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- Presentation of Vorvis Trophy to Bert Johnston, 1950
The Vorvis Trophy was annually presented to a person who has consistently contributed to sports in Whitby. Harry Vorvis, the trophy's creator, was the owner of Maple Leaf Billiards. He first presented the trophy in 1948. The Vorvis Trophy was annually presented to a person who has consistently contributed to sports in Whitby. Harry Vorvis, the trophy's creator, was the owner of Maple Leaf Billiards. He …Whitby Public Library - Whitby Mall Florist Minor Hockey Team, c.1980
Black and white photograph showing the member of the Whitby Mall Florist minor hockey team. The team is posing with trophies. Back row: Ben LaHaye (coach), John Allen, Joe McCullough, Gary Roberts, Dave Donaldson, unknown, unknown, Bill Callen, Gord Van Kessel, unknown. Fron row: John Phillips, Steve Gibson, Dave Westcott, … Black and white photograph showing the member of the Whitby Mall Florist minor hockey team. The team is posing with trophies. Back row: Ben LaHaye (coach), John Allen, Joe McCullough, …Whitby Public Library - Hamer's Corners Blacksmith Shop, ca.1927
This shop was located at 1200 Dundas Street East and dates back as early as the 1820s. It was demolished in 1963. It was part of the Hamer's Corners settlement. This shop was located at 1200 Dundas Street East and dates back as early as the 1820s. It was demolished in 1963. It was part of the Hamer's Corners settlement.Whitby Public Library - Blow Family Residence, 1969
This house was located at 1344 Brock Street South. The home was built in 1859 on the west side of Brock Street between Highway 401 and the Canadian National Railway. It was demolished in 1970 to make way for the GO Transit parking lot. It was the residence of John … This house was located at 1344 Brock Street South. The home was built in 1859 on the west side of Brock Street between Highway 401 and the Canadian National Railway. …Whitby Public Library - All Saints' Anglican Church choir, 1936
All Saints' Anglican Church was built in 1865-66 at 300 Dundas Street West. The photographer, E. Mackintosh, was located at 59 Granby Ave., Toronto. All Saints' Anglican Church was built in 1865-66 at 300 Dundas Street West. The photographer, E. Mackintosh, was located at 59 Granby Ave., Toronto.Whitby Public Library - Rev. A. Fordyce Barr, Rector of All Saints' Anglican Church, 1909
Reverend A. Fordyce Barr was Rector of All Saints' from 1907 to 1911. A surplice choir was formed by Rev. Barr in 1909. Reverend A. Fordyce Barr was Rector of All Saints' from 1907 to 1911. A surplice choir was formed by Rev. Barr in 1909.Whitby Public Library - Mrs. Nelson Gilbert Reynolds (Frances Eliza Armstrong), c.1905
Frances Eliza Armstrong, daughter of James Rogers Armstrong and Hannah Dougall, was born in 1832. She and Nelson Gilbert Reynolds (Sheriff of Ontario County from 1854-1881) were married in 1852. Together they had a family of 12 children and lived from 1862 to 1874 in Trafalgar Castle (now known as … Frances Eliza Armstrong, daughter of James Rogers Armstrong and Hannah Dougall, was born in 1832. She and Nelson Gilbert Reynolds (Sheriff of Ontario County from 1854-1881) were married in 1852. …Whitby Public Library - Victor William Johnston, 1942
Victor William Johnston was born at Reach Township, Ontario in 1894 and died at Whitby on April 15, 1952. He was buried at Mount Lawn Cemetery, Whitby. During the First World War he serve in the 116th Battalion and 19th Battalion as a corporal machine gunner. He was Steward at … Victor William Johnston was born at Reach Township, Ontario in 1894 and died at Whitby on April 15, 1952. He was buried at Mount Lawn Cemetery, Whitby. During the First …Whitby Public Library - Edgar R.B. Hayward, 1892
Edgar R.B. Hayward was born in Norfoklk, UK on June 7, 1831. He married Ann Elizabeth Smith at Darlington on September 17, 1853. For some years he worked as a Miller with his father in Brooklin, Ontario and later became a general storekeeper. Mr. Hayward died at Whitby on September … Edgar R.B. Hayward was born in Norfoklk, UK on June 7, 1831. He married Ann Elizabeth Smith at Darlington on September 17, 1853. For some years he worked as a …Whitby Public Library - John Thomson House "Mayfield", c.1900
This home was located at 780 Garden Street at the west side of Garden Street south of Rossland Road. This house was built of limestone imported from Kingston about 1845 for a Scottish farmer named John Thomson. This home was located at 780 Garden Street at the west side of Garden Street south of Rossland Road. This house was built of limestone imported from Kingston about 1845 …Whitby Public Library - Cast of King Street School Play "Cinderella", December 1925
A black and white photograph of children in costume for "Cinderella" theatrical production. This was presented by the pupils of Miss Ella Shephard, of King Street School, in the town hall, at Christmas 1925. From left to right: Back Row: Jimmy Dundas, Evans Michael, Frank Every, Henry Stein, Bill Ruddy, … A black and white photograph of children in costume for "Cinderella" theatrical production. This was presented by the pupils of Miss Ella Shephard, of King Street School, in the town …Whitby Public Library - Residence of George Cormack, 1927
This house was located at 319 Green Street in Whitby. This home was built in 1861 at the south east corner of Green and Dunlop Streets. It was demolished in July 1964.George Cormack was a lumber dealer.Whitby’s house numbering system was provided by Rev. Dr. James Roy Van Wyck (1877-1941), … This house was located at 319 Green Street in Whitby. This home was built in 1861 at the south east corner of Green and Dunlop Streets. It was demolished in …Whitby Public Library - James Rowe House, c.1940
This frame house was built about 1856 for James Rowe, the first mayor of Whitby at 1600 Charles Street. In October, 1999, it was moved to the south side of Front Street West and converted into an educational centre and museum.Whitby’s house numbering system was provided by Rev. Dr. James … This frame house was built about 1856 for James Rowe, the first mayor of Whitby at 1600 Charles Street. In October, 1999, it was moved to the south side of …Whitby Public Library - Frank Foley's store and gas station, 1929
This store and gas station stood at the north-east corner of Dundas and Anderson Streets (at 1206 Dundas Street East), and was operated by Frank Foley, the man standing beside the truck at right. This photo represents a snow storm in late 1929; the date was written on the back … This store and gas station stood at the north-east corner of Dundas and Anderson Streets (at 1206 Dundas Street East), and was operated by Frank Foley, the man standing beside …Whitby Public Library - Nelson Gilbert Reynolds, c.1876
Nelson Gilbert Reynolds, son of Methodist Episcopal Bishop John Reynolds, was born at Kingston, Upper Canada on January 23, 1814. He was educated at Upper Canada College, Toronto and at the age of fifteen he went to England for four years as a soldier. He served in the Canadian west … Nelson Gilbert Reynolds, son of Methodist Episcopal Bishop John Reynolds, was born at Kingston, Upper Canada on January 23, 1814. He was educated at Upper Canada College, Toronto and at …Whitby Public Library - Soldiers' Garden party at the residence of George W. Dryden, 1917
Garden parties were held for soldiers at a number of the large estates of Whitby. This one was at George Dryden's house at 400 St. John Street West. Garden parties were held for soldiers at a number of the large estates of Whitby. This one was at George Dryden's house at 400 St. John Street West.Whitby Public Library - Portrait of Edward Allan Bath, c.1916
Allan Bath of the 2nd Battalion was killed in action at Frenione on May 3, 1917. This photo is from a war memorial of Sons of England Lodge. According to the Virtual Canadian War Memorial site he held service number: 745619, was a member of the army and part of … Allan Bath of the 2nd Battalion was killed in action at Frenione on May 3, 1917. This photo is from a war memorial of Sons of England Lodge. According to …Whitby Public Library - Residence of Samuel Trees, 1958
The Samuel Trees residence was built for lawyer George Young Smith in 1877 and sold to Samuel Trees in 1912. The house was demolished in August 1958 to built Whitby's new municipal building. The Samuel Trees residence was built for lawyer George Young Smith in 1877 and sold to Samuel Trees in 1912. The house was demolished in August 1958 to built Whitby's …Whitby Public Library - Whitby Psychiatric Hospital Barn Fire, 1976
The barn at the Whitby Psychiatric Hospital was built in 1919. It served the patients, staff, and doctors at the hospital as part of a fully functioning farm until 1969. The fire, allegedly started by a patient at the hospital, occurred on 4 November 1976. It took 90 minutes for … The barn at the Whitby Psychiatric Hospital was built in 1919. It served the patients, staff, and doctors at the hospital as part of a fully functioning farm until 1969. …Whitby Public Library - Whitby Psychiatric Hospital Barn Fire, 1976
The barn at the Whitby Psychiatric Hospital was built in 1919. It served the patients, staff, and doctors at the hospital as part of a fully functioning farm until 1969. The fire, allegedly started by a patient at the hospital, occurred on 4 November 1976. It took 90 minutes for … The barn at the Whitby Psychiatric Hospital was built in 1919. It served the patients, staff, and doctors at the hospital as part of a fully functioning farm until 1969. …Whitby Public Library
