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      09-20 Two Articles and accompanying picture, ‘Library receives painting by Dr. Tripp’ and ‘Library Obtains Painting By Local Artist’ Source: unknown Acquired: April 1970

      Batterwood is the home of the Massey family, Canton, Ontario.

      Batterwood, home of the Massey family, Canton, Ontario

      Father Collins completes 50 years as priest Source: Cobourg Sentinel-Star, Wednesday, May 20, 1970 Acquired: January 2008

      Lakelands was originally built in 1878 and was later the residence of William Riddell. He obtained the first B.Sc. to be granted by Victoria College, Cobourg, in 1877, and later became an eminent lawyer. In 1906 he became a Justice of the Supreme Court of Ontario. Mr. Riddell’s wife was …

      This beautiful Greek Revival Cottage was built around the 1850’s by William H. Floyd.

      This Greek revival cottage shows up on the 1874 town map but its date of construction is still uncertain. It is likely to have been built around the late 1850s, early 1860s since this style was popular at this time.

      This Ontario Gothic cottage was built by John Cullingford (local druggist) in 1856. He also conducted his business from this building.

      This solid square house was built in 1876. It was as a wedding present for Dr. Alfred Reynar, professor of English literature at Victoria College, and his bride, Ida Hayden, from her parents.

      This stately Victorian house was constructed completed in 1880 by William Bond, a contractor and builder. It is graced with the unusual features of elaborate stone quoins, and stone lintels with worked keystone, over each window.

      This fine brick residence was built this in 1851 by R. D. Chatterton, who came to Cobourg about 1830, and was the first editor of the Cobourg Star, which began publishing in 1831. Its proportions, massing, and detail give it a decidedly English flavor.

      In 1854, James Crossen, proprietor of the Cobourg Car Works married Margaret Hayden, sister of John Hayden. Both were children of Reverend William Hayden, who was instrumental in the development of the Congregational Church in Canada. Originally known as Cedar Hedge, Crossen house was built in 1871. The Car Works, …

      Originally built in 1870 by James Crossen for his son William, this large vernacular Victorian house was just south of Cedar Hedge. William remodelled it in 1895 which then made it a fine example of the Queen Anne Style. In 1910 the addition was added to the south and the …

      In 1815, Loyalist John Kelly Spencer purchased 160 acres in what is now the centre of Cobourg from the son of Eluid Nickerson, Cobourg's first settler. He subdivided it and in 1827 built the Poplars on the northeast portion of his property. Spencer Street was named after Sheriff Spencer of …

      This residence was built in 1835 by Ebenezer Perry, who first arrived in Cobourg in 1815, and became first Chairman of the Board of Police Commissioners, which preceded a Town Council as governing body of the town. Woodlawn, as it is called, is an outstanding example of Regency taste with …

      A very elegantly proportioned house, it was built by William Hitchins, a well-to-do grocer, around 1857.

      Edward Crane was the architect and builder of Victoria College in 1836. It was built as the Academy of the Methodist Church and became one of Canada's earliest degree-granting universities in 1841. Egerton Ryerson, was its first president. After forming a vital part of Cobourg's academic and cultural life for …

      This Georgian style dwelling was built in 1840 by William Grieve, and was used as his personal residence. It is probably the best early frame house left standing in Cobourg.

      The centre building (with the double doorway) and the one to the left (318, 320, 322, 324 Division St. N.)are part of a group of early frame buildings constructed fro both commerical and domestic use. They range in date from 1840 to the mid 1850s. William Grieve built this particular …

      This house was built in 1841 by Dr. James Gilchrist specifically for use as both his office and residence. His brother, John, also a doctor, was the first medical doctor licensed by the Upper Canada Medical Board. One can still see vestiges of early style about the doorway, despite alterations. …