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- Groups: At the Forks of the Grand Vol. I
- Parade in Paris, c. 1895
This photograph shows a parade down River Street (now Grand River Street) in Paris c. 1895. A similar photograph, taken from the same angle and at the same day, is also a part of this collection and is linked to on the right. This image was printed on page 274 … This photograph shows a parade down River Street (now Grand River Street) in Paris c. 1895. A similar photograph, taken from the same angle and at the same day, is …County of Brant Public Library - Robert "Bobby" West in Costume
This photograph depicts Robert "Bobby" West dressed in one of his eccentric, exotic costumes. Robert was an entertainer for many years, as well as the operator of the Nith Navigation Co. after his father, William "Wally" West, grew old. More information about the Wests can be found in chapter 18 … This photograph depicts Robert "Bobby" West dressed in one of his eccentric, exotic costumes. Robert was an entertainer for many years, as well as the operator of the Nith Navigation …County of Brant Public Library - Robert "Bobby" West with Life-Saving Medals
This photograph shows Robert "Bobby" West with some of his many medals. Robert was the operator of the Nith Navigation Co. after his father, William, grew old. In addition to renting and piloting boats, Robert saved a large number of swimmers who were in danger of drowning in the river. … This photograph shows Robert "Bobby" West with some of his many medals. Robert was the operator of the Nith Navigation Co. after his father, William, grew old. In addition to …County of Brant Public Library - View of Upper Town Paris and Oilcloth Factory, c. 1885
This photograph shows a view of Paris's upper town c. 1885, with the Grand River and bridge in the foreground. The building to the left is the oilcloth factory. This image was printed on page 65 of At the Forks of the Grand: Volume I by D. A. Smith. This photograph shows a view of Paris's upper town c. 1885, with the Grand River and bridge in the foreground. The building to the left is the oilcloth factory. This …County of Brant Public Library - Aerial View of Paris, c. 1945
This photograph depicts an aerial view of Paris as it was circa 1945. It focuses on the areas west of the Grand River, with the area south of the Nith in the foreground. It was taken by the London Free Press. This image was printed on page 118 of At … This photograph depicts an aerial view of Paris as it was circa 1945. It focuses on the areas west of the Grand River, with the area south of the Nith …County of Brant Public Library - 19th Century Paris Fire Brigade
This photograph depicts a 19th century fire brigade, one of Paris's earliest. This image was printed on page 121 of At the Forks of the Grand: Volume I by D. A. Smith. This photograph depicts a 19th century fire brigade, one of Paris's earliest. This image was printed on page 121 of At the Forks of the Grand: Volume I by D. …County of Brant Public Library - Paris Musical Society Band on corner of Grand River and William Streets, c. 1901
Smith's binder of photographs dates this to 1901; the caption in the printed version dates it to 1895. Smith's binder of photographs dates this to 1901; the caption in the printed version dates it to 1895.County of Brant Public Library - Lower Town Paris, c. 1865
This photograph shows a view of lower town in Paris. The camera is positioned at the head of Grand River Street, looking north with the Grand River and bridge to the right. This photograph was printed on page 83 of At the Forks of the Grand, vol. 1. This photograph shows a view of lower town in Paris. The camera is positioned at the head of Grand River Street, looking north with the Grand River and bridge to …County of Brant Public Library - Congregational Church and Hamilton Distillery, Grand River N., Paris
This photograph shows a few buildings off of Grand River Street N. in the 19th century. The building in the foreground is a part of Norman Hamilton's distillery, while the congregational church can be seen in the background. This image was printed on page 96 of At the Forks of … This photograph shows a few buildings off of Grand River Street N. in the 19th century. The building in the foreground is a part of Norman Hamilton's distillery, while the …County of Brant Public Library - View Looking North on Grand River Street, Paris, c. 1885
This photograph shows a view of downtown Paris looking north on Grand River. An ox-team is visible to the left, drinking from a public trough, while the congregational church can be seen in the background. This image was printed on page 108 of At the Forks of the Grand: Volume … This photograph shows a view of downtown Paris looking north on Grand River. An ox-team is visible to the left, drinking from a public trough, while the congregational church can …County of Brant Public Library - Railway Crossing with Guard Shack on Grand River Street, Paris, c. 1905
This photograph shows the railway crossing on Grand River Street, c. 1905. At this time, the train crossed directly over the street. The small shack next to the tracks housed the guard. This image was printed on page 227 of At the Forks of the Grand: Volume I by D. … This photograph shows the railway crossing on Grand River Street, c. 1905. At this time, the train crossed directly over the street. The small shack next to the tracks housed …County of Brant Public Library - Cricket Players in Riverview Park, Paris, c. 1910
This photograph shows a group of cricketers playing on the Riverview Park cricket ground c. 1910. Cricket was a popular sport in Paris at the time. Riverview Park was located below Homestead Road. This image was printed on page 192 of At the Forks of the Grand: Volume I by … This photograph shows a group of cricketers playing on the Riverview Park cricket ground c. 1910. Cricket was a popular sport in Paris at the time. Riverview Park was located …County of Brant Public Library - Sleigh and Cattle Going to Market, Paris
This photograph depicts a horse-drawn sleigh and cattle being led down a snow-covered Paris road on their way to the market. This image was printed on page 215 of At the Forks of the Grand: Volume I by D. A. Smith. This photograph depicts a horse-drawn sleigh and cattle being led down a snow-covered Paris road on their way to the market. This image was printed on page 215 of At …County of Brant Public Library - Lacrosse Players on Old Fair Grounds, c. 1885
This photograph, taken c. 1885, depicts a group of lacrosse players on the old Agricultural Grounds on Elm Street in Paris. Lacrosse was one of the most popular sports in Paris during the 19th and early 20th centuries. This image was printed on page 196 of At the Forks of … This photograph, taken c. 1885, depicts a group of lacrosse players on the old Agricultural Grounds on Elm Street in Paris. Lacrosse was one of the most popular sports in …County of Brant Public Library - Richard Thompson's Car outside Movie Theatre, Paris, c. 1913
This photograph shows Sinclair Knill and some of his friends in a car in front of an early Paris movie theatre, c. 1913. Richard Thompson's car was among the first in Paris, bought in 1909, and Knill was his driver. The movie theatre has posters for several films, most prominently … This photograph shows Sinclair Knill and some of his friends in a car in front of an early Paris movie theatre, c. 1913. Richard Thompson's car was among the first …County of Brant Public Library - William "Wally" West, Bard of the Nith, and Jess West on Boat
This photograph depicts William "Wally" West (1818 - 1912), self-proclaimed Bard of the Nith and Grand Commodore of the Nith Navigation Co., with wife Jess aboard one of their boats. He and his son Robert were among the most eccentric of Parisians in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The … This photograph depicts William "Wally" West (1818 - 1912), self-proclaimed Bard of the Nith and Grand Commodore of the Nith Navigation Co., with wife Jess aboard one of their boats. …County of Brant Public Library - View East out William St on Grand River
This photograph depicts William Street opening out onto Grand River Street, with a view of the Gore Hotel and a bookstore. A cow and a public pump are visible on William Street. This image was printed on page 110 of At the Forks of the Grand: Volume I by D. … This photograph depicts William Street opening out onto Grand River Street, with a view of the Gore Hotel and a bookstore. A cow and a public pump are visible on … - Robert ("Bobby") and William ("Wally") West in front of House
Robert became an entertainer in 1905, and his father died in 1912; this photo was taken at some time between those dates. Robert became an entertainer in 1905, and his father died in 1912; this photo was taken at some time between those dates. - View of Lower Town, Paris, 1876
The copy of the photograph digitized was extremely blurred. The copy presented here has been enhanced for additional sharpness and detail. The copy of the photograph digitized was extremely blurred. The copy presented here has been enhanced for additional sharpness and detail. - Aftermath of Paris Great Fire, 1900
This photograph shows the destroyed buildings left in the wake of the Paris Great Fire of September 12, 1900. The fire began at the Roller Mills and ultimately spread across a good portion of the town, causing a large amount of damage and destroying many buildings. The loss was estimated … This photograph shows the destroyed buildings left in the wake of the Paris Great Fire of September 12, 1900. The fire began at the Roller Mills and ultimately spread across …
