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      This recent photograph, from 2003, depicts Brucefield in its current state. Several older photographs of Brucefield are also available in this collection, and can be accessed by clicking the links below the image. This photograph was printed on page 141 of The Work of Our Hands by Sharon Jaeger and …

      This modern photograph shows Alvah Townsend's Georgian mansion, now 597 Mount Pleasant Road, as it was in 1998/99. Townsend built this mansion in 1848 after amassing considerable wealth in the carriage making business. The house was built by the same builders as Cooke's "Brucefield" mansion; Townsend was reportedly annoyed by …

      This photograph shows a class of the Mount Pleasant Public School. A note on the back identifies Albert Dobson on the front row left, which allows it to be dated to approximately 1921 when Albert was 6 years old. He was the son of Edythe (Thomas) Dobson and Rev. Hugh …

      This 1921 photograph shows the Grade 5-8 class of the Mount Pleasant Public School. Albert Dobson, age 10, is in the front row on the far left; Hugh Dobson, age 12, is in the back row, fourth from left. They are the children of Edythe (Thomas) Dobson and Rev. Hugh …

      The Haight Mill was demolished 1911, so this photograph was taken sometime before that date.

      The original image is quite dark; an enhanced version is also provided.

      This 1911 photograph shows the Haight Mill sometime before being demolished to build the Provincial Fish Hatchery on the site that remains on the site. The property was owned by a variety of land speculators. The date of the mill is uncertain, but may be either c. 1820 or, according …

      This photograph shows the final closing of Mordue's Confectionery and Hardware Store in Mount Pleasant in May, 1979. The store was on the site where 796 Mount Pleasant Road was built in 2007. This photograph was provided by Melba Merritt during a Digitization Day event held by the County of …

      This 1993 photograph shows the Lake Erie & Northern railway station shortly after being moved to the Merritt Farm. It is a rare example of a surviving rural railway station; it was saved by the Merritt family, who moved it to its present location. It was likely built in 1916, …

      This unidentified illustration, possibly c. 1870-80, shows a woman who most likely comes from the Lundy family who owned the Pleasant Ridge Road farm in Mount Pleasant. It was obtained by the O'Byrnes at an estate sale. This photograph was provided by the O'Byrnes during a Digitization Day event held …

      This unidentified illustration, possibly c. 1870-80, shows a man who most likely comes from the Lundy family who owned the Pleasant Ridge Road farm in Mount Pleasant. It was obtained by the O'Byrnes at an estate sale. This photograph was provided by the O'Byrnes during a Digitization Day event held …

      This photograph shows Tillie and Mable Guest of Mount Pleasant, who are from the Shellard branch of the family. This photograph was provided by Dorothy and Allan Guest during a Digitization Day event held by the County of Brant Public Library. Do you have any historical items and are interested …

      This class photograph shows a group of students of the Mount Pleasant Public School, possibly in the 1930s. This image is Zoomify enabled! Click on it to zoom in and pan around so that you can see faces in detail. The teacher is Mrs. Lundy; the students are: Back row: …

      This photograph shows William Guest, Sr. with a group of pigs on his farm in Mount Pleasant, c. 1910. This photograph was provided by Dorothy and Allan Guest during a Digitization Day event held by the County of Brant Public Library. Do you have any historical items and are interested …

      This 19th century photo depicts members of the McAlister family. The children are Albert (age 2) and Ethel (age 11). It was provided by Linda McAlister during a Digitization Day event held in Mount Pleasant on May 15, 2010.

      This 19th century photo depicts members of the McAlister family. Members of the family depicted include Arthur (back centre), Owen (front left) and Bob (front right). It was provided by Linda McAlister during a Digitization Day event held in Mount Pleasant on May 15, 2010.

      This stock certificate showed that Albert A. McAlister had purchased three shares in the Mount Pleasant Creamery company on January 26th, 1920. It was provided by Linda McAlister during a Digitization Day event held in Mount Pleasant on May 15, 2010.

      This stock certificate showed that Albert A. McAlister had purchased four shares in the Mohawk Sand and Gravel Company on April 13th, 1923. This photograph was provided by Linda McAlister during a Digitization Day event held by the County of Brant Public Library. Do you have any historical items and …

      The photographer's name on the back refers to "Brantford, Ont." and not "Brantford, C.W.", which indicates the photo was taken after 1867. This type of print waned in popularity in the 1880s or 1890s.

      This binder contains the family history of the Houlding family, as compiled by Helen Mulligan. It also contains many original historical photos of the Houlding family and relatives. This collection can be downloaded as an Adobe Acrobat Reader .PDF file! Click on the link underneath the picture to the right. …