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- 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 - Arlington Hotel
Colonel William Chambliss, son-in-law of George Shoenberger, one of the wealthiest families in Pennsylvania, had moved to Cobourg in 1867 and saw the advantage of having a first class hotel for the American upper class to use as a summer retreat offering the luxuries they were used to. Along with … Colonel William Chambliss, son-in-law of George Shoenberger, one of the wealthiest families in Pennsylvania, had moved to Cobourg in 1867 and saw the advantage of having a first class hotel …Cobourg Public Library - Illahee Lodge
Lakelands was originally built in 1878 and was later the residence of William Riddell. He obtained the first B.Sc. to be granted by Victoria College, Cobourg, in 1877, and later became an eminent lawyer. In 1906 he became a Justice of the Supreme Court of Ontario. Mr. Riddell’s wife was … Lakelands was originally built in 1878 and was later the residence of William Riddell. He obtained the first B.Sc. to be granted by Victoria College, Cobourg, in 1877, and later …Cobourg Public Library - Heathcote
Built in 1884 by Agnes Heath of Toronto when her daughter Emily married D'Arcy Boulton who owned The Lawn. Heathcote and The Lawn shared a common boundary and both were built to be lived in year round rather than just as a summer home.It was bought by W.F.Ladd a wealthy … Built in 1884 by Agnes Heath of Toronto when her daughter Emily married D'Arcy Boulton who owned The Lawn. Heathcote and The Lawn shared a common boundary and both were …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 - Cedarmere
Cedarmere was on the lake shore at the foot of Love Lane (now Ontario Street). It was originally built by Arthur McBean, and later occupied by the Castle family. Mrs. Castle was a sister of the Hon. James Cockburn. James Crowther, whose wife was the Castle's daughter, turned the home … Cedarmere was on the lake shore at the foot of Love Lane (now Ontario Street). It was originally built by Arthur McBean, and later occupied by the Castle family. Mrs. …Cobourg Public Library - Entrance to Strathmore
Strathmore, as it was called, was the home of Judge George M. Clark, whose wife was a daughter of William Weller. He sold the estate in 1904 to Charles Donnelly, a Pittsburg steel magnate, who remodeled and enlarged it. This building was an example of the style known as Beaux … Strathmore, as it was called, was the home of Judge George M. Clark, whose wife was a daughter of William Weller. He sold the estate in 1904 to Charles Donnelly, …Cobourg Public Library - Lakeview House
Located on this particular stretch of land were three very well known summer hotels, the Lakeview Terrace, the Columbian and the Arlington. When a proposal was put forth to build an apartment complex on the Lakeview site a group on concerned citizens raised most of the money so that the … Located on this particular stretch of land were three very well known summer hotels, the Lakeview Terrace, the Columbian and the Arlington. When a proposal was put forth to build …Cobourg Public Library - Victoria Hall, Cobourg Marina, Barnum House, and Floral Clock, Victoria Park
Cobourg & District Chamber of Commerce, 55 King Street West, Cobourg, Ontario K9A 2M2 (416) 372-5831 (back). Greetings from Cobourg & District Chamber of Commerce (front)... Cobourg & District Chamber of Commerce, 55 King Street West, Cobourg, Ontario K9A 2M2 (416) 372-5831 (back). Greetings from Cobourg & District Chamber of Commerce (front)...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 - Old Bailey Court Room, Victoria Hall
This room is modeled on that of the Old Bailey in London's criminal courts. The first thing you notice is the Royal Coat of Arms as painted by a German artist named Moser, which seems almost three-dimensional. In front of this is the dais for the Judge; below is the … This room is modeled on that of the Old Bailey in London's criminal courts. The first thing you notice is the Royal Coat of Arms as painted by a German …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
