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Contributors: Cobourg Public Library- Item types: Photographs
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- Year: 1960
- Sidbrook Private Hospital
Built in 1857 by Kivas Tully for Henry Mason and remodelled in 1860 by Major David Campbell, it was then bought by William Abbott in 1901 who enlarged and again remodelled the house. The Abbotts owned the property till circa the 1950s. It is a fine example of the style … Built in 1857 by Kivas Tully for Henry Mason and remodelled in 1860 by Major David Campbell, it was then bought by William Abbott in 1901 who enlarged and again …Cobourg Public Library - Cobourg Harbour
The harbour has been rebuilt, dredged and expanded many times in the past century and a half. It is actually entirely artificial as the bay formed by Midtown Creek was just a swampy inlet, which the Cobourg business people quickly recognized as a great opportunity if it becam a major … The harbour has been rebuilt, dredged and expanded many times in the past century and a half. It is actually entirely artificial as the bay formed by Midtown Creek was …Cobourg Public Library - Dock at Cobourg
Complete Marina facilities throughout the region.The harbour has been rebuilt, dredged and expanded many times in the past century and a half. It is actually entirely artificial as the bay formed by Midtown Creek was just a swampy inlet, which the Cobourg business people quickly recognized as a great opportunity … Complete Marina facilities throughout the region.The harbour has been rebuilt, dredged and expanded many times in the past century and a half. It is actually entirely artificial as the bay …Cobourg Public Library - Cobourg Harbour
First Seaway Ship at Cobourg Harbour First Seaway Ship at Cobourg HarbourCobourg Public Library - Cobourg Harbour
Seaway shipping and pleasure craft harbour facilities at Cobourg Seaway shipping and pleasure craft harbour facilities at CobourgCobourg Public Library - General Foods Limited
General Foods Limited after addition of new Gaines Warehouse. General Foods Limited after addition of new Gaines Warehouse.Cobourg Public Library - 216 King Street West
Shown here is an interesting Gentleman’s Cottage, which was built in the 1850’s. Erected by the Dickinson family, this house is of Brunswick construction, which is to say, the walls are constructed of wood, with the boards placed one on top of the other. Also, the exterior is stuccoed and … Shown here is an interesting Gentleman’s Cottage, which was built in the 1850’s. Erected by the Dickinson family, this house is of Brunswick construction, which is to say, the walls …Cobourg Public Library - Marie Dressler House
The doorway, with its fan transom, is still one of the finest in Cobourg. The doorway, with its fan transom, is still one of the finest in Cobourg.Cobourg Public Library - 250 Mathew Street
One of the earliest houses still almost intact, the building shown here is a charming Ontario Cottage built by Mathew Williams around 1834. Of note are the substantial overhanging eaves of the hipped roof which give it a hat-like quality. This form of roof was peculiar to the Cobourg area. One of the earliest houses still almost intact, the building shown here is a charming Ontario Cottage built by Mathew Williams around 1834. Of note are the substantial overhanging eaves …Cobourg Public Library - 258 Mathew Street
This handsome clapboard saltbox house, found directly north of Williams’ cottage (250 Mathew Street), was built in the 1840’s. Mathew Williams owned much of the land north of King Street and east of the street which now bears his first name. The house is stylishly finished with good returning eaves … This handsome clapboard saltbox house, found directly north of Williams’ cottage (250 Mathew Street), was built in the 1840’s. Mathew Williams owned much of the land north of King Street …Cobourg Public Library - 295 King Street West
This is the only building in Cobourg that was constructed of cut stone. It was built in 1847-48 by Alexander Sutherland. This is the only building in Cobourg that was constructed of cut stone. It was built in 1847-48 by Alexander Sutherland.Cobourg Public Library - 317 King Street West
In 1851 Joseph Arundel Philp (died 1865) and his son (1826-1911), of the same name, built this one and a half story wood house, sheathed in stucco. They had arrived from England in 1832. Both were plasterers. Joseph Arundel Philp Sr. was married to Eleanor Winn (1805-1855). The house was … In 1851 Joseph Arundel Philp (died 1865) and his son (1826-1911), of the same name, built this one and a half story wood house, sheathed in stucco. They had arrived …Cobourg Public Library - 303 King Street West
Alexander Cook built this one and a half storey dwelling in 1851-52 Alexander Cook built this one and a half storey dwelling in 1851-52Cobourg Public Library - 323 King Street West
This house was built for John Field around 1846-47. This house was built for John Field around 1846-47.Cobourg Public Library - 309 King Street West
This home was built in 1854 by James Vair and features many Greek Revival characteristics. This home was built in 1854 by James Vair and features many Greek Revival characteristics.Cobourg Public Library - 132 Ontario Street South
The main features of this interesting house are the ornate porch and handsome window over it. The house itself was built in 1862 by George Goodeve. The main features of this interesting house are the ornate porch and handsome window over it. The house itself was built in 1862 by George Goodeve.Cobourg Public Library - Lakehurst
In December 1832 Calcutt announced that his brewery, Cobourg's first, was ready to sell beer and ale. By 1835, he had purchased almost three acres of lakefront property bounded by Hibernia, Durham and Orr St. and built a distillery on this site for the production of whiskey. During the 1850s … In December 1832 Calcutt announced that his brewery, Cobourg's first, was ready to sell beer and ale. By 1835, he had purchased almost three acres of lakefront property bounded by …Cobourg Public Library - 128 Durham Street
Shown here is the stone structure found on the north side of the property on the corner of Durham and Orr St. This building is about 84' long and is constructed of unfinished, uncut rubble stone. It is believed to have been used as a barracks during the War of … Shown here is the stone structure found on the north side of the property on the corner of Durham and Orr St. This building is about 84' long and is …Cobourg Public Library - Dromore
In the 1840’s, Thomas Dumble and his son, John Henry, surveyors, came to Canada to be part of a joint commission to settle the Maine – New Brunswick boundary dispute. Afterwards, the family settled in Cobourg and in 1857 Thomas Dumble built this imposing house called Dromore. The steep-pitched roof … In the 1840’s, Thomas Dumble and his son, John Henry, surveyors, came to Canada to be part of a joint commission to settle the Maine – New Brunswick boundary dispute. …Cobourg Public Library - Strathmore (Brookside School)
Judge George Mackenzie Clark, a successful lawyer, local politician, staunch Conservative, and personal friend of Sir John A. Macdonald, purchased the future site of Brookside School in 1869. His wife was the daughter of William Weller. Initially this purchase totaled 180 acres, but it was immediately subdivided into smaller parcels … Judge George Mackenzie Clark, a successful lawyer, local politician, staunch Conservative, and personal friend of Sir John A. Macdonald, purchased the future site of Brookside School in 1869. His wife …Cobourg Public Library
