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- Waterloo Park: Gem of the CityDiscover the stories of Waterloo Park!Discover the stories of Waterloo Park!Waterloo Public Library
- All Quiet at the Distillery: an Exploration of Temperance and ProhibitionThis exhibit explores Prohibition in Waterloo. The research was originally done for a walking tour that took place in October 2019.This exhibit explores Prohibition in Waterloo. The research was originally done for a walking tour that took place in October 2019.Waterloo Public Library
- From Sunshine to SunarHauserman: 60 Years of IndustryThis exhibit covers the history of the Sunshine Waterloo Company (later Sunar and SunarHauserman).This exhibit covers the history of the Sunshine Waterloo Company (later Sunar and SunarHauserman).Waterloo Public Library
- COVID-19 in Waterloo Region TimelineThis timeline features photos and newspaper articles from the COVID-19 pandemic.This timeline features photos and newspaper articles from the COVID-19 pandemic.Waterloo Public Library
- Erb Street Mennonite Church Summer Bible School, Waterloo, Ontario"Path of a People" by Karl Kessler states that the Summer Bible School started in 1935."Path of a People" by Karl Kessler states that the Summer Bible School started in 1935.Waterloo Public Library
- Alexander Peters' KW Rugby Club Scrapbook 1923-1932; Newsclippings of Mutual Life Softball gamesAlexander Peters started playing for the KW Rugby team in 1925 and stopped in 1932. He was born in 1905 and died September 18, 1985. Scrapbook also contains clippings from his time as a player on the Mutual Life Insurance Company softball team, biographical information and his obituaryAlexander Peters started playing for the KW Rugby team in 1925 and stopped in 1932. He was born in 1905 and died September 18, 1985. Scrapbook also contains clippings from …Waterloo Public Library
- Howard and Linda Snider and Family, Waterloo, OntarioThe Snider family lived in the John Street and Forsyth Road area of Waterloo which was not included in city directories or on city maps until the 1950s. Howard Senior raised peacocks on the farm and in 1951 is listed as working as a greenskeeper at the Westmount Golf & …The Snider family lived in the John Street and Forsyth Road area of Waterloo which was not included in city directories or on city maps until the 1950s. Howard Senior …Waterloo Public Library
- St. Jerome's College, Waterloo, OntarioIn 1865 St. Jerome's College was founded by the Reverend Dr. Louis Funcken, of the Congregation of the Resurrection, to meet the demand for higher education in Waterloo County. Over the years, the College grew in size and occupied various locations in the Kitchener-Waterloo area. In 1959, through an Act …In 1865 St. Jerome's College was founded by the Reverend Dr. Louis Funcken, of the Congregation of the Resurrection, to meet the demand for higher education in Waterloo County. Over …Waterloo Public Library
- First School, Waterloo, OntarioAfter 1842 building was moved to King Street West near Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate & Vocational School (KCI), where the family of Levi and Margaret Carroll lived in it until Margaret's death in 1891. The Waterloo Park Board purchased it in 1894, moved it to Waterloo Park where it was restored. Sign …After 1842 building was moved to King Street West near Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate & Vocational School (KCI), where the family of Levi and Margaret Carroll lived in it until Margaret's death …Waterloo Public Library
- Mayor David Bean and Mary Ann Fry BeanDavid Bean was Mayor of Waterloo from 1901 to 1903. He was born in 1850 and died in 1921. Image is faded with some damage.David Bean was Mayor of Waterloo from 1901 to 1903. He was born in 1850 and died in 1921. Image is faded with some damage.Waterloo Public Library
- William A. Greene Company Limited, Waterloo, OntarioFactory built in 1903. Formerly the Williams, Greene and Rome Company of Berlin (Kitchener) until 1902.Factory built in 1903. Formerly the Williams, Greene and Rome Company of Berlin (Kitchener) until 1902.Waterloo Public Library
- First Schoolhouse, Waterloo, OntarioAfter 1842 building was moved to King Street West near Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate & Vocational School (KCI), where the family of Levi and Margaret Carroll lived in it until Margaret's death in 1891. The Waterloo Park Board purchased it in 1894, moved it to Waterloo Park where it was restored. Sign …After 1842 building was moved to King Street West near Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate & Vocational School (KCI), where the family of Levi and Margaret Carroll lived in it until Margaret's death …Waterloo Public Library
- Albert Street, Waterloo, OntarioOntario Mutual Life Assurance Company building was constructed in 1879, and occupied by the company in 1880. It was later occupied by the Dominion Life Assurance Company, the Canada Health and Accident Assurance Company and by the Waterloo Mutual Fire Insurance Company. The building underwent extensive renovations and became a …Ontario Mutual Life Assurance Company building was constructed in 1879, and occupied by the company in 1880. It was later occupied by the Dominion Life Assurance Company, the Canada Health …Waterloo Public Library
- City of Waterloo 125th Anniversary ParadeParade floats from the 125th Anniversary parade held in Waterloo August 14, 1982.Parade floats from the 125th Anniversary parade held in Waterloo August 14, 1982.Waterloo Public Library
- Fire Insurance Map 1942, Map 16Fire Insurance map from 1942 of north central Waterloo in two sections, along Albert Street from Dearborn (later University Avenue) to North (later Columbia) Street, considered the city limits; and along King Street from Schneider's Road (later University Avenue) to North (later Columbia Street). Also shown is Hill Street at …Fire Insurance map from 1942 of north central Waterloo in two sections, along Albert Street from Dearborn (later University Avenue) to North (later Columbia) Street, considered the city limits; and …Waterloo Public Library
- Fire Insurance Map 1942, Map 5Fire Insurance map from 1942 of the southeast business district of Waterloo, Erb Street to the north, George Street to the south, King Street to the west and Willow Street (not visible) to the east. Some of the businesses visible on the map include: L.J. Klopp, Dry Goods; Rennel Drugs; …Fire Insurance map from 1942 of the southeast business district of Waterloo, Erb Street to the north, George Street to the south, King Street to the west and Willow Street …Waterloo Public Library
- Fire Insurance Map 1942, Map 6Earl Street became Severn Avenue. Fischer Street became Belmont Avenue. Victoria Street became Avondale Avenue.Earl Street became Severn Avenue. Fischer Street became Belmont Avenue. Victoria Street became Avondale Avenue.Waterloo Public Library
- Fire Insurance Map 1942, Map 131946, 1951 and 1956 show a service station and White Rose Inn and restaurant at 188 King north. Unclear if the service station and inn were jointly owned or two separate businesses. Main Street became Lodge Street. Schneider's Road became University Avenue at King Street. Snider Street became Fountain Street. …1946, 1951 and 1956 show a service station and White Rose Inn and restaurant at 188 King north. Unclear if the service station and inn were jointly owned or two …Waterloo Public Library
- Fire Insurance Map 1942, Map 14Fire Insurance map from 1942 of a northwest section of of Waterloo, Erb Street between McDougall Avenue and Amos Avenue. A separate section showing Bridgeport Road and Margaret Avenue is included.Fire Insurance map from 1942 of a northwest section of of Waterloo, Erb Street between McDougall Avenue and Amos Avenue. A separate section showing Bridgeport Road and Margaret Avenue is …Waterloo Public Library
- Fire Insurance Map 1942, Map 15Victoria Street became Avondale Avenue. Shantz Street became Canbar Avenue and no longer exists. Knox Avenue no longer exists. Elizabeth Street became Beverley Street. Rudy Street became Roslin Avenue. Charles Street became Dunbar Avenue.Victoria Street became Avondale Avenue. Shantz Street became Canbar Avenue and no longer exists. Knox Avenue no longer exists. Elizabeth Street became Beverley Street. Rudy Street became Roslin Avenue. Charles …Waterloo Public Library