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  • Looking Down Broadway St. from Station Hill
    Looking Down Broadway St. from Station Hill
    ImageText       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 the side of the road. The original print of this photograph is badly faded. A contrast-enhanced black and white version …
    ImageText     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 …
  • View of Paris, Ont. from King St.
    View of Paris, Ont. from King St.
    ImageText       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.
    ImageText     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 …
  • View of Paris c. 1875
    View of Paris c. 1875
    ImageTextcomment       This photograph depicts Grand River Street in Paris, Ontario, in the mid 1870s. The Grand River Street bridge is visible at the bottom.
    ImageTextcomment     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' Band
    Paris Citizens' Band
    ImageText       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 - 1876-93 Coleman - 1893-95 (unconfirmed) William Williams - 1895-? Kuhlman (unconfirmed) Teirny (unconfirmed) Walter Williams Sr. - 1927-59 Walter …
    ImageText     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 School
    Early History of the Paris High School
    ImageText       Provided by the Paris Museum and Historical Society
    ImageText     Provided by the Paris Museum and Historical Society
  • Parade on East Side of River St, late 1800s
    Parade on East Side of River St, late 1800s
    Image       According to the inscription on the matte, it was taken before the fire and is dated before 1900.
    Image     According to the inscription on the matte, it was taken before the fire and is dated before 1900.
  • View of Nith River Bridge
    View of Nith River Bridge
    Image       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 standing at the side of the street reading a book.
    Image     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 …
  • Construction Workers on site at Grand River Street
    Construction Workers on site at Grand River Street
    Image       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 and Harvey Show; Surprise Soap.
    Image     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 …
  • Workers outside Gypsum (Plaster) Mine near Green Lane, Paris
    Workers outside Gypsum (Plaster) Mine near Green Lane, Paris
    Imagemystery       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 gypsum. This land was at one time owned by Hiram Capron.
    Imagemystery     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, Paris
    Workers outside Entrance to Gypsum (Plaster) Mine near Green Lane, Paris
    Imagemystery       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 owned by Hiram Capron.
    Imagemystery     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 …
  • Paris Boy Scout Troup, 1912-1913: Kings Troup of Canada
    Paris Boy Scout Troup, 1912-1913: Kings Troup of Canada
    ImageTextmysterycomment       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 Canada. The leaders depicted include C.B. Robinson and Alfred Scott (third from left). Brian Stewart submitted the name of the …
    ImageTextmysterycomment     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 …
  • The Paris Tennis Club, 1901
    The Paris Tennis Club, 1901
    ImageTextcomment       This photograph, taken August 1st, 1901, depicts the Paris Tennis Club. The man at the far right of the image is A.H. Baird, founder of the Wincey Mill and at one time mayor of Paris. For a complete list of the persons depicted, consult the "Inscription" field. This image was …
    ImageTextcomment     This photograph, taken August 1st, 1901, depicts the Paris Tennis Club. The man at the far right of the image is A.H. Baird, founder of the Wincey Mill and at …
  • South Ward Schools, Paris, Ontario
    South Ward Schools, Paris, Ontario
    ImageTextcomment       These photographs depict two historic South Ward schools in Paris, Ontario. The older school was built in 1868; the newer school replaced it c. 1900. The lower image was printed on the thirteenth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith.
    ImageTextcomment     These photographs depict two historic South Ward schools in Paris, Ontario. The older school was built in 1868; the newer school replaced it c. 1900. The lower image was printed …
  • Dominion Telegraph Office in Robert White Shoe Store, Location of First Long-Distance Telephone Call
    Dominion Telegraph Office in Robert White Shoe Store, Location of First Long-Distance Telephone Call
    ImageText       This 19th century photograph shows the location of the Dominion Telegraph Company office, which was in the shoe store of Robert White. This store was the location of the first long distance telephone call, selected by Alexander Graham Bell for its proximity to Brantford. The store is the second door …
    ImageText     This 19th century photograph shows the location of the Dominion Telegraph Company office, which was in the shoe store of Robert White. This store was the location of the first …
  • Paris Telephone Exchange and Operators, 1913
    Paris Telephone Exchange and Operators, 1913
    ImageText       This 1909 photograph depicts the telephone exchange and telephone operators in Paris, Ontario. The persons depicted in this photograph are, from left to right: Miss Bessie Birley, Mrs. L.L. Belyea, Mrs. Agnes Emerson, Miss Millie Arnold, Miss Maud McCall, Mr. C.B. Barker (the manager), and Miss Vera Elkington. This image …
    ImageText     This 1909 photograph depicts the telephone exchange and telephone operators in Paris, Ontario. The persons depicted in this photograph are, from left to right: Miss Bessie Birley, Mrs. L.L. Belyea, …
  • Women at Penmans Employee Picnic, 1947
    Women at Penmans Employee Picnic, 1947
    ImageTextmystery       This photograph depicts three women at a 1947 Penmans Limited clothing company employee picnic. The caption on the back mentions that it is "on board," so it may have been taken on a boat. It was donated by Albert Glaser.
    ImageTextmystery     This photograph depicts three women at a 1947 Penmans Limited clothing company employee picnic. The caption on the back mentions that it is "on board," so it may have been …
  • Mel Boyce at Penmans
    Mel Boyce at Penmans
    ImageTextmystery       This undated photograph depicts Mel Boyce at one of the Penmans Limited clothing company's mills.
    ImageTextmystery     This undated photograph depicts Mel Boyce at one of the Penmans Limited clothing company's mills.
  • Penmans Employees, c. 1940s
    Penmans Employees, c. 1940s
    ImageTextmystery       This undated photograph depicts a group of Penmans employees, c. 1940s.
    ImageTextmystery     This undated photograph depicts a group of Penmans employees, c. 1940s.
  • Penmans Clowns, c. 1940s?
    Penmans Clowns, c. 1940s?
    ImageTextmystery       The original photograph is printed on Velox paper.
    ImageTextmystery     The original photograph is printed on Velox paper.
  • Penmans Clown with Women, c. 1940s?
    Penmans Clown with Women, c. 1940s?
    ImageTextmystery       The original photograph is printed on Velox paper.
    ImageTextmystery     The original photograph is printed on Velox paper.
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