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- The Work of Our Hands: A History of Mount Pleasant, 1799~1899
The Work of Our Hands chronicles the history of the town of Mount Pleasant from its earliest settlements through the end of the 19th century. In order to have meaning, local history must relate all aspects of a particular community’s development to a larger context. Mount Pleasant stands out as … The Work of Our Hands chronicles the history of the town of Mount Pleasant from its earliest settlements through the end of the 19th century. In order to have meaning, …County of Brant Public Library - Biggar House, Mount Pleasant, c. 1960
This photograph depicts Biggar House with a later addition, c. 1960. It was printed on page 72 of The Work of Our Hands by Sharon Jaeger, and was provided by Linda Guest. Biggar House was originally built in the early 19th century, probably for Robert Biggar, by John Randall Ellis. … This photograph depicts Biggar House with a later addition, c. 1960. It was printed on page 72 of The Work of Our Hands by Sharon Jaeger, and was provided by …County of Brant Public Library - Sturgis House, c. 1960
This photograph, c. 1960, shows a Sturgis house that was built c. 1820. It is said to be the earliest brick house in Mount Pleasant, and was later owned by J. E. Smyth. It was demolished in the 1980s. This photograph was printed on page 65 of The Work of … This photograph, c. 1960, shows a Sturgis house that was built c. 1820. It is said to be the earliest brick house in Mount Pleasant, and was later owned by …County of Brant Public Library - Tennant House (Octagon), Mount Pleasant
This undated photograph shows the unusual octagonal house built c. 1840-48 by shoemaker Richard Tennant. The odd-looking design was promoted by American phrenologist Orson Fowler, who suggested that octagonal houses (similar in shape to "natural" spheres) could let in more light, were easier to heat in winter and cool in … This undated photograph shows the unusual octagonal house built c. 1840-48 by shoemaker Richard Tennant. The odd-looking design was promoted by American phrenologist Orson Fowler, who suggested that octagonal houses …County of Brant Public Library - 1812-era Musket Ball Mold
This handheld bullet ball mold was carried by Canadian or British soldiers in the County of Brant area during the campaign of the War of 1812. It was used with the famous British "Brown Bess" Land Pattern Musket, and provided soldiers with a small, portable means to create balls. This … This handheld bullet ball mold was carried by Canadian or British soldiers in the County of Brant area during the campaign of the War of 1812. It was used with …County of Brant Public Library - 1812-era 7th Light Dragoons Cutlass, model 1795
This cutlass was carried by British soldiers in the County of Brant area during the campaign of the War of 1812. This is a 1795 model which was issued to the British 7th Light Dragoons cavalry regiment. This artifact was provided for photography by Richard Shaver from his personal collection. … This cutlass was carried by British soldiers in the County of Brant area during the campaign of the War of 1812. This is a 1795 model which was issued to …County of Brant Public Library - Malcolm Homestead
House Summary The Garden Wall, located on Oakland Road, Scotland, was built in 1802 by Finlay Malcolm. After a few changes in ownership, the home is now back in the Malcolm family. This home has a rich history with its connections to the 1837 Rebellion and was one of the … House Summary The Garden Wall, located on Oakland Road, Scotland, was built in 1802 by Finlay Malcolm. After a few changes in ownership, the home is now back in the …County of Brant Public Library
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