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- Centennial Women's InstituteHistoric District: Lennox Active: YesHistoric District: Lennox Active: YesFederated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- In the Magdala: Schooner Days XVII (17)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 23 May 1931 In the Magdala Schooner Days XVII (17) Magistrate O'Connor tells of how he "talked back" and made a friend of Captain Farewell, in the days when he was a boy in the grain trade; and of how he almost drowned him. The ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 23 May 1931 In the Magdala Schooner Days XVII (17) Magistrate O'Connor tells of how he "talked back" and made a friend of Captain Farewell, in the days when he was a boy …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Rochester (1843)Other Names: Sir Charles Napier (1855); Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1854) 164x19x10 Owned by T. Maxwell & Co. 1854; to L. Moody, Montreal 1854; Creighton & Kinghorn (operated by Calvin) 1856, 1860. Built by G. H. Weeks, Oswego, N.Y. and launched November 1843. Engines (2) 40x96, from "United States". Lake Ontario …Other Names: Sir Charles Napier (1855); Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1854) 164x19x10 Owned by T. Maxwell & Co. 1854; to L. Moody, Montreal 1854; Creighton & Kinghorn (operated by Calvin) 1856, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Express (1859)Official No.: 33584; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1863) 67x14x5 Owned by R. Y. Babbitt, Picton Ont. 1863, 1874; L. C. Couvrette, Lachine 1877, 1886. Built by A. Miller, Oswego, N.Y. 1859. Used on St. Lawrence River and Rideau Canal. Laid up 1875-76.Official No.: 33584; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1863) 67x14x5 Owned by R. Y. Babbitt, Picton Ont. 1863, 1874; L. C. Couvrette, Lachine 1877, 1886. Built by A. Miller, Oswego, N.Y. 1859. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Hiram Perry Jr. (1857)Official No.: 59231; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1869) 80x17x7 Owned by W. J. Pratt, Saint John N. B. 1871, 1874; W. H. Blanchard, Windsor N. S. 1877. Built by Rogers, Oswego, N.Y. 1857. Bay of Fundy tug.Official No.: 59231; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1869) 80x17x7 Owned by W. J. Pratt, Saint John N. B. 1871, 1874; W. H. Blanchard, Windsor N. S. 1877. Built by Rogers, Oswego, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), 16 Apr 1887I dropped into the office of Captain John Van Alstyne the other day to see if I could pick up a story from some "old tar." You see the captain's office is the central resort for old lake captains when they are in the city. They all know Cap'n John …I dropped into the office of Captain John Van Alstyne the other day to see if I could pick up a story from some "old tar." You see the captain's …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- LaunchEvening Courier & Republic (Buffalo, NY), 15 Nov 1866, p. 3, column 6 Launch.--A new vessel, the Rockaway, was launched at Oswego on Tuesday afternoon [the 13th] from the yard of Chanler, Alford & Co.Evening Courier & Republic (Buffalo, NY), 15 Nov 1866, p. 3, column 6 Launch.--A new vessel, the Rockaway, was launched at Oswego on Tuesday afternoon [the 13th] from the yard of Chanler, Alford & Co.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Heavy FireOswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 13 Aug 1858 Heavy Fire. - About half last one o'clock this mornings fire broke out in the cupola of the Empire Elevator, owned by F.,T. Carrington and P. Rathbun, and although every exertion was made by our efficient fire brigade, with the assistance of the hydrants from the adjoining mills, within two …Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 13 Aug 1858 Heavy Fire. - About half last one o'clock this mornings fire broke out in the cupola of the Empire Elevator, owned by F.,T. Carrington and P. Rathbun, and although every …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Navigation in Early DaysDaily Palladium (Oswego, NY), 8 Feb 1902 Navigation In Early Days. First Propeller On The Lake Was Built In Oswego Sylvester Doolittle Sent Her To The West While The Buffalo Papers Jeered And Called Her The Oswego Humbug Gleaned From Musty Old Records The first steamboat to ply the waters of Lake Ontario was ...Daily Palladium (Oswego, NY), 8 Feb 1902 Navigation In Early Days. First Propeller On The Lake Was Built In Oswego Sylvester Doolittle Sent Her To The West While The Buffalo Papers Jeered And Called Her The Oswego …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Life SaversLIFE SAVERS ____ Visit to the Oswego Station ____ Facilities Provided by the Government for Saving the Lives of the Shipwrecked - How the Men Do their Work - Watching or Wrecks and Training for Duty. ___ The recent terrible storms on the lakes ...LIFE SAVERS ____ Visit to the Oswego Station ____ Facilities Provided by the Government for Saving the Lives of the Shipwrecked - How the Men Do their Work - Watching …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Disastrous Conflagration!Disastrous Conflagration! _____ Destruction of the 'Union Elevator with some 40,000 Bushels of Wheat - Loss of $127,000 ____ At about half past ten o'clock last night, fire was discovered in the second story of the "Union Elevator" east end of the iron bridge, ...Disastrous Conflagration! _____ Destruction of the 'Union Elevator with some 40,000 Bushels of Wheat - Loss of $127,000 ____ At about half past ten o'clock last night, fire was discovered …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Ancient Fortifications of OswegoAccording to a tradition long current among the people of Oswego, the Fort built upon the high ground on the West side of the River, near the present junction of Van Buren and Sixth streets, the the ruins of which have, with a few years, been effaced by the march …According to a tradition long current among the people of Oswego, the Fort built upon the high ground on the West side of the River, near the present junction of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Flouring Mills of OswegoFlouring Mills of Oswego Being desirous to obtain all the information possible upon a subject so important to this city as its milling business, and of imparting it to our readers, we have procured the following statistics in relation to the Flouring Mills of Oswego. We have found ...Flouring Mills of Oswego Being desirous to obtain all the information possible upon a subject so important to this city as its milling business, and of imparting it to our …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Flouring Mills of OswegoFlour Mills of Oswego The following named mills are all located on the Varick Canal, with the exception of the Pearl Mill, which is situated on the West side of the river about two miles from the city. Pardee's (Oswego) Mill This mill has six ...Flour Mills of Oswego The following named mills are all located on the Varick Canal, with the exception of the Pearl Mill, which is situated on the West side of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Marine HospitalMarine hospital petitions are circulating in this city asking Congress to erect and maintain a Marine Hospital at this point. A stronger and better founded claim for such an establishment can not be urged upon the attention of Congress. The petition sets forth truly, that there is no ...Marine hospital petitions are circulating in this city asking Congress to erect and maintain a Marine Hospital at this point. A stronger and better founded claim for such an establishment …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Schooner Odd FellowSyracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 15 Oct 1846 SCHOONER ODD FELLOW.--This is the name of a new vessel lately constructed at the ship yard of Mr. Thomas Dobbie, of Oswego, and which was launched at that place on Tuesday last. Her length of deck is 127 feet--breadth of beam 23 feet 5 inches and depth of hold 10 …Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 15 Oct 1846 SCHOONER ODD FELLOW.--This is the name of a new vessel lately constructed at the ship yard of Mr. Thomas Dobbie, of Oswego, and which was launched at that place on …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego, N.Y., June, 1805: Schooner Days MCII (1102) Happier Bride's Diary - 5Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 25 Apr 1953 Oswego, N.Y., June, 1805 Schooner Days MCII (1102) Happier Bride's Diary - 5 By C. H. J. Snider How lovely to wake up in bright early sunshine in a new world! Thus did young Mrs. Anne MacDonell of Toronto at 6 o'clock in the morning of ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 25 Apr 1953 Oswego, N.Y., June, 1805 Schooner Days MCII (1102) Happier Bride's Diary - 5 By C. H. J. Snider How lovely to wake up in bright early sunshine in a new …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Marine HospitalMarine Hospital Some few weeks since a petition was in circulation in this city, praying Congress to establish a Marine Hospital at Oswego. When we last saw the petition it contained a large number of signatures, and its object was much talked of and commented by our citizens. ...Marine Hospital Some few weeks since a petition was in circulation in this city, praying Congress to establish a Marine Hospital at Oswego. When we last saw the petition it …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The East HarbourThe East Harbor-- The sad spectacle of three wrecks which presents itself to the view of all who visit the vicinity of the east harbor, immediately suggests to the minds of the "looker on" the necessity of a speedy improvement of that place so as to prevent the immense loss …The East Harbor-- The sad spectacle of three wrecks which presents itself to the view of all who visit the vicinity of the east harbor, immediately suggests to the minds …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- What We Noticed Today in a Walk Through East First StreetWhat We Noticed Today in a Walk Through East First Street ___ In the course of a walk along East First street today, we noticed many things which, in the absence of more important matter, we deemed worthy of remark. In Miller's Ship-yard, there is just now great ...What We Noticed Today in a Walk Through East First Street ___ In the course of a walk along East First street today, we noticed many things which, in the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes