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  • Buick Owned by George Campbell
    Buick Owned by George Campbell
    Image       This photo shows a McLaughlin Buick that was built in Oshawa, and was owned by George Campbell (1872-1943). This vehicle was later damaged when a plane crashed on top of it during an early flying demonstration near Oakland, Ont.
    Image     This photo shows a McLaughlin Buick that was built in Oshawa, and was owned by George Campbell (1872-1943). This vehicle was later damaged when a plane crashed on top of …
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  • Aviation Accident During Early Flying Demonstration
    Aviation Accident During Early Flying Demonstration
    Image       This photograph depicts an aviation crash near Oakland, Ontario. Mrs. Campbell and three other women had just gotten out of their car moments before this accident occurred. Fortunately, no one--including the pilot--was injured. The car was taken to Oshawa for the $800 repair.
    Image     This photograph depicts an aviation crash near Oakland, Ontario. Mrs. Campbell and three other women had just gotten out of their car moments before this accident occurred. Fortunately, no one--including …
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  • Aviation Accident Near Oakland, ON
    Aviation Accident Near Oakland, ON
    Image       This photograph depicts the aviation accident that occurred during an early flying demonstration near Oakland, Ont. Fortunately, no one was injured in the crash.
    Image     This photograph depicts the aviation accident that occurred during an early flying demonstration near Oakland, Ont. Fortunately, no one was injured in the crash.
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  • Queen’s Ward Soft Ball Team (ca. 1943)
    Queen’s Ward Soft Ball Team (ca. 1943)
    PublicationImageText       Property of the Paris Museum and Historical Society. Inventory No. 2001PM060
    PublicationImageText     Property of the Paris Museum and Historical Society. Inventory No. 2001PM060
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  • Laurence and Gordon Stratford, 1944-45
    Laurence and Gordon Stratford, 1944-45
    PublicationImageText       Generously donated from the collection of Mabel (Stratford) Nagle.
    PublicationImageText     Generously donated from the collection of Mabel (Stratford) Nagle.
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  • Mabel (Stratford) Nagle 01
    Mabel (Stratford) Nagle 01
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  • Penmarvian
    Penmarvian
    ImageText       Summary The original house was built by Hiram Capron in 1846 and known as the The Stone House. It took three years and twelve stone masons to complete and is an exemplar of the Greek Revival style popular at the time. Note how the square profile, flat hip roof and …
    ImageText     Summary The original house was built by Hiram Capron in 1846 and known as the The Stone House. It took three years and twelve stone masons to complete and is …
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  • Vine Cottage
    Vine Cottage
    ImageText       Summary The name 'Vine Cottage' came from the stone cottage and wall covered with grape vines. The gardens were terraced to the south, and the north side of this cottage was covered with Virginia Creeper. Jacob Steele hired a Scotsman from Paris to do the work, one Mr. Findlayson. The …
    ImageText     Summary The name 'Vine Cottage' came from the stone cottage and wall covered with grape vines. The gardens were terraced to the south, and the north side of this cottage …
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  • Shepherd Family Farm
    Shepherd Family Farm
    ImageText       Summary The Shepherd Farm is located 1 mile north & ½ mile west of the village of Scotland. The buildings are situated on lot 2, concession 13 of Burford Township. In total, the farm consists of 171 acres. Over the years prior to 1914 there were several owners of this …
    ImageText     Summary The Shepherd Farm is located 1 mile north & ½ mile west of the village of Scotland. The buildings are situated on lot 2, concession 13 of Burford Township. …
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  • Bernard Smith House
    Bernard Smith House
    ImageTextmystery       Summary The Bernard Smith house is located in Burford Township. The land this house is located on has been in the Smith family since the mid-nineteenth century. A number of land deeds pertaining to this land are available (right hand side under Links). Architectural Features The building is a rectangular-shaped, …
    ImageTextmystery     Summary The Bernard Smith house is located in Burford Township. The land this house is located on has been in the Smith family since the mid-nineteenth century. A number of …
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  • Thomas House
    Thomas House
    ImageText       Summary Originally located in the Cainsville area on what is now Colborne Street, the Thomas House was constructed in 1835 for John Thomas by William Abbot. Peanut butter was manufactured at the house by the Taylor family from 1920 until the middle of the Second World War when it became …
    ImageText     Summary Originally located in the Cainsville area on what is now Colborne Street, the Thomas House was constructed in 1835 for John Thomas by William Abbot. Peanut butter was manufactured …
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  • Sunnyside
    Sunnyside
    ImageText       Summary Constructed in 1888 by Dr. E.E. Kitchen, Sunnyside was built as a show piece with well-kept grounds. This building was the location for the inaugural meeting of the St. George Women’s Institute on January 13th, 1903 and the group continued to meet here until 1920. Beginning in 1957, Sunnyside …
    ImageText     Summary Constructed in 1888 by Dr. E.E. Kitchen, Sunnyside was built as a show piece with well-kept grounds. This building was the location for the inaugural meeting of the St. …
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  • Nixon Homestead
    Nixon Homestead
    ImageText       Summary Two miles east of St. George is the Nixon Homestead, built by Charles Nixon in 1853. The house has remained in the family to the present day. Timeline 1853 – Construction Begins Under Charles Nixon, grandfather of Harry C Nixon. 1 1880 – Brick House Built Henry (the oldest …
    ImageText     Summary Two miles east of St. George is the Nixon Homestead, built by Charles Nixon in 1853. The house has remained in the family to the present day. Timeline 1853 …
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  • Lion's Park Pond
    Lion's Park Pond
    ImageText       The Chronicles of Oakland Township is a collection of photos and oral history interviews collected between 1973 and 1980 that document Oakland Township as it was from the late 19th century through to the time it was compiled by students volunteering for the Oakland Public Library in 1980. Follow the …
    ImageText     The Chronicles of Oakland Township is a collection of photos and oral history interviews collected between 1973 and 1980 that document Oakland Township as it was from the late 19th …
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  • Mrs. Irene Campbell
    Mrs. Irene Campbell
    ImageText       The Chronicles of Oakland Township is a collection of photos and oral history interviews collected between 1973 and 1980 that document Oakland Township as it was from the late 19th century through to the time it was compiled by students volunteering for the Oakland Public Library in 1980. Follow the …
    ImageText     The Chronicles of Oakland Township is a collection of photos and oral history interviews collected between 1973 and 1980 that document Oakland Township as it was from the late 19th …
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  • Mrs. Eletha Sutherland
    Mrs. Eletha Sutherland
    ImageText       The Chronicles of Oakland Township is a collection of photos and oral history interviews collected between 1973 and 1980 that document Oakland Township as it was from the late 19th century through to the time it was compiled by students volunteering for the Oakland Public Library in 1980. Follow the …
    ImageText     The Chronicles of Oakland Township is a collection of photos and oral history interviews collected between 1973 and 1980 that document Oakland Township as it was from the late 19th …
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  • Mrs. Dell Abbott
    Mrs. Dell Abbott
    ImageText       The Chronicles of Oakland Township is a collection of photos and oral history interviews collected between 1973 and 1980 that document Oakland Township as it was from the late 19th century through to the time it was compiled by students volunteering for the Oakland Public Library in 1980. Follow the …
    ImageText     The Chronicles of Oakland Township is a collection of photos and oral history interviews collected between 1973 and 1980 that document Oakland Township as it was from the late 19th …
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  • Mr. Donald Eddy
    Mr. Donald Eddy
    ImageText       The Chronicles of Oakland Township is a collection of photos and oral history interviews collected between 1973 and 1980 that document Oakland Township as it was from the late 19th century through to the time it was compiled by students volunteering for the Oakland Public Library in 1980. Follow the …
    ImageText     The Chronicles of Oakland Township is a collection of photos and oral history interviews collected between 1973 and 1980 that document Oakland Township as it was from the late 19th …
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  • Hazel Beckham
    Hazel Beckham
    ImageText       The Chronicles of Oakland Township is a collection of photos and oral history interviews collected between 1973 and 1980 that document Oakland Township as it was from the late 19th century through to the time it was compiled by students volunteering for the Oakland Public Library in 1980. Follow the …
    ImageText     The Chronicles of Oakland Township is a collection of photos and oral history interviews collected between 1973 and 1980 that document Oakland Township as it was from the late 19th …
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  • Mr. & Mrs. Paul Urban
    Mr. & Mrs. Paul Urban
    ImageText       The Chronicles of Oakland Township is a collection of photos and oral history interviews collected between 1973 and 1980 that document Oakland Township as it was from the late 19th century through to the time it was compiled by students volunteering for the Oakland Public Library in 1980. Follow the …
    ImageText     The Chronicles of Oakland Township is a collection of photos and oral history interviews collected between 1973 and 1980 that document Oakland Township as it was from the late 19th …
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