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Item type(s): Rewards of merit; Conjectural works; Envelopes; Adoption announcements; Photographs; Wood engravings; Scrapbooks; Postcards; Negatives
County of Brant Public Library

1872, Black and white negative of a photograph of an engraving of the Merryweather Steam Fire Engine at Montreal. The engraving was taken from an original photograph.The Merryweather Steam Fire Engine, manufactured in England, served the Town of Whitby from November 1872 to 1926 when it was replaced by...
Whitby Public Library

1895, p. 124 One-hundred-twenty-four page binder about the Emsdale Agricultural Society from 1895 - 1989. The binder was compiled in the fashion of a scrapbook. Subjects covered in the scrapbook include: the Emsdale Fall Fair, members of the Emsdale Agricultural Society, photographs, Agricultural Society award...
Perry Township Public Library


1928 Wood and metal shield shaped plaque given as an award at the Canadian National Exhibition. The shield has a stylized art-deco 'CNE' at the top in the centre. There are many images in the shield: top left is the front halves of three lions, top right the back half of one lion, middle left has a...
South River - Machar Union PL
New Dundee Women's Institute
New Dundee Women's Institute

1906, Black and white negative depicting a photograph of the Whitby Junction Station. A few men are standing on the platform.The Whitby Junction Station was built at the foot of Byron Street on the Grand Trunk Railway in 1903 near the current GO Transit platform.
In 1914, it was the scene of an...
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Whitby Public Library

c.1946, Black and white negative depicting a postcard of Mildmay Camp. Tents and permanent buildings are visible in background. There are two people sitting on a bench on the right side of the image. Other people can be seen tending to the tents.Mildmay Camp was located on the shore of Lake Ontario, east...
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Whitby Public Library

c.1910, Black and white negative depicting a photographic postcard of the residence of John Davidson. The house was photographed through a number of bushes and trees on the property.The residence of John Davidson was located on lot 31 of Concession 8 in Whitby Township.
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Whitby Public Library

c.1911, Black and white negative depicting a photographic postcard of the Whitby Junction Station with a large group of people standing on the platform.The Whitby junction Station was built at the foot of Byron Street on the Grand Trunk Railway in 1903. It closed in 1969 and in 1970 it was moved to the...
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Whitby Public Library

c.1915, Black and white negative of a photographic postcard showing the station and platform along the Canadian Pacific Railway in Whitby. The view is looking east from Brock Street. At left in the background is the signal and switching tower at the junction of the C.P.R. and the railroad from Whitby to...
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Whitby Public Library

c.1920, Black and white negative depicting an image of a postcard of the Whitby Junction Station. There are three carts on the station platform. The cart at far right has three men sitting on it and one man holding the handle. Another man stands against the station wall in the background.The Whitby...
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Whitby Public Library

1910, Black and white negative of a photographic postcard depicting Devil's Den over which a trestle would be built for the Canadian Northern Railway. The foundations for the bridge supports are visible in Devil's Den. The land has been cleared. View is looking east.The Canadian Northern Railway was...
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Whitby Public Library

1910, Black and white negative of a photograph showing the almost completed bridge for the Canadian Northern Railway over Devil's Den. Construction workers are sitting on the bridge. Some of the crew are: Henry Lynde, Alfred Lynde, Tom Lynde, Bert Spencer, Ben Manning, Henry Bennett (boss), Wes...
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Whitby Public Library

1912, Black and white negative of a photograph of a postcard depicting the Canadian Northern Railway station just south of Brooklin. The postage stamp is visible on the right side of the image.The Canadian Northern Railway was built through Concession 5 in 1910. The station was built east of Highway 12...
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Whitby Public Library

1912, Black and white negative of a photograph of the Canadian National Railway station. The station is on the left and there is a water tower down the tracks on the right.The Canadian Northern Railway was built through Concession 5 in 1910. The station was built east of Highway 12 south of Brooklin. It...
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Whitby Public Library


1910, Black and white negative of a photograph of members of the construction crew of the Canadian Northern Railway. The unidentified men are sitting/standing on piles of gravel and stone.The Canadian Northern Railway was built through Concession 5 in 1910.
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Whitby Public Library

1920, Black and white negative of a postcard of Whitby pump house, looking north from Lake Ontario.The waterworks pumphouse was built in 1904 on the shore of Lake Ontario east of the harbour. The chimney was removed in the early 1960's.'Pump House, Whitby, Ont.'
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Whitby Public Library

1923, Black and white negative of a proof for a postcard of the Ontario County Courthouse. View looking north from the corner of Centre and Ontario Streets. The dome on the roof is considerably touched up.The Ontario County Courthouse was built from 1852-1854 on the west side of Centre Street between...
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Whitby Public Library

1908, Black and white negative of a photograph of a postcard of the Ontario County Courthouse. View showing the courthouse looking from the south-east corner of Centre and Ontario Streets before the second floor was added in 1910.The Ontario County Courthouse was built from 1852-1854 on the west side of...
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Whitby Public Library

c.1924, Black and white negative of a photographic postcard of the Ontario County Courthouse. The postcard was part of a series of Whitby postcards that fold out.The Ontario County Courthouse was built from 1852-1854 on the west side of Centre Street between Ontario Street and Gilbert Streets. The...
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Whitby Public Library

1908, Black and white negative of a photograph of the Ontario County House of Refuge. Nurses and other staff members can be seen standing on the porch.The Ontario County House of Refuge was built between 1901-1903. It was located on the west side of High Street opposite John Street. It served as a house...
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Whitby Public Library

1906, Black and white negative of a photographic postcard showing the Ontario County House of Refuge. Two men are visible sitting on the steps of the building.The Ontario County House of Refuge was built between 1901-1903. It was located on the west side of High Street opposite John Street. It served as...
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-78.95067
Whitby Public Library

1937, Black and white negative of a photographic postcard of the Ontario County Courthouse. There is a car on the left side of the photograph.The Ontario County Courthouse was built from 1852-1854 on the west side of Centre Street between Ontario Street and Gilbert Streets. The architects were Frederic...
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Whitby Public Library

1909, Black and white negative of a photograph of a postcard showing members of a Whitby baseball team. The photograph was taken in a photographic studio. The boys are wearing their uniforms and gloves. They might be members of the Whitby Greys.
Top to bottom, left to right: Francis McIntyre, Adam...
Whitby Public Library

1925, Black and white negative of a photograph of the athletic team from Whitby High School. The boys are wearing their uniforms.
Back row: Jack Blow, Jack Hutchinson, Bob Richardson, Doug Maundrell, Bob Blow.
Front row: Ernest Northam.This athletic team attended the Ontario Track Meet at the Canadian...
Whitby Public Library

1927, Black and white negative of a photograph of Ernest Northam, champion athlete from Whitby High School. In this photograph he is posing with the trophies he won in 1927.Ernest Northam was perhaps the greatest athlete in the history of Whitby High School. He won the Sir Hector Langevin Cup...
Whitby Public Library

c.1928, Black and white negative of a photograph showing track star Ernest Northam in starting position. The photograph was taken in a studio.Ernest Northam was perhaps the greatest athlete in the history of Whitby High School. He successively won the Sir Hector Langevin Cup for four years between...
Whitby Public Library

c.1912, Black and white negative of a photograph of David Mathison's bakery wagon. The driver, Bill Smith, is seated in the wagon which is being pulled by a horse.David Mathison owned a bakery in Whitby. He was born in Whitby about 1865 and died in Toronto on 8 August 1924.
The location of this...
Whitby Public Library

15-16 July 1913, Black and white negative of a photograph of a postcard showing the first Whitby horse show that took place from 15-16 July 1913.
A large crowd of people can be seen standing in a circle around the show area. There is a flagpole in the centre of the photograph. A number of cars are lined up along...
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Whitby Public Library

1904, Black and white negative of a photographic postcard advertising the Ontario County Jubilee and Old-Boys Reunion of 1-4 July 1904 to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of Ontario County.
The photographs show the Ontario County Courthouse, Ontario Ladies' College, and Whitby...
Whitby Public Library

c.1916-1919, Black and white negative of a photograph of a postcard showing Whitby Collegiate Institute from the front of the school after it was remodeled in 1915.The Whitby Collegiate Institute was built in 1873 and was located on the south side of Colborne Street between King and Centre Streets. The school...
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Whitby Public Library

c.1916-1917, Black and white negative of a photograph of a postcard depicting Brock Street Public School before the school was opened and the sod was laid.The Brock Street Public School was built in 1916 on the east side of Brock Street south of Victoria Street. Also known as the Bay School, it served Port...
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Whitby Public Library

c.1909, Black and white negative of a photograph of a postcard showing Whitby Collegiate Institute. There are a number of trees in front of the building.Whitby Collegiate Institute was built in 1873 and was located on the south side of Colborne Street between King and Centre Streets. The school was...
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-78.94475
Whitby Public Library

c.1910, Black and white negative of a photograph of a postcard depicting Whitby Collegiate Institute. There is a group of students standing against the wall of the school.The Whitby Collegiate Institute was built in 1873 and was located on the south side of Colborne Street between King and Centre Streets....
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Whitby Public Library

c.1920, Black and white negative of a photograph of a postcard depicting Whitby Collegiate Institute after it was renovated in 1915. Two people are visible on the sidewalk in front of the school.
This postcard was part of a fold-out series on Whitby schools.The Whitby Collegiate Institute was built in...
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Whitby Public Library

c.1924, Black and white negative of a photograph of a postcard showing Whitby Collegiate Institute after it was renovated in 1915.
This postcard was part of a fold-out series.The Whitby Collegiate Institute was built in 1873 and was located on the south side of Colborne Street between King and Centre...
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Whitby Public Library

c,1922, Black and white negative of a photograph of a postcard of King Street School. The image shows the school with the caretaker, William Henry Hopper, and Clara Hopper standing on the steps.King Street School was built in 1921 on the block bounded by King, Dunlop, Henry, and Gilbert Streets. It was...
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Whitby Public Library

c.1925, Black and white negative of a photograph of a postcard showing King Street School. The school was photographed from the side. There is a person standing at the side entrance.King Street School was built in 1921 on the block bounded by King, Dunlop, Henry, and Gilbert Streets. It was built to...
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Whitby Public Library

c.1910, Black and white negative of a photograph showing an image of the students of Spencer School. The class was photographed in front of the school.Spencer School was built in 1877 on lot 30, Concession 7 in Whitby Township. It was known as S.S. No.6. The school closed in 1965 but the building was used...
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Whitby Public Library