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  • Huntsville High and Public School, facing north, corner of Caroline and Centre Streets, Huntsville, Ontario, c1918.
    Huntsville High and Public School, facing north, corner of Caroline and Centre Streets, Huntsville, Ontario, c1918.
    Imagecomment       The school was designed by William Proudfoot and built by W.G. Hunt, for a cost of $15,000. This a 12 room brick building which opened May 8th, 1905. Alfred Bernath was the first Principal. Sadly, in May of 1967 it was demolished. All that is left of it today is …
    Imagecomment     The school was designed by William Proudfoot and built by W.G. Hunt, for a cost of $15,000. This a 12 room brick building which opened May 8th, 1905. Alfred Bernath …
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  • Group portrait taken at Fairyport, Fairy Lake, Huntsville, Ontario.
    Group portrait taken at Fairyport, Fairy Lake, Huntsville, Ontario.
    Imagemysterycomment       Group portrait taken at Fairyport, Fairy Lake, Huntsville, Ont. From left: Edwin John Eccelstone, Emma Ecclestone, Maude Llwyd (Mrs. Hugh J.), ?, ?, Elaine Ecclestone MacKay. Taken in front of the farmhouse, c1920.
    Imagemysterycomment     Group portrait taken at Fairyport, Fairy Lake, Huntsville, Ont. From left: Edwin John Eccelstone, Emma Ecclestone, Maude Llwyd (Mrs. Hugh J.), ?, ?, Elaine Ecclestone MacKay. Taken in front of …
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  • View of Huntsville, Ontario, looking north, taken from Lookout Mountain, c1920. Fairy Avenue in centre.
    View of Huntsville, Ontario, looking north, taken from Lookout Mountain, c1920. Fairy Avenue in centre.
    Imagecomment       On Fairy Avenue right side foreground home of Mr. C.A. Wattson, a Huntsville druggist. Next home owned by the Francey family. The next, large white house, home of Mr. Faar, who owned a grocery store. The long building with the black roof at the corner of King William and Hanes …
    Imagecomment     On Fairy Avenue right side foreground home of Mr. C.A. Wattson, a Huntsville druggist. Next home owned by the Francey family. The next, large white house, home of Mr. Faar, …
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  • The Top of the World Ski Hill, Limberlost Lodge, Huntsville, Ontario.
    The Top of the World Ski Hill, Limberlost Lodge, Huntsville, Ontario.
    Imagemysterycomment       From Huntsville With Spirit and Resolve by Susan Pryke In the late 1920s or early 1930s Gordon Hill purchased property at Interlaken where he had several log buildings available for overnight camping trips. To further tempt visitors, Hill carved 150 miles of ski trails through his 3,000 acre estate and …
    Imagemysterycomment     From Huntsville With Spirit and Resolve by Susan Pryke In the late 1920s or early 1930s Gordon Hill purchased property at Interlaken where he had several log buildings available for …
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  • Flaxman Block, Main Street, Huntsville, Ontario.
    Flaxman Block, Main Street, Huntsville, Ontario.
    Imagecomment       The Flaxman Block was built in 1901,by a tailor, E. Flaxman, east of the Dominion Hotel, which was on the south side of Main Street at the corner of Centre and Main Streets. The Block was later acquired by William Mayhew and suffered a major fire in 1919.
    Imagecomment     The Flaxman Block was built in 1901,by a tailor, E. Flaxman, east of the Dominion Hotel, which was on the south side of Main Street at the corner of Centre …
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  • The Archway,Highway 11, west entrance to Huntsville, Ontario, 1932-1958.
    The Archway,Highway 11, west entrance to Huntsville, Ontario, 1932-1958.
    Imagecomment       The Archway,Highway 11, west entrance to Huntsville, Ontario, 1932-1958.
    Imagecomment     The Archway,Highway 11, west entrance to Huntsville, Ontario, 1932-1958.
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  • Calderwood Bros. Grocers, Main Street, Huntsville, Ontario.
    Calderwood Bros. Grocers, Main Street, Huntsville, Ontario.
    Imagemysterycomment       Calderwood Bros. Grocers, Main Street, Huntsville, Ontario.
    Imagemysterycomment     Calderwood Bros. Grocers, Main Street, Huntsville, Ontario.
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  • Huntsville Fire Brigade in front of the Huntsville Public School at the corner of Centre and Caroline Streets, Huntsville, Ontario.
    Huntsville Fire Brigade in front of the Huntsville Public School at the corner of Centre and Caroline Streets, Huntsville, Ontario.
    Imagemysterycomment       Huntsville Fire Brigade in front of the Huntsville Public School at the corner of Centre and Caroline Streets, Huntsville, Ontario.
    Imagemysterycomment     Huntsville Fire Brigade in front of the Huntsville Public School at the corner of Centre and Caroline Streets, Huntsville, Ontario.
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  • Anglo Canadian Leather Company Band (1915-1926) Herbert L. Clarke (left) leader and C.O. Shaw (right)owner of the Anglo Canadian Leather Company, Huntsville, Ontario.
    Anglo Canadian Leather Company Band (1915-1926) Herbert L. Clarke (left) leader and C.O. Shaw (right)owner of the Anglo Canadian Leather Company, Huntsville, Ontario.
    Imagecomment       Herbert L. Clarke was considered the greatest cornet soloist in North America. He had been born in Massachusetts, but moved with his family to Toronto in 1880, where he became an accomplished musician. He was assistant director with John Philip Sousa's band when C.O.Shaw invited him to Huntsville to hear …
    Imagecomment     Herbert L. Clarke was considered the greatest cornet soloist in North America. He had been born in Massachusetts, but moved with his family to Toronto in 1880, where he became …
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  • Baseball game at Memorial Park, Huntsville, Ontario, 1925.
    Baseball game at Memorial Park, Huntsville, Ontario, 1925.
    Imagecomment       The ball diamond was located where the Huntsville Centennial Centre now stands. Huntsville Team 1925: George Grant, John Cullon, Danny Mulhern, Jim Kellock, K. Armstrong, Charlie Wall, Paul Rice, Roy Watson, Charlie Chantler, S. Kendrick, Gren Nickalls, A. Kellock (assistant manager), George Kellock, (scorer), and Dr. Edgar Evans (coach).
    Imagecomment     The ball diamond was located where the Huntsville Centennial Centre now stands. Huntsville Team 1925: George Grant, John Cullon, Danny Mulhern, Jim Kellock, K. Armstrong, Charlie Wall, Paul Rice, Roy …
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  • Bigwin Inn Farm barn with double silos, Huntsville, Ontario.
    Bigwin Inn Farm barn with double silos, Huntsville, Ontario.
    Imagecomment       Bigwin Inn was opened to the public June 26, 1920, on Bigwin Island on Lake of Bays. It was built by Charles Orlando Shaw who was a major shareholder of the Huntsville, Lake of Bays and Lake Simcoe Navigation Company and manager of the Anglo- Canadian Leather Company, the largest …
    Imagecomment     Bigwin Inn was opened to the public June 26, 1920, on Bigwin Island on Lake of Bays. It was built by Charles Orlando Shaw who was a major shareholder of …
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  • Portrait of Oscar Wieler (1866-1949)
    Portrait of Oscar Wieler (1866-1949)
    Imagecomment       Obituary Huntsville Forester February 17, 1949, page 1.
    Imagecomment     Obituary Huntsville Forester February 17, 1949, page 1.
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  • Fairyport dock and boathouse, Fairy Lake, Huntsville, Ontario, in 1933.
    Fairyport dock and boathouse, Fairy Lake, Huntsville, Ontario, in 1933.
    Imagecomment       In 1876 Frederick May and wife Elizabeth Carter, homesteaded with their children on the south shore of Fairy Lake on Lot 20, Concession 13 and 14 and Lot 21, Concession 13 and 14, Brunnel Township. In 1890 they sold the property to John L. Baker, a son-in-law of the neighbouring …
    Imagecomment     In 1876 Frederick May and wife Elizabeth Carter, homesteaded with their children on the south shore of Fairy Lake on Lot 20, Concession 13 and 14 and Lot 21, Concession …
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  • House at 13 Minerva Street West, Huntsville, Ontario.
    House at 13 Minerva Street West, Huntsville, Ontario.
    Imagecomment       Built by Collis Dolmage. A fine example of Gothic style. Verdun Arnott Adamson and family lived here from c1950-1974. The house was renovated during that time, including a poured concrete basement, an attached garage replacing a free standing one and the removal of the front verandah. At one time the …
    Imagecomment     Built by Collis Dolmage. A fine example of Gothic style. Verdun Arnott Adamson and family lived here from c1950-1974. The house was renovated during that time, including a poured concrete …
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  • 26 Fairy Avenue, Huntsville Ontario, south side.
    26 Fairy Avenue, Huntsville Ontario, south side.
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  • Muskoka Tartan.
    Muskoka Tartan.
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  • Anglo Canadian Leather Company Band (1915-1926) at the Susan Street band stand, Huntsville, Ontario.
    Anglo Canadian Leather Company Band (1915-1926) at the Susan Street band stand, Huntsville, Ontario.
    Imagemysterycomment       For more information see: Huntsville With Spirit and Resolve, by Susan Pryke, Fox Meadow Crations, 2000. The "Little Town Band" that Grew and Grew, comp. by Ed. Terziano for the Huntsville Centennial Year - 1986.
    Imagemysterycomment     For more information see: Huntsville With Spirit and Resolve, by Susan Pryke, Fox Meadow Crations, 2000. The "Little Town Band" that Grew and Grew, comp. by Ed. Terziano for the …
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  • William Young (1956-1945) son of Ira and Caroline Young, at his home on Lot 33 Concession 7, Chaffey Township, Muskoka, c1940.
    William Young (1956-1945) son of Ira and Caroline Young, at his home on Lot 33 Concession 7, Chaffey Township, Muskoka, c1940.
    Imagecomment       William Young, who was born in North Gwillimbury, Ontario, came to Muskoka with his father, Ira, about 1878. He married Ellen Thompson, daughter of William and Catharine Thompson, May 5, 1887 in the Village of Huntsville. He is pictured here at his home on Lot 33 Concession 7, Chaffey Township. …
    Imagecomment     William Young, who was born in North Gwillimbury, Ontario, came to Muskoka with his father, Ira, about 1878. He married Ellen Thompson, daughter of William and Catharine Thompson, May 5, …
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  • Anglo Canadian Leather Company, Huntsville, Ontario 1905-1960. Susan Street Bandstand in foreground.
    Anglo Canadian Leather Company, Huntsville, Ontario 1905-1960. Susan Street Bandstand in foreground.
    Imagemysterycomment       see Huntsville With Spirit and Resolve, by Susan Pryke, Fox Meadow Creations, 2000.
    Imagemysterycomment     see Huntsville With Spirit and Resolve, by Susan Pryke, Fox Meadow Creations, 2000.
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  • Henwood, O'Donoghue house 185 Morgan's Road, Huntsville, Ontario.
    Henwood, O'Donoghue house 185 Morgan's Road, Huntsville, Ontario.
    Imagecomment       Concession 2, Lot 34, Chaffey Township. The exterior walls are constructed of fieldstone tooled to look like refined ashlar course work. The large pane windows have heavy timber sills, course stone lintels and wood shutters. Plain wood frieze boards outline the eves and gabels under the steep roof. William Henwood …
    Imagecomment     Concession 2, Lot 34, Chaffey Township. The exterior walls are constructed of fieldstone tooled to look like refined ashlar course work. The large pane windows have heavy timber sills, course …
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