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      This binder contains the family history of the Chatterson family, as compiled by Helen Mulligan. It also contains many original historical photos of the Chatterson family and relatives. This collection can be downloaded as an Adobe Acrobat Reader .PDF file! Click on the link underneath the picture to the right. …

      The fort is on the site of the first lighthouse on the Great Lakes, destroyed by American forces during the War of 1812. This fort was, in part, built from the ruins of the lighthouse.

      Stereoview of USS MICHIGAN lying in Put-in-Bay, off South Bass Island. The willow tree was planted over the graves of the British and American naval officers killed in the Battle of Lake Erie, 10 Sept 1813, the major naval engagement on the Great Lakes during the War of 1812.

      The hull of the NEW ORLEANS finally collapsed in Feb. 1884.

      This 1908 photograph shows a section of Main Street, Mount Pleasant, looking north from the Old Haight Mill. The dog is Devlin's dog Prince. It was provided by Linda Guest.

      This photograph shows the celebration held for the 50th anniversary of the Mount Pleasant Women's Institute on February 9th, 1953. The photo was provided by Linda Guest. This photo is Zoomify enabled! Click on the photo to zoom in and pan around so that you can see faces in full …

      This undated photograph shows an unidentified family outside the Emily Townsend home, now 637 Mount Pleasant Road. The home was built by Alvah Townsend c. 1860 for his daughter Emily. She lived there until 1894, then sold the home to Alfred Grantham in 1894 for $790. Grantham lived there until …

      The original image is noticeably distorted and details are difficult to make out. An enhanced black and white copy is also provided, with a link below the image.

      This photograph shows the west side of the Mount Pleasant old common school, prior to its renovations. The building had been a school for many years until 1854, then later used as a home; it was originally built in the early 19th century, and was used for services held by …

      This undated photograph shows the Mount Pleasant old common school. Once used as the first school in Mount Pleasant, it was later remodelled into a home and is now the front section of the house on 214 Maple Ave. E. This image was provided by Linda Guest.

      This photograph was probably taken in the 1950s-60s because of the three-line "KODAK / VELOX / PAPER" watermark on the back.

      The Mount Pleasant Women's Institute was founded 1903. This seems to be an early photograph.

      This photograph shows some members of the Mount Pleasant Women's Institute at a celebration held at the Mount Pleasant Continuation School for the 50th anniversary of the national Women's Institute movement. It was provided by Linda Guest. This photo is Zoomify enabled! Click on the photo to zoom in and …

      This photograph shows the 60th anniversary celebration for the Mount Pleasant Women's Institute. It was provided by Linda Guest. The women shown are: Mrs. J.C. Goold (president); Mrs. Thomas Longstreet; Mrs. Earl Burtch; Mrs. Cecil Longstreet (secretary). Two of these women were charter members. The back of the photo contains …

      A note on the postcard suggests that the photograph may have been taken in 1906, while both the 1¢ Quebec Centenary stamp and postmark indicate it was mailed in 1908.

      This photograph shows the Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, c. 1915. The manse is visible to the left. This photograph was provided by Linda Guest. The church was built in 1858, and was the second Presbyterian Church in town - the first was located on the nearby Andrew Eadie farm. The …

      The original copy of this photograph suffers from degradation known as "silvering;" this online version has been restored. The original, unenhanced version is also available.

      The cement sidewalk installed after 1908 is visible in the to the left of the photograph, so it cannot have been taken earlier than that date. The original copy of this photograph suffers from degradation known as "silvering;" this online version has been restored. The original, unenhanced version is also …

      Some estimates date the photo to 1908; the paper it was printed on is Eastman Kodak Velox paper, missing the usual distinctive "Velox" watermark or logo, which was produced roughly c. 1903-04, suggesting it comes from that date.

      The original copy of this photograph suffers from degradation known as "silvering;" this online version has been restored. The original, unenhanced version is also available.