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- Chesley Women's Institute AccomplishmentsChesley Women's Institutes Accomplishments Chesley Women's Institute was organized in 1910 with 60 ladies in attendance. One of their first petitions was to ask Council that sidewalks be snowplowed and that butcher shops and bakeries be inspected. During the First World War they disbanded to do their work through the …Chesley Women's Institutes Accomplishments Chesley Women's Institute was organized in 1910 with 60 ladies in attendance. One of their first petitions was to ask Council that sidewalks be snowplowed and …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Williscroft CairnWilliscroft Cairn Williscroft Women's Institute was organized in 1901, disbanded in 1920, and then reorganized in March 1949. It continues to be an active branch of Bruce County District Women's Institutes of the Grey-Bruce Area Women's Institutes. The Williscroft Cairn is located on Bruce County Road #40 (Lot 12, Concession …Williscroft Cairn Williscroft Women's Institute was organized in 1901, disbanded in 1920, and then reorganized in March 1949. It continues to be an active branch of Bruce County District Women's …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Braemar W.I. PlaqueThis plaque was placed on the gatepost of Jonathan Hook’s farm prior to the 1960’s. It is not yet known who installed the plaque. This photo was taken in the fall of 2017.This plaque was placed on the gatepost of Jonathan Hook’s farm prior to the 1960’s. It is not yet known who installed the plaque. This photo was taken in the …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- School Bell Built by Calton WIThis is a photograph of a monument was built by the Calton WI following the demolition of Calton School. It features the original school bell covered by a small roof, which is raised above a raised brick wall that has an explanatory plaque affixed to it. The entire monument is …This is a photograph of a monument was built by the Calton WI following the demolition of Calton School. It features the original school bell covered by a small roof, …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Lyon's Parkette, South Dorchester TownshipKingsmill-Mapleton WI contributed to this parkette in Lyon in 1998 to represent South Dorchester Township (now Malahide).Kingsmill-Mapleton WI contributed to this parkette in Lyon in 1998 to represent South Dorchester Township (now Malahide).Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Kingsmill-Mapleton WI Centennial Plaque, Belmont, 1907-2007This plaque is located in Belmont to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Kingsmill Mapleton WI (1907-2007).This plaque is located in Belmont to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Kingsmill Mapleton WI (1907-2007).Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Memorial Tree Planted by Kingsmill-Mapleton WIA member of Kingsmill Mapleton WI lost her son in a farming accident, and this tree was planted by the branch in his memory.A member of Kingsmill Mapleton WI lost her son in a farming accident, and this tree was planted by the branch in his memory.Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Jarvis Women's Institute War MemorialThis cairn in Jarvis, Ontario was erected by the Jarvis Women's Institute. The group has since disbanded, but their excellent work over the years is represented by this project. Service people from WWI and WWII are named on the plaques mounted on this cairn.This cairn in Jarvis, Ontario was erected by the Jarvis Women's Institute. The group has since disbanded, but their excellent work over the years is represented by this project. Service …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- West Haldimand District Centennial PavilionIn 1967, as part of Centennial Year, West Haldimand District undertook a project to build a pavilion. This impressive pavilion is located in Haldimand Conservation Park, near Featherstone Point. During the time of the construction of the pavilion, Haldimand County was divided into two Women's Institute districts: East and West.In 1967, as part of Centennial Year, West Haldimand District undertook a project to build a pavilion. This impressive pavilion is located in Haldimand Conservation Park, near Featherstone Point. During …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Ontario Historic Site Plaque at Erland Lee (Museum) HomeIn 1967, the Lee family home (not yet a museum) was designated by the Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board. Erland and Janet’s daughter and daughter-in-law, Marjorie Lee and Katherine Lee respectively, were present at the unveiling of the sign, which was placed in front of the home at the …In 1967, the Lee family home (not yet a museum) was designated by the Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board. Erland and Janet’s daughter and daughter-in-law, Marjorie Lee and Katherine …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Country Manor BenchTo mark their 60th anniversary, the Maple Grove Women's Institute went to Cambridge Manor, a new nursing home in our area and asked if there was anything we could contribute to the home as our outreach into the community. They had a member who was living there at the time. …To mark their 60th anniversary, the Maple Grove Women's Institute went to Cambridge Manor, a new nursing home in our area and asked if there was anything we could contribute …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Hampstead Women's Institute Heritage PlaqueProvincial Heritage Plaque (Marker) erected and unveiled September 24, 2013 at the site of Hampstead Women’s Institute inaugural meeting – little board-and-batten house (right in photo) STORY: On the evening of March 5, 1903 twenty-four women crowded into a small home at the southwest corner of Perth Road [county road …Provincial Heritage Plaque (Marker) erected and unveiled September 24, 2013 at the site of Hampstead Women’s Institute inaugural meeting – little board-and-batten house (right in photo) STORY: On the evening …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Solway WI PlaqueSolway Women's Institute was organized May, 1951 and disbanded in April, 2017. This plaque was placed at the Brant Township Office and Workshop, Concession 5, Brant Township located on Bruce County Road #19 in June 2011. Solway was a little hamlet, consisting of a post office, sawmill, blacksmith shop, Methodist …Solway Women's Institute was organized May, 1951 and disbanded in April, 2017. This plaque was placed at the Brant Township Office and Workshop, Concession 5, Brant Township located on Bruce …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Brooksdale WI Plaque - YoungsvilleThis plaque was erected by the Brooksdale Women's Institute in 1984 as part of the Ontario Bicentennial Project.This plaque was erected by the Brooksdale Women's Institute in 1984 as part of the Ontario Bicentennial Project.Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Rosebank W.I. -plaqueThe Rosebank W.I. erected this plaque outside Rosebank Church. The log church is surrounded by a cemetery. It was built in 1846 by the community with donated materials and labour. The church and plaque are located on Haley Station road between hwy 60 and hwy 17 outside of Renfrew Ontario.The Rosebank W.I. erected this plaque outside Rosebank Church. The log church is surrounded by a cemetery. It was built in 1846 by the community with donated materials and labour. …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Gillies Hill Pioneer MonumentA cairn was erecting on the site of the Township Hall at Gillies Hill in 1967. It reads "Gillies Hill - site of municipal government 1856-1963 in memory of the pioneers of Elderslie Township."A cairn was erecting on the site of the Township Hall at Gillies Hill in 1967. It reads "Gillies Hill - site of municipal government 1856-1963 in memory of the …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Samuel de Champlain MonumentIn 1947 Zion Line WI petitioned the Historical Sites and Monuments Board of Canada to have a marker established to indicate Samuel de Champlain's travels through the Ottawa Valley and the discovery of his astrolabe. Local municipal participation enabled the erection of a cairn along Highway 17, just outside of …In 1947 Zion Line WI petitioned the Historical Sites and Monuments Board of Canada to have a marker established to indicate Samuel de Champlain's travels through the Ottawa Valley and …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Hunter Cemetery PlaqueIn September 1969, the Boxall WI donated a plaque in the newly-named Hunter Cemetery. Mrs. Albert Hunter of Fingal was present at the opening ceremony, a relative of those who originally donated the land for the cemetery in 1861.In September 1969, the Boxall WI donated a plaque in the newly-named Hunter Cemetery. Mrs. Albert Hunter of Fingal was present at the opening ceremony, a relative of those who …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Burnstown W.I. -plaqueDetail of a plaque at Renfrew Victoria Hospital, celebrating the donation by Burnstown W.I. to a fund raising campaign.Detail of a plaque at Renfrew Victoria Hospital, celebrating the donation by Burnstown W.I. to a fund raising campaign.Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Johnson Soccer Fields, PictonThe Prince Edward District W.I. believe in the importance of sports in the development of young people, so they made a substantial contribution to develop soccer fields, for anyone in Prince Edward County to enjoy. Every summer evening, the fields are busy with children of all ages, playing soccer.The Prince Edward District W.I. believe in the importance of sports in the development of young people, so they made a substantial contribution to develop soccer fields, for anyone in …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario