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- S.S. Ontario No. 2, Cobourg OntarioThe 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. Business expanded so extensively …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, Cobourg, OntarioThe Ontario Car Ferry company was formed in 1905 in a joint venture between the GTRailway 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 …The Ontario Car Ferry company was formed in 1905 in a joint venture between the GTRailway and the Buffalo, Rochester and Pennsylvania Railroad. The two ferries based in Cobourg also …Cobourg Public Library
- Cobourg General HospitalJust before World War I John Helm of Port Hope, Harry Black of New York and W.J. Crossen of Cobourg gave $20,000, $10,000 and $5,000 respectively for the building of this hospital. It opened January 1914 and could accommodate some forty patients. It had a number of additions over the …Just before World War I John Helm of Port Hope, Harry Black of New York and W.J. Crossen of Cobourg gave $20,000, $10,000 and $5,000 respectively for the building of …Cobourg Public Library
- Ontario Military Hospital, CobourgDuring World War I, when Victoria College was no longer a school, it became a convalescent hospital for soldiers returning from the trenches of World War I. Almost all the patients were victims of shell-shock. It closed as a military hospital in 1920.During World War I, when Victoria College was no longer a school, it became a convalescent hospital for soldiers returning from the trenches of World War I. Almost all the …Cobourg Public Library
- Cobourg HarbourThe 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
- St. Peter's Anglican Church, CobourgIn spring of 1820 a small church was built on the present site and was completed in December of the same year.In 1851 construction started on a new brick church of some 7000 sq ft, designed by Kivas Tulley, who also designed the famous Victoria Hall, Cobourg. The new church, …In spring of 1820 a small church was built on the present site and was completed in December of the same year.In 1851 construction started on a new brick church …Cobourg Public Library
- Cottesmore HallCottesmore 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
- King Street looking east.Columbian Hotel in the foreground.Columbian Hotel in the foreground.Cobourg Public Library
- King Street looking eastColored postcard depicting King Street.Colored postcard depicting King Street.Cobourg Public Library
- Marie Dressler HouseMarie Dressler was born in 1873. Her father Charles von Koerber was organist at St. Peter's Church and introduced Leila to the town's dramatic, musical and theatrical activites. During her professional career she starred in many movies throught the USA and Canada.Marie Dressler was born in 1873. Her father Charles von Koerber was organist at St. Peter's Church and introduced Leila to the town's dramatic, musical and theatrical activites. During her …Cobourg Public Library
- Car Ferry "Ontario No. 1" at Cobourg, Ont., CanadaDivided back. Postally unused.Divided back. Postally unused.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
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