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- LH1041 Hogg & Lytle Ltd. - Grain ElevatorHogg & Lytle were wholesale and retail dealers in grain, flour and seed.Hogg & Lytle were wholesale and retail dealers in grain, flour and seed.Oshawa Public Libraries
- LH1046 St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church - exteriorBuilt in 1899 at the corner of Simcoe and Bruce Streets, it replaced a smaller one which had been at this same location since 1862. It became St. Andrew's United around 1925 and is currently Oshawa Community Church.Built in 1899 at the corner of Simcoe and Bruce Streets, it replaced a smaller one which had been at this same location since 1862. It became St. Andrew's United …Oshawa Public Libraries
- LH1049 Salvation Army - Citadel officeThe Citadel was built in the summer of 1911.The Citadel was built in the summer of 1911.Oshawa Public Libraries
- LH1053 Municipal Offices - OshawaBlack and with photo of the exterior of the old municipal buildings at Oshawa.Black and with photo of the exterior of the old municipal buildings at Oshawa.Oshawa Public Libraries
- LH1056 C.N.R. Railway - Station"C.N.R." stands for Canadian National Railway. The station in Oshawa was located just south of the Base Line (Bloor Street), east of Simcoe Street south."C.N.R." stands for Canadian National Railway. The station in Oshawa was located just south of the Base Line (Bloor Street), east of Simcoe Street south.Oshawa Public Libraries
- LH1047 New Anglican Church - Centre Street, Oshawa - exteriorSt. George's Memorial Church was originally built on a parcel of land donated to the congregation by Mr. Warren in the 1840s. The little wooden church at the corner of King St. and Park Road held services until a new church was built in 1858. At this time the congregation …St. George's Memorial Church was originally built on a parcel of land donated to the congregation by Mr. Warren in the 1840s. The little wooden church at the corner of …Oshawa Public Libraries
- LH1064 Oshawa High School - O'Neil CollegiateDue to the fact that Oshawa residents were so displeased with the lack of Secondary school in the town prior to 1900, a group was established in 1905 to find a suitable spot to build. The Sam Trewin lot, on Simcoe St. N. was chosen, despite its distance from the …Due to the fact that Oshawa residents were so displeased with the lack of Secondary school in the town prior to 1900, a group was established in 1905 to find …Oshawa Public Libraries
- LH1065 Bishop Bethune CollegeBishop Bethune College was incorporated in 1889, and was a boarding and day school for girls which was run by the Anglican Church It was named in honour of the second Bishop of Toronto, and was championed by Reverend Canon Middleton of St. George's Church in Oshawa. The college closed …Bishop Bethune College was incorporated in 1889, and was a boarding and day school for girls which was run by the Anglican Church It was named in honour of the …Oshawa Public Libraries
- LH1066 - Oshawa High SchoolDue to the fact that Oshawa residents were so displeased with the lack of Secondary school in the town prior to 1900, a group was established in 1905 to find a suitable spot to build. The Sam Trewin lot, on Simcoe St. N. was chosen, despite its distance from the …Due to the fact that Oshawa residents were so displeased with the lack of Secondary school in the town prior to 1900, a group was established in 1905 to find …Oshawa Public Libraries
- LH1067 King Street SchoolKing Street Public School was built in 1913 on property that was originally purchased by the McLaughlin Carriage Co., and given to the School Board. Some students came from as far away as Bloor Street to attend the school, which was initially an eight-room building, with open plans for expansion …King Street Public School was built in 1913 on property that was originally purchased by the McLaughlin Carriage Co., and given to the School Board. Some students came from as …Oshawa Public Libraries
- LH1075 Reformed Episcopal ChurchThe building was sold to the Christian Workers and moved to 18 Athol St. West in about 1921-22. The headquarters of the Boy Scouts later occupied this site. The building was demolished to make way for a parking lot in 1958.The building was sold to the Christian Workers and moved to 18 Athol St. West in about 1921-22. The headquarters of the Boy Scouts later occupied this site. The building …Oshawa Public Libraries
- LH1038 McLaughlin - Chevrolet and Oldsmobile - FactoryBlack and white sketch of exterior of the old McLaughlin Buick factory, Oshawa.Black and white sketch of exterior of the old McLaughlin Buick factory, Oshawa.Oshawa Public Libraries
- LH1040 Schofield Woollen Mills - exteriorThe factory, built in 1872, was at the end of Centre St. S. It was first inhabited by a High Beaver Hats, then by Masson Manufacturing Company. In 1892 J. Schofield purchased the building and incorporated Schofield Woollen Co. The mill suffered numoereus fires over the years and was eventually …The factory, built in 1872, was at the end of Centre St. S. It was first inhabited by a High Beaver Hats, then by Masson Manufacturing Company. In 1892 J. …Oshawa Public Libraries
- LH1042 Malleable Iron FactoryIn 1871, Oshawa gave the Ontario Malleable Iron Co. Ltd. an incentive to open a factory in the area. This decision proved to be a valuable one, as the establishment of the iron works assisted in the industrial growth of the town. Jas. and W.F. Cowan opened the works in …In 1871, Oshawa gave the Ontario Malleable Iron Co. Ltd. an incentive to open a factory in the area. This decision proved to be a valuable one, as the establishment …Oshawa Public Libraries
- LH1044 Fittings Limited - Factory exteriorThe Oshawa Steam and Gas Fitting Co. was founded in 1902 when J.D. Storie purchased a factory building from J. Bailes (Oshawa Stove Company). In 1910 the name was changed to Fittings Ltd., and the business continued to flourish. By the 1920s the company employed 650 men. The factory, located …The Oshawa Steam and Gas Fitting Co. was founded in 1902 when J.D. Storie purchased a factory building from J. Bailes (Oshawa Stove Company). In 1910 the name was changed …Oshawa Public Libraries
- LH1045 The Robson Leather co. exteriorRobson Leather Co. was founded in 1865 by James Robson and William Lauchland. In 1895 the company was renamed James Robson and Sons. The Robson building was built in 1904.Robson Leather Co. was founded in 1865 by James Robson and William Lauchland. In 1895 the company was renamed James Robson and Sons. The Robson building was built in 1904.Oshawa Public Libraries
- LH1051 Oriental Textiles co. - Factory ExteriorOriginally owned by the T. E. Eaton company, this factory made ladies apparel. Later, it was enlarged and taken over by the Oriental Textile Company in 1917 and later occupied by Alger Press.Originally owned by the T. E. Eaton company, this factory made ladies apparel. Later, it was enlarged and taken over by the Oriental Textile Company in 1917 and later occupied …Oshawa Public Libraries
- LH1059 Armouries - Oshawa, OntarioColonel R.S. McLaughlin Armoury opened in 1914, just a couple of months before the breakout of the First World War.Colonel R.S. McLaughlin Armoury opened in 1914, just a couple of months before the breakout of the First World War.Oshawa Public Libraries
- LH1060 Regent TheatreLocated at the corner of Victoria Street and King Street East, the Regent Theatre was originally erected in 1919, and staged both theatre acts and films. It eventually fell into disrepair, until it was acquired by UOIT. Starting in 2008, it was renovated and re-opened as a lecture hall and …Located at the corner of Victoria Street and King Street East, the Regent Theatre was originally erected in 1919, and staged both theatre acts and films. It eventually fell into …Oshawa Public Libraries
- LH1061 Post Office - OshawaErected in 1907, this building housed the Post Office on the ground floor and the Customs office on the second until 1920, when a new Customs building was built to the immediate north on Ontario Street. The post office moved to its present location at Simcoe and Athol in November …Erected in 1907, this building housed the Post Office on the ground floor and the Customs office on the second until 1920, when a new Customs building was built to …Oshawa Public Libraries