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- Parisians Training for Home Defense, 1915
This 1915 photograph depicts a platoon of Paris men training to defend Paris in the unlikely event of attack. They are holding wooden rifles. The man on the left is John Fisher, then an MP and later a senator. This image was printed on the twenty-eighth page of photographs in … This 1915 photograph depicts a platoon of Paris men training to defend Paris in the unlikely event of attack. They are holding wooden rifles. The man on the left is … - View of Paris Coronation Day Parade, May 12, 1937
This photograph shows the beginning of a parade down Grand River Street in celebration of the coronation of King George VI. Store signs visible in this photograph include "Naborhood Shoes" and "Frank N. Inksater". This image was printed on the thirtieth page of photographs in At the Forks of the … This photograph shows the beginning of a parade down Grand River Street in celebration of the coronation of King George VI. Store signs visible in this photograph include "Naborhood Shoes" … - View of Paris Coronation Day Parade, May 12, 1937
This photograph shows the beginning of a parade down Grand River Street in celebration of the coronation of King George VI. Store signs visible in this photograph include "Naborhood Shoes" and "Chas. McCausland". This image was printed on the thirtieth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: … This photograph shows the beginning of a parade down Grand River Street in celebration of the coronation of King George VI. Store signs visible in this photograph include "Naborhood Shoes" … - Paris High School Float, Coronation Parade, 1937
This photograph shows Paris High School's float in the coronation parade, May 12, 1937. The theme was "Industry and Learning;" it won fourth place. For a full list of the students in this photograph, check the inscription. This image was printed on the thirty-first page of photographs in At the … This photograph shows Paris High School's float in the coronation parade, May 12, 1937. The theme was "Industry and Learning;" it won fourth place. For a full list of the … - William "Wally" West (1818 - 1912), Bard of the Nith, Grand Commodore of the Nith Navigation Co.
This photograph depicts William "Wally" West (1818 - 1912), self-proclaimed Bard of the Nith and Grand Commodore of the Nith Navigation Co., with his nautical telescope. He and his son Robert were among the most eccentric of Parisians in the 19th and early 20th centuries. More information about the Wests … This photograph depicts William "Wally" West (1818 - 1912), self-proclaimed Bard of the Nith and Grand Commodore of the Nith Navigation Co., with his nautical telescope. He and his son … - Robert "Bobby" West with Customer on Bicycle Boat, Nith River, c. 1915-17
This photograph depicts Robert "Bobby" West taking a customer out on the Penman No. 1 mill-pond connected to the Nith River in one of his pedal boats. Robert was the younger of the two Wests; his father, Wally, originally started the Nith Navigation Co., which rented out boats and took … This photograph depicts Robert "Bobby" West taking a customer out on the Penman No. 1 mill-pond connected to the Nith River in one of his pedal boats. Robert was the … - Letter from Hiram Capron to the Rural New Yorker about Rattlesnakes
This is the original handwritten version of a letter by Hiram Capron which was published in an 1872 issue of the Rural New Yorker magazine. Capron is responding to an earlier letter in which a correspondent claimed that rattlesnakes carry venom sacs underneath their tongues. He explains how he had … This is the original handwritten version of a letter by Hiram Capron which was published in an 1872 issue of the Rural New Yorker magazine. Capron is responding to an … - Meeting of Paris Town Council, 1879
This photograph depicts an 1879 meeting of the Paris town council, which at the time met at the Church street town hall. Among the figures depicted are mayor A.H. Baird and the police constable, to the right holding hat. This image was printed on the tenth page of photographs in … This photograph depicts an 1879 meeting of the Paris town council, which at the time met at the Church street town hall. Among the figures depicted are mayor A.H. Baird … - The Paris Quintette Club, c. 1885
This photograph depicts the Paris Quintette Club, c. 1885. The Quintette Club was a group of amateur musicians, a popular activity prior to the introduction of radio. This image was printed on the twelfth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith. This photograph depicts the Paris Quintette Club, c. 1885. The Quintette Club was a group of amateur musicians, a popular activity prior to the introduction of radio. This image was … - YMCA Choral Society in Paris, On, c. 1890
This photograph depicts a choral society in Paris, Ontario, c. 1890. The piano has the text "YMCA." This image was printed on the thirteenth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith. This photograph depicts a choral society in Paris, Ontario, c. 1890. The piano has the text "YMCA." This image was printed on the thirteenth page of photographs in At the … - The Paris Tennis Club, 1901
This photograph, taken August 1st, 1901, depicts the Paris Tennis Club. The man at the far right of the image is A.H. Baird, founder of the Wincey Mill and at one time mayor of Paris. For a complete list of the persons depicted, consult the "Inscription" field. This image was … This photograph, taken August 1st, 1901, depicts the Paris Tennis Club. The man at the far right of the image is A.H. Baird, founder of the Wincey Mill and at … - Kings Ward School, Paris, Ontario
This photograph depicts the Kings Ward School on Broadway Street East in Paris, Ontario. It was built in 1881 and demolished in 1972. This image was printed on the fifteenth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith. This photograph depicts the Kings Ward School on Broadway Street East in Paris, Ontario. It was built in 1881 and demolished in 1972. This image was printed on the fifteenth … - South Ward Schools, Paris, Ontario
These photographs depict two historic South Ward schools in Paris, Ontario. The older school was built in 1868; the newer school replaced it c. 1900. The lower image was printed on the thirteenth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith. These photographs depict two historic South Ward schools in Paris, Ontario. The older school was built in 1868; the newer school replaced it c. 1900. The lower image was printed … - Sacred Heart School, Paris, ON, 1890
This 1890 photograph depicts the Sacred Heart School, Paris's Roman Catholic school until 1911. This image was printed on the sixteenth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith. This 1890 photograph depicts the Sacred Heart School, Paris's Roman Catholic school until 1911. This image was printed on the sixteenth page of photographs in At the Forks of the … - Paris Central Elementary School
This photograph depicts the Paris Central Public School, which was built in 1909 and demolished in 1972. This image was printed on the sixteenth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith. The two additional images of the school were taken in … This photograph depicts the Paris Central Public School, which was built in 1909 and demolished in 1972. This image was printed on the sixteenth page of photographs in At the … - Paris Old Boys, March 8, 1894
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: … 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, … - Paris Tennis Club, c. 1895
This photograph depicts the younger members of the Paris Tennis Club c. 1895, in addition to the Reverend Canon Alfred Brown to the left. This image was printed on the twenty-fourth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith. This photograph depicts the younger members of the Paris Tennis Club c. 1895, in addition to the Reverend Canon Alfred Brown to the left. This image was printed on the … - View of Willow Street, Paris, c. 1880-90
This photograph depicts a set of Willow Street shops and factories c. 1880-90. This section of the street is near the William Street raceway which provided these buildings with water-power. The long building at the left is the main shop of the Maxwell Agricultural Works, which would later become a … This photograph depicts a set of Willow Street shops and factories c. 1880-90. This section of the street is near the William Street raceway which provided these buildings with water-power. … - Mortgage Between John Holme and William Dickson
The illegible portions in the centre line read "interest for the same, by five [remainder of line illegible]". The illegible portions in the centre line read "interest for the same, by five [remainder of line illegible]". - Quit Claim Deed Between James Fisher and Robert Fisher
This 1853 deed transfers ownership of Lot 7, East side of Dumfries and Lot 7, West side of Burwell, and the site of the old Town Hall from James Fisher and his wife Frances to his brother Robert. James and Robert had bought this land in 1845 from Hiram Capron; … This 1853 deed transfers ownership of Lot 7, East side of Dumfries and Lot 7, West side of Burwell, and the site of the old Town Hall from James Fisher …
