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- S.S. Ontario No. 1From the 1850s to the 1870s Charlotte, New York had a flourishing business in shipping but then certain bills were passed by the federal government favoring the railroads and harbours became nearly empty. In 1880 Bell, Lewis and Yates Co. built coal docks on the river next to the iron …From the 1850s to the 1870s Charlotte, New York had a flourishing business in shipping but then certain bills were passed by the federal government favoring the railroads and harbours …Cobourg Public Library
- S.S. Ontario No. 1 and No. 2, Cobourg, OntarioThe Ontario Car Ferry company was formed in 1905 in a joint venture between the Grand Trunk Railway and the Buffalo, Rochester and Pennsylvania Railroad. The two ferries based in Cobourg also perfomed the secondary function of taking passengers and sometimes their cars across Lake Ontario. This first ferry, named …The Ontario Car Ferry company was formed in 1905 in a joint venture between the Grand Trunk Railway and the Buffalo, Rochester and Pennsylvania Railroad. The two ferries based in …Cobourg Public Library
- S.S.Ontario No.1 and No.2, Cobourg Harbour, OntarioFrom the 1850s to the 1870s Charlotte, New York had a flourishing business in shipping but then certain bills were passed by the federal government favoring the railroads and harbours became nearly empty. In 1880 Bell, Lewis and Yates Co. built coal docks on the river next to the iron …From the 1850s to the 1870s Charlotte, New York had a flourishing business in shipping but then certain bills were passed by the federal government favoring the railroads and harbours …Cobourg Public Library
- S.S. Ontario No. 1, Cobourg, OntarioThe Ontario Car Ferry company was formed in 1905 in a joint venture between the GTRailway and the Buffalo, Rochester and Pennsylvania Railroad. The two ferries based in Cobourg also perfomed the secondary function of taking passengers and sometimes their cars across Lake Ontario. This first ferry, named the Ontario …The Ontario Car Ferry company was formed in 1905 in a joint venture between the GTRailway and the Buffalo, Rochester and Pennsylvania Railroad. The two ferries based in Cobourg also …Cobourg Public Library
- View of harbour and S.S. Ontario No. 1The Ontario Car Ferry company was formed in 1905 in a joint venture between the Grand Trunk Railway and the Buffalo, Rochester and Pennsylvania Railroad. The two ferries based in Cobourg also perfomed the secondary function of taking passengers and sometimes their cars across Lake Ontario. Business expanded so extensively …The Ontario Car Ferry company was formed in 1905 in a joint venture between the Grand Trunk Railway and the Buffalo, Rochester and Pennsylvania Railroad. The two ferries based in …Cobourg Public Library
- Old Hockey PostcardAdded notes at a later date indicates 4 team members that have died. Postmarked September 2, 1910.Added notes at a later date indicates 4 team members that have died. Postmarked September 2, 1910.Cobourg Public Library
- Harbour, Cobourg, Ont., CanadaPostmarked Cobourg, 11 Sep 1913Postmarked Cobourg, 11 Sep 1913Cobourg Public Library
- St. Peter's Anglican ChurchThe parish of St.Peter's was founded in 1819, with the first wooden church being built in 1820. In 1851 construction started on a new brick church of some 7000 sq ft, designed by Kivas Tulley, who also designed the famous Victoria Hall, Cobourg. The new church, which had a steeple, …The parish of St.Peter's was founded in 1819, with the first wooden church being built in 1820. In 1851 construction started on a new brick church of some 7000 sq …Cobourg Public Library
- Methodist Church, Cobourg OntarioIt's orgins dates back to 1824 as a frame building, which was replaced in 1852 by this brick building. The name Trinity United was adopted around 1928.It's orgins dates back to 1824 as a frame building, which was replaced in 1852 by this brick building. The name Trinity United was adopted around 1928.Cobourg Public Library
- Armoury, Cobourg, OntarioA number of difficulties prevented the Armoury from originally being built. First the iron clad rule of the Department at Ottawa stating that in order for a public building like the Armoury to be erected, the Town was to provide the site for free. Next when Militia officials visited Cobourg …A number of difficulties prevented the Armoury from originally being built. First the iron clad rule of the Department at Ottawa stating that in order for a public building like …Cobourg Public Library
- Cobourg Collegiate InstituteThis new Collegiate was built in 1902 on King Street West when the original Collegiate built in 1870 and located at 117 King Street East(across from St. Peter's Rectory) became overcrowded. In 1960 became known as Cobourg and District Collegiate Institute West, when the new high school was built in …This new Collegiate was built in 1902 on King Street West when the original Collegiate built in 1870 and located at 117 King Street East(across from St. Peter's Rectory) became …Cobourg Public Library
- Fox Groceries and ChinaFox Groceries was located on the north side of King Street east of Division Street approximately half of the east side of the old Bank of Nova Scotia building, across from the Post Office.Fox Groceries was located on the north side of King Street east of Division Street approximately half of the east side of the old Bank of Nova Scotia building, across …Cobourg Public Library
- Thomas Mitchell and Sons, Butcher shopLocated on the North side of King Street, opposite Victoria Hall. Son George took it over and in addition to local trade it also did large wholesale shipping business. The store later became Carr's Barber Shop, The Pet Shop, in 1981 the Beamish and in 1994 the A & N …Located on the North side of King Street, opposite Victoria Hall. Son George took it over and in addition to local trade it also did large wholesale shipping business. The …Cobourg Public Library
- T. R. Harvey Grocery StoreT.R. Harvey & Sons was located at the corner of King and George and had occupied this site since 1864 when Thomas Harvey the second had moved there from an earlier store opened 17 years even earlier by Thomas Harvey, the first (grandfather of this photo's proprietor.)T.R. Harvey & Sons was located at the corner of King and George and had occupied this site since 1864 when Thomas Harvey the second had moved there from an …Cobourg Public Library
- Archie Perk's Ice Cream ShopLocated on the north side of King Street, between Division and George Street.Located on the north side of King Street, between Division and George Street.Cobourg Public Library
- Dunham Hotel OfficeLocated on the Northeast corner of Division and Swayne Street. "Tommy" Green was the proprietor about this time.Located on the Northeast corner of Division and Swayne Street. "Tommy" Green was the proprietor about this time.Cobourg Public Library
- W.H. Thompson's Shoe Repair and Harness ShopLocated on the east side of Division Street, just north of King Street.Located on the east side of Division Street, just north of King Street.Cobourg Public Library
- Balmoral Hotel BarBuilt in the early 1860's, it was called the Horton House. In 1981 it was the Plaza.Built in the early 1860's, it was called the Horton House. In 1981 it was the Plaza.Cobourg Public Library
- Bolster's Variety StoreLocated on the north side of King Street, just east of Spring Street. In 1980s it was Ace Submarine.Located on the north side of King Street, just east of Spring Street. In 1980s it was Ace Submarine.Cobourg Public Library
- Bank of TorontoBehind the grill is Mr. Ross of Port Hope. Mr. George Mitchell (with beard) from Baltimore, Ont. and Reeve of Hamilton Township, is in the left foreground. The gentleman standing with him is possibly his brother Thomas. The fourth man is unknown.Behind the grill is Mr. Ross of Port Hope. Mr. George Mitchell (with beard) from Baltimore, Ont. and Reeve of Hamilton Township, is in the left foreground. The gentleman standing …Cobourg Public Library