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- LH1043 Pedlar People Limited - exterior
The Pedlar People Ltd. began as a small store on the corner of Bond and Simcoe Sts. in the 1840s by Henry Pedlar. Eventually a sheet metal plant was built behind the store, which was taken over by his son, George H. Pedlar. George Pedlar bought a large piece of … The Pedlar People Ltd. began as a small store on the corner of Bond and Simcoe Sts. in the 1840s by Henry Pedlar. Eventually a sheet metal plant was built …Oshawa Public Libraries - LH1044 Fittings Limited - Factory exterior
The Oshawa Steam and Gas Fitting Co. was founded in 1902 when J.D. Storie purchased a factory building from J. Bailes (Oshawa Stove Company). In 1910 the name was changed to Fittings Ltd., and the business continued to flourish. By the 1920s the company employed 650 men. The factory, located … The Oshawa Steam and Gas Fitting Co. was founded in 1902 when J.D. Storie purchased a factory building from J. Bailes (Oshawa Stove Company). In 1910 the name was changed …Oshawa Public Libraries - LH1045 The Robson Leather co. exterior
Robson Leather Co. was founded in 1865 by James Robson and William Lauchland. In 1895 the company was renamed James Robson and Sons. The Robson building was built in 1904. Robson Leather Co. was founded in 1865 by James Robson and William Lauchland. In 1895 the company was renamed James Robson and Sons. The Robson building was built in 1904.Oshawa Public Libraries - LH1046 St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church - exterior
Built in 1899 at the corner of Simcoe and Bruce Streets, it replaced a smaller one which had been at this same location since 1862. It became St. Andrew's United around 1925 and is currently Oshawa Community Church. Built in 1899 at the corner of Simcoe and Bruce Streets, it replaced a smaller one which had been at this same location since 1862. It became St. Andrew's United …Oshawa Public Libraries - LH1049 Salvation Army - Citadel office
The Citadel was built in the summer of 1911. The Citadel was built in the summer of 1911.Oshawa Public Libraries - LH1050 Spring & Axle Co. - Factory Exterior
The Spring and Axle Co. building was originally built in 1918. It was located on Ritson Road north of Colborne Street It reported to the parent company Ontario Steel Products Ltd. (in Gananoque). The company stopped production at this plant in 1975, and it was demolished. The Spring and Axle Co. building was originally built in 1918. It was located on Ritson Road north of Colborne Street It reported to the parent company Ontario Steel Products …Oshawa Public Libraries - LH1051 Oriental Textiles co. - Factory Exterior
Originally owned by the T. E. Eaton company, this factory made ladies apparel. Later, it was enlarged and taken over by the Oriental Textile Company in 1917 and later occupied by Alger Press. Originally owned by the T. E. Eaton company, this factory made ladies apparel. Later, it was enlarged and taken over by the Oriental Textile Company in 1917 and later occupied …Oshawa Public Libraries - LH1053 Municipal Offices - Oshawa
Black and with photo of the exterior of the old municipal buildings at Oshawa. Black and with photo of the exterior of the old municipal buildings at Oshawa.Oshawa Public Libraries - LH1054 Residence - Parkwood Estate - McLaughlin, R.S.
Located on the north west corner of Simcoe and Adelaide Streets, this house was built between 1915 and 1917. The residence of W. H. Gibbs, Prospect Park was torn down to make way for it. This was the residence of Robert Samuel McLaughlin from 1917 to 1972. In 1989, Parkwood … Located on the north west corner of Simcoe and Adelaide Streets, this house was built between 1915 and 1917. The residence of W. H. Gibbs, Prospect Park was torn down …Oshawa Public Libraries - LH1055 Oshawa Hospital
To deal with unsatisfactory health conditions in the town, sixty women from various churches established the Hospital Auxiliary in 1907 to raise funds for the building of a hospital. Originally built and opened in 1910, it housed a Nursing School until the program merged with Durham College in the 1970s. … To deal with unsatisfactory health conditions in the town, sixty women from various churches established the Hospital Auxiliary in 1907 to raise funds for the building of a hospital. Originally …Oshawa Public Libraries - LH1056 C.N.R. Railway - Station
"C.N.R." stands for Canadian National Railway. The station in Oshawa was located just south of the Base Line (Bloor Street), east of Simcoe Street south. "C.N.R." stands for Canadian National Railway. The station in Oshawa was located just south of the Base Line (Bloor Street), east of Simcoe Street south.Oshawa Public Libraries - LH1058 Y.M.C.A. Building on Simcoe Street South
Black and white photo of the exterior of the old Y.M.C.A. Building on Simcoe Street South, just south of Athol. It was demolished to make way for the Federal Building which opened in Nov 1954. Black and white photo of the exterior of the old Y.M.C.A. Building on Simcoe Street South, just south of Athol. It was demolished to make way for the Federal Building …Oshawa Public Libraries - LH1059 Armouries - Oshawa, Ontario
Colonel R.S. McLaughlin Armoury opened in 1914, just a couple of months before the breakout of the First World War. Colonel R.S. McLaughlin Armoury opened in 1914, just a couple of months before the breakout of the First World War.Oshawa Public Libraries - LH1060 Regent Theatre
Located at the corner of Victoria Street and King Street East, the Regent Theatre was originally erected in 1919, and staged both theatre acts and films. It eventually fell into disrepair, until it was acquired by UOIT. Starting in 2008, it was renovated and re-opened as a lecture hall and … Located at the corner of Victoria Street and King Street East, the Regent Theatre was originally erected in 1919, and staged both theatre acts and films. It eventually fell into …Oshawa Public Libraries - LH1061 Post Office - Oshawa
Erected in 1907, this building housed the Post Office on the ground floor and the Customs office on the second until 1920, when a new Customs building was built to the immediate north on Ontario Street. The post office moved to its present location at Simcoe and Athol in November … Erected in 1907, this building housed the Post Office on the ground floor and the Customs office on the second until 1920, when a new Customs building was built to …Oshawa Public Libraries - LH1062 Oshawa's Carnegie Library
This library stood on the south-west corner of Athol and Simcoe Streets. The land was purchased from Dr. Coburn in May 1906 and the building was completed by 1909 at a cost of $12,000, funded by the Carnegie Fund. It was in use until the opening of the McLaughlin Library … This library stood on the south-west corner of Athol and Simcoe Streets. The land was purchased from Dr. Coburn in May 1906 and the building was completed by 1909 at …Oshawa Public Libraries - LH1033 Main Road - Oshawa
Black-and-white photo looking down a major road (likely Simcoe Street) in Oshawa. Black-and-white photo looking down a major road (likely Simcoe Street) in Oshawa.Oshawa Public Libraries - LH1034 Oshawa - Ariel View
Black and white photo with an aerial view of downtown Oshawa, looking north from Simcoe Street United Church. Black and white photo with an aerial view of downtown Oshawa, looking north from Simcoe Street United Church.Oshawa Public Libraries - LH1035 King Street - looking east
Black and white photo of the street view of King St. East. Black and white photo of the street view of King St. East.Oshawa Public Libraries - LH1047 New Anglican Church - Centre Street, Oshawa - exterior
St. George's Memorial Church was originally built on a parcel of land donated to the congregation by Mr. Warren in the 1840s. The little wooden church at the corner of King St. and Park Road held services until a new church was built in 1858. At this time the congregation … St. George's Memorial Church was originally built on a parcel of land donated to the congregation by Mr. Warren in the 1840s. The little wooden church at the corner of …Oshawa Public Libraries
