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- Geographic Location: Loch Tay
- Geographic Location: Hamilton
- Geographic Location: Oswego
- Hamilton Mountain Access Roads and Inclines
We are pleased to present a collection of historic postcards documenting aspects of our community through the years. This material has been graciously made available to us by Robin McKee We are pleased to present a collection of historic postcards documenting aspects of our community through the years. This material has been graciously made available to us by Robin McKeeHamilton Mountain Heritage Society - Postcard scenes of Hamilton
We are pleased to present a collection of historic postcards documenting aspects of our community through the years. This material has been graciously made available to us by Robin McKee. We are pleased to present a collection of historic postcards documenting aspects of our community through the years. This material has been graciously made available to us by Robin McKee.Hamilton Mountain Heritage Society - Canadian Public Parks Movement: The Hamilton Experience
This site gives the history of 50 of Hamilton’s parks. This site gives the history of 50 of Hamilton’s parks.Hamilton Public Library - Cultural Landmarks of Hamilton-Wentworth
This site gives the history of many landmarks in the City of Hamilton. This site gives the history of many landmarks in the City of Hamilton.Hamilton Public Library - The Heart of the City: A Virtual Tour of Downtown Hamilton
This site gives an overview of the buildings that surround Gore Park in downtown Hamilton with photographs and historical information. This site gives an overview of the buildings that surround Gore Park in downtown Hamilton with photographs and historical information.Hamilton Public Library - Industrial Hamilton: The Trail to the Future
This site gives an overview of Hamilton’s industrial history as well as histories of specific industries, past and present. It also includes histories of the railways and street railways in Hamilton. This site gives an overview of Hamilton’s industrial history as well as histories of specific industries, past and present. It also includes histories of the railways and street railways in …Hamilton Public Library - Online history of the McQuesten family
Within the site can be found a vast amount of information on one of Ontario's most interesting Victorian families, the McQuestens of Whitehern in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Within the site can be found a vast amount of information on one of Ontario's most interesting Victorian families, the McQuestens of Whitehern in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.Whitehern Museum Archives - Captain J.B. Hall's Death
Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), 5 Aug 1916 Captain J.B. Hall's Death. ___ Prominent and Well Known Lake Captain Will be Buried in Oswego ____ Captain John B. Hall, of Buffalo, well known vessel master, died at his home in that city yesterday after a brief illness. He was one of ... Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), 5 Aug 1916 Captain J.B. Hall's Death. ___ Prominent and Well Known Lake Captain Will be Buried in Oswego ____ Captain John B. Hall, of Buffalo, well known vessel master, died at his …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Budds, John and Elry, Sophia (Anniversary: 50)
appeared in Oswego Daily Times, 1 Dec 1893 Capt. John Budds - An Interesting Anniversary _____ Capt. John Budds, the principal keeper of the Oswego light house, was born in Kent, England, in 1819. He was married in Kent on the 25th day of December, 1843, to Miss Sophia Elry, fifty years ago. They came ... appeared in Oswego Daily Times, 1 Dec 1893 Capt. John Budds - An Interesting Anniversary _____ Capt. John Budds, the principal keeper of the Oswego light house, was born in Kent, England, in 1819. He was married in …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Child, Robert P. (Died) appeared in Oswego Palladium, 4 Mar 1875 Obituary Yesterday we announced the sudden and serious death of Captain Robert P. Child of this city; how brief space between life and the grave is made appallingly clear by the announcement of his death, which occurred about 11 o'clock last night at the residence of Dr. Scott, ... appeared in Oswego Palladium, 4 Mar 1875 Obituary Yesterday we announced the sudden and serious death of Captain Robert P. Child of this city; how brief space between life and the grave is made appallingly clear by …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- G. G. Barrus to Russell Dart, Receipt
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Palmer, Richard, Inland Seas, Summer 1988 One of the major commercial shipbuilders of 19th century Oswego was Andrew Miller. Not much is known of his personal life other than he was born in Coleraine, Ireland, May 3, 1806 and came to Oswego when he was 25 years old. Miller had learned the ship carpenter's trade in … Palmer, Richard, Inland Seas, Summer 1988 One of the major commercial shipbuilders of 19th century Oswego was Andrew Miller. Not much is known of his personal life other than he was born in Coleraine, Ireland, May …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Tight Fist But Big Heart: Schooner Days XCIII. (93)
Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 24 Jun 1933 TIGHT FIST BUT BIG HEART Schooner Days XCIII. (93) ALL his life a dollar looked large to Alexander Muir. Every dollar he had came with the sweat of his back as well as his brow. But he was generous. Capt. John Williams tells how, sixty ... Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 24 Jun 1933 TIGHT FIST BUT BIG HEART Schooner Days XCIII. (93) ALL his life a dollar looked large to Alexander Muir. Every dollar he had came with the sweat of his back …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - The Loss of the Schooner Lochiel
Oswego Advertiser & Times (Oswego, NY), 19 Sep 1865 The Loss of the Schooner Lochiel. - We have obtained more particulars to the loss of the schr. Lochial, a notice of which appeared in our telegraph report yesterday P.M. The Lochiel, Capt. Scot, sailed from Hamilton on the 16th inst., for this port, with 9,312 bushels of wheat, ... Oswego Advertiser & Times (Oswego, NY), 19 Sep 1865 The Loss of the Schooner Lochiel. - We have obtained more particulars to the loss of the schr. Lochial, a notice of which appeared in our telegraph report yesterday P.M. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), 16 Apr 1887 I dropped into the office of Captain John Van Alstyne the other day to see if I could pick up a story from some "old tar." You see the captain's office is the central resort for old lake captains when they are in the city. They all know Cap'n John … I dropped into the office of Captain John Van Alstyne the other day to see if I could pick up a story from some "old tar." You see the captain's …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Launch Evening Courier & Republic (Buffalo, NY), 15 Nov 1866, p. 3, column 6 Launch.--A new vessel, the Rockaway, was launched at Oswego on Tuesday afternoon [the 13th] from the yard of Chanler, Alford & Co. Evening Courier & Republic (Buffalo, NY), 15 Nov 1866, p. 3, column 6 Launch.--A new vessel, the Rockaway, was launched at Oswego on Tuesday afternoon [the 13th] from the yard of Chanler, Alford & Co.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Heavy Fire
Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 13 Aug 1858 Heavy Fire. - About half last one o'clock this mornings fire broke out in the cupola of the Empire Elevator, owned by F.,T. Carrington and P. Rathbun, and although every exertion was made by our efficient fire brigade, with the assistance of the hydrants from the adjoining mills, within two … Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 13 Aug 1858 Heavy Fire. - About half last one o'clock this mornings fire broke out in the cupola of the Empire Elevator, owned by F.,T. Carrington and P. Rathbun, and although every …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Navigation in Early Days Daily Palladium (Oswego, NY), 8 Feb 1902 Navigation In Early Days. First Propeller On The Lake Was Built In Oswego Sylvester Doolittle Sent Her To The West While The Buffalo Papers Jeered And Called Her The Oswego Humbug Gleaned From Musty Old Records The first steamboat to ply the waters of Lake Ontario was ... Daily Palladium (Oswego, NY), 8 Feb 1902 Navigation In Early Days. First Propeller On The Lake Was Built In Oswego Sylvester Doolittle Sent Her To The West While The Buffalo Papers Jeered And Called Her The Oswego …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Life Savers LIFE SAVERS ____ Visit to the Oswego Station ____ Facilities Provided by the Government for Saving the Lives of the Shipwrecked - How the Men Do their Work - Watching or Wrecks and Training for Duty. ___ The recent terrible storms on the lakes ... LIFE SAVERS ____ Visit to the Oswego Station ____ Facilities Provided by the Government for Saving the Lives of the Shipwrecked - How the Men Do their Work - Watching …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Disastrous Conflagration! Disastrous Conflagration! _____ Destruction of the 'Union Elevator with some 40,000 Bushels of Wheat - Loss of $127,000 ____ At about half past ten o'clock last night, fire was discovered in the second story of the "Union Elevator" east end of the iron bridge, ... Disastrous Conflagration! _____ Destruction of the 'Union Elevator with some 40,000 Bushels of Wheat - Loss of $127,000 ____ At about half past ten o'clock last night, fire was discovered …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
