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      The second volume of At the Forks of the Grand was published in 1982, not long after the reprinting of Volume I. Its chapters were originally printed as segments in The Paris Star. While the first volume is primarily an account of the foundation and political/economic development of Paris, the …

      This letter, written January 3rd 1830, from Hiram Capron to his brother Horace exhorts him to come to Canada to work with him. They had apparently already spoken about the possibility of Horace’s emigration, and Hiram appears to be somewhat irritated that Horace has been slow to commit. He discusses …

      Though the contract is dated 1841, Racey's signature is dated July 26th, 1841.

      The index has been scanned from the later 1980 printing; the original publication did not include an index. Pagination is identical between the two editions.

      This copy of the book was scanned from Rammage's original typed manuscript, and contains previously unpublished colour illustrations.

      This copy of the book was scanned from Rammage's original typed manuscript, and contains previously unpublished colour illustrations.

      This copy of the book was scanned from Rammage's original typed manuscript, and contains previously unpublished colour illustrations.

      This copy of the book was scanned from Rammage's original typed manuscript, and contains previously unpublished colour illustrations.

      This copy of the book was scanned from Rammage's original typed manuscript, and contains previously unpublished colour illustrations.

      The communities covered in this directory are: Alberton Ayr Bishopsgate Branchtown Brantford Brantford Township Burford Cainsville Cathcart Claremont Galt Glen Morris Globe's Corners Harley Harrisburgh Kelvin Langford Middleport Mohawk Mount Pleasant Mount Vernon New Durham Newport Oakland Oakland Township Onondaga Onondaga Township Paris Princeton Rosebank St. George Scotland Shipman's Corners …

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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, …