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- S.S. Ontario No. 2, Cobourg OntarioThe Ontario Car Ferry company was formed in 1905 in a joint venture between the Grand Trunk Railway and the Buffalo, Rochester and Pennsylvania Railroad. The two ferries based in Cobourg also perfomed the secondary function of taking passengers and sometimes their cars across Lake Ontario. Business expanded so extensively …The Ontario Car Ferry company was formed in 1905 in a joint venture between the Grand Trunk Railway and the Buffalo, Rochester and Pennsylvania Railroad. The two ferries based in …Cobourg Public Library
- S.S. Ontario No. 1, Cobourg, OntarioThe Ontario Car Ferry company was formed in 1905 in a joint venture between the GTRailway and the Buffalo, Rochester and Pennsylvania Railroad. The two ferries based in Cobourg also perfomed the secondary function of taking passengers and sometimes their cars across Lake Ontario. This first ferry, named the Ontario …The Ontario Car Ferry company was formed in 1905 in a joint venture between the GTRailway and the Buffalo, Rochester and Pennsylvania Railroad. The two ferries based in Cobourg also …Cobourg Public Library
- Cobourg General HospitalJust before World War I John Helm of Port Hope, Harry Black of New York and W.J. Crossen of Cobourg gave $20,000, $10,000 and $5,000 respectively for the building of this hospital. It opened January 1914 and could accommodate some forty patients. It had a number of additions over the …Just before World War I John Helm of Port Hope, Harry Black of New York and W.J. Crossen of Cobourg gave $20,000, $10,000 and $5,000 respectively for the building of …Cobourg Public Library
- Ontario Military Hospital, CobourgDuring World War I, when Victoria College was no longer a school, it became a convalescent hospital for soldiers returning from the trenches of World War I. Almost all the patients were victims of shell-shock. It closed as a military hospital in 1920.During World War I, when Victoria College was no longer a school, it became a convalescent hospital for soldiers returning from the trenches of World War I. Almost all the …Cobourg Public Library
- Cobourg HarbourThe harbour has been rebuilt, dredged and expanded many times in the past century and a half. It is actually entirely artificial as the bay formed by Midtown Creek was just a swampy inlet, which the Cobourg business people quickly recognized as a great opportunity if it becam a major …The harbour has been rebuilt, dredged and expanded many times in the past century and a half. It is actually entirely artificial as the bay formed by Midtown Creek was …Cobourg Public Library
- Lake Ontario Frozen OverThe Car Ferry had to break ice all the way from Rochester this winter.The Car Ferry had to break ice all the way from Rochester this winter.Cobourg Public Library
- United Counties of Northumberland and Durham CouncilTaken in front of Victoria Hall.Taken in front of Victoria Hall.Cobourg Public Library
- United Counties of Northumberland and Durham CouncilThis photograph was taken in front of Victoria Hall, Cobourg.This photograph was taken in front of Victoria Hall, Cobourg.Cobourg Public Library
- Mulholland House202 Church Street. This photograph was taken at the time Mary Painter Howard, an American widow from Pittsburgh bought it and moved here with her seven children. She moved to Cobourg because of the many American Summer colony residents she was acquainted with and so she could stretch her American …202 Church Street. This photograph was taken at the time Mary Painter Howard, an American widow from Pittsburgh bought it and moved here with her seven children. She moved to …Cobourg Public Library
- Mulholland HouseThis photograph was taken at the time Mary Painter Howard, an American widow from Pittsburgh bought it and moved here with her seven children. She moved to Cobourg because of the many American Summer colony residents she was acquainted with and so she could stretch her American dollars furtherThis photograph was taken at the time Mary Painter Howard, an American widow from Pittsburgh bought it and moved here with her seven children. She moved to Cobourg because of …Cobourg Public Library
- Mulholland HouseThis photograph was taken at the time Mary Painter Howard, an American widow from Pittsburgh bought it and moved here with her seven children. She moved to Cobourg because of the many American Summer colony residents she was acquainted with and so she could stretch her American dollars furtherThis photograph was taken at the time Mary Painter Howard, an American widow from Pittsburgh bought it and moved here with her seven children. She moved to Cobourg because of …Cobourg Public Library
- Mulholland HouseThis photograph was taken at the time Mary Painter Howard, an American widow from Pittsburgh bought it and moved here with her seven children. She moved to Cobourg because of the many American Summer colony residents she was acquainted with and so she could stretch her American dollars furtherThis photograph was taken at the time Mary Painter Howard, an American widow from Pittsburgh bought it and moved here with her seven children. She moved to Cobourg because of …Cobourg Public Library
- Cobourg Council 1920-21From right to left: Front row: Col. Floyd; Col. Boggs; Hooey, William; Denton, Daniel (Mayor); Corbett, Bill; Mr. Staples; Allison; Back row: Mitchell, George; Doody, David; Turpin, Dick; Campbell, Jim; Ruse, J. C.; Mr. Brown, Buck (Ham.); Plunkett, Ernie.From right to left: Front row: Col. Floyd; Col. Boggs; Hooey, William; Denton, Daniel (Mayor); Corbett, Bill; Mr. Staples; Allison; Back row: Mitchell, George; Doody, David; Turpin, Dick; Campbell, Jim; …Cobourg Public Library
- Stuart Street looking northThe two story double house on the left was formerly the C.P. Railway Station Building, which moved from the harbor area around 1880.The two story double house on the left was formerly the C.P. Railway Station Building, which moved from the harbor area around 1880.Cobourg Public Library
- St. Peter's Anglican Church, CobourgIn spring of 1820 a small church was built on the present site and was completed in December of the same year.In 1851 construction started on a new brick church of some 7000 sq ft, designed by Kivas Tulley, who also designed the famous Victoria Hall, Cobourg. The new church, …In spring of 1820 a small church was built on the present site and was completed in December of the same year.In 1851 construction started on a new brick church …Cobourg Public Library
- Durham HallHomes of James and Agnes McIntosh.Homes of James and Agnes McIntosh.Cobourg Public Library
- Cottesmore HallCottesmore Hall was the largest summer home in Cobourg and was built in 1910. It was built and owned by Wallace H. Rowe, president of the Pittsburgh Steel Company. Construction On Cottesmore Hall began in May 1906 and was completed in March 1907. The Hall's Colonial revival design was produced …Cottesmore Hall was the largest summer home in Cobourg and was built in 1910. It was built and owned by Wallace H. Rowe, president of the Pittsburgh Steel Company. Construction …Cobourg Public Library
- Cobourg Kiltie Band (Cobourg Concert Band)In 1920, as a result of a leadership disagreement in the Cobourg Citizens Band, an offshoot band was formed, The Cobourg Concert Band. A year later the disagreement was resolved and the two bands reunited under the name The Concert Band of Cobourg (Kilties), adopting the highland dress for its …In 1920, as a result of a leadership disagreement in the Cobourg Citizens Band, an offshoot band was formed, The Cobourg Concert Band. A year later the disagreement was resolved …Cobourg Public Library
- King Street looking east.Columbian Hotel in the foreground.Columbian Hotel in the foreground.Cobourg Public Library
- King Street looking eastColored postcard depicting King Street.Colored postcard depicting King Street.Cobourg Public Library