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  • Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario
    Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario
    Image       Called Waterloo Lutheran Seminary from 1911-1925; then became known as Waterloo College until 1960 when it became Waterloo Lutheran Seminary with two divisions: Waterloo University College and Waterloo Lutheran Seminary. Became Wilfrid Laurier University in 1973.
    Image     Called Waterloo Lutheran Seminary from 1911-1925; then became known as Waterloo College until 1960 when it became Waterloo Lutheran Seminary with two divisions: Waterloo University College and Waterloo Lutheran Seminary. …
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  • Waterloo Train Station, Waterloo, Ontario
    Waterloo Train Station, Waterloo, Ontario
    Image       Later converted to a retail store.
    Image     Later converted to a retail store.
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  • Waterloo Park, Waterloo, Ontario
    Waterloo Park, Waterloo, Ontario
    Image       Image of group of men and a horse during winter in Waterloo Park.
    Image     Image of group of men and a horse during winter in Waterloo Park.
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  • Waterloo Town Square Construction, Waterloo, Ontario
    Waterloo Town Square Construction, Waterloo, Ontario
    Image       Waterloo Town Square and its office building constructed between 1960-1961. Office building was torn down approximately 2005.
    Image     Waterloo Town Square and its office building constructed between 1960-1961. Office building was torn down approximately 2005.
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  • Joseph E. Seagram & Sons Distillery, Waterloo, Ontario
    Joseph E. Seagram & Sons Distillery, Waterloo, Ontario
    Image       In 1857 William Hespeler, a merchant, and George Randall, a contractor, built what was known as Granite Mills in Waterloo, Ontario. A subsidiary to the mill was a small distillery known as the Waterloo Distillery. The business also included a dry goods store near the corner of King and Erb …
    Image     In 1857 William Hespeler, a merchant, and George Randall, a contractor, built what was known as Granite Mills in Waterloo, Ontario. A subsidiary to the mill was a small distillery …
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  • Aerial View of Uptown Waterloo
    Aerial View of Uptown Waterloo
    Image       Snyder's Furniture Company and Waterloo Manufacturing Company buildings were demolished in 1959 and 1960 to make room for the Waterloo Town Square shopping mall. Farmer's Market demolished in 1965; Fire hall in 1966.
    Image     Snyder's Furniture Company and Waterloo Manufacturing Company buildings were demolished in 1959 and 1960 to make room for the Waterloo Town Square shopping mall. Farmer's Market demolished in 1965; Fire …
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  • University of Waterloo Psychology Building
    University of Waterloo Psychology Building
    Image       The Psychology building was built in 1973.
    Image     The Psychology building was built in 1973.
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  • University of Waterloo
    University of Waterloo
    Imagemystery       Image of an unidentified building on the campus of the University of Waterloo.
    Imagemystery     Image of an unidentified building on the campus of the University of Waterloo.
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  • Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School
    Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School
    Image       The school first opened on April 2, 1855 as the Berlin Senior Boys' Grammar School. It initially was located in a building at the corner of King and Eby streets in the downtown area, and tuition cost five shillings per month. From 1857 to 1871, it occupied space in the …
    Image     The school first opened on April 2, 1855 as the Berlin Senior Boys' Grammar School. It initially was located in a building at the corner of King and Eby streets …
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  • King Street South, Waterloo, Ontario
    King Street South, Waterloo, Ontario
    Image       View of the east side of King Street south of Erb, just south of the CNR tracks at 40 King Street. Automobiles are parked vertically to the curb. Some store front signs are visible and awnings.
    Image     View of the east side of King Street south of Erb, just south of the CNR tracks at 40 King Street. Automobiles are parked vertically to the curb. Some store …
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  • Abraham Erb's Grist Mill, Waterloo, Ontario
    Abraham Erb's Grist Mill, Waterloo, Ontario
    Image       The original grist mill was built in 1816 on Beaver Creek (now known as Laurel Creek) by Abraham Erb, Waterloo's first settler. The grist mill was an important economical and social centre for the region, it helped encourage settlement that eventually grew into the Waterloo we know today. The original …
    Image     The original grist mill was built in 1816 on Beaver Creek (now known as Laurel Creek) by Abraham Erb, Waterloo's first settler. The grist mill was an important economical and …
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  • University of Waterloo, Dana Porter Library
    University of Waterloo, Dana Porter Library
    Image       The Dana Porter Library opened in 1965.
    Image     The Dana Porter Library opened in 1965.
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  • University of Waterloo. Ira G. Needles Hall
    University of Waterloo. Ira G. Needles Hall
    Image       Ira G. Needles was the second chancellor of the University of Waterloo from 1966-1975.
    Image     Ira G. Needles was the second chancellor of the University of Waterloo from 1966-1975.
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  • Soldiers of World War I marching on King Street, Waterloo, Ontario
    Soldiers of World War I marching on King Street, Waterloo, Ontario
    Image       Image of World War I soldiers marching north on King Street just past Erb Street. A few automobiles and horse carriages visible.
    Image     Image of World War I soldiers marching north on King Street just past Erb Street. A few automobiles and horse carriages visible.
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  • Carmichael Gallery on King Street, Waterloo, Ontario
    Carmichael Gallery on King Street, Waterloo, Ontario
    Image       Image of the exterior of the Carmichael Art and Framing Gallery at 14 King Street north.
    Image     Image of the exterior of the Carmichael Art and Framing Gallery at 14 King Street north.
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  • Willow Street, Waterloo, Ontario
    Willow Street, Waterloo, Ontario
    Image       Image published in "100 Years of Progress in Waterloo County, Canada: Semi-centennial souvenir, 1856-1906", 971.344 One, page 45.
    Image     Image published in "100 Years of Progress in Waterloo County, Canada: Semi-centennial souvenir, 1856-1906", 971.344 One, page 45.
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  • Waterloo Farmer's Market
    Waterloo Farmer's Market
    Image       The farmers' market building was built circa 1910 and demolished to make room for the current library building in 1965. A farmers' market had operated in the area since 1867, operating in the basement of the first town hall building since 1874.
    Image     The farmers' market building was built circa 1910 and demolished to make room for the current library building in 1965. A farmers' market had operated in the area since 1867, …
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  • Snyder's Limited Furniture Company Marked for Demolition
    Snyder's Limited Furniture Company Marked for Demolition
    Image       Snyder's Furniture Company began as Snyder, Roos Upholstering Company in 1885. In 1903, the founders, Herbert M. Snyder and his brother Alfred H., their two sisters and Henry W. Roos formed Snyder Brothers Upholstering Company Limited. The plant at 97-101 King Street south was opened in 1908. In 1916, Snyder …
    Image     Snyder's Furniture Company began as Snyder, Roos Upholstering Company in 1885. In 1903, the founders, Herbert M. Snyder and his brother Alfred H., their two sisters and Henry W. Roos …
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  • Erb Street, Waterloo, Ontario
    Erb Street, Waterloo, Ontario
    Image       Very early view of Erb Street.
    Image     Very early view of Erb Street.
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  • Albert Street, Waterloo, Ontario
    Albert Street, Waterloo, Ontario
    Image       Early view of Albert Street. Street is unpaved and telephone/telegraph poles are visible. View is possibly facing north just north of the first library at Dorset Street.
    Image     Early view of Albert Street. Street is unpaved and telephone/telegraph poles are visible. View is possibly facing north just north of the first library at Dorset Street.
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