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- Bruce Mines - 1870......Sault Ste. Marie Public Library
- Red River expedition, Sault Ste. Marie canal, 1970 - Troopship Chicora in locks......Sault Ste. Marie Public Library
- "The Soo Rapids and Bridge" in Dominion Illustrated.......Sault Ste. Marie Public Library
- "View from St. Joseph Island" by JJ Bigsby......Sault Ste. Marie Public Library
- "Red River Expedition - Ste. Marie Village" In Canadian Illustrated News. Montreal, July 9, 1870 p.21 Courtesy Public Archives of Canada......Sault Ste. Marie Public Library
- New Dundee Tweedsmuir History Book C......New Dundee Women's Institute
- Albion HotelOriginally known as the Steamboat Hotel (owned by Oren Strong), it was renamed the Albion in 1837 and was located on the north side of King StreetOriginally known as the Steamboat Hotel (owned by Oren Strong), it was renamed the Albion in 1837 and was located on the north side of King StreetCobourg Public Library
- Victoria HallVictoria Hall was started in 1856 and completed in 1860. It was designed by Kivas Tully of Toronto. It was officially opened by the Prince of Wales on September 7th, 1860. In the 1960s Lenah Fisher began tireless efforts to restore Victoria Hall which began in earnest in the 1980s …Victoria Hall was started in 1856 and completed in 1860. It was designed by Kivas Tully of Toronto. It was officially opened by the Prince of Wales on September 7th, …Cobourg Public Library
- Marie Dressler HouseMarie Dressler was born in 1873. Her father Charles von Koerber was organist at St. Peter's Church and introduced Leila to the town's dramatic, musical and theatrical activites. During her professional career she starred in many movies throught the USA and Canada.Marie Dressler was born in 1873. Her father Charles von Koerber was organist at St. Peter's Church and introduced Leila to the town's dramatic, musical and theatrical activites. During her …Cobourg Public Library
- Victoria CollegePicture is entitled "Cobourg- A closer look".This fine example of Greek Revival Architecture opened in 1836 as the Methodist Church's Upper Canada Academy. In 1841, it was incorporated as Victoria College with Rev. Egerton Ryerson as its first president. In 1892 it joined with the University of Toronto and moved …Picture is entitled "Cobourg- A closer look".This fine example of Greek Revival Architecture opened in 1836 as the Methodist Church's Upper Canada Academy. In 1841, it was incorporated as Victoria …Cobourg Public Library
- Old Scotch Kirk and old Cobourg poemBoth sketches and poem are by Carrie Munson Hoople and were published in her book "Along the way with pen and pencil", New York, 1909. Library owns draft of this page prior to publishing and the original photograph of the sketch of the old Scotch Kirk.Both sketches and poem are by Carrie Munson Hoople and were published in her book "Along the way with pen and pencil", New York, 1909. Library owns draft of this …Cobourg Public Library
- First Cobourg CollegiateBuilt in 1871 on Glebe land on the site of the first Grammar school, the old Cobourg Collegiate Institute still stands across from the St. Peter's Rectory as an apartment building.(117 King Street East) For one year this building was known as the Cobourg High School and the next year …Built in 1871 on Glebe land on the site of the first Grammar school, the old Cobourg Collegiate Institute still stands across from the St. Peter's Rectory as an apartment …Cobourg Public Library
- Victoria College and Faraday Hall, CobourgVictoria College, which began as the Upper Canda Academy officially opened in 1836. It became a degree-granting institution in 1842 with Egerton Ryerson as its first principal. The College granted degrees in Arts, Science, Law, Medicine and Divinity. Faraday Hall was added to the College in 1878. Victoria College still …Victoria College, which began as the Upper Canda Academy officially opened in 1836. It became a degree-granting institution in 1842 with Egerton Ryerson as its first principal. The College granted …Cobourg Public Library
- Bronte Piers, Lighthouse and Shoreline, including Glendella House in the centre.......Bronte Historical Society
- Bronte Harbour, marsh and mill looking out over the harbourThis is a photograph from a postcard published by J.S. Flumerfelt.This is a photograph from a postcard published by J.S. Flumerfelt.Bronte Historical Society
- Stiles Hotel, AmherstPre-1812 there were three communities existing in the area of what would later become Cobourg. Amherst, was the largest settlement and was located at the House of Refuge about a mile northwest of present-day Cobourg. (Golden Plough is now located at that site). Lewis Stiles acquired this corner property in …Pre-1812 there were three communities existing in the area of what would later become Cobourg. Amherst, was the largest settlement and was located at the House of Refuge about a …Cobourg Public Library
- Paul Kane (1810-1871)Paul Kane was born in Ireland but came to York (Toronto) as a boy. He studied painting at Upper Canada College and after working in Detroit, Michigan and Mobile, Alabama he went to Europe for two years to study his art. In the early 1830s, he lived in Cobourg and …Paul Kane was born in Ireland but came to York (Toronto) as a boy. He studied painting at Upper Canada College and after working in Detroit, Michigan and Mobile, Alabama …Cobourg Public Library
- Floral ArrangementA pencil sketch by Harriet Kane, wife of Paul Kane, Canadian artist. Harriet was the daughter of renowned cabinetmaker, Freeman Schemmerhorn Clench.A pencil sketch by Harriet Kane, wife of Paul Kane, Canadian artist. Harriet was the daughter of renowned cabinetmaker, Freeman Schemmerhorn Clench.Cobourg Public Library
- Gore's LandingJohn David Kelly (1862-1958) was born in Gore's Landing and was to become an artist of international renown. In 1870 his father moved back to the original homestead midway between Roseneath and Dartford. John was enrolled at the Ontario School of Art and on his graduation in 1881 received the …John David Kelly (1862-1958) was born in Gore's Landing and was to become an artist of international renown. In 1870 his father moved back to the original homestead midway between …Cobourg Public Library
- Gore's Landing, Rice Lake, OntarioGerald Hayward (1845-1926), along with his brother Alfred, were born at Ravenscourt, between Cobourg and Port Hope to Captain Alfred and Caroline Hayward. As a young man he held a number of jobs and was even station agent at Harwood for the Cobourg-Peterborough railway. He travelled west aboard a prairie …Gerald Hayward (1845-1926), along with his brother Alfred, were born at Ravenscourt, between Cobourg and Port Hope to Captain Alfred and Caroline Hayward. As a young man he held a …Cobourg Public Library