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- Auction Booklet for Sale of Hiram Capron’s EstateThe decree leading to this auction was made in January, 1878, and the booklet may have been prepared then. The auction took place on April 23rd, 1878, while Jones’s handwriting marks his copy as having being filed in May, 1878.The decree leading to this auction was made in January, 1878, and the booklet may have been prepared then. The auction took place on April 23rd, 1878, while Jones’s handwriting …
- Penmans Sweater Coats Catalogue for 1911This 1911 catalogue details some of the sweater coats available from the Penmans Limited clothing company in that year. Every coat includes a full photograph or illustration.This 1911 catalogue details some of the sweater coats available from the Penmans Limited clothing company in that year. Every coat includes a full photograph or illustration.
- 1906 Penmans Underwear AdvertisementThis 1906 advertisement displays the Penmans Limited clothing company's line of underwear for 1906.This 1906 advertisement displays the Penmans Limited clothing company's line of underwear for 1906.
- Penmans Wholesale Advertisements, 1924 - 1932The binder which houses these at the Paris Museum and Historical Society contains further advertisements until 1938.The binder which houses these at the Paris Museum and Historical Society contains further advertisements until 1938.
- James Waldron "Wally" CreedenBorn on 4 February 1922, James “Wally” Waldron was the eldest of three and oldest son of James W. and Elsie E. Creeden on Paris, Ontario. Wally enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force, and became one of the youngest men to earn his pilot wings at the age of …Born on 4 February 1922, James “Wally” Waldron was the eldest of three and oldest son of James W. and Elsie E. Creeden on Paris, Ontario. Wally enlisted in the …
- Parade on East Side of River St, late 1800sAccording to the inscription on the matte, it was taken before the fire and is dated before 1900.According to the inscription on the matte, it was taken before the fire and is dated before 1900.
- View of Nith River BridgeThis photograph depicts a bridge across the Nith River; it may be the section at the end of William Street leading to what is now Lions Park. A man is standing at the side of the street reading a book.This photograph depicts a bridge across the Nith River; it may be the section at the end of William Street leading to what is now Lions Park. A man is …
- Looking Down Broadway St. from Station HillThis photograph, taken near the railway station at the top of Broadway Street, depicts the road going down the hill. Two horse-carts can be seen, along with a cart at the side of the road. The original print of this photograph is badly faded. A contrast-enhanced black and white version …This photograph, taken near the railway station at the top of Broadway Street, depicts the road going down the hill. Two horse-carts can be seen, along with a cart at …
- Construction Workers on site at Grand River StreetThis photograph depicts a set of construction workers with equipment at a construction site on Grand River Street. Advertisements visible in this photograph include P. Buckley Hardware; Garland Stoves; Rice and Harvey Show; Surprise Soap.This photograph depicts a set of construction workers with equipment at a construction site on Grand River Street. Advertisements visible in this photograph include P. Buckley Hardware; Garland Stoves; Rice …
- View of Paris, Ont. from King St.This photograph depicts a wide view Paris as seen from King Street. It shows the downtown Grand River Street area, with the office of the Paris Star visible, along with the Grand River and the bridges crossing it.This photograph depicts a wide view Paris as seen from King Street. It shows the downtown Grand River Street area, with the office of the Paris Star visible, along with …
- Workers outside Gypsum (Plaster) Mine near Green Lane, ParisThis 19th century photograph shows several workers at one of the gypsum (plaster of Paris) near Green Lane in Paris, Ontario. They have with them a horse-cart for transporting the gypsum. This land was at one time owned by Hiram Capron.This 19th century photograph shows several workers at one of the gypsum (plaster of Paris) near Green Lane in Paris, Ontario. They have with them a horse-cart for transporting the …
- Workers outside Entrance to Gypsum (Plaster) Mine near Green Lane, ParisThis 19th century photograph shows several workers at the entrance to one of the gypsum (plaster of Paris) near Green Lane in Paris, Ontario. This land was at one time owned by Hiram Capron.This 19th century photograph shows several workers at the entrance to one of the gypsum (plaster of Paris) near Green Lane in Paris, Ontario. This land was at one time …
- View of Paris c. 1875This photograph depicts Grand River Street in Paris, Ontario, in the mid 1870s. The Grand River Street bridge is visible at the bottom.This photograph depicts Grand River Street in Paris, Ontario, in the mid 1870s. The Grand River Street bridge is visible at the bottom.
- Paris Citizens' BandThis article has been contributed by the Paris Museum and Historical Society. It was written in 1979 by Walter Williams, Jr. List of Bandmasters Marchant - 1875-76 Dickenson Brown Emerson - 1876-93 Coleman - 1893-95 (unconfirmed) William Williams - 1895-? Kuhlman (unconfirmed) Teirny (unconfirmed) Walter Williams Sr. - 1927-59 Walter …This article has been contributed by the Paris Museum and Historical Society. It was written in 1979 by Walter Williams, Jr. List of Bandmasters Marchant - 1875-76 Dickenson Brown Emerson …
- Early History of the Paris High SchoolProvided by the Paris Museum and Historical SocietyProvided by the Paris Museum and Historical Society
- Paris Boy Scout Troup, 1912-1913: Kings Troup of CanadaThis photograph depicts the 1912-1913 troup of the Paris Boy Scouts. They were the winner of that year's Dominion scouting competition, which granted them the title of King's Troup of Canada. The leaders depicted include C.B. Robinson and Alfred Scott (third from left). Brian Stewart submitted the name of the …This photograph depicts the 1912-1913 troup of the Paris Boy Scouts. They were the winner of that year's Dominion scouting competition, which granted them the title of King's Troup of …
- Bowling Team with Trophy, c. 1905The original photograph is noticeably faded. Both the original and contrast-enhanced copies are available.The original photograph is noticeably faded. Both the original and contrast-enhanced copies are available.
- Paris Fall Fair, 1908This 1908 photograph depicts visitors at that year's Paris Fall Fair. At the time, the fairgrounds were located at the corner of William and Elm Streets, where the Syl Apps Community Centre and baseball park are now. Signs in this photograph include "Tremaine Candy Kitchen, Brantford"; "Daily Expositor for Sale …This 1908 photograph depicts visitors at that year's Paris Fall Fair. At the time, the fairgrounds were located at the corner of William and Elm Streets, where the Syl Apps …
- Boys Playing at British vs. Boers on Hamilton Place Lawn, Paris, c. 1900This photograph depicts a group of young boys playing at British vs. Boers c. 1900, at the time of the second Boer War. The photograph was taken at Hamilton Place, then the home of Paul Wickson and his family. The photograph was taken by Wickson, and the boy in the …This photograph depicts a group of young boys playing at British vs. Boers c. 1900, at the time of the second Boer War. The photograph was taken at Hamilton Place, …
- Parisians Training for Home Defense, 1915This 1915 photograph depicts a platoon of Paris men training to defend Paris in the unlikely event of attack. They are holding wooden rifles. The man on the left is John Fisher, then an MP and later a senator. This image was printed on the twenty-eighth page of photographs in …This 1915 photograph depicts a platoon of Paris men training to defend Paris in the unlikely event of attack. They are holding wooden rifles. The man on the left is …