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- Camp Meeting
Postcard made from sepia tone photograph taken by Herman Lippert of Berlin, Ontario. Image shows a gathering of people at what is believed to be a camp meeting. Postcard made from sepia tone photograph taken by Herman Lippert of Berlin, Ontario. Image shows a gathering of people at what is believed to be a camp meeting.Kitchener Public Library - Railway bridge over river
Black and white postcard made from photograph taken by Herman Lippert, Berlin, Ontario. Image shows a railway bridge, built on stone piers, over a river. Black and white postcard made from photograph taken by Herman Lippert, Berlin, Ontario. Image shows a railway bridge, built on stone piers, over a river.Kitchener Public Library - Canoeists
The location of this scene has been idenfitied as being near the Hanlan Hotel at the west end of the Toronto Islands, a building that was destroyed by fire in 1909. The location of this scene has been idenfitied as being near the Hanlan Hotel at the west end of the Toronto Islands, a building that was destroyed by fire in …Kitchener Public Library - Scaffolding
Image shown may be the St. George Street water tank, Berlin, Ontario. Image shown may be the St. George Street water tank, Berlin, Ontario.Kitchener Public Library - Lighthouse on lakefront
Black and white postcard of small lighthouse on a lakefront. Black and white postcard of small lighthouse on a lakefront.Kitchener Public Library - Heathcote
Built in 1884 by Agnes Heath of Toronto when her daughter Emily married D'Arcy Boulton who owned The Lawn. Heathcote and The Lawn shared a common boundary and both were built to be lived in year round rather than just as a summer home.It was bought by W.F.Ladd a wealthy … Built in 1884 by Agnes Heath of Toronto when her daughter Emily married D'Arcy Boulton who owned The Lawn. Heathcote and The Lawn shared a common boundary and both were …Cobourg Public Library - Old Bailey Court Room, Victoria Hall
This room is modeled on that of the Old Bailey in London's criminal courts. The first thing you notice is the Royal Coat of Arms as painted by a German artist named Moser, which seems almost three-dimensional. In front of this is the dais for the Judge; below is the … This room is modeled on that of the Old Bailey in London's criminal courts. The first thing you notice is the Royal Coat of Arms as painted by a German …Cobourg Public Library - Arlington Hotel
Colonel William Chambliss, son-in-law of George Shoenberger, one of the wealthiest families in Pennsylvania, had moved to Cobourg in 1867 and saw the advantage of having a first class hotel for the American upper class to use as a summer retreat offering the luxuries they were used to. Along with … Colonel William Chambliss, son-in-law of George Shoenberger, one of the wealthiest families in Pennsylvania, had moved to Cobourg in 1867 and saw the advantage of having a first class hotel …Cobourg Public Library - House of Refuge
Cobourg had developed a ‘House of Refuge’ near the corner of James and George streets in the early 1890s. The home took in the elderly, indigent and destitute of the community. Soon there was a need for a hospital and a portion of the home was turned over to that … Cobourg had developed a ‘House of Refuge’ near the corner of James and George streets in the early 1890s. The home took in the elderly, indigent and destitute of the …Cobourg Public Library - Ballinderry Lodge
This farmhouse on the east end of King Street was locally known as the 'Checkerboard House' and was built in 1878 by Leopold Kobald. Leopold was a butcher who came first to Montreal in 1844 and then to Cobourg in 1847. His first home was built on Cottesmore Avenue but … This farmhouse on the east end of King Street was locally known as the 'Checkerboard House' and was built in 1878 by Leopold Kobald. Leopold was a butcher who came …Cobourg Public Library - Harbour, Cobourg, Ont., Canada
Postmarked Cobourg, 11 Sep 1913 Postmarked Cobourg, 11 Sep 1913Cobourg Public Library - New Methodist Church, Wicklow
An earlier church pre-dated this structure which was built in 1896. Earliest mention of the church is 1877. An earlier church pre-dated this structure which was built in 1896. Earliest mention of the church is 1877.Cobourg Public Library - Ontario Training School for Boys
In the 1940s the Ontario Training school housed girls who had encounters with the law. In 1951 the girls were moved to Galt and the house held boys from the Galt Training School. The original school was spread over four large home previouly owned by Americans, but as the decades … In the 1940s the Ontario Training school housed girls who had encounters with the law. In 1951 the girls were moved to Galt and the house held boys from the …Cobourg Public Library - Cottesmore Hall
Cottesmore Hall was the largest summer home in Cobourg and was built in 1910. It was built and owned by Wallace H. Rowe, president of the Pittsburgh Steel Company. Construction On Cottesmore Hall began in May 1906 and was completed in March 1907. The Hall's Colonial revival design was produced … Cottesmore Hall was the largest summer home in Cobourg and was built in 1910. It was built and owned by Wallace H. Rowe, president of the Pittsburgh Steel Company. Construction …Cobourg Public Library - Brant Street, looking southeast from Ontario Street, ca 1935
Another copy of this postcard (in another collection) has "1946" written on the lower margin. However, by 1946 the trees seen in this view of lower Brant Street had been cut down, and the cars on the road were of more recent vintage. Another copy of this postcard (in another collection) has "1946" written on the lower margin. However, by 1946 the trees seen in this view of lower Brant Street had been …Burlington Historical Society - Oakville, Ontario, Canada: Relaxing in the sun is wonderful.
... ...Knox Presbyterian Church, Oakville - Methodist Church, Oakville, Ont., Canada.
This church became St. John's United Church in 1925 after the formation of the United Church of Canada from a union of Congregational, Methodist and Presbyterian Churches. Many members of Knox Presbyterian Church, Oakville, including the minister, left to join the new United church. This church became St. John's United Church in 1925 after the formation of the United Church of Canada from a union of Congregational, Methodist and Presbyterian Churches. Many members of …Knox Presbyterian Church, Oakville - Queen Elizabeth Highway and Bridge, Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
... ...Knox Presbyterian Church, Oakville - Huntsville High and Public School, facing north, corner of Caroline and Centre Streets, Huntsville, Ontario, c1918.
The school was designed by William Proudfoot and built by W.G. Hunt, for a cost of $15,000. This a 12 room brick building which opened May 8th, 1905. Alfred Bernath was the first Principal. Sadly, in May of 1967 it was demolished. All that is left of it today is … The school was designed by William Proudfoot and built by W.G. Hunt, for a cost of $15,000. This a 12 room brick building which opened May 8th, 1905. Alfred Bernath …Huntsville Public Library - Turansky Grocery Store
Turansky Grocery Store was located at 148 Brock Street North. In 1924 Katherine Turansky (wife of Joseph Turansky) opened a grocery store in an old house at 148 Brock Street North. Turansky Grocery Store was located at 148 Brock Street North. In 1924 Katherine Turansky (wife of Joseph Turansky) opened a grocery store in an old house at 148 Brock Street …Whitby Public Library
