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- Survey of the Sixteen Mile Creek Hollow, 1847A cleaned up version of the map is also included in this record, courtesy of Mr. David Hobden. Click on "select" under the title above here. You can move the image around with your mouse to focus on certain parts of the photograph, or use the slider to zoom out …A cleaned up version of the map is also included in this record, courtesy of Mr. David Hobden. Click on "select" under the title above here. You can move the …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Jacquelyn's Bridge, 1916The technology embedded in today's digital camera photographs such as GPS location, compass orientation so we know which way the photographer was facing, date, even time of day will do more to help historians with these questions in the future.The technology embedded in today's digital camera photographs such as GPS location, compass orientation so we know which way the photographer was facing, date, even time of day will do …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- The Radial Bridge, Oakville, OntarioA postcard illustrating the Radial Bridge in Oakville. The Hamilton Radial Railway operated between Hamilton and Oakville and the tracks ran along what is now Rebecca Street. The Anderson Bridge replaced the Radial bridge in the early 1960s. The headquarters building on Randall Street still stands today.A postcard illustrating the Radial Bridge in Oakville. The Hamilton Radial Railway operated between Hamilton and Oakville and the tracks ran along what is now Rebecca Street. The Anderson Bridge …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- August 16, 1832 American Postage RemittanceLibrary Archives Canada lists Alexander Proudfoot as the PM in 1832 through 1854 when J.L Beggar took over. James Appelbe also purchased the position. For more information on the early post offices of the area, David Hobden refers us to several articles in the newsletter of The British North America …Library Archives Canada lists Alexander Proudfoot as the PM in 1832 through 1854 when J.L Beggar took over. James Appelbe also purchased the position. For more information on the early …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Colborne StreetColborne Street is now Lakeshore Road, Oakville. The central public library now occupies the site where Central School was located, at Navy and Rebecca Streets.Colborne Street is now Lakeshore Road, Oakville. The central public library now occupies the site where Central School was located, at Navy and Rebecca Streets.Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- North Oakville Map as in 2010 Overlayed With Historic Lots and ConcessionsThe identification on each lot is the Concession number in Roman numeral followed by lot number. E.g. "I-35" is Concession 1, Lot 35. "II-30" is Concession 2, Lot 30.The identification on each lot is the Concession number in Roman numeral followed by lot number. E.g. "I-35" is Concession 1, Lot 35. "II-30" is Concession 2, Lot 30.Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Oakville Light House Post Card to J. B. HardyThe post mark says SHERIDAN SEP 17 ONT. The stamp is a 1 cent Canada Postage stamp of King Edward VII wearing the Ermine Robes of State.The post mark says SHERIDAN SEP 17 ONT. The stamp is a 1 cent Canada Postage stamp of King Edward VII wearing the Ermine Robes of State.Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Postcard; Shady Picnic Corner, Bronte Beach ParkThis is a black and white photo of a picnic table area under the trees at Bronte Beach Park. Ladies, gentlemen and children are sitting and conversing at the tables. Although the postcard is addressed, it has no stamp and was not mailed.This is a black and white photo of a picnic table area under the trees at Bronte Beach Park. Ladies, gentlemen and children are sitting and conversing at the tables. …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Postcard: A Happy Crowd, Bronte Beach ParkThis black and white photographs shows people sitting on the beach and wading, in the bathing suit styles of the 1930`s to 1940`s. The photograph is somewhat blurred so some of the figures and clothing lines have been outlined by hand to give them more focus.This black and white photographs shows people sitting on the beach and wading, in the bathing suit styles of the 1930`s to 1940`s. The photograph is somewhat blurred so some …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Postcard: S. Bolus, Restaurant and Tourist CampD. Bolus and Sons owned the Top Hat Inn which was located on the Lake Shore Highway between Bronte and Burlington, Ontario.D. Bolus and Sons owned the Top Hat Inn which was located on the Lake Shore Highway between Bronte and Burlington, Ontario.Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Postcard: Triller and Trafalgar Streets, Bronte, Ont.Lakeshore Road was called Triller Street through Bronte. (East in the town of Oakville, it was called Colborne Street.) Trafalgar Street is now called Bronte Road and runs down the east side of the Twelve Mile Creek to Lake Ontario. See Also the published book, The Story of Bronte by …Lakeshore Road was called Triller Street through Bronte. (East in the town of Oakville, it was called Colborne Street.) Trafalgar Street is now called Bronte Road and runs down the …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Postcard: Aerial View, Bronte Ont.The stamp is of King George VI, a "War Issue" 3 cent stamp in which he wears a service uniform.The stamp is of King George VI, a "War Issue" 3 cent stamp in which he wears a service uniform.Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Postcard: Methodist Church, Bronte, Ont.J. S. Flumerfelt & Son, of Bronte, Ont. were Joseph S. Flumerfelt and his son, Allie O., both postmasters at Bronte in succession. This postcard was commissioned by J.S. Flumerfelt for local sale. The United Church was formed in 1925 when the Methodists, Congregational Union and 70% of the Presbyterian …J. S. Flumerfelt & Son, of Bronte, Ont. were Joseph S. Flumerfelt and his son, Allie O., both postmasters at Bronte in succession. This postcard was commissioned by J.S. Flumerfelt …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Postcard: Walton Memorial United Church, Bronte OntarioThe postage stamp is a 2c stamp with King George VI wearing a suit and tie. This "Mufti" stamp was issued on April 1, 1937 as per the Postal History Corner website, Canadian Postal and Philatelic History, http://postalhistorycorner.blogspot.com.The postage stamp is a 2c stamp with King George VI wearing a suit and tie. This "Mufti" stamp was issued on April 1, 1937 as per the Postal History …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Postcard: Walton Memorial United Church, Bronte, OntarioWalton was founded in 1850 under the Methodist Episcopal Church in Canada. The original sanctuary was a white wooden church situated at the mouth of Bronte Creek on what was then called Triller Street . It was known as Bronte Methodist. This site had originally been set apart for the …Walton was founded in 1850 under the Methodist Episcopal Church in Canada. The original sanctuary was a white wooden church situated at the mouth of Bronte Creek on what was …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Postcard: Herring Fishing, Bronte, Ont.The original black and white photograph was hand tinted for publication. The card was commissioned for local sale by J.S. Flumerfelt, Postmaster for Bronte. His son was Allie Flumerfelt. Bronte Post Office was located on Bronte Road, south of Lakeshore on the west side. It was closed in the 1960's …The original black and white photograph was hand tinted for publication. The card was commissioned for local sale by J.S. Flumerfelt, Postmaster for Bronte. His son was Allie Flumerfelt. Bronte …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Postcard: The Pig and Whistle - English Inns LimitedThe stamp is Canada, 2 cents with King George V in the uniform of the Admiral of the Fleet which stamp was reissued until 1928.The stamp is Canada, 2 cents with King George V in the uniform of the Admiral of the Fleet which stamp was reissued until 1928.Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Postcard: Lexena InnThe Lexena Inn was later called The Pig and Whistle Inn.The Lexena Inn was later called The Pig and Whistle Inn.Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Postcard: Bronte Harbour 1910The cancelled stamp on this card is a 2 cent, of King Edward VII wearing the Ermine Robes of State. King Edward died in 1910 and it wasn't until 1911 that the new series of stamps with King George V were issued. The first lighthouse was knocked over in a …The cancelled stamp on this card is a 2 cent, of King Edward VII wearing the Ermine Robes of State. King Edward died in 1910 and it wasn't until 1911 …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Postcard: Holiday in Bronte 1949The stamp is 3 cents with a photgraph of King George VI from the "War Issue" series started in 1942, in which he wore different service uniforms.The stamp is 3 cents with a photgraph of King George VI from the "War Issue" series started in 1942, in which he wore different service uniforms.Trafalgar Township Historical Society