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Geographic Location: Cobourg- Geographic Location: Port Credit
- Groups: Cobourg Waterfront History
- S.S. Ontario No. 1
From the 1850s to the 1870s Charlotte, New York had a flourishing business in shipping but then certain bills were passed by the federal government favoring the railroads and harbours became nearly empty. In 1880 Bell, Lewis and Yates Co. built coal docks on the river next to the iron … From the 1850s to the 1870s Charlotte, New York had a flourishing business in shipping but then certain bills were passed by the federal government favoring the railroads and harbours …Cobourg Public Library - S.S. Ontario No. 1 and No. 2, Cobourg, Ontario
The Ontario Car Ferry company was formed in 1905 in a joint venture between the Grand Trunk Railway and the Buffalo, Rochester and Pennsylvania Railroad. The two ferries based in Cobourg also perfomed the secondary function of taking passengers and sometimes their cars across Lake Ontario. This first ferry, named … The Ontario Car Ferry company was formed in 1905 in a joint venture between the Grand Trunk Railway and the Buffalo, Rochester and Pennsylvania Railroad. The two ferries based in …Cobourg Public Library - S.S.Ontario No.1 and No.2, Cobourg Harbour, Ontario
From the 1850s to the 1870s Charlotte, New York had a flourishing business in shipping but then certain bills were passed by the federal government favoring the railroads and harbours became nearly empty. In 1880 Bell, Lewis and Yates Co. built coal docks on the river next to the iron … From the 1850s to the 1870s Charlotte, New York had a flourishing business in shipping but then certain bills were passed by the federal government favoring the railroads and harbours …Cobourg Public Library - Aerial view of 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 - Cobourg Bathing Beach and Car Ferry
Ontario No. 1 cost about $375,000, was 317 feet long, 54.2 foot beam, 16 1/2 foot draft, speed 13-15mph, capacity of 28 loaded coal cars, 1,000 passengers, berths for 90 people. Ontario No. 1 cost about $375,000, was 317 feet long, 54.2 foot beam, 16 1/2 foot draft, speed 13-15mph, capacity of 28 loaded coal cars, 1,000 passengers, berths for 90 …Cobourg Public Library - Cobourg, 1840
The Cobourg Harbour Co. was incorporated and began operating in about 1830, starting with this pier. This first pier began near the entrance to the present trailer park, extended 500 feet into the lake and ended with a lighthouse. This is a photograph of the original. This sketch was made … The Cobourg Harbour Co. was incorporated and began operating in about 1830, starting with this pier. This first pier began near the entrance to the present trailer park, extended 500 …Cobourg Public Library - Remains of Old East Pier
As the advertisement of 1831 put it: "Wanted - 500 sticks of pine timber, 30 feet long and 12 inches square..." The Cobourg Harbour Co. was incorporated and began operating in about 1830, starting with this pier. This first pier began near the entrance to the present trailer park, extended … As the advertisement of 1831 put it: "Wanted - 500 sticks of pine timber, 30 feet long and 12 inches square..." The Cobourg Harbour Co. was incorporated and began operating …Cobourg Public Library - East Pier looking north
The Cobourg Harbour Co. was incorporated and began operating in about 1830, starting with this pier. This first pier began near the entrance to the present trailer park, extended 500 feet into the lake and ended with a lighthouse.Within ten years the West pier was built and the East pier … The Cobourg Harbour Co. was incorporated and began operating in about 1830, starting with this pier. This first pier began near the entrance to the present trailer park, extended 500 …Cobourg Public Library - East Pier looking north
The Cobourg Harbour Co. was incorporated and began operating in about 1830, starting with this pier. This first pier began near the entrance to the present trailer park, extended 500 feet into the lake and ended with a lighthouse. Within ten years the West pier was built and the East … The Cobourg Harbour Co. was incorporated and began operating in about 1830, starting with this pier. This first pier began near the entrance to the present trailer park, extended 500 …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 - T-Pier off East Pier, Cobourg Harbour
Unloading freight for Ordinance Depot. Unloading freight for Ordinance Depot.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 - Cobourg Waterfront festival
Postcard showing an aerial view of the Waterfront Festival in 1995. Postcard showing an aerial view of the Waterfront Festival in 1995.Cobourg Public Library - Cobourg Harbour, Winter of 1898
Photograph of the east side of the harbour. Photograph of the east side of the harbour.Cobourg Public Library - Waterfront in Cobourg as seen from an aeroplane
Photographic reproduction of a postcard. Photographic reproduction of a postcard.Cobourg Public Library - “Cobourg & District travel guide : 1995"
“Cobourg & District travel guide: 1995” Source: Cobourg & District Chamber of Commerce Acquired: March 31, 2005 “Cobourg & District travel guide: 1995” Source: Cobourg & District Chamber of Commerce Acquired: March 31, 2005Cobourg Public Library - Excerpt entitled “Cobourg in 1846"
Excerpt entitled “Cobourg in 1846” from Smith’s Gazeteer Source: Smith’s Gazeteer, 1846. From Gordon King. Acquired: August 6, 1993 Excerpt entitled “Cobourg in 1846” from Smith’s Gazeteer Source: Smith’s Gazeteer, 1846. From Gordon King. Acquired: August 6, 1993Cobourg Public Library
