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Media Types: Images- Geographic Location: Cobourg
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- Sketch done by Barry King of Percy Climo overlooking the harbour
Sketch done by Barry King of Percy Climo overlooking the harbour, dated 1990. Source: Percy Climo Collection Acquired: 1991 Sketch done by Barry King of Percy Climo overlooking the harbour, dated 1990. Source: Percy Climo Collection Acquired: 1991Cobourg Public Library - Biography on sculptor-painter, Alice Luke Chenevert
Biography on sculptor – painter, Alice Luke Chenevert who moved from Montreal to Cobourg. She is the artist who created the bust of Colonel C. Gordon King, housed in the library. Source: unknown Acquired: May 3, 2005 ALICE LUKE CHENEVERT 691 KING STREET WEST COBOURG, ONTARIO K9A 2P3 (905) 372-1613 … Biography on sculptor – painter, Alice Luke Chenevert who moved from Montreal to Cobourg. She is the artist who created the bust of Colonel C. Gordon King, housed in the …Cobourg Public Library - Sidbrook
Built in 1857 by Kivas Tully and remodelled in 1860 by Major David Campbell, it was then bought by William Abbott in 1901 who enlarged and again remodelled the house. Later it became the summer home of the Haas family of Toronto. It is a fine example of the style … Built in 1857 by Kivas Tully and remodelled in 1860 by Major David Campbell, it was then bought by William Abbott in 1901 who enlarged and again remodelled the house. …Cobourg Public Library - Victoria Hall
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, 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 - Second Albion Hotel
Built in 1873 it is the second building east, on the north corner of Division and King Street. Built in 1873 it is the second building east, on the north corner of Division and King Street.Cobourg Public Library - Dromore
In 1857 Thomas Dumble built this Gothic Villa on the corner of George and Havelock Street. He was originally from Cornwall but he and his wife had lived in Dromore, County Down, Ireland which is why they chose this name. Their son John Henry also lived at Dromore and with … In 1857 Thomas Dumble built this Gothic Villa on the corner of George and Havelock Street. He was originally from Cornwall but he and his wife had lived in Dromore, …Cobourg Public Library - Old Tavern
An old tavern near House of Refuge. The name is unknown, but neighbours said it had once been a tavern. An old tavern near House of Refuge. The name is unknown, but neighbours said it had once been a tavern.Cobourg Public Library - British Hotel
Was located on the site of George Strong's Inn. It was demolished in the early 1990s. Was located on the site of George Strong's Inn. It was demolished in the early 1990s.Cobourg Public Library - Taunton Hotel
This building was recently converted to apartments. This building was recently converted to apartments.Cobourg Public Library - Edwin C. Guillet home, James Street
This is the birthplace of Edwin C. Guillet. He was born on September 29th, 1898. The Guillet family arrived in Cobourg in 1832. Edwin not only wrote the book "Cobourg 1798-1948" but also many papers on Canadian history and 25 books on Canadian social history. He died in 1975. This is the birthplace of Edwin C. Guillet. He was born on September 29th, 1898. The Guillet family arrived in Cobourg in 1832. Edwin not only wrote the book "Cobourg …Cobourg Public Library - Old Goldstone home, 19-21 Chapel Street
In 1828 the Goldstone family first moved to the Cobourg area and in 1840 George Goldstone built this as his home. In 1828 the Goldstone family first moved to the Cobourg area and in 1840 George Goldstone built this as his home.Cobourg Public Library - Chestnuts
This Greek revival building known as The Chestnuts, was the home of Freeman Schemmerhorn Clench, Cobourg's most noted cabinetmaker. It was built in 1848. It is a little hard to distinguish now as it is now Jim's Pizzeria. This Greek revival building known as The Chestnuts, was the home of Freeman Schemmerhorn Clench, Cobourg's most noted cabinetmaker. It was built in 1848. It is a little hard to …Cobourg Public Library - Minaker home
The Bank of Upper Canada had a monopoly in the province during the early 1800s. James Gray Bethune was the first representative in Cobourg for the Bank of Upper Canada. Then around 1830 "Squire" Robert Henry opened the first private bank, The Cobourg Bank, at this location. James Gray Bethune, … The Bank of Upper Canada had a monopoly in the province during the early 1800s. James Gray Bethune was the first representative in Cobourg for the Bank of Upper Canada. …Cobourg Public Library - Graduation Class of 1926 from Nursing
From about 1918-1926 Cobourg turned out about 300 nurses. Soon after the Ontario Government cut back and closed a number of these teaching schools saying there were too many nurses unemployed. From about 1918-1926 Cobourg turned out about 300 nurses. Soon after the Ontario Government cut back and closed a number of these teaching schools saying there were too many nurses …Cobourg Public Library - Graduating Class of 1925, 1926, 1927 from Nursing
Not in photo are Irene Gilbard and Victoria Cochrane. From about 1918-1926 Cobourg turned out about 300 nurses. Soon after the Ontario Government cut back and closed a number of these teaching schools saying there were too many nurses unemployed Not in photo are Irene Gilbard and Victoria Cochrane. From about 1918-1926 Cobourg turned out about 300 nurses. Soon after the Ontario Government cut back and closed a number of …Cobourg Public Library - Curtis Products Limited
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The Cobourg Dye Works was owned by the Dick Family from Montreal. Originally, the building housed a brewery operated by John Sinclair Wallace. Wallace came to Cobourg with his father, Captain Patrick Wallace and his cousins the Mackenchnies. The Brewery was later carried on by the Burnets and around 1895 … The Cobourg Dye Works was owned by the Dick Family from Montreal. Originally, the building housed a brewery operated by John Sinclair Wallace. Wallace came to Cobourg with his father, …Cobourg Public Library - Woollen Mills
The Woollen Mills was the largest industry in Cobourg for most of the 19th century. It was begun about 1845 by Stuart McKechnie and this two brothers. It was later carried on by Alexander Fraser and William Rosamond. At the turn of the century the factory was bought by the … The Woollen Mills was the largest industry in Cobourg for most of the 19th century. It was begun about 1845 by Stuart McKechnie and this two brothers. It was later …Cobourg Public Library - Woollen Mills
The Woollen Mills was the largest industry in Cobourg for most of the 19th century. It was begun about 1845 by Stuart McKechnie and this two brothers. It was later carried on by Alexander Fraser and William Rosamond. At the turn of the century the factory was bought by the … The Woollen Mills was the largest industry in Cobourg for most of the 19th century. It was begun about 1845 by Stuart McKechnie and this two brothers. It was later …Cobourg Public Library - Interior of Cobourg's stand-pipe.
The waterworks were established in the 1890's. The water stand-pipe, located on the south-east corner of D'Arcy and King, is 16 feet in diameter and 116 feet high. The pipe was pumped full and then used gravity flow to empty. It is pumped again as pressure reaches a certain low. … The waterworks were established in the 1890's. The water stand-pipe, located on the south-east corner of D'Arcy and King, is 16 feet in diameter and 116 feet high. The pipe …Cobourg Public Library
