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Geographic Location: Paris- Item types: Photographs
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- Painting of Alexander Graham Bell Receiving First Long-Distance Telephone Call in Paris, Ontario
This painting, created for Bell Canada by artist J.C.H. Forster, depicts Alexander Graham Bell receiving the world's first long-distance telephone call at the Dominion Telegraph Company office in Robert White's shoe store, Paris, Ontario. This image was printed on the fifth page of photographs in At the Forks of the … This painting, created for Bell Canada by artist J.C.H. Forster, depicts Alexander Graham Bell receiving the world's first long-distance telephone call at the Dominion Telegraph Company office in Robert White's … - Portrait of Hiram Capron
This portrait of Hiram Capron was painted by Robert Whale circa 1852. The original is on display at the Paris Museum and Historical Society. This portrait of Hiram Capron was painted by Robert Whale circa 1852. The original is on display at the Paris Museum and Historical Society. - Portrait of Mary De Long Capron
This portrait of Mary De Long Capron was painted by Robert Whale circa 1852. The original is on display at the Paris Museum and Historical Society. This portrait of Mary De Long Capron was painted by Robert Whale circa 1852. The original is on display at the Paris Museum and Historical Society. - Workers outside Gypsum (Plaster) Mine near Green Lane, Paris
This 19th century photograph shows several workers at one of the gypsum (plaster of Paris) near Green Lane in Paris, Ontario. They have with them a horse-cart for transporting the gypsum. This land was at one time owned by Hiram Capron. This 19th century photograph shows several workers at one of the gypsum (plaster of Paris) near Green Lane in Paris, Ontario. They have with them a horse-cart for transporting the … - Paris Crowd Awaiting Arrival of Duke and Duchess of Kent, October 13, 1901
This photograph depicts an enthusiastic crowd waiting for the train of the Duke and Duchess of Kent (later King George V and Queen Mary) on October 15, 1901. The section of tracks here is at the Paris Junction which was by Market Street. This image was printed on the thirty-fifth … This photograph depicts an enthusiastic crowd waiting for the train of the Duke and Duchess of Kent (later King George V and Queen Mary) on October 15, 1901. The section … - Workers outside Entrance to Gypsum (Plaster) Mine near Green Lane, Paris
This 19th century photograph shows several workers at the entrance to one of the gypsum (plaster of Paris) near Green Lane in Paris, Ontario. This land was at one time owned by Hiram Capron. This 19th century photograph shows several workers at the entrance to one of the gypsum (plaster of Paris) near Green Lane in Paris, Ontario. This land was at one time … - Meeting of Paris Town Council, 1879
This photograph depicts an 1879 meeting of the Paris town council, which at the time met at the Church street town hall. Among the figures depicted are mayor A.H. Baird and the police constable, to the right holding hat. This image was printed on the tenth page of photographs in … This photograph depicts an 1879 meeting of the Paris town council, which at the time met at the Church street town hall. Among the figures depicted are mayor A.H. Baird … - Lower Nith and Distillery Hill, c. 1892
The original photograph is significantly faded. An enhanced version has been posted; the original faded photo is also available. The original photograph is significantly faded. An enhanced version has been posted; the original faded photo is also available. - Distillery Hill and Wincey Mill, Paris, c. 1900
This photograph shows the Wincey Mill on the Nith River and Distillery Hill - the part of Paris surrounding Norman Hamilton's distillery. This image was printed on the eighth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith. This photograph shows the Wincey Mill on the Nith River and Distillery Hill - the part of Paris surrounding Norman Hamilton's distillery. This image was printed on the eighth page … - Paris Telephone Exchange and Operators, 1913
This 1909 photograph depicts the telephone exchange and telephone operators in Paris, Ontario. The persons depicted in this photograph are, from left to right: Miss Bessie Birley, Mrs. L.L. Belyea, Mrs. Agnes Emerson, Miss Millie Arnold, Miss Maud McCall, Mr. C.B. Barker (the manager), and Miss Vera Elkington. This image … This 1909 photograph depicts the telephone exchange and telephone operators in Paris, Ontario. The persons depicted in this photograph are, from left to right: Miss Bessie Birley, Mrs. L.L. Belyea, … - Guardhouse at Grand River Street Level Crossing
This photograph depicts the guardhouse at the level crossing which existed on Grand River Street from 1854 to 1905. The man depicted in the centre of the photo may be the artist P.G. Wickson. A similar photograph, taken at the same location and at the same time, was printed on … This photograph depicts the guardhouse at the level crossing which existed on Grand River Street from 1854 to 1905. The man depicted in the centre of the photo may be … - Dominion Telegraph Office in Robert White Shoe Store, Location of First Long-Distance Telephone Call
This 19th century photograph shows the location of the Dominion Telegraph Company office, which was in the shoe store of Robert White. This store was the location of the first long distance telephone call, selected by Alexander Graham Bell for its proximity to Brantford. The store is the second door … This 19th century photograph shows the location of the Dominion Telegraph Company office, which was in the shoe store of Robert White. This store was the location of the first … - Sacred Heart School, Paris, ON, 1890
This 1890 photograph depicts the Sacred Heart School, Paris's Roman Catholic school until 1911. This image was printed on the sixteenth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith. This 1890 photograph depicts the Sacred Heart School, Paris's Roman Catholic school until 1911. This image was printed on the sixteenth page of photographs in At the Forks of the … - Paris Central Elementary School
This photograph depicts the Paris Central Public School, which was built in 1909 and demolished in 1972. This image was printed on the sixteenth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith. The two additional images of the school were taken in … This photograph depicts the Paris Central Public School, which was built in 1909 and demolished in 1972. This image was printed on the sixteenth page of photographs in At the … - Elementary School Class with Lacrosse Sticks, c. 1890
This photograph depicts a class of Paris, Ontario elementary school students c. 1890 with lacrosse equipment. This image was printed on the seventeenth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith. This photograph depicts a class of Paris, Ontario elementary school students c. 1890 with lacrosse equipment. This image was printed on the seventeenth page of photographs in At the Forks … - Kings Ward School, Paris, Ontario
This photograph depicts the Kings Ward School on Broadway Street East in Paris, Ontario. It was built in 1881 and demolished in 1972. This image was printed on the fifteenth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith. This photograph depicts the Kings Ward School on Broadway Street East in Paris, Ontario. It was built in 1881 and demolished in 1972. This image was printed on the fifteenth … - South Ward Schools, Paris, Ontario
These photographs depict two historic South Ward schools in Paris, Ontario. The older school was built in 1868; the newer school replaced it c. 1900. The lower image was printed on the thirteenth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith. These photographs depict two historic South Ward schools in Paris, Ontario. The older school was built in 1868; the newer school replaced it c. 1900. The lower image was printed … - The Paris Quintette Club, c. 1885
This photograph depicts the Paris Quintette Club, c. 1885. The Quintette Club was a group of amateur musicians, a popular activity prior to the introduction of radio. This image was printed on the twelfth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith. This photograph depicts the Paris Quintette Club, c. 1885. The Quintette Club was a group of amateur musicians, a popular activity prior to the introduction of radio. This image was … - YMCA Choral Society in Paris, On, c. 1890
This photograph depicts a choral society in Paris, Ontario, c. 1890. The piano has the text "YMCA." This image was printed on the thirteenth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith. This photograph depicts a choral society in Paris, Ontario, c. 1890. The piano has the text "YMCA." This image was printed on the thirteenth page of photographs in At the … - The Paris Tennis Club, 1901
This photograph, taken August 1st, 1901, depicts the Paris Tennis Club. The man at the far right of the image is A.H. Baird, founder of the Wincey Mill and at one time mayor of Paris. For a complete list of the persons depicted, consult the "Inscription" field. This image was … This photograph, taken August 1st, 1901, depicts the Paris Tennis Club. The man at the far right of the image is A.H. Baird, founder of the Wincey Mill and at …
