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      This recent photograph, from 2003, depicts Brucefield in its current state. Several older photographs of Brucefield are also available in this collection, and can be accessed by clicking the links below the image. This photograph was printed on page 141 of The Work of Our Hands by Sharon Jaeger and …

      This modern photograph shows Alvah Townsend's Georgian mansion, now 597 Mount Pleasant Road, as it was in 1998/99. Townsend built this mansion in 1848 after amassing considerable wealth in the carriage making business. The house was built by the same builders as Cooke's "Brucefield" mansion; Townsend was reportedly annoyed by …

      This photograph shows a class of the Mount Pleasant Public School. A note on the back identifies Albert Dobson on the front row left, which allows it to be dated to approximately 1921 when Albert was 6 years old. He was the son of Edythe (Thomas) Dobson and Rev. Hugh …

      This 1921 photograph shows the Grade 5-8 class of the Mount Pleasant Public School. Albert Dobson, age 10, is in the front row on the far left; Hugh Dobson, age 12, is in the back row, fourth from left. They are the children of Edythe (Thomas) Dobson and Rev. Hugh …

      The Haight Mill was demolished 1911, so this photograph was taken sometime before that date.

      The original image is quite dark; an enhanced version is also provided.

      This photograph shows the final closing of Mordue's Confectionery and Hardware Store in Mount Pleasant in May, 1979. The store was on the site where 796 Mount Pleasant Road was built in 2007. This photograph was provided by Melba Merritt during a Digitization Day event held by the County of …

      This 1993 photograph shows the Lake Erie & Northern railway station shortly after being moved to the Merritt Farm. It is a rare example of a surviving rural railway station; it was saved by the Merritt family, who moved it to its present location. It was likely built in 1916, …

      This photograph shows Tillie and Mable Guest of Mount Pleasant, who are from the Shellard branch of the family. This photograph was provided by Dorothy and Allan Guest during a Digitization Day event held by the County of Brant Public Library. Do you have any historical items and are interested …

      This class photograph shows a group of students of the Mount Pleasant Public School, possibly in the 1930s. This image is Zoomify enabled! Click on it to zoom in and pan around so that you can see faces in detail. The teacher is Mrs. Lundy; the students are: Back row: …

      This photograph shows William Guest, Sr. with a group of pigs on his farm in Mount Pleasant, c. 1910. This photograph was provided by Dorothy and Allan Guest during a Digitization Day event held by the County of Brant Public Library. Do you have any historical items and are interested …

      This 19th century photo depicts members of the McAlister family. The children are Albert (age 2) and Ethel (age 11). It was provided by Linda McAlister during a Digitization Day event held in Mount Pleasant on May 15, 2010.

      This 19th century photo depicts members of the McAlister family. Members of the family depicted include Arthur (back centre), Owen (front left) and Bob (front right). It was provided by Linda McAlister during a Digitization Day event held in Mount Pleasant on May 15, 2010.

      This photograph shows a group of construction workers building Highway 24 in the 1920s. The photos in this set were taken near Perry German's farm. Charles Alvin Truckle can be seen in many photos. This photograph was provided by Elaine (Tanner) Culling during a Digitization Day event held by the …

      This photograph shows a group of construction workers building Highway 24 in the 1920s. The photos in this set were taken near Perry German's farm. Charles Alvin Truckle can be seen in many photos, and is probably on the white horse to the left. This photograph was provided by Elaine …

      This photograph shows a group of construction workers building Highway 24 in the 1920s. The photos in this set were taken near Perry German's farm. Charles Alvin Truckle can be seen in many photos. This photograph was provided by Elaine (Tanner) Culling during a Digitization Day event held by the …

      This photograph shows a group of construction workers building Highway 24 in the 1920s. The photos in this set were taken near Perry German's farm. Charles Alvin Truckle can be seen sitting on the right. This photograph was provided by Elaine (Tanner) Culling during a Digitization Day event held by …

      This photograph shows a church picnic in Burt's Grove, a mile north of Paris. At one time, a trolley line ran through this area. The area was popular for church picnics. Members of the Crouse family are likely in this image. Ted Wallace has provided information on the location of …

      This photo show the Grades 1 and 2 classes of the Mount Pleasant Public School in 1947. It was provided by Pat Phelps Smeaton. This photo is Zoomify enabled! Click on the photo to zoom in and pan around so that you can see faces in full detail. Back row: …

      This photograph shows a group of workers by the structural support on the Grand River raceway, which was new c. 1885. Gary Pottruff notes that the semi-circular shape shown was a support for the brickwork underneath Grand River St. which ran over the raceway.