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- Pier at Grimsby ParkSteamships were a main means of transportation to Grimsby Park starting in 1876. There were several ships that brought visitors from Toronto, St Catharines, Hamilton, and Port Dalhousie. Steamships ran Monday through Saturday. Note the wooden walls built up at the front of the pier. They probably served a dual …Steamships were a main means of transportation to Grimsby Park starting in 1876. There were several ships that brought visitors from Toronto, St Catharines, Hamilton, and Port Dalhousie. Steamships ran …Grimsby Chautauqua
- Picnic Group on steps of Victoria TerraceNote the two women with canoe paddles in the front row. Canoeing was a common diversion at Grimsby Park.Note the two women with canoe paddles in the front row. Canoeing was a common diversion at Grimsby Park.Grimsby Chautauqua
- Group photo at Park House, Montreal Telegraph & Gents Furnishings & TailoringThis black and white photograph shows a total of approximately two hundred children, women, and men posing for a photograph at Grimsby Park. They are standing in the street, on porches of two or three businesses, and the second and third story wrap-around porches of the Park House Hotel. There …This black and white photograph shows a total of approximately two hundred children, women, and men posing for a photograph at Grimsby Park. They are standing in the street, on …Grimsby Chautauqua
- Grimsby Park marketThe surrounding area of Grimsby Beach is known as "The Fruit Basket of Ontario".The surrounding area of Grimsby Beach is known as "The Fruit Basket of Ontario".Grimsby Chautauqua
- Grimsby Beach Railroad StationThis black and white photograph is of Grimsby Beach Railway Station. The camera is facing west and Grimsby Park is behind the station. There are two sets of tracks in front of the station. In the background of the photograph, the loading platform for produce and other goods stretches out …This black and white photograph is of Grimsby Beach Railway Station. The camera is facing west and Grimsby Park is behind the station. There are two sets of tracks in …Grimsby Chautauqua
- Standing Outside the Temple with BicyclesThe Temple replaced the open-air auditorium in 1888. However, the area where it is located is still known as Auditorium Circle. The cottages surrounding Auditorium Circle were desirable real estate for many of the cottagers.The Temple replaced the open-air auditorium in 1888. However, the area where it is located is still known as Auditorium Circle. The cottages surrounding Auditorium Circle were desirable real estate …Grimsby Chautauqua
- Park House and TempleThis is a street view showing the placement of the Temple, Park House Hotel, and the Check Room in the centre of activity at Grimsby Park.This is a street view showing the placement of the Temple, Park House Hotel, and the Check Room in the centre of activity at Grimsby Park.Grimsby Chautauqua
- Crowd inside the TempleAccording to the promotional period of Grimsby Park, the Temple could hold up to 7,000 people. Notice also, the wiring and lighting system visible in the top of the Temple.According to the promotional period of Grimsby Park, the Temple could hold up to 7,000 people. Notice also, the wiring and lighting system visible in the top of the Temple.Grimsby Chautauqua
- Two children in front of cottages on Auditorium CircleEach cottage has different details in the woodworking and painting. Most of the cottages were built by either Edward Bowslaugh or Daniel Marsh.Each cottage has different details in the woodworking and painting. Most of the cottages were built by either Edward Bowslaugh or Daniel Marsh.Grimsby Chautauqua
- Early Grimsby Park Camp Meetings AuditoriumThis area was probably one of the first cleared for the early camp meetings. These pews surrounded an open-aired podium. In 1888, the Temple is built which replaces this auditorium.This area was probably one of the first cleared for the early camp meetings. These pews surrounded an open-aired podium. In 1888, the Temple is built which replaces this auditorium.Grimsby Chautauqua
- 9th Street View at Grimsby ParkThis photograph shows a street view of Grimsby Park. There are several groups of people posing for this photograph. Some of them appear to be spending their leisure time at this intersection. The background shows a row of cottages. In the centre of the photograph is a multi-sided bulletin board.This photograph shows a street view of Grimsby Park. There are several groups of people posing for this photograph. Some of them appear to be spending their leisure time at …Grimsby Chautauqua
- Arrival by Horse and BuggyWhile those summer visitors from far away could take train or boat to Grimsby Park, many people from the surrounding area would arrive by horse and buggy, sometimes just for a single afternoon or evening.While those summer visitors from far away could take train or boat to Grimsby Park, many people from the surrounding area would arrive by horse and buggy, sometimes just for …Grimsby Chautauqua
- Camping at Grimsby ParkWhile the board and batten siding of a cottage is visible in the background, these four men are in front of the striped tent seen often in Grimsby Park images. Cottages and tents often co-existed here, especially during the transition period starting after 1875.While the board and batten siding of a cottage is visible in the background, these four men are in front of the striped tent seen often in Grimsby Park images. …Grimsby Chautauqua
- Views of Grimsby Park, Large Group on StepsNote the middle cottage has a name placed on the second story porch railing. This was a common means of identifying cottages without addresses.Note the middle cottage has a name placed on the second story porch railing. This was a common means of identifying cottages without addresses.Grimsby Chautauqua
- Marjorie Mitchell Metcalfe in front of Park House Hotel in Grimsby ParkThis black and white photograph shows a young girl, Marjorie Mitchell Metcalfe, standing in front of the Park House Hotel which was located at Grimsby Park.This black and white photograph shows a young girl, Marjorie Mitchell Metcalfe, standing in front of the Park House Hotel which was located at Grimsby Park.Grimsby Chautauqua
- Pier Ticket BoothThis sepia-toned postcard shows the pier at Grimsby Beach circa 1890s. The foreground depicts two men wearing black suits and two women wearing white dresses, all of whom are standing on the pier. The two women are holding canoe paddles. Posing in the sand, in front of them, are two …This sepia-toned postcard shows the pier at Grimsby Beach circa 1890s. The foreground depicts two men wearing black suits and two women wearing white dresses, all of whom are standing …Grimsby Chautauqua
- Lake House Foundations after FireThis black and white photograph shows the aftermath of the Lake View House hotel fire. The stone foundation is evident. People are gathered to look at the ruins. In the foreground, a young girl with a package under her arm stares into the camera.This black and white photograph shows the aftermath of the Lake View House hotel fire. The stone foundation is evident. People are gathered to look at the ruins. In the …Grimsby Chautauqua
- The Park House Hotel and the TempleThis massive temple was the built in 1888. It was modeled after the Mormon Tabernacle. According to the programs of the Chautauqua, it was able to seat seven thousand people. It was thirty-seven metres in diameter and thirty metres high. While a majestic building in stature, it was less so …This massive temple was the built in 1888. It was modeled after the Mormon Tabernacle. According to the programs of the Chautauqua, it was able to seat seven thousand people. …Grimsby Chautauqua
- Grimsby Beach Railroad StationThe sign beside the ticket window reads, the Canadian Express Co. This company was part of the Canadian Pacific Railway and came into existence in 1926. While this photograph was taken circa 1930, the railway station came into existence with the help of the Grand Trunk Railway Company of Canada. …The sign beside the ticket window reads, the Canadian Express Co. This company was part of the Canadian Pacific Railway and came into existence in 1926. While this photograph was …Grimsby Chautauqua
- Noah Phelps, President of the Ontario Methodist Camp GroundPhelps was one of the founders of the Ontario Methodist Camp Ground which became Grimsby Park. He was elected the first president of Grimsby Park in 1874 and remained president until his death in 1900. He also served as Postmaster of the Grimsby Park post office. He was an ardent …Phelps was one of the founders of the Ontario Methodist Camp Ground which became Grimsby Park. He was elected the first president of Grimsby Park in 1874 and remained president …Grimsby Chautauqua