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      The CWAC No. 3 Basic Training Centre, opened in Kitchener, Ontario, in October 1942. The training centre was located in Knollwood Park, close to the present day Kitchener Memorial Auditorium complex. Prior to its opening, Camp Knollwood had been used for military training for men. The No. 3 Basic Training …

      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.

      The photograph is affixed to an album page. Ulrich S. Leupold, Dean of Waterloo Lutheran Seminary. He was also a director of music and lecturer in religious knowledge at Waterloo College. Reverend Leupold was born in Berlin, Germany (1909-1970). Before coming to Canada, he earned his PhD at the University …

      St. Peter’s Lutheran Church is a member of the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. It is located at 49 Queen Street North in Kitchener, Ontario. The congregation was organized in 1863 as Die Evangelische Lutherische St. Petri Gemeinde. The first church building was completed in 1863, …

      William Lyon Mackenzie King (1874-1950) was Canada's longest serving Prime Minister with a total of 22 years (1921-1930 and 1935-1948). King was born in Berlin, Ontario (present day Kitchener) on December 17, 1874. He graduated from the University of Toronto and went on to study economics at Harvard and Chicago …

      William Lyon Mackenzie King (1874-1950) was Canada's longest serving Prime Minister with a total of 22 years (1921-1930 and 1935-1948). King was born in Berlin, Ontario (present day Kitchener) on December 17, 1874. He graduated from the University of Toronto and went on to study economics at Harvard and Chicago …

      Wilfrid Bitzer was very involved in Kitchener-Waterloo tennis. In 1935, he represented the K-W Granite Club on the Twin City Tennis Association committee and went on to lead other local tournaments.

      Wilfrid Bitzer was very involved in Kitchener-Waterloo tennis. In 1935, he represented the K-W Granite Club on the Twin City Tennis Association committee and went on to lead other local tournaments.

      1942 Map. Duke Street became Dupont Street. Queen Street became Regina Street. Cedar Street became Bridgeport Road and was also called Laurel Street east of Peppler Street.

      1942 Map. Duke Street became Dupont Street. Queen Street became Regina Street. Cedar Street became Bridgeport Road and was also called Laurel Street east of Peppler Street.

      Fire Insurance map of southwest business district of Waterloo, Young Street to the north, Duke (later Dupont) Street to the south, Albert Street to the west and King Street to the east. Town Hall, Library, Fire Hall and Market building as well as many businesses identified on the map.

      Reports between 1930 and 1939 missing.

      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 separate businesses. Main Street became Lodge Street. Schneider's Road became University Avenue at King Street. Snider Street became Fountain Street. …

      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 included.

      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 Street became Dunbar Avenue.

      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 (not visible) to the east. Some of the businesses visible on the map include: L.J. Klopp, Dry Goods; Rennel Drugs; …

      Earl Street became Severn Avenue. Fischer Street became Belmont Avenue. Victoria Street became Avondale Avenue.

      Rudy Avenue became Roslin (sometimes Roslyn in directories) Avenue. Victoria Street later became Avondale Avenue. Charles Street became Dunbar Street. Elizabeth Street became Beverley Street. Weaver Street (sometimes Weber Street in directories) follows the current Dawson Street and ended at the Seagram's Distillery complex.

      Rudy Avenue became Roslin (sometimes Roslyn in directories) Avenue. Victoria Street later became Avondale Avenue. Charles Street became Dunbar Street. Weaver Street (sometimes Weber Street in directories) follows the current Dawson Street and ended at the Seagram's Distillery complex.

      Fire Insurance map from 1942 of the southeast business and residential district of Waterloo, William Street to the north, Union Street to the south, King Street to the west and the CNR tracks to the east. Places of interest include: the Badminton Club on Bowman Street; Boyer Lumber Company on …