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- Dr. Carson Victoria Wine Bitters Bottle
Dr. George Alva Carson was born in Prince Edward County, Upper Canada, on February 13, 1822. He studied medicine at Central Medical College in Rochester, New York and graduated in 1852. He attended McGill College at Montreal for one year and graduated from Victoria College, Cobourg in 1858. He came … Dr. George Alva Carson was born in Prince Edward County, Upper Canada, on February 13, 1822. He studied medicine at Central Medical College in Rochester, New York and graduated in …Whitby Public Library - Mathison Brothers Butter Crock
Mathison Brothers Grocery was located at 104 Dundas Street West. David Mathison purchased the confectionery and bakery from Richard Snow in about 1889. Mathison operated the business, which also included the production of fine ceramics, until his death in 1924. Mathison Brothers Grocery was located at 104 Dundas Street West. David Mathison purchased the confectionery and bakery from Richard Snow in about 1889. Mathison operated the business, which also included …Whitby Public Library - Kalman Banitz
Kalman Banitz was Worshipful Master of Composte Lodge in 1978. He was also a local artist and illustrator. Kalman Banitz was Worshipful Master of Composte Lodge in 1978. He was also a local artist and illustrator.Whitby Public Library - Richard Snow Glass Bottle
Richard Snow was born in Yorkshire, England on October 8, 1825. His wife was Ellen Ann Harrison, born at Whitby Township on October 7, 1836. They had 6 children. Richard Snow opened a bakery and confectionery business in Whitby in the 1850s. In 1893 he moved to Parkdale where he … Richard Snow was born in Yorkshire, England on October 8, 1825. His wife was Ellen Ann Harrison, born at Whitby Township on October 7, 1836. They had 6 children. Richard …Whitby Public Library - 119 Brock Street South, 2013
119-121 Brock Street South were built in 1880 following the Great Fire of 1877 and known as the Glasgow Warehouse. The building was owned by R. and J. Campbell and they sold groceries in 119 and clothing in 121. They operated the store until 1892 when 119 was purchased by … 119-121 Brock Street South were built in 1880 following the Great Fire of 1877 and known as the Glasgow Warehouse. The building was owned by R. and J. Campbell and …Whitby Public Library - Whitby Brass Band, 1963
Efforts to form a brass band in Whitby began in 1863. By 1866, the Whitby Brass Band was officially recognized for its contribution to the community in an article in the Whitby Chronicle (May 31, 1866). The band was briefly associated with the 34th Ontario Regiment during the First World … Efforts to form a brass band in Whitby began in 1863. By 1866, the Whitby Brass Band was officially recognized for its contribution to the community in an article in …Whitby Public Library - 244 Brock Street South
244 Brock Street South was originally constructed sometime between 1919 and 1934. It was the location of James Sawdon's coal and fuel business until 1967 when the building was sold to P. Sorichetti & Sons. This building was demolished on September 13, 2016. 244 Brock Street South was originally constructed sometime between 1919 and 1934. It was the location of James Sawdon's coal and fuel business until 1967 when the building was sold …Whitby Public Library - Site of 244 Brock Street South
244 Brock Street South was originally constructed sometime between 1919 and 1934. It was the location of James Sawdon's coal and fuel business until 1967 when the building was sold to P. Sorichetti & Sons. This building was demolished on September 13, 2016. 244 Brock Street South was originally constructed sometime between 1919 and 1934. It was the location of James Sawdon's coal and fuel business until 1967 when the building was sold …Whitby Public Library - Augustus and Sarah Barrett
Augustus Barrett was born in Germany in 1830. He married Sarah Ann Edwards and they had two children. Augustus opened his photography studio in Whitby in 1872 and operated a studio and gallery until 1884. He later opened a studio in Toronto and died in 1902. Sarah died in 1919. … Augustus Barrett was born in Germany in 1830. He married Sarah Ann Edwards and they had two children. Augustus opened his photography studio in Whitby in 1872 and operated a …Whitby Public Library - Augustus Barrett, ca. 1885
Augustus Barrett was born in Germany in 1830. He married Sarah Ann Edwards and they had two children. Augustus opened his photography studio in Whitby in 1872 and operated a studio and gallery until 1884. He later opened a studio in Toronto and died in 1902. Sarah died in 1919. … Augustus Barrett was born in Germany in 1830. He married Sarah Ann Edwards and they had two children. Augustus opened his photography studio in Whitby in 1872 and operated a …Whitby Public Library - Augustus Barrett's Photo Studio
Augustus Barrett was born in Germany in 1830. He married Sarah Ann Edwards and they had two children. Augustus opened his photography studio in Whitby in 1872 and operated a studio and gallery until 1884. He later opened a studio in Toronto and died in 1902. Sarah died in 1919. … Augustus Barrett was born in Germany in 1830. He married Sarah Ann Edwards and they had two children. Augustus opened his photography studio in Whitby in 1872 and operated a …Whitby Public Library - 1959 Whitby Fire Department Pumper, ca.1973
Colour photograph showing a 1959 Chevrolet pumper from the Whitby Fire Department. Colour photograph showing a 1959 Chevrolet pumper from the Whitby Fire Department.Whitby Public Library - Helen Robina Foote, age 12, c. 1875
Helen Robina Foote, age 12, from an old tintype photograph, location unknown. Helen was the daughter of Dr. Henry Solomon Foote (1840-1884) and Harriet Eliza Clarke (dates unknown). Because Eliza died when Helen was very young and her father was away in Texas, she was raised in Whitby by her … Helen Robina Foote, age 12, from an old tintype photograph, location unknown. Helen was the daughter of Dr. Henry Solomon Foote (1840-1884) and Harriet Eliza Clarke (dates unknown). Because Eliza …Whitby Public Library - Helen Robina (Foote) McGrandle, c. 1900
Photograph by Newton Williams, Artist and Photographer, North Bay and Huntsville. Helen Robina Foote was the daughter of Dr. Henry Solomon Foote (1840-1884) and Harriet Eliza Clarke (dates unknown). Because Eliza died when Helen was very young and her father was away in Texas, she was raised in Whitby by … Photograph by Newton Williams, Artist and Photographer, North Bay and Huntsville. Helen Robina Foote was the daughter of Dr. Henry Solomon Foote (1840-1884) and Harriet Eliza Clarke (dates unknown). Because …Whitby Public Library - William Dow, Whitby, Ontario, c.1854
This is a hand coloured portrait of William Dow, made in 1854 or 1855 by Hoppner Francis Meyer in Toronto. Dow came from Banffshire, Scotland, in 1832 and settled in Whitby at Glen Dhu farm. It is a copy of a b&w image already in the Whitby Archives collection. I … This is a hand coloured portrait of William Dow, made in 1854 or 1855 by Hoppner Francis Meyer in Toronto. Dow came from Banffshire, Scotland, in 1832 and settled in …Whitby Public Library - Dr. Jonathan Foote (1804-1885), Brooklin, Ontario
This image is labelled Dr. Jonathan Foote, born on Oct. 31, 1804 in Cornwall, Vermont. According to the History of the Town of Cornwall, he graduated from the Vermont Medical College at Castleton in 1829 and settled in Whitby, Canada West, the following year. In Feb. 1835, he married Robina … This image is labelled Dr. Jonathan Foote, born on Oct. 31, 1804 in Cornwall, Vermont. According to the History of the Town of Cornwall, he graduated from the Vermont Medical …Whitby Public Library - 124 Brock Street North, 2016
This building was constructed as the Ontario hotel in approximately 1847. It was purchased by Joseph Heard around 1918, bricked over, and converted into a garage, which it remained until 1970. It was then converted into a store which was a variety of fruit markets and tile stores. Destroyed by … This building was constructed as the Ontario hotel in approximately 1847. It was purchased by Joseph Heard around 1918, bricked over, and converted into a garage, which it remained until …Whitby Public Library - John Buldyke's Farm
John Buldyke's farm was located in the north half of lot 31 on concession 5, just west of Brooklin. The 50 acre parcel of land was purchased by my grandfather, John Buldyke, in 1925. Then in 1954 it was purchased from my grandmother by my father. The farm was kept … John Buldyke's farm was located in the north half of lot 31 on concession 5, just west of Brooklin. The 50 acre parcel of land was purchased by my grandfather, …Whitby Public Library - James & Lillian Kirk, 1945
Picture taken in 1945 on the new Henry Street bridge over the new 401 hwy. My parents were married in July 21 that year at the Whitby Baptist Church at 300 Colborne Street Wes. Picture taken in 1945 on the new Henry Street bridge over the new 401 hwy. My parents were married in July 21 that year at the Whitby Baptist Church at …Whitby Public Library - James & Lillian Kirk's Honeymoon
James & Lillian Kirk about to leave for their honeymoon in July 1945. Picture taken on Perry Street in Whitby. The car was a 1931 Ford Model A. The plan was to honeymoon in Niagara Falls, but too many flat tires forced them to go only as far as Toronto … James & Lillian Kirk about to leave for their honeymoon in July 1945. Picture taken on Perry Street in Whitby. The car was a 1931 Ford Model A. The plan …Whitby Public Library
