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- Painting of Merton School, S.S. #15Merton boundaries were present day Burloak Drive to 3rd Line, the railway tracks near Lake Ontario north to Upper Middle Road. The intersection of Bronte Road (originally called Station Road) and the Queen Elizabeth Way (formerly Lower Middle Road) was the centre of the Merton area. Early area settlers were …Merton boundaries were present day Burloak Drive to 3rd Line, the railway tracks near Lake Ontario north to Upper Middle Road. The intersection of Bronte Road (originally called Station Road) …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Painting of Harvey Morris Switzer by F.M. Bell SmithHarvey Switzer, Captain and Paymaster in the 20th Halton Battalion, the volunteer militia of Halton County. For more information about Harvey Switzer, his life and family, click on the link under the image in this record. The artist was Frederic Marlett Bell Smith. The internet sometimes has his surname as …Harvey Switzer, Captain and Paymaster in the 20th Halton Battalion, the volunteer militia of Halton County. For more information about Harvey Switzer, his life and family, click on the link …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- World War II Honour Roll of Palermo VolunteersThe community of Palermo started as early as 1806. By 1835, the town had developed enough to boast its own post office, churches, schools, stores, blacksmith and surrounding mixed farming. The active community started the Palermo Sons of Temperance in 1850 and this group was the genus of the community …The community of Palermo started as early as 1806. By 1835, the town had developed enough to boast its own post office, churches, schools, stores, blacksmith and surrounding mixed farming. …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- The Steel Steamer, "W. H. Gilbert."Empire Transportation Company of Erie, Pa, Owners Built in 1892, by F. W. Wheeler & Co., West Bay City, Mich. THE STEEL STEAMER, "W.H. GILBERT." This picture will give those of our readers not closely connected with the lake marine, a fair idea of the steam tonnage now being put …Empire Transportation Company of Erie, Pa, Owners Built in 1892, by F. W. Wheeler & Co., West Bay City, Mich. THE STEEL STEAMER, "W.H. GILBERT." This picture will give those …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Searchers & symbolsJohn Delves, of Barrie, a graduate of the Ontario College of Art, is a professor of visual arts at Georgian College. His work reflects his search for directions and images, based upon dreams, symbols and visual language.John Delves, of Barrie, a graduate of the Ontario College of Art, is a professor of visual arts at Georgian College. His work reflects his search for directions and images, …Newmarket Public Library
- Portrait of Abagail St.John PhelpsDonated by Lt. Col. Roy C. Phelps. This painting was previously hung in the First United Church in St. Catharines after being donated by Mrs. John S Campbell, great-grandaughter of Abagail St. John Phelps.Donated by Lt. Col. Roy C. Phelps. This painting was previously hung in the First United Church in St. Catharines after being donated by Mrs. John S Campbell, great-grandaughter of …St. Catharines Museum
- Portrait of Dr. Jediah PrendergastA portrait of Jediah Prendergast who was the first non-military doctor in the Thorold/St. Catharines area. He was also the father-in-law of William Hamilton Merritt, builder of the First Welland Canal. This unframed oil painting is 29 3/4 inches in height, 25 inches in length, and 1 inch in width. …A portrait of Jediah Prendergast who was the first non-military doctor in the Thorold/St. Catharines area. He was also the father-in-law of William Hamilton Merritt, builder of the First Welland …St. Catharines Museum
- Portrait of Penelope Chase PrendergastThis portrait is of Penelope Chase Prendergast, a woman of a prominant family in the St.Catharines and Thorold area. Her husband was Dr. Jediah Prendergast, the first non-military doctor in the St. Catharines and Thorold area. She was also the mother-in-law of William Hamilton Merritt. The unframed, oil painting is …This portrait is of Penelope Chase Prendergast, a woman of a prominant family in the St.Catharines and Thorold area. Her husband was Dr. Jediah Prendergast, the first non-military doctor in …St. Catharines Museum
- The Battle of Queenston Heights. By James DennisAn oil on canvas painting. Before dawn on October 13, 1812, the New York State Militia launched an invasion across the treacherous currents of the Niagara River at Queenston. The leader of the British forces, Sir Isaac Brock, was killed in the early stages of the battle. American advances were …An oil on canvas painting. Before dawn on October 13, 1812, the New York State Militia launched an invasion across the treacherous currents of the Niagara River at Queenston. The …
- The Battle of Lake Erie I. By Thomas BirchThis is one of seven oil on canvas paintings by Birch that depicts the Battle of Lake Erie (September 1813). This particular canvas shows Commodore Perry's flagship, the Lawrence, opposing the Detriot, the flagship of Commander Barclay, at the commencement of the battle. Nearby are the Caledonia opposing the Hunter, …This is one of seven oil on canvas paintings by Birch that depicts the Battle of Lake Erie (September 1813). This particular canvas shows Commodore Perry's flagship, the Lawrence, opposing …
- The Battle of Lake Erie II. By Thomas BirchThis is one of seven oil on canvas paintings by Birch that depicts the Battle of Lake Erie (September 1813). This particular canvas shows the second phase of the battle, with the line broken, the Lawrence and Detroit engaged at close quarters. Undated.This is one of seven oil on canvas paintings by Birch that depicts the Battle of Lake Erie (September 1813). This particular canvas shows the second phase of the battle, …
- The Battle of Lake Erie III. By Thomas BirchThis is one of seven oil on canvas paintings by Birch that depicts the Battle of Lake Erie (September 1813). This particular canvas portrays a phase of the Battle of Lake Erie in which the Hunter is shown, almost a wreck. Undated.This is one of seven oil on canvas paintings by Birch that depicts the Battle of Lake Erie (September 1813). This particular canvas portrays a phase of the Battle of …
- The Battle of Lake Erie IV. By Thomas BirchThis is one of seven oil on canvas paintings by Birch that depicts the Battle of Lake Erie (September 1813). This particular canvas shows a further phase of the battle after Perry had transferred from the Wrecked Lawrence to the Niagara. Undated.This is one of seven oil on canvas paintings by Birch that depicts the Battle of Lake Erie (September 1813). This particular canvas shows a further phase of the battle …
- The Battle of Lake Erie V. By Thomas BirchThis is one of seven oil on canvas paintings by Birch that depicts the Battle of Lake Erie (September 1813). This particular canvas shows the continuation of the Niagara's charge against the British Line. Undated.This is one of seven oil on canvas paintings by Birch that depicts the Battle of Lake Erie (September 1813). This particular canvas shows the continuation of the Niagara's charge …
- The Battle of Lake Erie VI. By Thomas BirchThis is one of seven oil on canvas paintings by Birch that depicts the Battle of Lake Erie (September 1813). This particular canvas shows the Niagara crossing the stern of the Detroit, raking her fore and aft line. Undated.This is one of seven oil on canvas paintings by Birch that depicts the Battle of Lake Erie (September 1813). This particular canvas shows the Niagara crossing the stern of …
- The Battle of Lake Erie VII. By Thomas BirchThis is one of seven oil on canvas paintings by Birch that depicts the Battle of Lake Erie (September 1813). This particular canvas shows the end of the battle. The Detroit is ready to surrender, Perry's ship is standing by with their flag still flying, and there is a burning …This is one of seven oil on canvas paintings by Birch that depicts the Battle of Lake Erie (September 1813). This particular canvas shows the end of the battle. The …
- Battle of Lundy's Lane. By Alonzo Chappel (attributed)It is believed that this oil on canvas was created in the United States of America. The artist was born and died in the US. It depicts the Battle of Lundy's Lane which occurred in July 1814.It is believed that this oil on canvas was created in the United States of America. The artist was born and died in the US. It depicts the Battle of …
- Two people with Sports Fishing and Recreation Map, Thessalon Township, Circa 1995Leslie Patterson (left) and David Currie (right) holding the newly completed Sport Fishing and Recreation map. The map was drawn in part and finished by Leslie. The maps were available for sale.Leslie Patterson (left) and David Currie (right) holding the newly completed Sport Fishing and Recreation map. The map was drawn in part and finished by Leslie. The maps were available …Heritage Park Museum
- Lake SimcoeAn original watercolor painting of Lake Simcoe.An original watercolor painting of Lake Simcoe.Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre
- Painting of Alexander Graham Bell Receiving First Long-Distance Telephone Call in Paris, OntarioThis painting, created for Bell Canada by artist J.C.H. Forster, depicts Alexander Graham Bell receiving the world's first long-distance telephone call at the Dominion Telegraph Company office in Robert White's shoe store, Paris, Ontario. This image was printed on the fifth page of photographs in At the Forks of the …This painting, created for Bell Canada by artist J.C.H. Forster, depicts Alexander Graham Bell receiving the world's first long-distance telephone call at the Dominion Telegraph Company office in Robert White's …