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  • Parade on East Side of River St, late 1800s
    Parade on East Side of River St, late 1800s
    Image       According to the inscription on the matte, it was taken before the fire and is dated before 1900.
    Image     According to the inscription on the matte, it was taken before the fire and is dated before 1900.
  • View of Nith River Bridge
    View of Nith River Bridge
    Image       This photograph depicts a bridge across the Nith River; it may be the section at the end of William Street leading to what is now Lions Park. A man is standing at the side of the street reading a book.
    Image     This photograph depicts a bridge across the Nith River; it may be the section at the end of William Street leading to what is now Lions Park. A man is …
  • Looking Down Broadway St. from Station Hill
    Looking Down Broadway St. from Station Hill
    ImageText       This photograph, taken near the railway station at the top of Broadway Street, depicts the road going down the hill. Two horse-carts can be seen, along with a cart at the side of the road. The original print of this photograph is badly faded. A contrast-enhanced black and white version …
    ImageText     This photograph, taken near the railway station at the top of Broadway Street, depicts the road going down the hill. Two horse-carts can be seen, along with a cart at …
  • Construction Workers on site at Grand River Street
    Construction Workers on site at Grand River Street
    Image       This photograph depicts a set of construction workers with equipment at a construction site on Grand River Street. Advertisements visible in this photograph include P. Buckley Hardware; Garland Stoves; Rice and Harvey Show; Surprise Soap.
    Image     This photograph depicts a set of construction workers with equipment at a construction site on Grand River Street. Advertisements visible in this photograph include P. Buckley Hardware; Garland Stoves; Rice …
  • View of Paris, Ont. from King St.
    View of Paris, Ont. from King St.
    ImageText       This photograph depicts a wide view Paris as seen from King Street. It shows the downtown Grand River Street area, with the office of the Paris Star visible, along with the Grand River and the bridges crossing it.
    ImageText     This photograph depicts a wide view Paris as seen from King Street. It shows the downtown Grand River Street area, with the office of the Paris Star visible, along with …
  • View of Paris c. 1875
    View of Paris c. 1875
    ImageTextcomment       This photograph depicts Grand River Street in Paris, Ontario, in the mid 1870s. The Grand River Street bridge is visible at the bottom.
    ImageTextcomment     This photograph depicts Grand River Street in Paris, Ontario, in the mid 1870s. The Grand River Street bridge is visible at the bottom.
  • Workers outside Gypsum (Plaster) Mine near Green Lane, Paris
    Workers outside Gypsum (Plaster) Mine near Green Lane, Paris
    Imagemystery       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.
    Imagemystery     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 …
  • Workers outside Entrance to Gypsum (Plaster) Mine near Green Lane, Paris
    Workers outside Entrance to Gypsum (Plaster) Mine near Green Lane, Paris
    Imagemystery       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.
    Imagemystery     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 …
  • Early History of the Paris High School
    Early History of the Paris High School
    ImageText       Provided by the Paris Museum and Historical Society
    ImageText     Provided by the Paris Museum and Historical Society
  • Paris Citizens' Band
    Paris Citizens' Band
    ImageText       This article has been contributed by the Paris Museum and Historical Society. It was written in 1979 by Walter Williams, Jr. List of Bandmasters Marchant - 1875-76 Dickenson Brown Emerson - 1876-93 Coleman - 1893-95 (unconfirmed) William Williams - 1895-? Kuhlman (unconfirmed) Teirny (unconfirmed) Walter Williams Sr. - 1927-59 Walter …
    ImageText     This article has been contributed by the Paris Museum and Historical Society. It was written in 1979 by Walter Williams, Jr. List of Bandmasters Marchant - 1875-76 Dickenson Brown Emerson …
  • View East out William St on Grand River
    View East out William St on Grand River
    ImageText       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. …
    ImageText     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 …
  • 1932 Penmans Process Exhibit, Toronto Canadian National Exhibition
    1932 Penmans Process Exhibit, Toronto Canadian National Exhibition
    Image       This photograph shows the Penmans Limited clothing company's exhibit at the Toronto Canadian National Exhibition in September 1932. It shows the process of clothes making, with knitting machinery set up alongside raw materials and completed products.
    Image     This photograph shows the Penmans Limited clothing company's exhibit at the Toronto Canadian National Exhibition in September 1932. It shows the process of clothes making, with knitting machinery set up …
  • 1931 Penmans Process Exhibit, Toronto Canadian National Exhibition
    1931 Penmans Process Exhibit, Toronto Canadian National Exhibition
    Image       This photograph shows the Penmans Limited clothing company's exhibit at the Toronto Canadian National Exhibition in September 1931. It shows the process of clothes making, with knitting machinery set up alongside raw materials and completed products. A photo of the next year's process exhibit is also available, and can be …
    Image     This photograph shows the Penmans Limited clothing company's exhibit at the Toronto Canadian National Exhibition in September 1931. It shows the process of clothes making, with knitting machinery set up …
  • Penmans No. 2 Mill, c. 1920
    Penmans No. 2 Mill, c. 1920
    Image       This photograph depicts the Penmans Limited No. 2 clothing factory, c. 1920.
    Image     This photograph depicts the Penmans Limited No. 2 clothing factory, c. 1920.
  • Employees outside Penmans No. 2 Mill, early 1900s
    Employees outside Penmans No. 2 Mill, early 1900s
    Image       Note that, despite the label on the front, this is the No. 2 mill - not No. 1.
    Image     Note that, despite the label on the front, this is the No. 2 mill - not No. 1.
  • Penmans No. 2 Mill seen from Mill-Race, 1922
    Penmans No. 2 Mill seen from Mill-Race, 1922
    Imagecomment       This photograph depicts the Penmans Limited No. 2 mill, once located on Willow Street. It was taken from across the mill-race, which no longer exists. There is also a possibility that this photo was taken from across the Grand River looking east, with the mouth of the mill race visible …
    Imagecomment     This photograph depicts the Penmans Limited No. 2 mill, once located on Willow Street. It was taken from across the mill-race, which no longer exists. There is also a possibility …
  • Penmans No. 2 Mill seen from Mill-Race, 1922
    Penmans No. 2 Mill seen from Mill-Race, 1922
    Image       This photograph depicts the Penmans Limited No. 2 mill, once located on Willow Street. It appears to have been taken from the nearby Dundas St. bridge. The photo was donated to the museum by Margaret Bailey in June 1990.
    Image     This photograph depicts the Penmans Limited No. 2 mill, once located on Willow Street. It appears to have been taken from the nearby Dundas St. bridge. The photo was donated …
  • Penmans No. 1 Mill, 1905
    Penmans No. 1 Mill, 1905
    Image       The red and yellow distortion at the bottom of the image is caused by light reflecting from the yellowed tape attached to the photo.
    Image     The red and yellow distortion at the bottom of the image is caused by light reflecting from the yellowed tape attached to the photo.
  • Daniel Penman, father of John Penman
    Daniel Penman, father of John Penman
    ImageText       This photograph depicts Daniel Penman, the father of John Penman.
    ImageText     This photograph depicts Daniel Penman, the father of John Penman.
  • John Penman and Friends Sleighing
    John Penman and Friends Sleighing
    ImageText       This photograph depicts John Penman and a group of friends sleighing near the Presbyterian Church on River St.
    ImageText     This photograph depicts John Penman and a group of friends sleighing near the Presbyterian Church on River St.
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