram Capron
This portrait of Hiram Capron was painted by Robert Whale circa 1852. The original is on display at the Paris Museum and Historical Society. This portrait of Hiram Capron was painted by Robert Whale circa 1852. The original is on display at the Paris Museum and Historical Society. - Portrait of Mary De Long Capron
This portrait of Mary De Long Capron was painted by Robert Whale circa 1852. The original is on display at the Paris Museum and Historical Society. This portrait of Mary De Long Capron was painted by Robert Whale circa 1852. The original is on display at the Paris Museum and Historical Society. - Portrait of John Penman
This portrait depicts John Penman, a prominent businessman whose Penman Mills in Paris were major producers of woolen knitwear in the 19th and early 20th centuries. This image was printed on the first page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith. This portrait depicts John Penman, a prominent businessman whose Penman Mills in Paris were major producers of woolen knitwear in the 19th and early 20th centuries. This image was printed … - Portrait of Cynthia Cole Capron
This portrait of Cynthia Cole Capron, the daughter of Hiram Capron's brother Horace Capron, was painted by Robert Whale circa 1858. The original is on display at the Paris Museum and Historical Society. A photograph of her is also available, and is linked to on the right. This collection also … This portrait of Cynthia Cole Capron, the daughter of Hiram Capron's brother Horace Capron, was painted by Robert Whale circa 1858. The original is on display at the Paris Museum … - Portrait of Andrew Baird
This portrait of Andrew Baird, the husband of Cynthia Cole Capron, was painted by Robert Whale circa 1858. The original is on display at the Paris Museum and Historical Society. This portrait of Andrew Baird, the husband of Cynthia Cole Capron, was painted by Robert Whale circa 1858. The original is on display at the Paris Museum and Historical Society. - Indenture Between The Great Western Railway Company and Hiram Capron
This land indenture documents an agreement between Capron and the Great Western Railway Company. This is not the first agreement between Capron and the Great Western Railway company; an earlier document was signed in 1848. Capron built a highway and sold several lots near the strip of land he had … This land indenture documents an agreement between Capron and the Great Western Railway Company. This is not the first agreement between Capron and the Great Western Railway company; an earlier … - Abstract of Title to Lot 30 West of the Grand River, with Map
This abstract of title provides the transactional history of the portions of Lot 30 in Dumfries, which had at various times belonged to Thomas Clark, William Dickson, John Holme, Samuel Street and Hiram Capron. It was prepared in 1855 at the time of the incorporation of Paris in order to … This abstract of title provides the transactional history of the portions of Lot 30 in Dumfries, which had at various times belonged to Thomas Clark, William Dickson, John Holme, Samuel … - Parade on East Side of River St, late 1800s
According to the inscription on the matte, it was taken before the fire and is dated before 1900. According to the inscription on the matte, it was taken before the fire and is dated before 1900. - View of Nith River Bridge
This photograph depicts a bridge across the Nith River; it may be the section at the end of William Street leading to what is now Lions Park. A man is standing at the side of the street reading a book. This photograph depicts a bridge across the Nith River; it may be the section at the end of William Street leading to what is now Lions Park. A man is … - Looking Down Broadway St. from Station Hill
This photograph, taken near the railway station at the top of Broadway Street, depicts the road going down the hill. Two horse-carts can be seen, along with a cart at the side of the road. The original print of this photograph is badly faded. A contrast-enhanced black and white version … This photograph, taken near the railway station at the top of Broadway Street, depicts the road going down the hill. Two horse-carts can be seen, along with a cart at … - Construction Workers on site at Grand River Street
This photograph depicts a set of construction workers with equipment at a construction site on Grand River Street. Advertisements visible in this photograph include P. Buckley Hardware; Garland Stoves; Rice and Harvey Show; Surprise Soap. This photograph depicts a set of construction workers with equipment at a construction site on Grand River Street. Advertisements visible in this photograph include P. Buckley Hardware; Garland Stoves; Rice … - View of Paris, Ont. from King St.
This photograph depicts a wide view Paris as seen from King Street. It shows the downtown Grand River Street area, with the office of the Paris Star visible, along with the Grand River and the bridges crossing it. This photograph depicts a wide view Paris as seen from King Street. It shows the downtown Grand River Street area, with the office of the Paris Star visible, along with … - View of Paris c. 1875
This photograph depicts Grand River Street in Paris, Ontario, in the mid 1870s. The Grand River Street bridge is visible at the bottom. This photograph depicts Grand River Street in Paris, Ontario, in the mid 1870s. The Grand River Street bridge is visible at the bottom. - Workers outside Gypsum (Plaster) Mine near Green Lane, Paris
This 19th century photograph shows several workers at one of the gypsum (plaster of Paris) near Green Lane in Paris, Ontario. They have with them a horse-cart for transporting the gypsum. This land was at one time owned by Hiram Capron. This 19th century photograph shows several workers at one of the gypsum (plaster of Paris) near Green Lane in Paris, Ontario. They have with them a horse-cart for transporting the … - Workers outside Entrance to Gypsum (Plaster) Mine near Green Lane, Paris
This 19th century photograph shows several workers at the entrance to one of the gypsum (plaster of Paris) near Green Lane in Paris, Ontario. This land was at one time owned by Hiram Capron. This 19th century photograph shows several workers at the entrance to one of the gypsum (plaster of Paris) near Green Lane in Paris, Ontario. This land was at one time … - Early History of the Paris High School
Provided by the Paris Museum and Historical Society Provided by the Paris Museum and Historical Society - Paris Citizens' Band This article has been contributed by the Paris Museum and Historical Society. It was written in 1979 by Walter Williams, Jr. List of Bandmasters Marchant - 1875-76 Dickenson Brown Emerson - 1876-93 Coleman - 1893-95 (unconfirmed) William Williams - 1895-? Kuhlman (unconfirmed) Teirny (unconfirmed) Walter Williams Sr. - 1927-59 Walter … This article has been contributed by the Paris Museum and Historical Society. It was written in 1979 by Walter Williams, Jr. List of Bandmasters Marchant - 1875-76 Dickenson Brown Emerson …
- The Paris Star, February 11, 1852
The Paris Star (Paris, Ontario: The Paris Star), 11 Feb 1852 This issue of The Paris Star is from Wednesday, February 11, 1852; it is one of the oldest surviving complete issues of this newspaper. Many of its issues prior to 1900 were destroyed in a flood at the Star's headquarters. This online edition was scanned from a reprinted edition created … The Paris Star (Paris, Ontario: The Paris Star), 11 Feb 1852 This issue of The Paris Star is from Wednesday, February 11, 1852; it is one of the oldest surviving complete issues of this newspaper. Many of its issues prior to … - Death of Hiram Capron, Esq.
Hiram Capron died in 1872; his son died in 1875. The articles contained here appear to come from both years. The article about Napoleon III makes reference to his will, which dates it and the other articles from the same newspaper as having been written in 1873 or later. The … Hiram Capron died in 1872; his son died in 1875. The articles contained here appear to come from both years. The article about Napoleon III makes reference to his will, … - View East out William St on Grand River
This photograph depicts William Street opening out onto Grand River Street, with a view of the Gore Hotel and a bookstore. A cow and a public pump are visible on William Street. This image was printed on page 110 of At the Forks of the Grand: Volume I by D. … This photograph depicts William Street opening out onto Grand River Street, with a view of the Gore Hotel and a bookstore. A cow and a public pump are visible on …
