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  • Hiram Capron's Stone House
    Hiram Capron's Stone House
    Imagemystery       Because this photograph depicts the house in complete form, it cannot have been taken before 1848.
    Imagemystery     Because this photograph depicts the house in complete form, it cannot have been taken before 1848.
  • 19th Century Paris Fire Brigade
    19th Century Paris Fire Brigade
    Imagemystery       This photograph depicts a 19th century fire brigade, one of Paris's earliest. This image was printed on page 121 of At the Forks of the Grand: Volume I by D. A. Smith.
    Imagemystery     This photograph depicts a 19th century fire brigade, one of Paris's earliest. This image was printed on page 121 of At the Forks of the Grand: Volume I by D. …
    County of Brant Public Library
  • Workers outside Gypsum (Plaster) Mine near Green Lane, Paris
    Workers outside Gypsum (Plaster) Mine near Green Lane, Paris
    Imagemystery       This 19th century photograph shows several workers at one of the gypsum (plaster of Paris) near Green Lane in Paris, Ontario. They have with them a horse-cart for transporting the gypsum. This land was at one time owned by Hiram Capron.
    Imagemystery     This 19th century photograph shows several workers at one of the gypsum (plaster of Paris) near Green Lane in Paris, Ontario. They have with them a horse-cart for transporting the …
  • Workers outside Entrance to Gypsum (Plaster) Mine near Green Lane, Paris
    Workers outside Entrance to Gypsum (Plaster) Mine near Green Lane, Paris
    Imagemystery       This 19th century photograph shows several workers at the entrance to one of the gypsum (plaster of Paris) near Green Lane in Paris, Ontario. This land was at one time owned by Hiram Capron.
    Imagemystery     This 19th century photograph shows several workers at the entrance to one of the gypsum (plaster of Paris) near Green Lane in Paris, Ontario. This land was at one time …
  • Paris High School Class, c. 1886
    Paris High School Class, c. 1886
    Imagemystery       Smith's binder containing the photo dates it to 1890, while the printed version is dated to 1886.
    Imagemystery     Smith's binder containing the photo dates it to 1890, while the printed version is dated to 1886.
    County of Brant Public Library
  • Death of Hiram Capron, Esq.
    Death of Hiram Capron, Esq.
    TextImagemystery       Hiram Capron died in 1872; his son died in 1875. The articles contained here appear to come from both years. The article about Napoleon III makes reference to his will, which dates it and the other articles from the same newspaper as having been written in 1873 or later. The …
    TextImagemystery     Hiram Capron died in 1872; his son died in 1875. The articles contained here appear to come from both years. The article about Napoleon III makes reference to his will, …
  • Dr. Daniel Dunton and Family in Car, 1911
    Dr. Daniel Dunton and Family in Car, 1911
    Imagemysterycomment       This photograph depicts Dr. Daniel Dunton and his family riding in what was one of the first cars in Paris. The car is a 1911 Everitt-Metzger-Flanders (E-M-F) Standard touring automobile. This image was printed on the thirty-seventh page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by …
    Imagemysterycomment     This photograph depicts Dr. Daniel Dunton and his family riding in what was one of the first cars in Paris. The car is a 1911 Everitt-Metzger-Flanders (E-M-F) Standard touring automobile. …
  • Hiram Capron's Farm Advice
    Hiram Capron's Farm Advice
    TextImagemystery       This page of "Ods and Ends" contains some of Capron's notes on farming. After a tip on determining the sex of eggs, these pages contain a draft of a letter to a farming magazine on the topics of timber processing and the causes of corn smut ("smoot"). It appears that …
    TextImagemystery     This page of "Ods and Ends" contains some of Capron's notes on farming. After a tip on determining the sex of eggs, these pages contain a draft of a letter …
  • Guardhouse at Grand River Street Level Crossing
    Guardhouse at Grand River Street Level Crossing
    Imagemystery       This photograph depicts the guardhouse at the level crossing which existed on Grand River Street from 1854 to 1905. The man depicted in the centre of the photo may be the artist P.G. Wickson. A similar photograph, taken at the same location and at the same time, was printed on …
    Imagemystery     This photograph depicts the guardhouse at the level crossing which existed on Grand River Street from 1854 to 1905. The man depicted in the centre of the photo may be …
  • Paris Old Boys, March 8, 1894
    Paris Old Boys, March 8, 1894
    Imagemystery       This 1894 photograph depicts the Paris Old Boys, a group of 'dudes'. This type of club was popular at the time. For a list of the men in this photograph, consult the inscription. This image was printed on the twenty-third page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: …
    Imagemystery     This 1894 photograph depicts the Paris Old Boys, a group of 'dudes'. This type of club was popular at the time. For a list of the men in this photograph, …
  • Boys Playing at British vs. Boers on Hamilton Place Lawn, Paris, c. 1900
    Boys Playing at British vs. Boers on Hamilton Place Lawn, Paris, c. 1900
    Imagemystery       This photograph depicts a group of young boys playing at British vs. Boers c. 1900, at the time of the second Boer War. The photograph was taken at Hamilton Place, then the home of Paul Wickson and his family. The photograph was taken by Wickson, and the boy in the …
    Imagemystery     This photograph depicts a group of young boys playing at British vs. Boers c. 1900, at the time of the second Boer War. The photograph was taken at Hamilton Place, …
  • Paris Boy Scout Troup, 1912-1913: Kings Troup of Canada
    Paris Boy Scout Troup, 1912-1913: Kings Troup of Canada
    ImageTextmysterycomment       This photograph depicts the 1912-1913 troup of the Paris Boy Scouts. They were the winner of that year's Dominion scouting competition, which granted them the title of King's Troup of Canada. The leaders depicted include C.B. Robinson and Alfred Scott (third from left). Brian Stewart submitted the name of the …
    ImageTextmysterycomment     This photograph depicts the 1912-1913 troup of the Paris Boy Scouts. They were the winner of that year's Dominion scouting competition, which granted them the title of King's Troup of …
  • Bowling Team with Trophy, c. 1905
    Bowling Team with Trophy, c. 1905
    Imagemystery       The original photograph is noticeably faded. Both the original and contrast-enhanced copies are available.
    Imagemystery     The original photograph is noticeably faded. Both the original and contrast-enhanced copies are available.
  • Banquet Given by Penmans to Herbert F. Rowland, Toronto, 1932
    Banquet Given by Penmans to Herbert F. Rowland, Toronto, 1932
    ImageTextmystery       This photograph depicts a banquet held by Penmans Limited and J. Gordon & Son Limited for Herbert F. Rowland in Toronto on April 5th, 1932. The dinner was held at 7:00 o'clock at the Royal York Hotel. This photo is Zoomify enabled! Click on the photo to zoom in and …
    ImageTextmystery     This photograph depicts a banquet held by Penmans Limited and J. Gordon & Son Limited for Herbert F. Rowland in Toronto on April 5th, 1932. The dinner was held at …
  • Penmans Employees, c. 1940s
    Penmans Employees, c. 1940s
    ImageTextmystery       This undated photograph depicts a group of Penmans employees, c. 1940s.
    ImageTextmystery     This undated photograph depicts a group of Penmans employees, c. 1940s.
  • Mel Boyce at Penmans
    Mel Boyce at Penmans
    ImageTextmystery       This undated photograph depicts Mel Boyce at one of the Penmans Limited clothing company's mills.
    ImageTextmystery     This undated photograph depicts Mel Boyce at one of the Penmans Limited clothing company's mills.
  • Penmans No. 1 Employee Picnic, 1924
    Penmans No. 1 Employee Picnic, 1924
    ImageTextmysterycomment       This photograph depicts a Penmans Limited employee picnic that took place on August 9th, 1924. This photo is Zoomify enabled! Click on the photo to zoom in and pan around so that you can see faces in full detail.
    ImageTextmysterycomment     This photograph depicts a Penmans Limited employee picnic that took place on August 9th, 1924. This photo is Zoomify enabled! Click on the photo to zoom in and pan around …
  • Penmans "Stag Picnic", 1912
    Penmans "Stag Picnic", 1912
    ImageTextmysterycomment       This photograph depicts a Penmans Limited "stag picnic" for male employees, held in 1912. This photo is Zoomify enabled! Click on the photo to zoom in and pan around so that you can see faces in full detail.
    ImageTextmysterycomment     This photograph depicts a Penmans Limited "stag picnic" for male employees, held in 1912. This photo is Zoomify enabled! Click on the photo to zoom in and pan around so …
  • Employees outside the Penmans Willow Street Factory, early 20th century
    Employees outside the Penmans Willow Street Factory, early 20th century
    ImageTextmystery       This early 20th century photograph depicts a group of employees outside the Willow St. factory of the Penmans Limited clothing company. This photo is Zoomify enabled! Click on the photo to zoom in and pan around so that you can see more details.
    ImageTextmystery     This early 20th century photograph depicts a group of employees outside the Willow St. factory of the Penmans Limited clothing company. This photo is Zoomify enabled! Click on the photo …
  • Penmans Machine Shop Staff outside Mill, c. late 1920s/early 1930s
    Penmans Machine Shop Staff outside Mill, c. late 1920s/early 1930s
    Imagemysterycomment       This undated photograph depicts a group of machine shop employees outside one of the Penmans Limited clothing company's mills. It was donated to the museum by Mrs. Ames. Some of the men in this photo are: Pat Cavan (second from left, top row); Roy Stevenson (far right, top row); Len …
    Imagemysterycomment     This undated photograph depicts a group of machine shop employees outside one of the Penmans Limited clothing company's mills. It was donated to the museum by Mrs. Ames. Some of …
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