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- 119 Brock Street South, 2013119-121 Brock Street South were built in 1880 following the Great Fire of 1877 and known as the Glasgow Warehouse. The building was owned by R. and J. Campbell and they sold groceries in 119 and clothing in 121. They operated the store until 1892 when 119 was purchased by …119-121 Brock Street South were built in 1880 following the Great Fire of 1877 and known as the Glasgow Warehouse. The building was owned by R. and J. Campbell and …Whitby Public Library
- Richard Snow Glass BottleRichard Snow was born in Yorkshire, England on October 8, 1825. His wife was Ellen Ann Harrison, born at Whitby Township on October 7, 1836. They had 6 children. Richard Snow opened a bakery and confectionery business in Whitby in the 1850s. In 1893 he moved to Parkdale where he …Richard Snow was born in Yorkshire, England on October 8, 1825. His wife was Ellen Ann Harrison, born at Whitby Township on October 7, 1836. They had 6 children. Richard …Whitby Public Library
- 244 Brock Street South244 Brock Street South was originally constructed sometime between 1919 and 1934. It was the location of James Sawdon's coal and fuel business until 1967 when the building was sold to P. Sorichetti & Sons. This building was demolished on September 13, 2016.244 Brock Street South was originally constructed sometime between 1919 and 1934. It was the location of James Sawdon's coal and fuel business until 1967 when the building was sold …Whitby Public Library
- William Dow, Whitby, Ontario, c.1854This is a hand coloured portrait of William Dow, made in 1854 or 1855 by Hoppner Francis Meyer in Toronto. Dow came from Banffshire, Scotland, in 1832 and settled in Whitby at Glen Dhu farm. It is a copy of a b&w image already in the Whitby Archives collection. I …This is a hand coloured portrait of William Dow, made in 1854 or 1855 by Hoppner Francis Meyer in Toronto. Dow came from Banffshire, Scotland, in 1832 and settled in …Whitby Public Library
- 124 Brock Street North, 2016This building was constructed as the Ontario hotel in approximately 1847. It was purchased by Joseph Heard around 1918, bricked over, and converted into a garage, which it remained until 1970. It was then converted into a store which was a variety of fruit markets and tile stores. Destroyed by …This building was constructed as the Ontario hotel in approximately 1847. It was purchased by Joseph Heard around 1918, bricked over, and converted into a garage, which it remained until …Whitby Public Library
- Maple Leaf Billiards, ca. 1955-1960Maple Leaf Billiards was located at 124 Brock Street South and owned by Harry and Dora Vorvis for 48 years.Maple Leaf Billiards was located at 124 Brock Street South and owned by Harry and Dora Vorvis for 48 years.Whitby Public Library
- Maple Leaf Billiard Hall, ca.1955-1960Maple Leaf Billiards was located at 124 Brock Street South and owned by Harry and Dora Vorvis for 48 years.Maple Leaf Billiards was located at 124 Brock Street South and owned by Harry and Dora Vorvis for 48 years.Whitby Public Library
- 1959 Whitby Fire Department Pumper, ca.1973Colour photograph showing a 1959 Chevrolet pumper from the Whitby Fire Department.Colour photograph showing a 1959 Chevrolet pumper from the Whitby Fire Department.Whitby Public Library
- Augustus and Sarah BarrettAugustus Barrett was born in Germany in 1830. He married Sarah Ann Edwards and they had two children. Augustus opened his photography studio in Whitby in 1872 and operated a studio and gallery until 1884. He later opened a studio in Toronto and died in 1902. Sarah died in 1919. …Augustus Barrett was born in Germany in 1830. He married Sarah Ann Edwards and they had two children. Augustus opened his photography studio in Whitby in 1872 and operated a …Whitby Public Library
- Augustus Barrett, ca. 1885Augustus Barrett was born in Germany in 1830. He married Sarah Ann Edwards and they had two children. Augustus opened his photography studio in Whitby in 1872 and operated a studio and gallery until 1884. He later opened a studio in Toronto and died in 1902. Sarah died in 1919. …Augustus Barrett was born in Germany in 1830. He married Sarah Ann Edwards and they had two children. Augustus opened his photography studio in Whitby in 1872 and operated a …Whitby Public Library
- Augustus Barrett's Photo StudioAugustus Barrett was born in Germany in 1830. He married Sarah Ann Edwards and they had two children. Augustus opened his photography studio in Whitby in 1872 and operated a studio and gallery until 1884. He later opened a studio in Toronto and died in 1902. Sarah died in 1919. …Augustus Barrett was born in Germany in 1830. He married Sarah Ann Edwards and they had two children. Augustus opened his photography studio in Whitby in 1872 and operated a …Whitby Public Library
- Whitby Brass Band, 1963Efforts to form a brass band in Whitby began in 1863. By 1866, the Whitby Brass Band was officially recognized for its contribution to the community in an article in the Whitby Chronicle (May 31, 1866). The band was briefly associated with the 34th Ontario Regiment during the First World …Efforts to form a brass band in Whitby began in 1863. By 1866, the Whitby Brass Band was officially recognized for its contribution to the community in an article in …Whitby Public Library
- Demolition of the old Whitby Main Fire Hall, 2019The Whitby Main Fire Hall was built at the corner of Brock and Colborne Streets in 1964/65. It was officially opened on May 26, 1965 by Mayor Warren Mowat. Before the fire hall, the Hopkins' Music Hall (1877-79) and Town Hall (1879-1960) stood on the same site.The Whitby Main Fire Hall was built at the corner of Brock and Colborne Streets in 1964/65. It was officially opened on May 26, 1965 by Mayor Warren Mowat. Before …Whitby Public Library
- Lillian Kirk and two sons, 1949Lillian Kirk sitting on running board of Whitby PUC truck with one year old Ron, and me, 2 year old Bob inside playing with the door handle. James Kirk, my dad, worked for the Public Utilities Commission, sometimes driving this truck, nicknamed (The Rocket). Picture taken in 1949 at 1710 …Lillian Kirk sitting on running board of Whitby PUC truck with one year old Ron, and me, 2 year old Bob inside playing with the door handle. James Kirk, my …Whitby Public Library
- James & Lillian Kirk's HoneymoonJames & Lillian Kirk about to leave for their honeymoon in July 1945. Picture taken on Perry Street in Whitby. The car was a 1931 Ford Model A. The plan was to honeymoon in Niagara Falls, but too many flat tires forced them to go only as far as Toronto …James & Lillian Kirk about to leave for their honeymoon in July 1945. Picture taken on Perry Street in Whitby. The car was a 1931 Ford Model A. The plan …Whitby Public Library
- Bob & Ron KirkPicture of Bob & Ron Kirk taken in 1950 at 510 Green Street, Whitby. I am on the right and my younger brother Ron is on the left.Picture of Bob & Ron Kirk taken in 1950 at 510 Green Street, Whitby. I am on the right and my younger brother Ron is on the left.Whitby Public Library
- Wedding of James & Lillian KirkWedding picture of my parents James & Lillian Kirk in July 21, 1945. Married at the First Baptist Church on Colborne Street in Whitby. My Father was wearing his Irish Regiment of Canada uniform, while serving his Country in WW2.Wedding picture of my parents James & Lillian Kirk in July 21, 1945. Married at the First Baptist Church on Colborne Street in Whitby. My Father was wearing his Irish …Whitby Public Library
- Wedding of Robert & Lorraine Kirk, Dec 2, 1967Wedding of Robert & Lorraine Kirk of Whitby, on Dec. 2, 1967. Married at the Salvation Army Church on Kent Street in Whitby. Robert is a life time Whitby resident, born June 24, 1947 to parents James & Lillian Kirk. Lorraine has lived in Whitby also for many years, born …Wedding of Robert & Lorraine Kirk of Whitby, on Dec. 2, 1967. Married at the Salvation Army Church on Kent Street in Whitby. Robert is a life time Whitby resident, …Whitby Public Library
- Clive "Sam" Parsons, ca.2000Should anyone ask who Clive was, we are Eonis and Mary Vorvis of Vancouver, B.C., and we would like to say a few words about our very good friend the late Clive "Sam" Parsons of Whitby, Ontario. It was fairly recently we learned that Clive had passed away some time …Should anyone ask who Clive was, we are Eonis and Mary Vorvis of Vancouver, B.C., and we would like to say a few words about our very good friend the …Whitby Public Library
- Harry & Eonis Vorvis, 1967My favourite photo of my father Harry Vorvis is of him and I taken on Christmas day 1967. THe expression of amuseument on my face is beacuse Dad was a non-drinker and one of my gifts to him was a bottle of the most expensive Greek liquor I could find. …My favourite photo of my father Harry Vorvis is of him and I taken on Christmas day 1967. THe expression of amuseument on my face is beacuse Dad was a …Whitby Public Library