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- Galt Knitting CompanyThe Galt Knitting Company was founded in 1881 by Adam Warnock. The company manufactured a large variety of knitted underwear, eiderdowns shoe linings and knitted specialties. Known as Tiger Brand Knitting Company since 1954, the company manufactured a wide range of fashion sportswear until its closure in 2005. This drawing …The Galt Knitting Company was founded in 1881 by Adam Warnock. The company manufactured a large variety of knitted underwear, eiderdowns shoe linings and knitted specialties. Known as Tiger Brand …Kitchener Public Library
- Ayr Foundry, Ayr, OntarioDrawing appears on the 1861 Tremaine's Map of the County of Waterloo.Drawing appears on the 1861 Tremaine's Map of the County of Waterloo.Kitchener Public Library
- Cambridge Grist and Flour Mill, Preston, OntarioDrawing appears on the 1861 Tremaine's Map of Waterloo County. The mill was built by John Erb in 1807.Drawing appears on the 1861 Tremaine's Map of Waterloo County. The mill was built by John Erb in 1807.Kitchener Public Library
- Motto of the Berlin Public LibraryAn ink drawing of the motto of the Berlin Public Library, which has been mounted on a black mat. The illustration depicts a lit lamp on top of a book, surrounded by leaves and branches. The motto "Scientia est potentia", meaning "Wisdom is power," appears inside a ribbon below the …An ink drawing of the motto of the Berlin Public Library, which has been mounted on a black mat. The illustration depicts a lit lamp on top of a book, …Kitchener Public Library
- Healing Waters, Kress Hotel, Preston Mineral Springs, Ont.In 1871 Christopher Kress purchased the North American Hotel in Preston, Ontario. The hotel, located on the corner of King and Fountain Streets, was enlarged in 1900 and renamed the Kress Hotel. James Esson was a photographer in Preston between 1870-1920. His studio was located at 113 Queen Street.In 1871 Christopher Kress purchased the North American Hotel in Preston, Ontario. The hotel, located on the corner of King and Fountain Streets, was enlarged in 1900 and renamed the …Kitchener Public Library
- Gray familyThe woman on the left may be Margaret's great-grandmother and the woman on the right may be her grandmother. Margaret Louise, daughter of William and Mary Louise Gray, was born on 22 March 1907 and died on 25 December 1984. She is buried in Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Ontario. According …The woman on the left may be Margaret's great-grandmother and the woman on the right may be her grandmother. Margaret Louise, daughter of William and Mary Louise Gray, was born …Kitchener Public Library
- Gray familyThe woman of the left side of the photograph may be Margaret's great-grandmother and the woman on the right may be her grandmother. Margaret Louise, daughter of William and Mary Louise Gray, was born on 22 March 1907 and died on 25 December 1984. She is buried in Mount View …The woman of the left side of the photograph may be Margaret's great-grandmother and the woman on the right may be her grandmother. Margaret Louise, daughter of William and Mary …Kitchener Public Library
- 14 Elgin Street, Galt, OntarioThe present day address of the house is 6 Elgin Street, Galt, Ontario. The man and woman shown are believed to be William and Mary Gray. This postcard is part of the Gray Family Collection.The present day address of the house is 6 Elgin Street, Galt, Ontario. The man and woman shown are believed to be William and Mary Gray. This postcard is part …Kitchener Public Library
- Margaret Louise GrayMargaret Louise, daughter of William and Mary Louise Gray, was born on 22 March 1907 and died on 25 December 1984. She is buried in Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Ontario. According to Vernon's Town of Galt directories, Margaret's father, William Gray, resided at 170 Main Street East, Galt, Ontario between …Margaret Louise, daughter of William and Mary Louise Gray, was born on 22 March 1907 and died on 25 December 1984. She is buried in Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Ontario. …Kitchener Public Library
- Gray familyMargaret Louise, daughter of William and Mary Louise Gray, was born on 22 March 1907 and died on 25 December 1984. She is buried in Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Ontario. William Gray may be the man standing on the left, holding the butterfly net. Postcard is in poor condition with …Margaret Louise, daughter of William and Mary Louise Gray, was born on 22 March 1907 and died on 25 December 1984. She is buried in Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Ontario. …Kitchener Public Library
- Factory workersPostcard is in poor condition.Postcard is in poor condition.Kitchener Public Library
- Crossing the bridge at the junction, Preston, CanadaAccording to the 1956 Waterloo Historical Society annual volume, the Galt, Preston & Hespeler Railway was created on 25 January 1895.According to the 1956 Waterloo Historical Society annual volume, the Galt, Preston & Hespeler Railway was created on 25 January 1895.Kitchener Public Library
- Idylwild on the electric railway line, between Preston & Hespeler, CanadaIdylwild Park was located on the Speed River between Hespeler and Preston, Ontario and was accessible by the Galt, Preston and Hespeler Electric Railway. The park closed in 1916.Idylwild Park was located on the Speed River between Hespeler and Preston, Ontario and was accessible by the Galt, Preston and Hespeler Electric Railway. The park closed in 1916.Kitchener Public Library
- Unidentified houseBlack and white postcard of an unidentified, dark coloured brick house. There are light coloured, wooden verandas on the first and second story, at both the front and rear side of the house. Each roof gable is topped with an ornate finial. An outbuilding is located to the right of …Black and white postcard of an unidentified, dark coloured brick house. There are light coloured, wooden verandas on the first and second story, at both the front and rear side …Kitchener Public Library
- Settler's Memorial Tower, Kitchener, Ontario, Can.The tower, designed by the architect William Langdon, was built between 1925-1926. It stands as a memorial to the Mennonite-German pioneers that first migrated to the area. It is located at 300 Lookout Lane, Kitchener, Ontario.The tower, designed by the architect William Langdon, was built between 1925-1926. It stands as a memorial to the Mennonite-German pioneers that first migrated to the area. It is located …Kitchener Public Library
- Hydro-electric power station by moonlight, Preston, CanadaAccording to the 1956 Waterloo Historical annual volume, electric railway services began in Preston on 26 July 1894. Edges are worn and there is soiling on the reverse side.According to the 1956 Waterloo Historical annual volume, electric railway services began in Preston on 26 July 1894. Edges are worn and there is soiling on the reverse side.Kitchener Public Library
- Style of car in use on our electric street railway and manufactured in Preston, OntarioAccording to the 1956 Waterloo Historical Society annual volume, Preston and Berlin Street Railway passenger service began on 6 October 1904.According to the 1956 Waterloo Historical Society annual volume, Preston and Berlin Street Railway passenger service began on 6 October 1904.Kitchener Public Library
- 118th BattalionThe photograph might have been taken in France, as the reverse of the postcard bears French text only. Frederick Christian Luft is in the back row, sixth from the right hand side. Fred Christian Luft, born 17 February 1897 in Berlin, Ont., was the son of Julius and Susanna (Hopp) …The photograph might have been taken in France, as the reverse of the postcard bears French text only. Frederick Christian Luft is in the back row, sixth from the right …Kitchener Public Library
- Hydro power celebration, Berlin, OntarioBerlin was chosen for the ceremony as the concept of Ontario Hydro was initiated by Daniel Detweiler of Berlin and E.W.B. Snider of St. Jacobs.Berlin was chosen for the ceremony as the concept of Ontario Hydro was initiated by Daniel Detweiler of Berlin and E.W.B. Snider of St. Jacobs.Kitchener Public Library
- A group of eight unidentified men riding in a railway speeder carIt has been suggested that this might be the Berlin & Bridgeport Street Railway line, with the sugar refinery (located at Maple and Arnold Streets) in the background and overhead trolley lines along the railway line.It has been suggested that this might be the Berlin & Bridgeport Street Railway line, with the sugar refinery (located at Maple and Arnold Streets) in the background and overhead …Kitchener Public Library