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  • Portrait of Mr. Webster, London, Ontario
    Portrait of Mr. Webster, London, Ontario
    Image       This undated Carte-de-Visite has the photographer's stamp , J. Hood, on the back. John Hood was born in Toronto in 1864 and came to London with his family a few years later. He was an active photographer in the London area from the 1880s until 1891 when he left permanently …
    Image     This undated Carte-de-Visite has the photographer's stamp , J. Hood, on the back. John Hood was born in Toronto in 1864 and came to London with his family a few …
    London Public Library
  • Portrait of Mr. Sisson and companions at his home, Byron, Ontario
    Portrait of Mr. Sisson and companions at his home, Byron, Ontario
    Imagemystery       Other "J. HOOD" photographs similar in size and mounting which helped in identifying and dating are: "John (?) and Frank Hood shooting in the woods near London, Ontario." and "At Komoka on the Thames River, near London, Ontario." The geographic location given is for Sisson's Saw Mill.
    Imagemystery     Other "J. HOOD" photographs similar in size and mounting which helped in identifying and dating are: "John (?) and Frank Hood shooting in the woods near London, Ontario." and "At …
    London Public Library
  • John(?) and Frank Hood, shooting in the woods near London, Ontario
    John(?) and Frank Hood, shooting in the woods near London, Ontario
    Image       Most of the inscription is handwritten in pencil on the back of the original card mounted photograph, but J. HOOD is stamped in ink. In a June 20, 1947 London Free Press article titled "Recalls Shooting Turkey at Dundas and Richmond" the then 83 year old John Hood reminisces on …
    Image     Most of the inscription is handwritten in pencil on the back of the original card mounted photograph, but J. HOOD is stamped in ink. In a June 20, 1947 London …
    London Public Library
  • At Komoka on the Thames River, near London, Ontario
    At Komoka on the Thames River, near London, Ontario
    Imagemysterycomment       The inscription which is handwritten in pencil appears on the back of the card mounted photograph, as does J.HOOD which is stamped in ink. See also the picture titled: "John (?) and Frank Hood shooting in the woods near London, Ontario", another J. Hood photograph.
    Imagemysterycomment     The inscription which is handwritten in pencil appears on the back of the card mounted photograph, as does J.HOOD which is stamped in ink. See also the picture titled: "John …
    London Public Library
  • Meadow Lily Mills near London, Ontario
    Meadow Lily Mills near London, Ontario
    Imagecomment       William Plewes bought Meadow Lily Mills in 1870. In 1885 it was destroyed by fire and rebuilt at once. This new three storey building, made of brick with a high stone foundation, is the building seen in this photograph. In 1891, the mill was again destroyed by fire and rebuilt. …
    Imagecomment     William Plewes bought Meadow Lily Mills in 1870. In 1885 it was destroyed by fire and rebuilt at once. This new three storey building, made of brick with a high …
    London Public Library
  • Unidentified Frame House near London, Ontario
    Unidentified Frame House near London, Ontario
    Image       Photographer John Hood was active in London and area from the 1880s until 1891 when he left to settle in British Columbia. He was in business with his brother, Thomas at 202 Dundas Street, the location shown on the map.
    Image     Photographer John Hood was active in London and area from the 1880s until 1891 when he left to settle in British Columbia. He was in business with his brother, Thomas …
    London Public Library
  • YMCA Camp below Springbank Park, London, Ontario
    YMCA Camp below Springbank Park, London, Ontario
    Image       This undated photograph was taken by John Hood perhaps ca. 1884-1891. The photographer's stamp is on the back. There is also an inscription, handwritten in pencil, on the back. John Hood was an early London photographer with a great love for the outdoors. In a June 20, 1947 London Free …
    Image     This undated photograph was taken by John Hood perhaps ca. 1884-1891. The photographer's stamp is on the back. There is also an inscription, handwritten in pencil, on the back. John …
    London Public Library
  • View of Waterworks and Boat Dock, Springbank Park, London, Ontario
    View of Waterworks and Boat Dock, Springbank Park, London, Ontario
    Image       This undated photograph may have been taken ca. 1885-1890. The photographer's stamp appears on the back.
    Image     This undated photograph may have been taken ca. 1885-1890. The photographer's stamp appears on the back.
    London Public Library
  • Thames (River Steamer), London, Ontario
    Thames (River Steamer), London, Ontario
    Imagecomment       The original photograph which this print is taken from has the photographer's stamp on the reverse. According to Ken McTaggart's book: "London's Darkest Hours," the steamboat Thames was registered in June 1888 by it's owner and captain David Foster, and scuttled in August 1899. At the peak of its popularity …
    Imagecomment     The original photograph which this print is taken from has the photographer's stamp on the reverse. According to Ken McTaggart's book: "London's Darkest Hours," the steamboat Thames was registered in …
    London Public Library
  • Group portrait of holiday makers at Port Stanley, Ontario
    Group portrait of holiday makers at Port Stanley, Ontario
    Imagemystery       Although this group was not identified it would appear from other identified portraits done by John Hood that are included in the London Public Library Image Gallery that some of the subjects in this shot are members of the Hood family. The gentleman in the foreground may be the father …
    Imagemystery     Although this group was not identified it would appear from other identified portraits done by John Hood that are included in the London Public Library Image Gallery that some of …
    London Public Library
  • Group Portrait of Three Cyclists, London, Ontario
    Group Portrait of Three Cyclists, London, Ontario
    Imagemysterycomment       The photograph is card mounted with a metallic silver border. The London Room Photograph Archives index lists the photographer as "J. Hood" although the usual photographer's stamp is not on the back of the photograph. Photographer John Hood was active in London, Ontario from the 1880s until 1891 when he …
    Imagemysterycomment     The photograph is card mounted with a metallic silver border. The London Room Photograph Archives index lists the photographer as "J. Hood" although the usual photographer's stamp is not on …
    London Public Library
  • Unidentified group of six women, London, Ontario
    Unidentified group of six women, London, Ontario
    Imagemystery       These women are identified on the back as being 7¢ store clerks. John Hood was a photographer in the London area in the 1880s. A guess has been made that this photograph was taken ca. 1885. The photographer's stamp is on the back of the card and there is also …
    Imagemystery     These women are identified on the back as being 7¢ store clerks. John Hood was a photographer in the London area in the 1880s. A guess has been made that …
    London Public Library
  • Unidentified group of men and women beside the Thames River, London, Ontario
    Unidentified group of men and women beside the Thames River, London, Ontario
    Image       John Hood was a photographer in the London area in the 1880s. A guess has been made that this undated photograph was taken ca. 1885. The exact location for this photograph is unknown but it's possible that it may have been taken at Springbank Park, the location shown on the …
    Image     John Hood was a photographer in the London area in the 1880s. A guess has been made that this undated photograph was taken ca. 1885. The exact location for this …
    London Public Library
  • Unidentified group of men, women and children, London, Ontario
    Unidentified group of men, women and children, London, Ontario
    Image       John Hood was a photographer in the London area during the 1880s. A guess has been made that this photograph was taken ca. 1885. The photographer's stamp is on the back of the card. John Hood had a business for a brief time at 202 Dundas Street, the location shown …
    Image     John Hood was a photographer in the London area during the 1880s. A guess has been made that this photograph was taken ca. 1885. The photographer's stamp is on the …
    London Public Library
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