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- Parade on East Side of River St, late 1800sAccording to the inscription on the matte, it was taken before the fire and is dated before 1900.According to the inscription on the matte, it was taken before the fire and is dated before 1900.
- View of Nith River BridgeThis photograph depicts a bridge across the Nith River; it may be the section at the end of William Street leading to what is now Lions Park. A man is standing at the side of the street reading a book.This photograph depicts a bridge across the Nith River; it may be the section at the end of William Street leading to what is now Lions Park. A man is …
- Construction Workers on site at Grand River StreetThis photograph depicts a set of construction workers with equipment at a construction site on Grand River Street. Advertisements visible in this photograph include P. Buckley Hardware; Garland Stoves; Rice and Harvey Show; Surprise Soap.This photograph depicts a set of construction workers with equipment at a construction site on Grand River Street. Advertisements visible in this photograph include P. Buckley Hardware; Garland Stoves; Rice …
- Workers outside Gypsum (Plaster) Mine near Green Lane, ParisThis 19th century photograph shows several workers at one of the gypsum (plaster of Paris) near Green Lane in Paris, Ontario. They have with them a horse-cart for transporting the gypsum. This land was at one time owned by Hiram Capron.This 19th century photograph shows several workers at one of the gypsum (plaster of Paris) near Green Lane in Paris, Ontario. They have with them a horse-cart for transporting the …
- Workers outside Entrance to Gypsum (Plaster) Mine near Green Lane, ParisThis 19th century photograph shows several workers at the entrance to one of the gypsum (plaster of Paris) near Green Lane in Paris, Ontario. This land was at one time owned by Hiram Capron.This 19th century photograph shows several workers at the entrance to one of the gypsum (plaster of Paris) near Green Lane in Paris, Ontario. This land was at one time …
- Looking Down Broadway St. from Station HillThis photograph, taken near the railway station at the top of Broadway Street, depicts the road going down the hill. Two horse-carts can be seen, along with a cart at the side of the road. The original print of this photograph is badly faded. A contrast-enhanced black and white version …This photograph, taken near the railway station at the top of Broadway Street, depicts the road going down the hill. Two horse-carts can be seen, along with a cart at …
- View of Paris, Ont. from King St.This photograph depicts a wide view Paris as seen from King Street. It shows the downtown Grand River Street area, with the office of the Paris Star visible, along with the Grand River and the bridges crossing it.This photograph depicts a wide view Paris as seen from King Street. It shows the downtown Grand River Street area, with the office of the Paris Star visible, along with …
- View of Paris c. 1875This photograph depicts Grand River Street in Paris, Ontario, in the mid 1870s. The Grand River Street bridge is visible at the bottom.This photograph depicts Grand River Street in Paris, Ontario, in the mid 1870s. The Grand River Street bridge is visible at the bottom.
- Early History of the Paris High SchoolProvided by the Paris Museum and Historical SocietyProvided by the Paris Museum and Historical Society
- Paris Citizens' BandThis article has been contributed by the Paris Museum and Historical Society. It was written in 1979 by Walter Williams, Jr. List of Bandmasters Marchant - 1875-76 Dickenson Brown Emerson - 1876-93 Coleman - 1893-95 (unconfirmed) William Williams - 1895-? Kuhlman (unconfirmed) Teirny (unconfirmed) Walter Williams Sr. - 1927-59 Walter …This article has been contributed by the Paris Museum and Historical Society. It was written in 1979 by Walter Williams, Jr. List of Bandmasters Marchant - 1875-76 Dickenson Brown Emerson …
- Factories along Grand River Millrace, Willow Street, c. 1875This image depicts factories along William Street in Paris, Ontario, which depended on water power from the Grand River millrace. This image was printed on the fourth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith.This image depicts factories along William Street in Paris, Ontario, which depended on water power from the Grand River millrace. This image was printed on the fourth page of photographs …
- View of Paris from East Side of Dundas St. Bridge, c. 1875This photograph shows Paris as seen from the Dundas Street bridge, circa 1875. The primary factory seen here is the knitting mill of Clay & McCosh; other factories which drew their power from the same mill-race can also be seen. This image was printed on the fourth page of photographs …This photograph shows Paris as seen from the Dundas Street bridge, circa 1875. The primary factory seen here is the knitting mill of Clay & McCosh; other factories which drew …
- Junction of Grand Western Railway and Buffalo Goderich Railway Lines, c. 1860This photograph depicts the junction of the Great Western Railway and the Buffalo-Goderich Railway in Paris, around 1860. The locomotive seen to the right is named "Venus." This image was printed on the second page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith.This photograph depicts the junction of the Great Western Railway and the Buffalo-Goderich Railway in Paris, around 1860. The locomotive seen to the right is named "Venus." This image was …
- Paris Junction Station, 1907This photograph depicts the Paris Junction Station in 1907. The train on the left came from Goderich, while the train on the right came from London. The trains brought goods and express parcels, which the horse wagons depicted were waiting to pick up. A bus to the Arlington Hotel is …This photograph depicts the Paris Junction Station in 1907. The train on the left came from Goderich, while the train on the right came from London. The trains brought goods …
- Paris Railway Station, c. 1928This photograph depicts the Canadian National railway station in Paris. It was built to replace the older junction station in 1907, and was used until 1968. This image was printed on the third page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith.This photograph depicts the Canadian National railway station in Paris. It was built to replace the older junction station in 1907, and was used until 1968. This image was printed …
- Passenger Car on Last Run of Lake Erie and Northern Railway, 1955This photograph depicts a passenger car from the last trip made by the Lake Erie and Northern Railway line on April 24th, 1955. This image was printed on the third page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith.This photograph depicts a passenger car from the last trip made by the Lake Erie and Northern Railway line on April 24th, 1955. This image was printed on the third …
- John Penman's Executive Automobile, 1910This photograph depicts John Penman's executive car in 1910, which was used to travel between the different locations in which he operated business. It was the third automobile to be owned in Paris. It may be a Cadillac, and resembles models from 1907 and 1908. A photo studio is visible …This photograph depicts John Penman's executive car in 1910, which was used to travel between the different locations in which he operated business. It was the third automobile to be …
- John Harold and Wife in Chalmers Touring Car, c. 1916This photograph depicts John Harold and his wife in their Chalmers touring car, c. 1916. The hood ornament is the emblem of the Ontario Motor League. Harold was the founder, vice-president, and general manager of Sanderson-Harold Co. This image was printed on the thirty-eighth page of photographs in At the …This photograph depicts John Harold and his wife in their Chalmers touring car, c. 1916. The hood ornament is the emblem of the Ontario Motor League. Harold was the founder, …
- Paris High School Float, Coronation Parade, 1937This photograph shows Paris High School's float in the coronation parade, May 12, 1937. The theme was "Industry and Learning;" it won fourth place. For a full list of the students in this photograph, check the inscription. This image was printed on the thirty-first page of photographs in At the …This photograph shows Paris High School's float in the coronation parade, May 12, 1937. The theme was "Industry and Learning;" it won fourth place. For a full list of the …
- William "Wally" West (1818 - 1912), Bard of the Nith, Grand Commodore of the Nith Navigation Co.This photograph depicts William "Wally" West (1818 - 1912), self-proclaimed Bard of the Nith and Grand Commodore of the Nith Navigation Co., with his nautical telescope. He and his son Robert were among the most eccentric of Parisians in the 19th and early 20th centuries. More information about the Wests …This photograph depicts William "Wally" West (1818 - 1912), self-proclaimed Bard of the Nith and Grand Commodore of the Nith Navigation Co., with his nautical telescope. He and his son …