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- Globe Furniture Company Wood Carver, Waterloo, Ontario
The Globe Furniture Company was moved to Waterloo in 1910 after 21 years of successful business in Walkerville, Ontario. Edward F. Seagram, Aloyes Bauer and John Letter found a location on the west side of Shantz Street (later Canbar Avenue, no longer exists)suitable for the expanding business. The company manufactured … The Globe Furniture Company was moved to Waterloo in 1910 after 21 years of successful business in Walkerville, Ontario. Edward F. Seagram, Aloyes Bauer and John Letter found a location …Waterloo Public Library - Galt, Preston and Hespeler Street Railway
The electric railway began operation between Galt and Preston on July 21, 1894. The Freeport bridge over the Grand River was built in 1903. The electric railway began operation between Galt and Preston on July 21, 1894. The Freeport bridge over the Grand River was built in 1903.Waterloo Public Library - Graybill and Shantz Coal and Wood Dealers, Waterloo, Ontario
Cleason (Gleason) Shantz listed as coal and wood dealer in Vernon Directory of 1913 on Erb Street west of Albert Street. In 1901 and 1907 Directory, he is listed as a "farmer" in the same location. Levi Graybill is listed in the 1911 Directory for Waterloo as operator of Graybill … Cleason (Gleason) Shantz listed as coal and wood dealer in Vernon Directory of 1913 on Erb Street west of Albert Street. In 1901 and 1907 Directory, he is listed as …Waterloo Public Library - William A. Greene Company Limited, Waterloo, Ontario
Factory 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 - Man Threshing Wheat, Waterloo, Ontario
Photo of the back of a man harvesting wheat with a wheat cradle. On his suspenders are the words "our own make" and he is wearing a straw hat. Photo of the back of a man harvesting wheat with a wheat cradle. On his suspenders are the words "our own make" and he is wearing a straw hat.Waterloo Public Library - Hoffman, Wegenast and Company, Waterloo, Ontario
Not in the 1864 directory. Advertisement in the "County of Waterloo Gazetteer and directory for 1877-1878". Does not appear in the 1893 directory or afterwards. See also: II 10 7 for order book. Not in the 1864 directory. Advertisement in the "County of Waterloo Gazetteer and directory for 1877-1878". Does not appear in the 1893 directory or afterwards. See also: II 10 7 …Waterloo Public Library - John B. Snider Furniture Company, Waterloo, Ontario
John B. Snider took over the Graybill Furniture Manufacturing Company (Mayor Levi Graybill, owner) in 1893; business was sold to the Snyder Brothers Upholstering Company Limited in 1916. John B. Snider took over the Graybill Furniture Manufacturing Company (Mayor Levi Graybill, owner) in 1893; business was sold to the Snyder Brothers Upholstering Company Limited in 1916.Waterloo Public Library - John Forsyth Company Limited, Waterloo, Ontario
Company started in 1903 as a distributor of pins, thread, buttons, celluloid collars and other items, then began selling shirts and ties as well as other clothing items and purchased the Star Whitewear building at Duke and Young streets in Kitchener in 1908. In 1914 it purchased the William Kress … Company started in 1903 as a distributor of pins, thread, buttons, celluloid collars and other items, then began selling shirts and ties as well as other clothing items and purchased …Waterloo Public Library - Joseph E. Seagram Distillery and Flour Mill, Waterloo, Ontario
In 1857 William Hespeler, a merchant, and George Randall, a contractor, built what was known as Granite Mills in Waterloo, Ontario. A subsidiary to the mill was a small distillery known as the Waterloo Distillery. The business also included a dry goods store near the corner of King and Erb … In 1857 William Hespeler, a merchant, and George Randall, a contractor, built what was known as Granite Mills in Waterloo, Ontario. A subsidiary to the mill was a small distillery …Waterloo Public Library - St. Louis Catholic Church and Reverend Hubert Aeymans, Waterloo, Ontario
St. Louis congregation began in 1889 when Waterloo Catholics petitioned Reverend Louis Funcken of St. Mary's Church, Berlin (Kitchener) for a Catholic church in Waterloo. The church building was dedicated on January 6, 1891. Created for the 25th anniversary of the parish in 1916. St. Louis congregation began in 1889 when Waterloo Catholics petitioned Reverend Louis Funcken of St. Mary's Church, Berlin (Kitchener) for a Catholic church in Waterloo. The church building was dedicated …Waterloo Public Library - Jacob Uffelmann Dry Goods and Millinery Store, Waterloo, Ontario
In 1891, Uffelmann purchased the store of John Shuh and Snider, located at 10 King Street South. Uffelmann later purchased Ontario Seed Company, located at 16 King Street South. The 1897-1899 Directory lists "J. Uffelman gen'l merchant" as five businesses from Erb Street, directly to the right of "J.E. Seagram … In 1891, Uffelmann purchased the store of John Shuh and Snider, located at 10 King Street South. Uffelmann later purchased Ontario Seed Company, located at 16 King Street South. The …Waterloo Public Library - Junior Boys Band, Waterloo, Ontario
The number on the building is 28. The number on the building is 28.Waterloo Public Library - George A. Karges
Portrait of George Karges who served as Chief of the Waterloo Fire Department from 1910 to 1940. Portrait of George Karges who served as Chief of the Waterloo Fire Department from 1910 to 1940.Waterloo Public Library - Keatsway Public School, Waterloo, Ontario
Exterior of the back of the school located at 323 Keatsway. Exterior of the back of the school located at 323 Keatsway.Waterloo Public Library - King Street Railway, Waterloo, Ontario
Likely construction of tracks for electric street railway between Kitchener and Waterloo. Construction of the street railway lines began in July 1888. Horse drawn railway cars operated between 1889 and 1895 at which time the whole system was converted to electric cars. The company was taken over by the Town … Likely construction of tracks for electric street railway between Kitchener and Waterloo. Construction of the street railway lines began in July 1888. Horse drawn railway cars operated between 1889 and …Waterloo Public Library - King Street, Waterloo, Ontario
Electric street lights installed in 1911. Uffelmann's Dry Goods established in 1891. Not listed in 1927 Vernon Directory. Electric street lights installed in 1911. Uffelmann's Dry Goods established in 1891. Not listed in 1927 Vernon Directory.Waterloo Public Library - King Street South, Waterloo, Ontario
View of King Street looking north towards Erb Street. Note the street railway track, the bicycle, the horse drawn wagon, the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, and the signs for Weichel's and "Keen Kutter". View of King Street looking north towards Erb Street. Note the street railway track, the bicycle, the horse drawn wagon, the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, and the signs for …Waterloo Public Library - King Street South, East Side, Waterloo, Ontario
View of the east side of King Street south of Erb Street showing an electric-powered bus (trolley bus), globe street lamps and many automobiles and trucks. Businesses visible include; A.G. Haehnel, Druggist (4 King south); W.P. Frank, Diamonds (8 King St. South); Graham's Grill (10 King south); Ontario Seed Company … View of the east side of King Street south of Erb Street showing an electric-powered bus (trolley bus), globe street lamps and many automobiles and trucks. Businesses visible include; A.G. …Waterloo Public Library - King Street, Waterloo, Ontario
Aerial view looking north of uptown Waterloo showing many businesses including Waterloo Manufacturing Company, Snyder Brothers Upholstering Company, the town hall with bandstand, Devitt's Block and Waterloo Park and Silver Lake. At top right is the spire of St. John's Lutheran Church. Far right at bottom can be seen Queen … Aerial view looking north of uptown Waterloo showing many businesses including Waterloo Manufacturing Company, Snyder Brothers Upholstering Company, the town hall with bandstand, Devitt's Block and Waterloo Park and Silver …Waterloo Public Library - King Street, Waterloo, Ontario
View of King Street looking south from Dupont Street. Waterloo Theatre (16-24 King Street north), Waterloo Hotel (4 King Street north), Central Billiards and the Bank of Montreal (3 King Street south) are visible. Note also the street lamps, the cars, Labatt's in the background, Seagram's on the right in … View of King Street looking south from Dupont Street. Waterloo Theatre (16-24 King Street north), Waterloo Hotel (4 King Street north), Central Billiards and the Bank of Montreal (3 King …Waterloo Public Library
