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Geographic Location: Burford- Geographic Location: Mount Pleasant
- Jim and Charles Guest, Guest Bros. Butchers, 734 Mt. Pleasant Road, c. 19th century
This photograph, which appears to be from the 19th century, shows Jack and Charles Guest, the brothers who operated the Guest Bros. Butchers business. They operated from the small house depicted, which was the original Guest residence at 734 Mount Pleasant Rd. This photograph was printed on page 186 of … This photograph, which appears to be from the 19th century, shows Jack and Charles Guest, the brothers who operated the Guest Bros. Butchers business. They operated from the small house …County of Brant Public Library - Hiram Phelps (1804-1877), son of Epaphras Lord Phelps, Mount Pleasant
This copy of a portrait painting depicts Hiram Phelps, the son of Epaphras Lord Phelps. Hiram was a successful farmer, and took a great interest in local affairs. He was Reeve of Brantford Township in 1854. His family lived in a large home on the Phelps tract, now 513 Mount … This copy of a portrait painting depicts Hiram Phelps, the son of Epaphras Lord Phelps. Hiram was a successful farmer, and took a great interest in local affairs. He was …County of Brant Public Library - 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 - Main Street Mount Pleasant North from Rainbow Hill, c. 1900
While the photograph is undated, the stamp window on the back of this postcard shows that it is Azo paper whose design (four triangles pointing up) indicates that it was printed between 1904-18. While the photograph is undated, the stamp window on the back of this postcard shows that it is Azo paper whose design (four triangles pointing up) indicates that it was …County of Brant Public Library - Main Street Mount Pleasant, West Side Looking South, 1912
This 1912 photograph shows the West side of Mount Pleasant's Main Street. The buildings This photograph was printed on page 222 of The Work of Our Hands by Sharon Jaeger and was provided by Linda Guest. This 1912 photograph shows the West side of Mount Pleasant's Main Street. The buildings This photograph was printed on page 222 of The Work of Our Hands by Sharon Jaeger …County of Brant Public Library - Senior Class, Mount Pleasant Public School, c. early 1900s
While non-period notes on the postcard date it to 1912-14, it is a style of Azo postcard produced from approximately 1905-09 and may or may not date to that period. While non-period notes on the postcard date it to 1912-14, it is a style of Azo postcard produced from approximately 1905-09 and may or may not date to that period.County of Brant Public Library - Mount Pleasant Post Office, c. 1906-08
A note on the postcard suggests that the photograph may have been taken in 1906, while both the 1¢ Quebec Centenary stamp and postmark indicate it was mailed in 1908. A note on the postcard suggests that the photograph may have been taken in 1906, while both the 1¢ Quebec Centenary stamp and postmark indicate it was mailed in 1908.County of Brant Public Library - Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, c. 1915?
This photograph shows the Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, possibly c. 1915. It was printed on page 203 of The Work of Our Hands by Sharon Jaeger and was provided by Linda Guest. The church was built in 1858, and was the second Presbyterian Church in town - the first was … This photograph shows the Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, possibly c. 1915. It was printed on page 203 of The Work of Our Hands by Sharon Jaeger and was provided by …County of Brant Public Library - Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, c. 1915
This photograph shows the Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, c. 1915. The manse is visible to the left. This photograph was provided by Linda Guest. The church was built in 1858, and was the second Presbyterian Church in town - the first was located on the nearby Andrew Eadie farm. The … This photograph shows the Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, c. 1915. The manse is visible to the left. This photograph was provided by Linda Guest. The church was built in 1858, …County of Brant Public Library - Mount Pleasant Junior School / Grammar School, c. 1903-04
This postcard is printed on Eastman Kodak Velox paper, missing the usual distinctive "Velox" watermark or logo, possibly c. 1903-04. The original copy of this photograph suffers from degradation known as "silvering;" this online version has been restored. The original, unenhanced version is also available. This postcard is printed on Eastman Kodak Velox paper, missing the usual distinctive "Velox" watermark or logo, possibly c. 1903-04. The original copy of this photograph suffers from degradation known …County of Brant Public Library - Mount Pleasant Public School / Grammar School, c. early 1900s
This undated photograph shows the Mount Pleasant Junior School / Grammar School which was built 1901 on the location of the older Academy building, demolished in 1900. The front and south sides are visible. This photograph was provided by Linda Guest. This undated photograph shows the Mount Pleasant Junior School / Grammar School which was built 1901 on the location of the older Academy building, demolished in 1900. The front and …County of Brant Public Library - Mount Pleasant Public School Class, c. 1901
This undated class photo shows the students of the Mount Pleasant Public School, c. early 1900s. The school depicted was built in 1901, after the earlier school on the same site was demolished 1900. This photograph was provided by Linda Guest. This image is Zoomify enabled! Click on it to … This undated class photo shows the students of the Mount Pleasant Public School, c. early 1900s. The school depicted was built in 1901, after the earlier school on the same …County of Brant Public Library - Mount Pleasant Public School Class Photo, 1913
This photograph shows the 1913 class of the Mount Pleasant Public School. It was provided by Linda Guest. This image is Zoomify enabled! Click on it to zoom in and pan around so that you can see faces in detail. The people in this photo are: Teachers - J.C. Smyth … This photograph shows the 1913 class of the Mount Pleasant Public School. It was provided by Linda Guest. This image is Zoomify enabled! Click on it to zoom in and …County of Brant Public Library - Train Coming In to Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo Railroad Station in Mount Pleasant, c. 1904?
Some estimates date the photo to 1908; the paper it was printed on is Eastman Kodak Velox paper, missing the usual distinctive "Velox" watermark or logo, which was produced roughly c. 1903-04, suggesting it comes from that date. Some estimates date the photo to 1908; the paper it was printed on is Eastman Kodak Velox paper, missing the usual distinctive "Velox" watermark or logo, which was produced roughly …County of Brant Public Library - Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo Railroad Train Waiting outside Mount Pleasant, 1908
The original copy of this photograph suffers from degradation known as "silvering;" this online version has been restored. The original, unenhanced version is also available. The original copy of this photograph suffers from degradation known as "silvering;" this online version has been restored. The original, unenhanced version is also available.County of Brant Public Library - Herbert Biggar's Votes, c. 1857-58
This broadsheet from the 1857-1858 general election was distributed in an attempt to discredit Herbert Biggar, then MPP for West Brant, because of what it claims is inconsistent voting. It was printed on page 172 of The Work of Our Hands by Sharon Jaeger, and was provided by Linda Guest. This broadsheet from the 1857-1858 general election was distributed in an attempt to discredit Herbert Biggar, then MPP for West Brant, because of what it claims is inconsistent voting. It …County of Brant Public Library - Marriage Certificate for Herbert Biggar and Jane Ellis, Mount Pleasant, 1831
This document was created to certify the marriage of Herbert Biggar and Jane Ellis at Salt Springs Church on April 28th, 1831. The ordained minister was Joseph Gatchell. This document was provided by Linda Guest. This document was created to certify the marriage of Herbert Biggar and Jane Ellis at Salt Springs Church on April 28th, 1831. The ordained minister was Joseph Gatchell. This document …County of Brant Public Library - Photograph of unidentified (Mount Pleasant?) Woman
The reference on the back of the card to a "New Process" that allowed an exposure time of one second suggests that it may be an early dry-plate gelatin or gelatin film print, which would date the photo to the 1870s or 1880s. It may have been printed on albumen … The reference on the back of the card to a "New Process" that allowed an exposure time of one second suggests that it may be an early dry-plate gelatin or …County of Brant Public Library - Devlin's Store, c. 1908
The original copy of this photograph suffers from degradation known as "silvering;" this online version has been restored. The original, unenhanced version is also available. The original copy of this photograph suffers from degradation known as "silvering;" this online version has been restored. The original, unenhanced version is also available.County of Brant Public Library - Devlin Family Siblings, c. 1870s
This photograph, taken c. 1870, depicts a group of Devlin family siblings from Mount Pleasant. It was printed on page 210 of The Work of Our Hands by Sharon Jaeger, and was provided by Linda Guest. The people in this photo are: Top row from left, G.F. Devlin; Jim Devlin; … This photograph, taken c. 1870, depicts a group of Devlin family siblings from Mount Pleasant. It was printed on page 210 of The Work of Our Hands by Sharon Jaeger, …County of Brant Public Library
