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- Dr. George C.R. Hall and FamilyDr. George Wesley Hall was interested in science (mechanical engineering) and this lead to an interest in the automobile. ”My father had an automobile around 1902, with the engine under the seat, and it was cranked from the side of the car (see picture). It was driven by a chain …Dr. George Wesley Hall was interested in science (mechanical engineering) and this lead to an interest in the automobile. ”My father had an automobile around 1902, with the engine under …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- Dr. George Wesley Hall 1902 CarThis photograph is Dr. George Wesley Hall driving his 1902 car. Other people in the photo were not identified. A digital copy of this photo was provided by Marylou Hall as part of a presentation on her family.This photograph is Dr. George Wesley Hall driving his 1902 car. Other people in the photo were not identified. A digital copy of this photo was provided by Marylou Hall …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- Dr. George Wesley Hall's Locomobile 1909”The next car my father had was a Locomobile and it had the gear shift under the steering wheel.“ George C.R. Hall's words.”The next car my father had was a Locomobile and it had the gear shift under the steering wheel.“ George C.R. Hall's words.Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- Locomobile 1910 in Front of Hall HomeDr. George C.R. Hall sitting in the family 1910 Locomobile in front of the family home. A digital copy of this photo was provided by Marylou Hall as part of a presentation on her family.Dr. George C.R. Hall sitting in the family 1910 Locomobile in front of the family home. A digital copy of this photo was provided by Marylou Hall as part of …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- Dr. Hall's Residence 1910"Driving the car stopped near the end of October, when it was jacked up and stored in the barn until May." George C.R. Hall's words."Driving the car stopped near the end of October, when it was jacked up and stored in the barn until May." George C.R. Hall's words.Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- Dr. George C.R. Hall 1918This photograph shows Dr. George C.R. Hall sitting in a car in 1918.This photograph shows Dr. George C.R. Hall sitting in a car in 1918.Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- Road Conditions Near BarriePicture of Dr. George Wesley Hall inspecting the road near Barrie, Ontario in 1917. Though the ‘road’ was in bad shape, the Hall family arrived in Barrie to watch the air show.Picture of Dr. George Wesley Hall inspecting the road near Barrie, Ontario in 1917. Though the ‘road’ was in bad shape, the Hall family arrived in Barrie to watch the …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- Dr. Hall's Car 1920sThis photograph shows Dr. Hall's car in the 1920s. Driver is not identified. A digital copy of this photograph was provided by Marylou Hall as part of a presentation on her family.This photograph shows Dr. Hall's car in the 1920s. Driver is not identified. A digital copy of this photograph was provided by Marylou Hall as part of a presentation on …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- Dr. George Wesley Hall's Nine Seater BuickThis photo shows Dr. George Wesley Hall's 1935 nine seater Buick. A digital copy of this photo was provided by Marylou Hall as part of a presentation on her family.This photo shows Dr. George Wesley Hall's 1935 nine seater Buick. A digital copy of this photo was provided by Marylou Hall as part of a presentation on her family.Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- Dr. George C.R. Hall's Car 1940sPhotograph of a car driving in winter. Snow tires did not exist in the 1940s, so chains were used on the tires. A digital copy of this photo was provided by Marylou Hall as part of a presentation on her family.Photograph of a car driving in winter. Snow tires did not exist in the 1940s, so chains were used on the tires. A digital copy of this photo was provided …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- Dr. George C.R. Hall's Homemade CarDr. George C.R. Hall had an interest in automobiles throughout his life. When he was 15 years old he rebuilt his dad’s old car using a box as a seat. A driver’s license was not necessary, and the car only traveled a few miles-- usually to a swimming hole at …Dr. George C.R. Hall had an interest in automobiles throughout his life. When he was 15 years old he rebuilt his dad’s old car using a box as a seat. …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- Dr. George Wesley Hall 1935Photograph is of Dr. George Wesley Hall with his grandson Terence and a nurse in 1935. A digital copy of this photo was provided by Marylou Hall as part of a presentation on her family.Photograph is of Dr. George Wesley Hall with his grandson Terence and a nurse in 1935. A digital copy of this photo was provided by Marylou Hall as part of …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- Dr. George Wesley Hall 1930sPhotograph of Dr. George Wesley Hall standing by his car in front of his home in the 1930s. A digital copy of this photo was provided by Marylou Hall as part of a presentation on her family.Photograph of Dr. George Wesley Hall standing by his car in front of his home in the 1930s. A digital copy of this photo was provided by Marylou Hall as …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- Snow Car 1930sThroughout this decade Dr. George C.R. Hall continued to give to his community by serving as the Medical Health Officer (from 1936 to 1970) and as the trustee and chairman of the Little Britain School.Throughout this decade Dr. George C.R. Hall continued to give to his community by serving as the Medical Health Officer (from 1936 to 1970) and as the trustee and chairman …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- 1915 Locomobile in Front of Hall Home”When I was 13 years old, General Sir Sam Hughes came to our house, and I recalled his car. It was the first car I saw that had electric lights. The lights went off when the engine was turned off. Previously we used oil, then carbide with a mixture of …”When I was 13 years old, General Sir Sam Hughes came to our house, and I recalled his car. It was the first car I saw that had electric lights. …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- Dr. George C.R. Hall“During the hot June days while the crops were growing, there was the manure to draw out. I wore old rubber boots, khaki pants and a straw hat. The heat was brutal, and after a while I got use to the odour. Over the summer, the rows of turnip became …“During the hot June days while the crops were growing, there was the manure to draw out. I wore old rubber boots, khaki pants and a straw hat. The heat …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- Dr. George C.R. Hall in 'The Mac'“Running the blower, which blew out the straw, usually fell to my lot, and it was generally an easy job, unless those building the straw stack were particular and did not mind having themselves covered with the outcoming straw occasionally. These were the days when the stomach was always empty, …“Running the blower, which blew out the straw, usually fell to my lot, and it was generally an easy job, unless those building the straw stack were particular and did …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- Dr. George C.R. Hall's 1925 Snow CarThe snow car did have a heater. During the summer months the snow car was converted back to a regular Ford truck. During the winter, Dr. George C.R. Hall made his house calls in the snow car, which was a prototype to the snowmobile. Before the snow car, both father …The snow car did have a heater. During the summer months the snow car was converted back to a regular Ford truck. During the winter, Dr. George C.R. Hall made …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- Road trip to Toronto“My dad could remove the overhead valves, grind them and set them up all before breakfast.” George C.R. Hall's words.“My dad could remove the overhead valves, grind them and set them up all before breakfast.” George C.R. Hall's words.Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- Road TripPhotograph pictures Dr. George Wesley Hall preparing for a road trip. Others in photograph are not identified. A digital copy of this photo was provided by Marylou Hall as part of a presentation on her family.Photograph pictures Dr. George Wesley Hall preparing for a road trip. Others in photograph are not identified. A digital copy of this photo was provided by Marylou Hall as part …Kawartha Lakes Public Library