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      This postcard depicts a class at the Oakland Public School in 1910. The teacher is Kate Halliday Hunter, who briefly taught there; however, she was married on December 28th, 1910, and at that time married women were not permitted to teach. The postcard was sent to her, and dated 1912. …

      This item is a postcard with a photograph of the Charles Mitchell House on the front. The postcard was sent in 1907. For an in-depth description please view the record located here.

      This photo shows a McLaughlin Buick that was built in Oshawa, and was owned by George Campbell (1872-1943). This vehicle was later damaged when a plane crashed on top of it during an early flying demonstration near Oakland, Ont.

      This photograph depicts an aviation crash near Oakland, Ontario. Mrs. Campbell and three other women had just gotten out of their car moments before this accident occurred. Fortunately, no one--including the pilot--was injured. The car was taken to Oshawa for the $800 repair.

      This photograph depicts the aviation accident that occurred during an early flying demonstration near Oakland, Ont. Fortunately, no one was injured in the crash.

      Property of the Paris Museum and Historical Society. Inventory No. 2001PM060

      Generously donated from the collection of Mabel (Stratford) Nagle.

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      This item is a photograph of the Asa Wolverton house, located in Paris. The date this photograph was taken is unknown but occurred prior to the street being paved. For an in-depth description of this building please view the record located here.

      This item is a photograph of Charles Mitchell House, located in Paris. The date this photograph was taken is unknown. For an in-depth description please view the record located here.

      Summary With construction beginning in 1842, the Charles Mitchell House is one of the renowned cobblestone buildings in Paris constructed by Levi Boughton. The house is a great example of Greek Revival-style architecture. Numerous people have lived in the house after Mr. Mitchell moved to his farm in Blenheim Township …

      Summary The original house was built by Hiram Capron in 1846 and known as the The Stone House. It took three years and twelve stone masons to complete and is an exemplar of the Greek Revival style popular at the time. Note how the square profile, flat hip roof and …

      Summary The name 'Vine Cottage' came from the stone cottage and wall covered with grape vines. The gardens were terraced to the south, and the north side of this cottage was covered with Virginia Creeper. Jacob Steele hired a Scotsman from Paris to do the work, one Mr. Findlayson. The …

      Summary The Shepherd Farm is located 1 mile north & ½ mile west of the village of Scotland. The buildings are situated on lot 2, concession 13 of Burford Township. In total, the farm consists of 171 acres. Over the years prior to 1914 there were several owners of this …

      Summary The Bernard Smith house is located in Burford Township. The land this house is located on has been in the Smith family since the mid-nineteenth century. A number of land deeds pertaining to this land are available (right hand side under Links). Architectural Features The building is a rectangular-shaped, …

      Summary Originally located in the Cainsville area on what is now Colborne Street, the Thomas House was constructed in 1835 for John Thomas by William Abbot. Peanut butter was manufactured at the house by the Taylor family from 1920 until the middle of the Second World War when it became …

      Summary Constructed in 1888 by Dr. E.E. Kitchen, Sunnyside was built as a show piece with well-kept grounds. This building was the location for the inaugural meeting of the St. George Women’s Institute on January 13th, 1903 and the group continued to meet here until 1920. Beginning in 1957, Sunnyside …

      Summary Two miles east of St. George is the Nixon Homestead, built by Charles Nixon in 1853. The house has remained in the family to the present day. Timeline 1853 – Construction Begins Under Charles Nixon, grandfather of Harry C Nixon. 1 1880 – Brick House Built Henry (the oldest …

      The Chronicles of Oakland Township is a collection of photos and oral history interviews collected between 1973 and 1980 that document Oakland Township as it was from the late 19th century through to the time it was compiled by students volunteering for the Oakland Public Library in 1980. Follow the …

      The Chronicles of Oakland Township is a collection of photos and oral history interviews collected between 1973 and 1980 that document Oakland Township as it was from the late 19th century through to the time it was compiled by students volunteering for the Oakland Public Library in 1980. Follow the …