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  • Photograph of Penman's Workers Cottage on Willow Street in Paris
    Photograph of Penman's Workers Cottage on Willow Street in Paris
    Imagecomment       This is a photograph of 28 and 30 Willow Street in Paris, Ontario. This semi-attached home was one of the workman's cottages built by John Penman for workers of the Penman's Mill in 1916. The cottages are symmetrical redbrick dwellings with front verandahs. Notice the dormer with a hipped roof …
    Imagecomment     This is a photograph of 28 and 30 Willow Street in Paris, Ontario. This semi-attached home was one of the workman's cottages built by John Penman for workers of the …
  • Reminiscences by Bob Hasler
    Reminiscences by Bob Hasler
    Textcomment       This article originally appeared on the County of Brant wiki at ourbrant.wikia.com. It has been included in this collection for ease of research.
    Textcomment     This article originally appeared on the County of Brant wiki at ourbrant.wikia.com. It has been included in this collection for ease of research.
    County of Brant Public Library
  • Gouinlock House
    Gouinlock House
    ImageTextcomment       Image was taken in January 2010
    ImageTextcomment     Image was taken in January 2010
    County of Brant Public Library
  • Photograph of a Train Pulling into the Paris Train Station
    Photograph of a Train Pulling into the Paris Train Station
    Imagecomment       The station remained in use until 1968 which would mean that this photograph would have to have been before then.
    Imagecomment     The station remained in use until 1968 which would mean that this photograph would have to have been before then.
    County of Brant Public Library
  • Photograph of a Park in Paris, Ontario
    Photograph of a Park in Paris, Ontario
    Imagemysterycomment       Based on the dates other photos in this collection were taken, it was likely that this photograph was taken in the 1960s.
    Imagemysterycomment     Based on the dates other photos in this collection were taken, it was likely that this photograph was taken in the 1960s.
    County of Brant Public Library
  • Interview with Edith Carnie
    Interview with Edith Carnie
    Textcomment       This unverified article originally appeared on the County of Brant wiki at ourbrant.wikia.com. It was contributed by a member of the community. It has been included in this collection for ease of research.
    Textcomment     This unverified article originally appeared on the County of Brant wiki at ourbrant.wikia.com. It was contributed by a member of the community. It has been included in this collection for …
  • View of Paris c. 1875
    View of Paris c. 1875
    ImageTextcomment       This photograph depicts Grand River Street in Paris, Ontario, in the mid 1870s. The Grand River Street bridge is visible at the bottom.
    ImageTextcomment     This photograph depicts Grand River Street in Paris, Ontario, in the mid 1870s. The Grand River Street bridge is visible at the bottom.
  • Letter to George Foster and Sons from Thomas McCosh
    Letter to George Foster and Sons from Thomas McCosh
    Textcomment       George Foster and Sons was a Wholesale Grocery business initially located at 143 Colborne Street before relocating to a larger building at 251 Colborne Street on the historic South Side of Brantford.
    Textcomment     George Foster and Sons was a Wholesale Grocery business initially located at 143 Colborne Street before relocating to a larger building at 251 Colborne Street on the historic South Side …
  • Penman's Workman's Cottages
    Penman's Workman's Cottages
    ImageTextcomment       House Summary The Penman’s Workers Cottages were built by John Penman for workers at the Penman’s Mill, starting in 1916. The Cottages consist of both semi-attached and single detached homes along the Grand River on Willow Street. The four semi-attached homes were built first in 1916 followed by the single …
    ImageTextcomment     House Summary The Penman’s Workers Cottages were built by John Penman for workers at the Penman’s Mill, starting in 1916. The Cottages consist of both semi-attached and single detached homes …
    County of Brant Public Library
  • 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 …
  • The Paris Tennis Club, 1901
    The Paris Tennis Club, 1901
    ImageTextcomment       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 …
    ImageTextcomment     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 …
  • South Ward Schools, Paris, Ontario
    South Ward Schools, Paris, Ontario
    ImageTextcomment       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.
    ImageTextcomment     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 …
  • Passenger Car on Last Run of Lake Erie and Northern Railway, 1955
    Passenger Car on Last Run of Lake Erie and Northern Railway, 1955
    Imagecomment       This photograph depicts a passenger car from the last trip made by the Lake Erie and Northern Railway line on April 24th, 1955. This image was printed on the third page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith.
    Imagecomment     This photograph depicts a passenger car from the last trip made by the Lake Erie and Northern Railway line on April 24th, 1955. This image was printed on the third …
  • Harold Penman Smith speaking about John Penman at Paris Presbyterian Church, May 25, 1986
    Harold Penman Smith speaking about John Penman at Paris Presbyterian Church, May 25, 1986
    Audiocomment       This talk about the life of John Penman was given by his grand-nephew, Harold Penman Smith, at Paris Presbyterian Church on May 25, 1986. The full size version of the photo of John Penman used as an illustration can be seen by clicking following the link below the photo.
    Audiocomment     This talk about the life of John Penman was given by his grand-nephew, Harold Penman Smith, at Paris Presbyterian Church on May 25, 1986. The full size version of the …
  • 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 …
  • 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 …
  • Penmans No. 2 Mill seen from Mill-Race, 1922
    Penmans No. 2 Mill seen from Mill-Race, 1922
    Imagecomment       This photograph depicts the Penmans Limited No. 2 mill, once located on Willow Street. It was taken from across the mill-race, which no longer exists. There is also a possibility that this photo was taken from across the Grand River looking east, with the mouth of the mill race visible …
    Imagecomment     This photograph depicts the Penmans Limited No. 2 mill, once located on Willow Street. It was taken from across the mill-race, which no longer exists. There is also a possibility …
  • Land agreement with Great Western Railroad Company
    Land agreement with Great Western Railroad Company
    TextImagecomment       This agreement documents Capron's sale of a strip of land to allow the Great Western Railroad Company to run a track on his property. He additionally sold a plot to allow for the construction of a depot, and agreed to construct a wooden fence along the length of this track. …
    TextImagecomment     This agreement documents Capron's sale of a strip of land to allow the Great Western Railroad Company to run a track on his property. He additionally sold a plot to …
  • Paris Old Boys' and Old Girls' Fountain, Grand River Street N
    Paris Old Boys' and Old Girls' Fountain, Grand River Street N
    Imagecomment       The fountain depicted in this photograph stood from 1912 to roughly 1962. The photograph appears to have been taken earlier during this time period. The original matting notes that the project under which the original photograph was enlarged was celebrating the bicentennial of Ontario, which indicates that the copy scanned …
    Imagecomment     The fountain depicted in this photograph stood from 1912 to roughly 1962. The photograph appears to have been taken earlier during this time period. The original matting notes that the …
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