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- Wilks family residence at Cruickston Park, Blair, OntarioThe Wilks family residence was located on a piece of property named Cruickston Park. According to the 1925 Waterloo Historical Society annual volume, Matthew Wilks purchased Cruickston Park in April 1858 from William Ashton. Wilks significantly increased the size of the original residence and added land to the property. After …The Wilks family residence was located on a piece of property named Cruickston Park. According to the 1925 Waterloo Historical Society annual volume, Matthew Wilks purchased Cruickston Park in April …Kitchener Public Library
- Crowd waiting for arrival of farm machinery parts at George A. Tilt's implement dealership in Blair, OntarioGeorge A. Tilt was born 16 Dec. 1857 and died 21 Apr. 1927. He was a dealer of all kinds of agricultural implements in Blair and a cattle drover. Tilt served as Waterloo Township clerk from 1883 to 1918. He later moved to Preston, Ontario towards the end of his …George A. Tilt was born 16 Dec. 1857 and died 21 Apr. 1927. He was a dealer of all kinds of agricultural implements in Blair and a cattle drover. Tilt …Kitchener Public Library
- Johannes House, Blair, OntarioThis house, located in the Blair Village Heritage Conservation District, was once occupied by the township reeve, James Johannes. It was built in 1817 by the brothers, L. and E. Bechtel, and is also known as the Jacob Bechtel House. The smaller stone cottage shown on the right side of …This house, located in the Blair Village Heritage Conservation District, was once occupied by the township reeve, James Johannes. It was built in 1817 by the brothers, L. and E. …Kitchener Public Library
- Sipes House, Blair, OntarioThis house is believed to have been built for John Bechtel, who was registered as the home's owner in 1834. The Bechtel family owned the property until 1856 when it was sold to the Bowman family. The home, also known as the John Bechtel House, is located in the Blair …This house is believed to have been built for John Bechtel, who was registered as the home's owner in 1834. The Bechtel family owned the property until 1856 when it …Kitchener Public Library
- Sipes House, Blair, OntarioThis house is believed to have been built for John Bechtel, who was registered as the home's owner in 1834. The Bechtel family owned the property until 1856 when it was sold to the Bowman family. The home, also known as the John Bechtel House, is located in the Blair …This house is believed to have been built for John Bechtel, who was registered as the home's owner in 1834. The Bechtel family owned the property until 1856 when it …Kitchener Public Library
- Caboose and retired wooden coach. Coach was built new in Preston Ontario 1912 Nov 1971 (photo: b&w)......Sault Ste. Marie Public Library
- Trek of the ConestogaSee Waterloo Historical Society journal, Volume 40, 1953.See Waterloo Historical Society journal, Volume 40, 1953.Waterloo Public Library
- Healing Waters, Kress Hotel, Preston Mineral Springs, Ont.In 1871 Christopher Kress purchased the North American Hotel in Preston, Ontario. The hotel, located on the corner of King and Fountain Streets, was enlarged in 1900 and renamed the Kress Hotel. James Esson was a photographer in Preston between 1870-1920. His studio was located at 113 Queen Street.In 1871 Christopher Kress purchased the North American Hotel in Preston, Ontario. The hotel, located on the corner of King and Fountain Streets, was enlarged in 1900 and renamed the …Kitchener Public Library
- Roy S. BeanJames Esson was a photographer in Preston between 1875 and 1921.James Esson was a photographer in Preston between 1875 and 1921.Waterloo Public Library
- Idylwild ParkIdylwild Park was located on the Speed River between Hespeler and Preston, Ontario. It was accessible by the Galt, Preston, and Hespeler Electric Railway. Idylwild Park was closed in 1916.Idylwild Park was located on the Speed River between Hespeler and Preston, Ontario. It was accessible by the Galt, Preston, and Hespeler Electric Railway. Idylwild Park was closed in 1916.Kitchener Public Library
- Idylwild ParkBlack and white postcard made from photograph taken by Herman Lippert, Berlin, Ontario. Image believed to be Idylwild Park, located on the Speed River, between Hespeler and Preston, Ontario.Black and white postcard made from photograph taken by Herman Lippert, Berlin, Ontario. Image believed to be Idylwild Park, located on the Speed River, between Hespeler and Preston, Ontario.Kitchener Public Library
- Christopher KressBorn in 1824 in Baden, Germany, Christopher Kress came to Canada with his parents in 1837, where they settled in Wilmot Township. There, he worked on a farm for Noah Shantz and Joel Good and later went to work for Clare and Beck in Preston. In 1857, he purchased and …Born in 1824 in Baden, Germany, Christopher Kress came to Canada with his parents in 1837, where they settled in Wilmot Township. There, he worked on a farm for Noah …Kitchener Public Library
- Aerial Photograph of PrestonAerial photograph of PrestonAerial photograph of PrestonEsquesing Historical Society
- Maggie BondJames Esson was a photographer in Preston, Ontario, between 1870-1920. His studio was located at 113 Queen Street.James Esson was a photographer in Preston, Ontario, between 1870-1920. His studio was located at 113 Queen Street.Kitchener Public Library
- St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Preston, OntarioSt. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church was built in 1834. The current stone-block church was built on the corner of King and Church Streets in the Preston area of Cambridge in 1889. The lower left hand corner of the image is partially obscured by a stain.St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church was built in 1834. The current stone-block church was built on the corner of King and Church Streets in the Preston area of Cambridge in …Kitchener Public Library
- R. Werlich home, Preston, OntarioThis house was built in 1845. Reginald Werlich was the president of Werlich Industries Ltd., of Preston, Ontario. Werlich Industries manufactured bicycles and wagons and was established in 1903 by John Werlich, as a player piano factory.This house was built in 1845. Reginald Werlich was the president of Werlich Industries Ltd., of Preston, Ontario. Werlich Industries manufactured bicycles and wagons and was established in 1903 by …Kitchener Public Library
- ManIt is believed that the man shown is William Gray, who was born in 1866 and died on 22 April 1942. James Esson was a photographer in Preston, Ontario between 1870-1920. His studio was located at 113 Queen Street. Photograph mounted on cardboard.It is believed that the man shown is William Gray, who was born in 1866 and died on 22 April 1942. James Esson was a photographer in Preston, Ontario between …Kitchener Public Library
- William John ParkerWilliam John Parker was educated at Preston and Galt Collegiate Institutes. He served as a signaller during the war. He enlisted with the South Waterloo 111th Battalion and later transferred to the 10th Battalion of the British Expeditionary Force. He was killed at Hill 70 on 15 August 1917. The …William John Parker was educated at Preston and Galt Collegiate Institutes. He served as a signaller during the war. He enlisted with the South Waterloo 111th Battalion and later transferred …Kitchener Public Library
- Private Richard O. Gatehouse and Private Ernest GatehousePte. Richard O. Gatehouse of Preston, Ontario, enlisted with the 34th Battalion and had active service in France. Pte. Ernest Gatehouse, of Preston, also enlisted with the 34th Battalion, served in France with the 49th Battalion and died on 16 April 1916.Pte. Richard O. Gatehouse of Preston, Ontario, enlisted with the 34th Battalion and had active service in France. Pte. Ernest Gatehouse, of Preston, also enlisted with the 34th Battalion, served …Kitchener Public Library
- Synod officers at 1961 ordination serviceEastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada is one of five synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, consisting of more than 200 member congregations and 78,000 baptized members. The territory of the Eastern Synod runs from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario to Halifax, Nova Scotia. In July …Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada is one of five synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, consisting of more than 200 member congregations and 78,000 …Wilfrid Laurier University Library