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- Members of Whitby Fire Department with FiretrucksFrom 4-7 August 1939, the Whitby Fire Department hosted the 38th Annual Convention of the Fireman's Association of Ontario.From 4-7 August 1939, the Whitby Fire Department hosted the 38th Annual Convention of the Fireman's Association of Ontario.Whitby Public Library
- 75th Birthday for Harriet and Mary Esther PringleHarriet and Mary Esther Pringle were twin daughters of James Pringle, a Whitby hotel keeper, and his wife, Mary Corbett. The twins were born 23 July 1863 in the National Hotel at the north-east corner of Brock and Water Streets at Port Whitby. The Pringle twins were the first children …Harriet and Mary Esther Pringle were twin daughters of James Pringle, a Whitby hotel keeper, and his wife, Mary Corbett. The twins were born 23 July 1863 in the National …Whitby Public Library
- Whitby's Oldest CitizensEmmanuel Sleep (1824-1910) and Elizabeth Bone came to Canada from Cornwall, England. They had four sons and were prosperous farmers in the Oshawa-Whitby region. Their second eldest son, Robert Sleep (1858-1940) was born at Oshawa-on-the-Lake and married Johanna Jackson Bengough (1859-1934). Robert and Johanna had six children.Emmanuel Sleep (1824-1910) and Elizabeth Bone came to Canada from Cornwall, England. They had four sons and were prosperous farmers in the Oshawa-Whitby region. Their second eldest son, Robert Sleep …Whitby Public Library
- Town Line Pee Wee Hockey Team, 1948Black and white negative of a photograph of the Town Line Pee Wee hockey team. This photograph was taken in front of Taylor/Burns Arnea. The boys are wearing hockey equipment. Left to right: Herb Tran, John Tran, Paul Tran, Ruddy Runak, John Sandford, Ray Ottenbrite, Gerry Dennis, G. Norman Irwin …Black and white negative of a photograph of the Town Line Pee Wee hockey team. This photograph was taken in front of Taylor/Burns Arnea. The boys are wearing hockey equipment. …Whitby Public Library
- Marjorie Georgina Ruddy, 1939Marjorie Georgina Ruddy was born at Millbrook, Ontario, on February 2, 1908, a daughter of lawyer Robert Ruddy. The family moved to Whitby in 1917 when Robert Ruddy was appointed junior Judge for the County of Ontario. Miss Ruddy attended Ontario Ladies' College and Whitby High School. In 1929 she …Marjorie Georgina Ruddy was born at Millbrook, Ontario, on February 2, 1908, a daughter of lawyer Robert Ruddy. The family moved to Whitby in 1917 when Robert Ruddy was appointed …Whitby Public Library
- Opening Brooklin's New BridgeA black and white negative showing the ribbon cutting ceremony at the official opening of the Mill Street (Cassels Road) Bridge in Brooklin. The ribbon was cut up and given out as souvenirs to children. Left to right: Jim Vernon, E.F. Marston (District Municipal Engineer), Arthur Sedgewick (Chief Bridge Engineer), …A black and white negative showing the ribbon cutting ceremony at the official opening of the Mill Street (Cassels Road) Bridge in Brooklin. The ribbon was cut up and given …Whitby Public Library
- John Thomas with hen, c.1940John Thomas was born at Carmarthan, Wales on November 14, 1885. He came to Canada in his teenage years and worked at the R.J. Fleming farm at Pickering Township and King Brothers' Tannery, Whitby before being appointed as Whitby's night watchman in April 1921. As well, he was a breeder …John Thomas was born at Carmarthan, Wales on November 14, 1885. He came to Canada in his teenage years and worked at the R.J. Fleming farm at Pickering Township and …Whitby Public Library
- Robert McNee, 1937Robert McNee was born at Dunbarton, Scotland on May 12, 1890 and came to Whitby about 1918 as a wounded soldier who was stationed at the Military Convalescent Hospital. According to the Oshawa Times from September 19, 1962, Robert McNee was senior clerk at the Ontario Hospital for 35 years …Robert McNee was born at Dunbarton, Scotland on May 12, 1890 and came to Whitby about 1918 as a wounded soldier who was stationed at the Military Convalescent Hospital. According …Whitby Public Library
- Thomas and Sarah HawesThomas Hawes (1850-1940) was born in Surrey, England. He immigrated to Canada with his brothers in 1869. In 1872 he married Sarah Elizabeth Love (1858-1942) of Whitby at Brooklin. The couple had seven children: Thomas (1874-1954), Charles John (1877-1960), Mabel May (1880-1954), Alice Amelia (1883- ), Albert Henry (1885-1959), Wilfred …Thomas Hawes (1850-1940) was born in Surrey, England. He immigrated to Canada with his brothers in 1869. In 1872 he married Sarah Elizabeth Love (1858-1942) of Whitby at Brooklin. The …Whitby Public Library
- Lawn Bowling at Whitby Lawn Bowling and Tennis ClubIn 1927 the Whitby Bowling and Tennis Club was formed and acquired the property bounded by Brock, Burns, Green, and Pitt Streets. A clubhouse was built on the site in 1931. The property was eventually acquired by the Rotary Club in 1943 and sold to Ontario Housing Corporation in 1973 …In 1927 the Whitby Bowling and Tennis Club was formed and acquired the property bounded by Brock, Burns, Green, and Pitt Streets. A clubhouse was built on the site in …Whitby Public Library
- Series of M.G. Ruddy photos including Whitby Street Fair parade, August 11, 1936Photos were taken on 35 mm Panatomic film.Photos were taken on 35 mm Panatomic film.Whitby Public Library
- Residence of Corbett H. Stiner (formerly the home of George Conrad Gross), 1946This brick house is located at the north west corner of Colborne and Byron Streets (200 Colborne Street West). It was formerly the home of George Conrad Gross.Whitby’s house numbering system was provided by Rev. Dr. James Roy Van Wyck (1877-1941), a retired Presbyterian minister. Van Wyck provided this service …This brick house is located at the north west corner of Colborne and Byron Streets (200 Colborne Street West). It was formerly the home of George Conrad Gross.Whitby’s house numbering …Whitby Public Library
- Zacheus Burnham, c.1890Zacheus Burnham was born in Hamilton Township, Upper Canada, on March 31, 1819. He received his literary education at Cobourg Grammar School and studied law with his elder brother, Elias Burnham at Peterborough. He completed his law studies with Robert Baldwin in Toronto and opened his first law practice in …Zacheus Burnham was born in Hamilton Township, Upper Canada, on March 31, 1819. He received his literary education at Cobourg Grammar School and studied law with his elder brother, Elias …Whitby Public Library
- Dilly Benjamin Coleman, c.1936Dilly Benjamin Coleman was born at Welland, Ontario, on September 6, 1890. He graduated from the University of Toronto with the Banker's Scholarship in Political Science in 1914. The scholarship was awarded to him in 1911. He graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1915 and was called to the …Dilly Benjamin Coleman was born at Welland, Ontario, on September 6, 1890. He graduated from the University of Toronto with the Banker's Scholarship in Political Science in 1914. The scholarship …Whitby Public Library
- Frank Roberts, c.1940Frank Roberts was born at Paris, ON on 11 February 1882. He joined the Bell Telephone Company at Woodstock in 1900. Roberts came to Whitby in 1917. He retired in 1940 and was made a life member of the Bell Telephone Pioneers. Roberts was a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian …Frank Roberts was born at Paris, ON on 11 February 1882. He joined the Bell Telephone Company at Woodstock in 1900. Roberts came to Whitby in 1917. He retired in …Whitby Public Library
- Robert Collins, 1947Robert Bradford Collins was born at Whitby on 12 September 1924. He was the fourth generation of the Collins family to operate Collins Shoe Store in Whitby. In 1969, Collins purchased the shoe store from his father, Russell, and closed it in 1977. Robert Collins joined the Royal Canadian Air …Robert Bradford Collins was born at Whitby on 12 September 1924. He was the fourth generation of the Collins family to operate Collins Shoe Store in Whitby. In 1969, Collins …Whitby Public Library
- Weigh Scales Construction, 1948The Toledo weigh scales were built behind the Town Hall in 1948. The scales were used to weigh trucks going through Whitby. The scales were demolished in 1961.The Toledo weigh scales were built behind the Town Hall in 1948. The scales were used to weigh trucks going through Whitby. The scales were demolished in 1961.Whitby Public Library
- Weigh Scales, 1948The Toledo weigh scales were built behind the Town Hall in 1948. The scales were used to weigh trucks going through Whitby. The scales were demolished in 1961.The Toledo weigh scales were built behind the Town Hall in 1948. The scales were used to weigh trucks going through Whitby. The scales were demolished in 1961.Whitby Public Library
- Ontario Provincial Police Officer, c.1948Black and white negative showing an unidentified OPP officer standing with his car outside of the Ontario County Courthouse.Black and white negative showing an unidentified OPP officer standing with his car outside of the Ontario County Courthouse.Whitby Public Library
- Gymnastics Demonstration at Cadet Inspection, 1939Black and white negative showing gymnastics demonstrations at Whitby Collegiate Institute during the Cadet Inspection.Black and white negative showing gymnastics demonstrations at Whitby Collegiate Institute during the Cadet Inspection.Whitby Public Library