- Postcard; Radial Bridge, Bronte, Ont.
The stamp is a 1 cent "Canada Postage" green stamp, King Edward VII. King Edward VII died in 1910 and the next King George V stamps began in 1911 which assists in dating the postcard image and message. The post mark clearly reads, "Bronte Ont. SP 07 07". The original …
The stamp is a 1 cent "Canada Postage" green stamp, King Edward VII. King Edward VII died in 1910 and the next King George V stamps began in 1911 which …
Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Postcard; Radial Bridge with Tram, Bronte, Ont.
The original black and white photograph was coloured by hand.
The original black and white photograph was coloured by hand.
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- Postcard: Lighthouse circa 1910, Bronte, Ont.
Allie O. Flumerfelt was the son of J.S. Flumerfelt, Bronte postmasters. The stamp is a 1 cent "Canada Postage" green stamp, King Edward VII. King Edward VII died in 1910 and the next King George V stamps began in 1911 which assists in dating the postcard image and message. The …
Allie O. Flumerfelt was the son of J.S. Flumerfelt, Bronte postmasters. The stamp is a 1 cent "Canada Postage" green stamp, King Edward VII. King Edward VII died in 1910 …
Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Postcard: Bronte Beach circa 1910
The back of this postcard was glued and remaining residue covers the name of the photographer and the stamp area.
The back of this postcard was glued and remaining residue covers the name of the photographer and the stamp area.
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- Postcard: Fishing & Pleasure Craft, Bronte Harbour
A postcard showing fishing and pleasure craft in Bronte Harbour, looking towards the lighthouse on the east side of the waterway towards Lake Ontario.
A postcard showing fishing and pleasure craft in Bronte Harbour, looking towards the lighthouse on the east side of the waterway towards Lake Ontario.
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- Postcard; Fresh Air Home, Bronte, Ont.
The card has a 1 cent stamp, "Canada Postage", green with a photograph of King Edward VII. The postmaster's stamp is not clear; "Bronte" and "10" are visible. King Edward VII died in 1910 and the next King George V stamps began in 1911 which assists in dating the postcard …
The card has a 1 cent stamp, "Canada Postage", green with a photograph of King Edward VII. The postmaster's stamp is not clear; "Bronte" and "10" are visible. King Edward …
Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Postcard: The Beach, Bronte, Ont.
This is a hand coloured postcard photograph of Bronte Beach, taken prior to 1910. The photograph was commissioned for local sale by the Bronte postmaster, Joseph S. Flumerfelt. Bronte Post Office was located on Bronte Road, south of Lakeshore on the west side. It was closed after Oakville took over …
This is a hand coloured postcard photograph of Bronte Beach, taken prior to 1910. The photograph was commissioned for local sale by the Bronte postmaster, Joseph S. Flumerfelt. Bronte Post …
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- Postcard: Methodist Church, Bronte, Ont.
J. S. Flumerfelt & Son, of Bronte, Ont. were Joseph S. Flumerfelt and his son, Allie O., both postmasters at Bronte in succession. This postcard was commissioned by J.S. Flumerfelt for local sale. The United Church was formed in 1925 when the Methodists, Congregational Union and 70% of the Presbyterian …
J. S. Flumerfelt & Son, of Bronte, Ont. were Joseph S. Flumerfelt and his son, Allie O., both postmasters at Bronte in succession. This postcard was commissioned by J.S. Flumerfelt …
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- Postcard: Walton Memorial United Church, Bronte Ontario
The postage stamp is a 2c stamp with King George VI wearing a suit and tie. This "Mufti" stamp was issued on April 1, 1937 as per the Postal History Corner website, Canadian Postal and Philatelic History, http://postalhistorycorner.blogspot.com.
The postage stamp is a 2c stamp with King George VI wearing a suit and tie. This "Mufti" stamp was issued on April 1, 1937 as per the Postal History …
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- Postcard: Walton Memorial United Church, Bronte, Ontario
Walton was founded in 1850 under the Methodist Episcopal Church in Canada. The original sanctuary was a white wooden church situated at the mouth of Bronte Creek on what was then called Triller Street . It was known as Bronte Methodist. This site had originally been set apart for the …
Walton was founded in 1850 under the Methodist Episcopal Church in Canada. The original sanctuary was a white wooden church situated at the mouth of Bronte Creek on what was …
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- Postcard: Herring Fishing, Bronte, Ont.
The original black and white photograph was hand tinted for publication. The card was commissioned for local sale by J.S. Flumerfelt, Postmaster for Bronte. His son was Allie Flumerfelt. Bronte Post Office was located on Bronte Road, south of Lakeshore on the west side. It was closed in the 1960's …
The original black and white photograph was hand tinted for publication. The card was commissioned for local sale by J.S. Flumerfelt, Postmaster for Bronte. His son was Allie Flumerfelt. Bronte …
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- Postcard: The Pig and Whistle - English Inns Limited
The stamp is Canada, 2 cents with King George V in the uniform of the Admiral of the Fleet which stamp was reissued until 1928.
The stamp is Canada, 2 cents with King George V in the uniform of the Admiral of the Fleet which stamp was reissued until 1928.
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- Postcard: Lexena Inn
The Lexena Inn was later called The Pig and Whistle Inn.
The Lexena Inn was later called The Pig and Whistle Inn.
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- Postcard: Bronte Harbour 1910
The cancelled stamp on this card is a 2 cent, of King Edward VII wearing the Ermine Robes of State. King Edward died in 1910 and it wasn't until 1911 that the new series of stamps with King George V were issued. The first lighthouse was knocked over in a …
The cancelled stamp on this card is a 2 cent, of King Edward VII wearing the Ermine Robes of State. King Edward died in 1910 and it wasn't until 1911 …
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- Postcard: Holiday in Bronte 1949
The stamp is 3 cents with a photgraph of King George VI from the "War Issue" series started in 1942, in which he wore different service uniforms.
The stamp is 3 cents with a photgraph of King George VI from the "War Issue" series started in 1942, in which he wore different service uniforms.
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- Postcard: Lake Shore Highway West, Bronte, Ontario
A black and white aerial photograph showing the area of the Lake Shore Road and bridge crossing the Twelve Mile Creek, familiarly called Bronte Creek. The Lake Shore Road was Highway 2. Today, we call and write it as Lakeshore Road.
A black and white aerial photograph showing the area of the Lake Shore Road and bridge crossing the Twelve Mile Creek, familiarly called Bronte Creek. The Lake Shore Road was …
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- Postcard: The Bridge, Bronte, Ontario, 1940
The stamp is a 2 cent stamp with King George VI in suit and tie, one of the "peace issue" stamps that came out in 1946.
The stamp is a 2 cent stamp with King George VI in suit and tie, one of the "peace issue" stamps that came out in 1946.
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- Postcard: Trafalgar St. Bronte, Ont.
As indicated by the shadow of the airplane in the forefront of the postcard, the photograph was taken from the air.
As indicated by the shadow of the airplane in the forefront of the postcard, the photograph was taken from the air.
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- Postcard: "Birchwood" Bronte, Ont.
At time of posting in 2011, no further information is known about the house, property or owners.
At time of posting in 2011, no further information is known about the house, property or owners.
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- Postcard; Shady Picnic Corner, Bronte Beach Park
This is a black and white photo of a picnic table area under the trees at Bronte Beach Park. Ladies, gentlemen and children are sitting and conversing at the tables. Although the postcard is addressed, it has no stamp and was not mailed.
This is a black and white photo of a picnic table area under the trees at Bronte Beach Park. Ladies, gentlemen and children are sitting and conversing at the tables. …
Trafalgar Township Historical Society