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      This copy of the book was scanned from Rammage's original typed manuscript, and contains previously unpublished colour illustrations.

      This copy of the book was scanned from Rammage's original typed manuscript, and contains previously unpublished colour illustrations.

      This copy of the book was scanned from Rammage's original typed manuscript, and contains previously unpublished colour illustrations.

      This copy of the book was scanned from Rammage's original typed manuscript, and contains previously unpublished colour illustrations.

      This copy of the book was scanned from Rammage's original typed manuscript, and contains previously unpublished colour illustrations.

      This postcard depicts a class at the Oakland Public School in 1910. The teacher is Kate Halliday Hunter, who briefly taught there; however, she was married on December 28th, 1910, and at that time married women were not permitted to teach. The postcard was sent to her, and dated 1912. …

      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.

      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.

      This photograph depicts the aviation accident that occurred during an early flying demonstration near Oakland, Ont. Fortunately, no one was injured in the crash.

      Property of the Paris Museum and Historical Society. Inventory No. 2001PM060

      This poem was written by Wilbur M. Edy and presented to his friend Payson Vivian in gratitude for the help which Mr. Vivian had given him when he was ill. The original can be found at the Oakland Branch of the County of Brant Public Library.

      Several of the pages and supporting documents are nailed together, so a few pages were not able to be imaged.

      Several of the pages and supporting documents are nailed together, so a few pages were not able to be imaged.

      Generously donated from the collection of Mabel (Stratford) Nagle.

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      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 …

      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 …

      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 …

      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, …

      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 …