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- LH2815 Bassett Block Fire, view of Simcoe Street sideThe Bassett Block fire (King and Simcoe Streets) occured on 2 March 1944. It took firefighters about 7 hours to contain the blaze, and there was approximately $125,000 in damages. Four families were left homeless after the fire (Oshawa Times, 12 Jan 1961).The Bassett Block fire (King and Simcoe Streets) occured on 2 March 1944. It took firefighters about 7 hours to contain the blaze, and there was approximately $125,000 in damages. …Oshawa Public Libraries
- Building of McLaughlin-Buick Limousine for Edward VIII, Prince of Wales (64)Based on the options (e.g. an open bar) included in the car and a note that came with the photos, this is the automobile built for Edward VIII, Prince of Wales, in honour of his visit to Canada in 1936. The vehicle was the one used during his trip to …Based on the options (e.g. an open bar) included in the car and a note that came with the photos, this is the automobile built for Edward VIII, Prince of …Oshawa Public Libraries
- Building of McLaughlin-Buick Limousine for Edward VIII, Prince of Wales (65)Based on the options (e.g. an open bar) included in the car and a note that came with the photos, this is the automobile built for Edward VIII, Prince of Wales, in honour of his visit to Canada in 1936. The vehicle was the one used during his trip to …Based on the options (e.g. an open bar) included in the car and a note that came with the photos, this is the automobile built for Edward VIII, Prince of …Oshawa Public Libraries
- Building of McLaughlin-Buick Limousine for Edward VIII, Prince of Wales (65)Based on the options (e.g. an open bar) included in the car and a note that came with the photos, this is the automobile built for Edward VIII, Prince of Wales, in honour of his visit to Canada in 1936. The vehicle was the one used during his trip to …Based on the options (e.g. an open bar) included in the car and a note that came with the photos, this is the automobile built for Edward VIII, Prince of …Oshawa Public Libraries
- Portrait of Morley and Percy PunshonBorn in Leeds, England, 29 June 1857, P. H. Punshon lived in Oshawa for several years. He died at the age of 67 on 28 May 1924 in Oshawa. He's buried in Union Cemetery. Both men were the sons of Rev. William Morley Punshon.Born in Leeds, England, 29 June 1857, P. H. Punshon lived in Oshawa for several years. He died at the age of 67 on 28 May 1924 in Oshawa. He's …Oshawa Public Libraries
- Split Rail Country Vol. II book project committeeSplit Rail Country Vol. II volunteer book project committee (left to right): George Allen, Jean Hutchinson, Margaret Russell, Jane Harrison, Lorraine Bentham, Wilda Allen and Jess Posgate. (Absent are Geraldine Robinson and Sheila Thibideau Lambrinos)Split Rail Country Vol. II volunteer book project committee (left to right): George Allen, Jean Hutchinson, Margaret Russell, Jane Harrison, Lorraine Bentham, Wilda Allen and Jess Posgate. (Absent are Geraldine …Grey Highlands Public Library
- Flesherton Library BuildingSee p.16-18 Split Rail Country Vol. II for more informationSee p.16-18 Split Rail Country Vol. II for more informationGrey Highlands Public Library
- Hincks Family farmhouseHincks Family farmhouse once lived in by Mary HincksHincks Family farmhouse once lived in by Mary HincksGrey Highlands Public Library
- Millenium Arch outside Flesherton LibrarySee p.9 of Split Rail Country Vol. II for more informationSee p.9 of Split Rail Country Vol. II for more informationGrey Highlands Public Library
- Michael and Christine KirbySee p. 148 of Split Rail Country Vol. II for more informationSee p. 148 of Split Rail Country Vol. II for more informationGrey Highlands Public Library
- London Street Railway, Ridout Streetcar #82, London, OntarioThe electric-powered streetcar service was inaugurated in London on September 12, 1895. This undated photograph was taken at Eleanor Street ca. 1915. The building that can be seen behind the streetcar to the right is McCormick Manufacturing Company Limited. PG F393The electric-powered streetcar service was inaugurated in London on September 12, 1895. This undated photograph was taken at Eleanor Street ca. 1915. The building that can be seen behind the …London Public Library
- London Street Railway, West London Streetcar #120, London, OntarioElectric-powered streetcar service was inaugurated in London on September 12, 1895. This photograph is undated and a guess has been made that it may have been taken ca. 1920. It is not known where this photograph was taken so the location shown on the map is for the car barns …Electric-powered streetcar service was inaugurated in London on September 12, 1895. This photograph is undated and a guess has been made that it may have been taken ca. 1920. It …London Public Library
- Western Fair Association Executive 1905, London, OntarioIn 1868, the first Western Fair was held on the military grounds located in the city core near Victoria Park. The Fair relocated to Queen's Park in East London in 1887, the location shown on the map.In 1868, the first Western Fair was held on the military grounds located in the city core near Victoria Park. The Fair relocated to Queen's Park in East London in …London Public Library
- Group portrait of John M. Daly and W.H. Irvine, cast members in an amateur production of Gilbert and Sullivan's "H.M.S. Pinafore," London, OntarioAt the bottom of the photograph are handwritten names identifying the young men. An inscription on the reverse of the original photograph provides us with the handwritten information: Members of the famous Holman Opera Company, Jno M. Daly, W.H. Irvine. However, after researching the two young Londoners in the photograph …At the bottom of the photograph are handwritten names identifying the young men. An inscription on the reverse of the original photograph provides us with the handwritten information: Members of …London Public Library
- Workman shovelling snow off streetcar tracks near the southwest corner of Dundas and Richmond Streets, London, OntarioThe London City directory for 1902 lists two dentists in this area which may correspond to the signs in the photograph, a Dr. Claude Brown at 189 Dundas and a Dr. C.N. Abbott at 169 Dundas Street. This information has given a clue to the possible date that this photograph …The London City directory for 1902 lists two dentists in this area which may correspond to the signs in the photograph, a Dr. Claude Brown at 189 Dundas and a …London Public Library
- Tecumseh House Hotel, London, OntarioThis is a print of the photograph and caption that appeared in the London Advertiser newspaper Sept. 16, 1929. The Tecumseh House was erected in 1856 and demolished in 1929. PG F363This is a print of the photograph and caption that appeared in the London Advertiser newspaper Sept. 16, 1929. The Tecumseh House was erected in 1856 and demolished in 1929. …London Public Library
- T. H. Carling Residence, 677 Talbot Street, London, OntarioT. H. Carling is first listed at 677 Talbot Street in the 1893 City Directory and the last listing for him at this address is in 1922. This same photograph appears in the 1897 edition of "City of London, Ontario, Canada. The pioneer period and the London today" by Archibald …T. H. Carling is first listed at 677 Talbot Street in the 1893 City Directory and the last listing for him at this address is in 1922. This same photograph …London Public Library
- Horse drawn milkwagon from Silverwood Dairies Limited, London, OntarioSilverwood Dairies Limited was founded by Albert Edward Silverwood (b. February 15, 1876, d. December 2, 1961). Born in Oakwood, Ontario, he worked for four years with Dundas & Flavelle, Produce Dealers in nearby Lindsay, Ontario. In 1903 he opened a branch for that firm in London, which in 1909 …Silverwood Dairies Limited was founded by Albert Edward Silverwood (b. February 15, 1876, d. December 2, 1961). Born in Oakwood, Ontario, he worked for four years with Dundas & Flavelle, …London Public Library
- London Street Railway streetcars being pulled to barns, London, OntarioBecause of a power failure during a sleet storm on March 30 and 31, 1922, streetcars had to be pulled to the barns. These streetcars are being pulled by a Ruggles truck, manufactured in London, Ontario. Note the "R" (for Ruggles) on the grille of the truck. The original car …Because of a power failure during a sleet storm on March 30 and 31, 1922, streetcars had to be pulled to the barns. These streetcars are being pulled by a …London Public Library
- A.M.C. Training Depot, No.1, Wolseley Barracks, London, OntarioA card mounted photograph of a group of sixteen men in uniform, members of the A.M.C. Training Depot, No. 1.A card mounted photograph of a group of sixteen men in uniform, members of the A.M.C. Training Depot, No. 1.London Public Library