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- Cobourg Post Office
In 1856, Ebenezer Perry sold this corner property to the Bank of Montreal who then built this building around 1860. In 1881, it was conveyed to W. D. Burn who sold it to the Crown in December 1882 and it became the Cobourg Post Office. In 1889, after the addition … In 1856, Ebenezer Perry sold this corner property to the Bank of Montreal who then built this building around 1860. In 1881, it was conveyed to W. D. Burn who …Cobourg Public Library - Victoria Hall
A very early photograph of Victoria Hall. It is located both symbolically and geographically at Cobourg's centre. This town hall was built during the late 1850s, completed in 1860 and officially opened by the Prince of Wales, later Edward VII. The architect was Kivas Tully.It is one of the finest … A very early photograph of Victoria Hall. It is located both symbolically and geographically at Cobourg's centre. This town hall was built during the late 1850s, completed in 1860 and …Cobourg Public Library - Glebe Lawn
Dr. James Auston built this house in 1854 on church-owned land – hence the name Glebe Lawn. (Glebe being a plot of land belonging to an English parish church or an ecclesiastical office)It was sold in 1871 to Captain Henry Walker, who bought the house to use as a summer … Dr. James Auston built this house in 1854 on church-owned land – hence the name Glebe Lawn. (Glebe being a plot of land belonging to an English parish church or …Cobourg Public Library - Sunnyside
Sunnyside was built in the late 1860s by John Kerr, a lawyer and brother to Senator William Kerr. Later William Kerr's children inherited the property. Sunnyside was built in the late 1860s by John Kerr, a lawyer and brother to Senator William Kerr. Later William Kerr's children inherited the property.Cobourg Public Library - Dungannon Farm
Dungannon Farm was built in 1905 by the Olivers from Pittsburgh. The Oliver fortune was founded in steel, but the family later became the owners and editors of several leading Pittsburgh newpapers. After the death of Senator Oliver, the house was occupied by his son George Oliver Jr. They owned … Dungannon Farm was built in 1905 by the Olivers from Pittsburgh. The Oliver fortune was founded in steel, but the family later became the owners and editors of several leading …Cobourg Public Library - C. C. Field House
Corilli Collard Field was born at Tavistock, Devon, England to John and Martha Field, who settled in Cobourg in 1834. He was a merchant in his father's store of Field & Brothers, importers of dry goods, groceries, etc. He was a councillor for twelve years, mayor for oneyear and M.P.P. … Corilli Collard Field was born at Tavistock, Devon, England to John and Martha Field, who settled in Cobourg in 1834. He was a merchant in his father's store of Field …Cobourg Public Library - The Poplars
In 1815, Loyalist John Kelly Spencer purchased 160 acres in what is now the centre of Cobourg from the son of Eluid Nickerson, Cobourg's first settler. He subdivided it and in 1827 built the Poplars on the northeast portion of his property. Spencer Street was named after Sheriff Spencer of … In 1815, Loyalist John Kelly Spencer purchased 160 acres in what is now the centre of Cobourg from the son of Eluid Nickerson, Cobourg's first settler. He subdivided it and …Cobourg Public Library - Northumberland Hall
Northumberland Hall was built by George Strange Boulton around 1824. It was bought in 1874 by William Rosamond who had recently purchased the Woolen Mills. The Rosamonds were well known wool manufacturers from Almonte. Rosamond married Margaret Boswell, the youngest daughter of Judge Boswell. At the turn of the century, … Northumberland Hall was built by George Strange Boulton around 1824. It was bought in 1874 by William Rosamond who had recently purchased the Woolen Mills. The Rosamonds were well known …Cobourg Public Library - East House
General Charles Lane Fitzhugh was the youngest civil war general in the Union Army. The Fitzhughs were an old Virginia family of great wealth who spent much time in Cobourg. Charles built a pair of houses in 1902. Ravensworth, Fitzhugh built for himself and wife Emma Shoenberger,one of the wealthiest … General Charles Lane Fitzhugh was the youngest civil war general in the Union Army. The Fitzhughs were an old Virginia family of great wealth who spent much time in Cobourg. …Cobourg Public Library - Tremaine Street
This old house was near William Weller's home of the 1850s on Tremaine Street, west of Factory Creek near the old Woolen Mills. This old house was near William Weller's home of the 1850s on Tremaine Street, west of Factory Creek near the old Woolen Mills.Cobourg Public Library - Mayor George Gummow greets Duke of Connaught
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In October of 1859 Victor Hewson's great-grandfather Andrew Hewson, one time postmaster, brought his new wife to their new house at 332 Henry St. It was owned for many years by other families but in the late 1970s was bought by Victor Hewson who restored it to its original state. … In October of 1859 Victor Hewson's great-grandfather Andrew Hewson, one time postmaster, brought his new wife to their new house at 332 Henry St. It was owned for many years …Cobourg Public Library - Cedar Hedge
James Crossen settled in Cobourg in 1852. He was first engaged in the foundry business and in 1870 began to manufacture railway cars. His business soon grew to be the finest in Canada and Cobourg's largest industry employing over 600 persons. The Crossen Car Works had the honour of building … James Crossen settled in Cobourg in 1852. He was first engaged in the foundry business and in 1870 began to manufacture railway cars. His business soon grew to be the …Cobourg Public Library - Old Bailey Courtroom, ground floor of Victoria Hall
This room is modeled on that of the Old Bailey in London's criminal courts. The first thing you notice is the Royal Coat of Arms as painted by a German artist named Moser, which seems almost three-dimensional. In front of this is the dais for the Judge; below is the … This room is modeled on that of the Old Bailey in London's criminal courts. The first thing you notice is the Royal Coat of Arms as painted by a German …Cobourg Public Library - Marie Dressler House
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 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 - Dr. Wade residence
King Street East, west of D'Arcy Street. King Street East, west of D'Arcy Street.Cobourg Public Library - Barnum House kitchen
Considered one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture, the Barnum House was built in 1817 on the outskirts of Grafton by Col. Eliakim Barnum who came to Haldimand Township from Vermont in 1808. Barnum first used a large log house, but during the war of 1812 it was destroyed … Considered one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture, the Barnum House was built in 1817 on the outskirts of Grafton by Col. Eliakim Barnum who came to Haldimand Township …Cobourg Public Library - Judge Ketchum home
Judge Jay Ketchum was a Junior Judge of the County Court of the United Counties of Northumberland and Durham from 1888-1909. Judge Jay Ketchum was a Junior Judge of the County Court of the United Counties of Northumberland and Durham from 1888-1909.Cobourg Public Library - Corner of College and Ann Street
Mary's son and his wife ollie (Crozier) lived there subsequently. It is next door, north, of the Edwin Guillet home. Mary's son and his wife ollie (Crozier) lived there subsequently. It is next door, north, of the Edwin Guillet home.Cobourg Public Library - Home and business of James 'Jimmy' McIntosh
The house was a girl's seminary in the 1840s. The house was a girl's seminary in the 1840s.Cobourg Public Library
