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- Blairton Iron MinesThe Cobourg & Peterborough Railway (C&PR) was incorporated in November 1852 by the citizens of Cobourg in hopes of drawing trade to their community from lands north to Peterborough and beyond. Entirely bankrupt by 1865, the property was reorganized as the Cobourg, Peterborough & Marmora Railway & Mining Company in …The Cobourg & Peterborough Railway (C&PR) was incorporated in November 1852 by the citizens of Cobourg in hopes of drawing trade to their community from lands north to Peterborough and …Cobourg Public Library
- North King (Steamer)The "North King" was a frequent caller at Cobourg in the heyday of lake transport. She ran from Charlotte (the port of Rochester, NY) to various ports on the north shore of Lake Ontario including Cobourg, Port Hope and Toronto. When the North King, the Caspian or the Kingston arrived …The "North King" was a frequent caller at Cobourg in the heyday of lake transport. She ran from Charlotte (the port of Rochester, NY) to various ports on the north …Cobourg Public Library
- Hand-drawn copy of the Town Plan of the Bagot Street parcel of landHand-drawn copy of the Town Plan of the Bagot Street parcel of land circa 1913. Source: unknown Acquired: August 2003Hand-drawn copy of the Town Plan of the Bagot Street parcel of land circa 1913. Source: unknown Acquired: August 2003Cobourg Public Library
- Scaled restoration drawing of Kelly HouseScaled restoration drawing of Kelly House, 1930 Source: Ontario Archives, Toronto Acquired: March 13, 1991Scaled restoration drawing of Kelly House, 1930 Source: Ontario Archives, Toronto Acquired: March 13, 1991Cobourg Public Library
- Drawing of Gothic style of doorwayDrawing of Gothic style of doorway particular to Cobourg Source: Unknown Acquired: March 13, 1991Drawing of Gothic style of doorway particular to Cobourg Source: Unknown Acquired: March 13, 1991Cobourg Public Library
- Architectural drawing of WhitehallArchitectural drawing of Whitehall, the Burnham family home on William St. Includes fireplace mantle, mutulos, front porch and living room mantel. Done by architect Phillip Carter. Source: Ontario Archives, Toronto Acquired: March 13, 1991Architectural drawing of Whitehall, the Burnham family home on William St. Includes fireplace mantle, mutulos, front porch and living room mantel. Done by architect Phillip Carter. Source: Ontario Archives, Toronto …Cobourg Public Library
- Residence of Schuyler Sargent......Cobourg Public Library
- Willis Sargent Farm......Cobourg Public Library
- Old Scotch Kirk and old Cobourg poemBoth sketches and poem are by Carrie Munson Hoople and were published in her book "Along the way with pen and pencil", New York, 1909. Library owns draft of this page prior to publishing and the original photograph of the sketch of the old Scotch Kirk.Both sketches and poem are by Carrie Munson Hoople and were published in her book "Along the way with pen and pencil", New York, 1909. Library owns draft of this …Cobourg Public Library
- First Cobourg CollegiateBuilt in 1871 on Glebe land on the site of the first Grammar school, the old Cobourg Collegiate Institute still stands across from the St. Peter's Rectory as an apartment building.(117 King Street East) For one year this building was known as the Cobourg High School and the next year …Built in 1871 on Glebe land on the site of the first Grammar school, the old Cobourg Collegiate Institute still stands across from the St. Peter's Rectory as an apartment …Cobourg Public Library
- Victoria College and Faraday Hall, CobourgVictoria College, which began as the Upper Canda Academy officially opened in 1836. It became a degree-granting institution in 1842 with Egerton Ryerson as its first principal. The College granted degrees in Arts, Science, Law, Medicine and Divinity. Faraday Hall was added to the College in 1878. Victoria College still …Victoria College, which began as the Upper Canda Academy officially opened in 1836. It became a degree-granting institution in 1842 with Egerton Ryerson as its first principal. The College granted …Cobourg Public Library
- Haynes Printing Co.Haynes Printing Co.Ltd was established in 1950. It was formed with the publication of the Cobourg Times, one of Canada's first photo offset newspapers and Cobourg's first to feature a weekly coloured comic section. Eventually the decision was made to phase out the production of weekly publications and concentrate on …Haynes Printing Co.Ltd was established in 1950. It was formed with the publication of the Cobourg Times, one of Canada's first photo offset newspapers and Cobourg's first to feature a …Cobourg Public Library
- Halidmand's History LogoHaldimand's History logoHaldimand's History logoCobourg Public Library
- Albion HotelOriginally known as the Steamboat Hotel (owned by Oren Strong), it was renamed the Albion in 1837 and was located on the north side of King StreetOriginally known as the Steamboat Hotel (owned by Oren Strong), it was renamed the Albion in 1837 and was located on the north side of King StreetCobourg Public Library
- Victoria HallVictoria Hall was started in 1856 and completed in 1860. It was designed by Kivas Tully of Toronto. It was officially opened by the Prince of Wales on September 7th, 1860. In the 1960s Lenah Fisher began tireless efforts to restore Victoria Hall which began in earnest in the 1980s …Victoria Hall was started in 1856 and completed in 1860. It was designed by Kivas Tully of Toronto. It was officially opened by the Prince of Wales on September 7th, …Cobourg Public Library
- Marie Dressler HouseMarie 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
- Victoria CollegePicture is entitled "Cobourg- A closer look".This fine example of Greek Revival Architecture opened in 1836 as the Methodist Church's Upper Canada Academy. In 1841, it was incorporated as Victoria College with Rev. Egerton Ryerson as its first president. In 1892 it joined with the University of Toronto and moved …Picture is entitled "Cobourg- A closer look".This fine example of Greek Revival Architecture opened in 1836 as the Methodist Church's Upper Canada Academy. In 1841, it was incorporated as Victoria …Cobourg Public Library
- Stiles Hotel, AmherstPre-1812 there were three communities existing in the area of what would later become Cobourg. Amherst, was the largest settlement and was located at the House of Refuge about a mile northwest of present-day Cobourg. (Golden Plough is now located at that site). Lewis Stiles acquired this corner property in …Pre-1812 there were three communities existing in the area of what would later become Cobourg. Amherst, was the largest settlement and was located at the House of Refuge about a …Cobourg Public Library
- Paul Kane (1810-1871)Paul Kane was born in Ireland but came to York (Toronto) as a boy. He studied painting at Upper Canada College and after working in Detroit, Michigan and Mobile, Alabama he went to Europe for two years to study his art. In the early 1830s, he lived in Cobourg and …Paul Kane was born in Ireland but came to York (Toronto) as a boy. He studied painting at Upper Canada College and after working in Detroit, Michigan and Mobile, Alabama …Cobourg Public Library
- Floral ArrangementA pencil sketch by Harriet Kane, wife of Paul Kane, Canadian artist. Harriet was the daughter of renowned cabinetmaker, Freeman Schemmerhorn Clench.A pencil sketch by Harriet Kane, wife of Paul Kane, Canadian artist. Harriet was the daughter of renowned cabinetmaker, Freeman Schemmerhorn Clench.Cobourg Public Library