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      Wilfrid Laurier University is located in Waterloo, Ontario. It began in 1911 as the Evangelical Lutheran Seminary of Canada. In 1924 Waterloo College was established, providing courses in post-secondary education. In 1960 Waterloo College became Waterloo Lutheran University, and in 1973 changed its name to Wilfrid Laurier University.

      Black and white negative of a photograph of the Brooklin Girls Baseball team at Port Perry. The team was photographed with the baseball stadium in the background. Back row (left to right): Grace Robinson, Gladys Long, Helen Nesbitt, Blanche Peer, Ollie Lawrence, Mary Luke, Hazel Nesbitt. Front row: Bessie Hunter, …

      George Mowat (1856-1938) and Mary Cruikshanks (1855-1936) were married in 1877 at Glasgow, Scotland. They immigrated to Canada settling at Toronto sometime between 1879-1882. They later moved to Whitby where they remained until their deaths. George and Mary Mowat had eleven children: Agnes Smythe Mowat (1877-1960), George Mowat (1879-1974), Mary …

      The Azara was a 113' schooner owned by R.S. McLaughlin. He sold it to a Detroit businessman in 1927.

      The Royal Canadian Yacht Club was based in Toronto.

      King Street School was built in 1921 on the block bounded by King, Dunlop, Henry, and Gilbert Streets. It was built to replace Henry Street School which burned down in 1920. In 1979 it was renamed R.A. Sennett Public School in honour of its first principal who served from 1921-1952.

      King Street School was built in 1921 on 300 King Street. It was built to replace Henry Street School which burned down in 1920. In 1979 it was renamed R.A. Sennett Public School in honour of its first principal who served from 1921-1952.R. A. Sennett Public School closed in June …

      King Street School was built in 1921 on the block bounded by King, Dunlop, Henry, and Gilbert Streets. It was built to replace Henry Street School which burned down in 1920. In 1979 it was renamed R.A. Sennett Public School in honour of its first principal who served from 1921-1952.

      The Ontario Country Registry Office was built in 1873 at the south-west corner of Centre and Gilbert Streets. Additions were made in 1929 and 1954. It stood on the same block as the Ontario County Courthouse.

      The Ontario Country Registry Office was built in 1873 at the south-west corner of Centre and Gilbert Streets. Additions were made in 1929 and 1954. It stood on the same block as the Ontario County Courthouse.

      The Highway Cafe was a brick building located at 116 Dundas Street West on the north side between Byron and Brock Streets. It was operated by Arthur Stanlick who won second prize for store decorations at the Diamond Jubilee of Confederation.

      The Highway Cafe was a brick building located at 116 Dundas Street West on the north side between Byron and Brock Streets. It was operated by Arthur Stanlick who won second prize for store decorations at the Diamond Jubilee of Confederation.

      The Diamond Jubilee of Confederation occurred on 1 July 1927.

      The Diamond Jubilee of Confederation occurred on 1 July 1927.

      The Diamond Jubilee of Confederation occurred on 1 July 1927.

      The Diamond Jubilee of Confederation occurred on 1 July 1927.

      The Diamond Jubilee of Confederation occurred on 1 July 1927.

      This wooden hand pumper was used at the Watson grain elevators and might date from 1827. It was presented to the Whitby Fire Department by the Watson family in 1978. The pumper featured in many parades.

      Black and white negative of a photograph of a float that appeared in the parade to celebrate the diamond jubilee of Confederation. Women on the float are dressed in Victorian style clothing. There is a young boy dressed as a soldier on the float. The float is being pulled by …

      Black and white negative of a photograph of a buggy decorated with flowers and streamers for the celebrations of the diamond jubilee of Confederation. A member of the Whitby Fire Department is standing at left. There are two young girls in the buggy.