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- Geographic Location: Paris
- Harold Penman Smith speaking about John Penman at Paris Presbyterian Church, May 25, 1986
This talk about the life of John Penman was given by his grand-nephew, Harold Penman Smith, at Paris Presbyterian Church on May 25, 1986. The full size version of the photo of John Penman used as an illustration can be seen by clicking following the link below the photo. This talk about the life of John Penman was given by his grand-nephew, Harold Penman Smith, at Paris Presbyterian Church on May 25, 1986. The full size version of the … - Bowling Team with Trophy, c. 1905
The 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, 1908
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 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. 1900
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, 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, 1915
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 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 … - Paris High School Girls' Basketball Team, c. 1915-18
This photograph, c. 1915-18, shows a basketball team of female high school students who had played in the gym at the Community Building. For a list of the persons in this photograph, see the inscription. There are two copies of this photograph, each with separate strengths and weaknesses. Both have … This photograph, c. 1915-18, shows a basketball team of female high school students who had played in the gym at the Community Building. For a list of the persons in … - Paris High School Girls' Track Team, 1929
This photograph depicts the Paris High School girls' track team of 1929. D.A. Smith notes that six of the women depicted are defying the dress code of long black stockings. For a list of the names of the persons in this photograph, see the inscription. This image was printed on … This photograph depicts the Paris High School girls' track team of 1929. D.A. Smith notes that six of the women depicted are defying the dress code of long black stockings. … - View of Paris Coronation Day Parade, May 12, 1937
This photograph shows the beginning of a parade down Grand River Street in celebration of the coronation of King George VI. Store signs visible in this photograph include "Naborhood Shoes" and "Frank N. Inksater". This image was printed on the thirtieth page of photographs in At the Forks of the … This photograph shows the beginning of a parade down Grand River Street in celebration of the coronation of King George VI. Store signs visible in this photograph include "Naborhood Shoes" … - View of Paris Coronation Day Parade, May 12, 1937
This photograph shows the beginning of a parade down Grand River Street in celebration of the coronation of King George VI. Store signs visible in this photograph include "Naborhood Shoes" and "Chas. McCausland". This image was printed on the thirtieth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: … This photograph shows the beginning of a parade down Grand River Street in celebration of the coronation of King George VI. Store signs visible in this photograph include "Naborhood Shoes" … - Paris High School Float, Coronation Parade, 1937
This photograph shows Paris High School's float in the coronation parade, May 12, 1937. The theme was "Industry and Learning;" it won fourth place. For a full list of the students in this photograph, check the inscription. This image was printed on the thirty-first page of photographs in At the … This photograph shows Paris High School's float in the coronation parade, May 12, 1937. The theme was "Industry and Learning;" it won fourth place. For a full list of the … - William "Wally" West (1818 - 1912), Bard of the Nith, Grand Commodore of the Nith Navigation Co.
This photograph depicts William "Wally" West (1818 - 1912), self-proclaimed Bard of the Nith and Grand Commodore of the Nith Navigation Co., with his nautical telescope. He and his son Robert were among the most eccentric of Parisians in the 19th and early 20th centuries. More information about the Wests … This photograph depicts William "Wally" West (1818 - 1912), self-proclaimed Bard of the Nith and Grand Commodore of the Nith Navigation Co., with his nautical telescope. He and his son … - Robert "Bobby" West with Customer on Bicycle Boat, Nith River, c. 1915-17
This photograph depicts Robert "Bobby" West taking a customer out on the Penman No. 1 mill-pond connected to the Nith River in one of his pedal boats. Robert was the younger of the two Wests; his father, Wally, originally started the Nith Navigation Co., which rented out boats and took … This photograph depicts Robert "Bobby" West taking a customer out on the Penman No. 1 mill-pond connected to the Nith River in one of his pedal boats. Robert was the … - Meeting of Paris Town Council, 1879
This photograph depicts an 1879 meeting of the Paris town council, which at the time met at the Church street town hall. Among the figures depicted are mayor A.H. Baird and the police constable, to the right holding hat. This image was printed on the tenth page of photographs in … This photograph depicts an 1879 meeting of the Paris town council, which at the time met at the Church street town hall. Among the figures depicted are mayor A.H. Baird … - The Paris Quintette Club, c. 1885
This photograph depicts the Paris Quintette Club, c. 1885. The Quintette Club was a group of amateur musicians, a popular activity prior to the introduction of radio. This image was printed on the twelfth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith. This photograph depicts the Paris Quintette Club, c. 1885. The Quintette Club was a group of amateur musicians, a popular activity prior to the introduction of radio. This image was … - YMCA Choral Society in Paris, On, c. 1890
This photograph depicts a choral society in Paris, Ontario, c. 1890. The piano has the text "YMCA." This image was printed on the thirteenth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith. This photograph depicts a choral society in Paris, Ontario, c. 1890. The piano has the text "YMCA." This image was printed on the thirteenth page of photographs in At the … - Kings Ward School, Paris, Ontario
This photograph depicts the Kings Ward School on Broadway Street East in Paris, Ontario. It was built in 1881 and demolished in 1972. This image was printed on the fifteenth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith. This photograph depicts the Kings Ward School on Broadway Street East in Paris, Ontario. It was built in 1881 and demolished in 1972. This image was printed on the fifteenth … - Sacred Heart School, Paris, ON, 1890
This 1890 photograph depicts the Sacred Heart School, Paris's Roman Catholic school until 1911. This image was printed on the sixteenth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith. This 1890 photograph depicts the Sacred Heart School, Paris's Roman Catholic school until 1911. This image was printed on the sixteenth page of photographs in At the Forks of the … - Paris Central Elementary School
This photograph depicts the Paris Central Public School, which was built in 1909 and demolished in 1972. This image was printed on the sixteenth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith. The two additional images of the school were taken in … This photograph depicts the Paris Central Public School, which was built in 1909 and demolished in 1972. This image was printed on the sixteenth page of photographs in At the … - Elementary School Class with Lacrosse Sticks, c. 1890
This photograph depicts a class of Paris, Ontario elementary school students c. 1890 with lacrosse equipment. This image was printed on the seventeenth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith. This photograph depicts a class of Paris, Ontario elementary school students c. 1890 with lacrosse equipment. This image was printed on the seventeenth page of photographs in At the Forks … - Elementary School Class, c. 1885
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