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- View of Paris c. 1875This photograph depicts Grand River Street in Paris, Ontario, in the mid 1870s. The Grand River Street bridge is visible at the bottom.This photograph depicts Grand River Street in Paris, Ontario, in the mid 1870s. The Grand River Street bridge is visible at the bottom.
- Interview with Edith CarnieThis 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.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 …
- The Paris Star, February 11, 1852The Paris Star (Paris, Ontario: The Paris Star), 11 Feb 1852 This issue of The Paris Star is from Wednesday, February 11, 1852; it is one of the oldest surviving complete issues of this newspaper. Many of its issues prior to 1900 were destroyed in a flood at the Star's headquarters. This online edition was scanned from a reprinted edition created …The Paris Star (Paris, Ontario: The Paris Star), 11 Feb 1852 This issue of The Paris Star is from Wednesday, February 11, 1852; it is one of the oldest surviving complete issues of this newspaper. Many of its issues prior to …
- Land agreement with Great Western Railroad CompanyThis 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. …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 …
- Grant of Dumfries Land to Thomas GaddThis grant from the Province of Upper Canada gives Thomas Gadd 446 acres of land in Paris (then the Township of Dumfries), north of Dundas Street. His land is described as bordering Capron's.This grant from the Province of Upper Canada gives Thomas Gadd 446 acres of land in Paris (then the Township of Dumfries), north of Dundas Street. His land is described …
- Passenger Car on Last Run of Lake Erie and Northern Railway, 1955This 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.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 …
- John Harold and Wife in Chalmers Touring Car, c. 1916This photograph depicts John Harold and his wife in their Chalmers touring car, c. 1916. The hood ornament is the emblem of the Ontario Motor League. Harold was the founder, vice-president, and general manager of Sanderson-Harold Co. This image was printed on the thirty-eighth page of photographs in At the …This photograph depicts John Harold and his wife in their Chalmers touring car, c. 1916. The hood ornament is the emblem of the Ontario Motor League. Harold was the founder, …
- Dr. Daniel Dunton and Family in Car, 1911This 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 …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. …
- The Paris Tennis Club, 1901This 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 …
- South Ward Schools, Paris, OntarioThese 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 …
- Paris Boy Scout Troup, 1912-1913: Kings Troup of CanadaThis 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 …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 …
- Paris Old Boys' and Old Girls' Fountain, Grand River Street NThe 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 …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 …
- Send-Off of World War I Volunteers at William & Willow, Paris, 1914The original matting provides a date of August 23. D.A. Smith provides a date of August 26.The original matting provides a date of August 23. D.A. Smith provides a date of August 26.
- Paris's First Seven World War I Volunteers about to leave for Brantford, 1914The original matting provides a date of August 23. D.A. Smith provides a date of August 26.The original matting provides a date of August 23. D.A. Smith provides a date of August 26.
- Parade during Old Boys' Reunion, 1905This photograph depicts a parade during the Paris Old Boys' Reunion of August, 1905. It shows a busy downtown street with marching bands, horse-drawn carriages, and many spectators. This image was printed on page 271 of At the Forks of the Grand: Volume I by D. A. Smith.This photograph depicts a parade during the Paris Old Boys' Reunion of August, 1905. It shows a busy downtown street with marching bands, horse-drawn carriages, and many spectators. This image …
- Grand Valley Railway Car, South ParisThis railway line was in use between 1903 and 1929; the photograph was taken at some point between these dates.This railway line was in use between 1903 and 1929; the photograph was taken at some point between these dates.
- Penmans No. 1 Employee Picnic, 1924This 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.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", 1912This 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.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 1930sThis 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 …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 …
- Harold Penman Smith speaking about John Penman at Paris Presbyterian Church, May 25, 1986This 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.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 …