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- Groups: Cairncross Photograph Collection
- Royal Visit, 1939 - King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in limousine, London, Ontario
This photograph was taken along the route the Royal Procession took in London, June 7, 1939. The exact location isn't clear. The four mile tour of streets stretched from York Street on the south to St. James Street on the north and from Richmond Street on the west to William … This photograph was taken along the route the Royal Procession took in London, June 7, 1939. The exact location isn't clear. The four mile tour of streets stretched from York …London Public Library - Royal Visit, 1939 - King George VI and Queen Elizabeth get out of car at St. James Street to speak to Westminster Hospital patients, London, Ontario
The geographic location shown on the map for St. James Street is an approximate location. The exact spot where the photo was taken is not recorded. According to the Free Press of June 3, 1939: "the four-mile tour of London streets starts at the C.N.R. station, along York to Richmond, … The geographic location shown on the map for St. James Street is an approximate location. The exact spot where the photo was taken is not recorded. According to the Free …London Public Library - Hellmuth Ladies' College, London, Ontario
Hellmuth Ladies' College was located on Richmond Street North, just south of Windermere Road on the hill overlooking the Thames River. Founded by the Rt. Rev. Isaac Hellmuth, it opened Sept. 23, 1869. The building was purchased in 1899 by the Sisters of St. Joseph. It was blessed and opened … Hellmuth Ladies' College was located on Richmond Street North, just south of Windermere Road on the hill overlooking the Thames River. Founded by the Rt. Rev. Isaac Hellmuth, it opened …London Public Library - Victoria (Steamship), London, Ontario
There are two handwritten inscriptions on the back of the photograph. The one inscription erroneously gives the location as Port Stanley. PG B3 There are two handwritten inscriptions on the back of the photograph. The one inscription erroneously gives the location as Port Stanley. PG B3London Public Library - Bishop Cronyn Memorial Church, London, Ontario
Bishop Cronyn Memorial Church, situated on the south-east corner of Queens Avenue and William Street, was built in 1873. There is a handwritten inscription on the back of the photograph. PG B11 Bishop Cronyn Memorial Church, situated on the south-east corner of Queens Avenue and William Street, was built in 1873. There is a handwritten inscription on the back of the photograph. …London Public Library - Merchant's Bank, London, Ontario
The Merchant's Bank was situated on the north-west corner of Richmond Street and Queen's Avenue. There is a handwritten inscription on the back of the photograph. PG B14 The Merchant's Bank was situated on the north-west corner of Richmond Street and Queen's Avenue. There is a handwritten inscription on the back of the photograph. PG B14London Public Library - St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, London, Ontario
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (now First St. Andrew's United Church), on the north east corner of Queens Avenue and Waterloo Street, was built in 1868-69 on the same site as the old frame church that was built 1842-1843. There is a handwritten inscription on the back of the photograph that … St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (now First St. Andrew's United Church), on the north east corner of Queens Avenue and Waterloo Street, was built in 1868-69 on the same site as …London Public Library - Spettigue Hall, London, Ontario
Spettigue Hall (later the Duffield Block) was built in 1871 by Joseph Spettigue. It contained a concert hall on the second floor. When James Duffield bought the building in 1891, he closed the theatre and divided the space into a third floor, which altered the facade. There is a handwritten … Spettigue Hall (later the Duffield Block) was built in 1871 by Joseph Spettigue. It contained a concert hall on the second floor. When James Duffield bought the building in 1891, …London Public Library - Odd Fellows' Hall, London, Ontario
The Odd Fellows' Hall was located on the northeast corner of Dundas and Clarence Streets. A & S Nordheimer sold pianos, organs, music and musical instruments. There is a handwritten inscription on the back of the photograph. PG B21 The Odd Fellows' Hall was located on the northeast corner of Dundas and Clarence Streets. A & S Nordheimer sold pianos, organs, music and musical instruments. There is a handwritten …London Public Library - Dundas Street, north side at Clarence Street looking east, London, Ontario
There is a handwritten inscription on the back of the photograph. PG B22 There is a handwritten inscription on the back of the photograph. PG B22London Public Library - Ontario Hospital, London, Ontario
Formerly known as the London Asylum for the Insane. Later (in 1968) renamed London Psychiatric Hospital There is a handwritten inscription on the back of the photograph. PG B35 Formerly known as the London Asylum for the Insane. Later (in 1968) renamed London Psychiatric Hospital There is a handwritten inscription on the back of the photograph. PG B35London Public Library - Bishop's Palace, London, Ontario
Bishop's Palace was the residence of the Roman Catholic bishops of London from 1870 to 1914. In 1914 the mansion at 90 Central Avenue, "Blackfriars", was donated to the Diocese of London and used as the new residence. The Bishop's Palace was then renamed St. Peter's Rectory. The handwritten inscription … Bishop's Palace was the residence of the Roman Catholic bishops of London from 1870 to 1914. In 1914 the mansion at 90 Central Avenue, "Blackfriars", was donated to the Diocese …London Public Library - Old Fire Hall and north side of King Street between Richmond and Clarence Streets, London, Ontario
The inscription is handwritten on the back of the photograph. PG B16 The inscription is handwritten on the back of the photograph. PG B16London Public Library - Dundas Street, looking east towards Wellington Street, London, Ontario
Handwritten inscription appears on the back of the photograph. The number 34 appears on the right front as this picture was part of a photo display (probably in the 1960s) in the Cairncross Drugstore which had a photograph developing service, at 216 Dundas at the corner of Clarence Street. Note … Handwritten inscription appears on the back of the photograph. The number 34 appears on the right front as this picture was part of a photo display (probably in the 1960s) …London Public Library - Dundas and Richmond Streets looking east, London, Ontario
Inscription is handwritten on the back of the photograph. The London Street Railway started service on May 24, 1875 with single horse-drawn trolley cars pulled on steel rails. The company began with six horses and by 1884 had a total of 146 in service. When the electric trolley service took … Inscription is handwritten on the back of the photograph. The London Street Railway started service on May 24, 1875 with single horse-drawn trolley cars pulled on steel rails. The company …London Public Library - Court House Square, north west corner of King and Ridout Streets, London, Ontario
This photograph would have been taken prior to the major Court House renovations done in 1878. A guess has been made that it was taken ca. 1870. There is a handwitten inscription on the back of the photograph. PG B19 This photograph would have been taken prior to the major Court House renovations done in 1878. A guess has been made that it was taken ca. 1870. There is a …London Public Library - Dundas Street, looking east from Ridout Street, London, Ontario
The inscription is handwritten on the back of the photograph. Although this photograph is somewhat unclear, a comparison with another photograph of a similar streetscape circa 1863, on page 26 in the book: "City of London, Ontario, Canada: the pioneer period and the London of to-day", originally published in 1900, … The inscription is handwritten on the back of the photograph. Although this photograph is somewhat unclear, a comparison with another photograph of a similar streetscape circa 1863, on page 26 …London Public Library - Barker House/Mount Hope Orphanage, London, Ontario
Barker House, built by William Barker c1854, became the Mount Hope Orphanage c1869. It was situated on the west side of Richmond Street between College and Grosvenor Streets. Barker House was demolished in 1963. PG B4 Barker House, built by William Barker c1854, became the Mount Hope Orphanage c1869. It was situated on the west side of Richmond Street between College and Grosvenor Streets. Barker House …London Public Library - Barker House/Mount Hope Orphanage, London, Ontario
Barker House, built by William Barker c1854, became the Mount Hope Orphanage c1869. It was situated on the west side of Richmond Street between College and Grosvenor Streets. Barker House was demolished in 1963. PG B20 Barker House, built by William Barker c1854, became the Mount Hope Orphanage c1869. It was situated on the west side of Richmond Street between College and Grosvenor Streets. Barker House …London Public Library - Dundas and Richmond Streets, southeast corner, London, Ontario
This building at the southeast corner of Dundas and Richmond Streets, called the Edge Block, was built in 1875 (London Free Press May 18, 1875 p.1) by William Edge. A marker at the top of the building saying "Edge Block" is hard to see in this photograph. It is more … This building at the southeast corner of Dundas and Richmond Streets, called the Edge Block, was built in 1875 (London Free Press May 18, 1875 p.1) by William Edge. A …London Public Library
