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- Quit Claim Deed Between James Fisher and Robert Fisher
This 1853 deed transfers ownership of Lot 7, East side of Dumfries and Lot 7, West side of Burwell, and the site of the old Town Hall from James Fisher and his wife Frances to his brother Robert. James and Robert had bought this land in 1845 from Hiram Capron; … This 1853 deed transfers ownership of Lot 7, East side of Dumfries and Lot 7, West side of Burwell, and the site of the old Town Hall from James Fisher … - Lithograph of Norman Hamilton
This lithograph depicts Norman Hamilton, one of the earliest successful business owners in Paris. This copy was enlarged by William A. Smith. This image was printed on the first page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith. This lithograph depicts Norman Hamilton, one of the earliest successful business owners in Paris. This copy was enlarged by William A. Smith. This image was printed on the first page … - Portrait of John Penman
This portrait depicts John Penman, a prominent businessman whose Penman Mills in Paris were major producers of woolen knitwear in the 19th and early 20th centuries. This image was printed on the first page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith. This portrait depicts John Penman, a prominent businessman whose Penman Mills in Paris were major producers of woolen knitwear in the 19th and early 20th centuries. This image was printed … - Junction of Grand Western Railway and Buffalo Goderich Railway Lines, c. 1860
This photograph depicts the junction of the Great Western Railway and the Buffalo-Goderich Railway in Paris, around 1860. The locomotive seen to the right is named "Venus." This image was printed on the second page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith. This photograph depicts the junction of the Great Western Railway and the Buffalo-Goderich Railway in Paris, around 1860. The locomotive seen to the right is named "Venus." This image was … - Paris Junction Station, 1907
This photograph depicts the Paris Junction Station in 1907. The train on the left came from Goderich, while the train on the right came from London. The trains brought goods and express parcels, which the horse wagons depicted were waiting to pick up. A bus to the Arlington Hotel is … This photograph depicts the Paris Junction Station in 1907. The train on the left came from Goderich, while the train on the right came from London. The trains brought goods … - Paris Railway Station, c. 1928
This photograph depicts the Canadian National railway station in Paris. It was built to replace the older junction station in 1907, and was used until 1968. 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 the Canadian National railway station in Paris. It was built to replace the older junction station in 1907, and was used until 1968. This image was printed … - Passenger Car on Last Run of Lake Erie and Northern Railway, 1955
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. 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 … - Factories along Grand River Millrace, Willow Street, c. 1875
This image depicts factories along William Street in Paris, Ontario, which depended on water power from the Grand River millrace. This image was printed on the fourth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith. This image depicts factories along William Street in Paris, Ontario, which depended on water power from the Grand River millrace. This image was printed on the fourth page of photographs … - View of Paris from East Side of Dundas St. Bridge, c. 1875
This photograph shows Paris as seen from the Dundas Street bridge, circa 1875. The primary factory seen here is the knitting mill of Clay & McCosh; other factories which drew their power from the same mill-race can also be seen. This image was printed on the fourth page of photographs … This photograph shows Paris as seen from the Dundas Street bridge, circa 1875. The primary factory seen here is the knitting mill of Clay & McCosh; other factories which drew … - Dominion Telegraph Office in Robert White Shoe Store, Location of First Long-Distance Telephone Call
This 19th century photograph shows the location of the Dominion Telegraph Company office, which was in the shoe store of Robert White. This store was the location of the first long distance telephone call, selected by Alexander Graham Bell for its proximity to Brantford. The store is the second door … This 19th century photograph shows the location of the Dominion Telegraph Company office, which was in the shoe store of Robert White. This store was the location of the first … - Painting of Alexander Graham Bell Receiving First Long-Distance Telephone Call in Paris, Ontario
This painting, created for Bell Canada by artist J.C.H. Forster, depicts Alexander Graham Bell receiving the world's first long-distance telephone call at the Dominion Telegraph Company office in Robert White's shoe store, Paris, Ontario. This image was printed on the fifth page of photographs in At the Forks of the … This painting, created for Bell Canada by artist J.C.H. Forster, depicts Alexander Graham Bell receiving the world's first long-distance telephone call at the Dominion Telegraph Company office in Robert White's … - Paris Telephone Exchange and Operators, 1913
This 1909 photograph depicts the telephone exchange and telephone operators in Paris, Ontario. The persons depicted in this photograph are, from left to right: Miss Bessie Birley, Mrs. L.L. Belyea, Mrs. Agnes Emerson, Miss Millie Arnold, Miss Maud McCall, Mr. C.B. Barker (the manager), and Miss Vera Elkington. This image … This 1909 photograph depicts the telephone exchange and telephone operators in Paris, Ontario. The persons depicted in this photograph are, from left to right: Miss Bessie Birley, Mrs. L.L. Belyea, … - Guardhouse at Grand River Street Level Crossing
This photograph depicts the guardhouse at the level crossing which existed on Grand River Street from 1854 to 1905. The man depicted in the centre of the photo may be the artist P.G. Wickson. A similar photograph, taken at the same location and at the same time, was printed on … This photograph depicts the guardhouse at the level crossing which existed on Grand River Street from 1854 to 1905. The man depicted in the centre of the photo may be … - Lower Nith and Distillery Hill, c. 1892
The original photograph is significantly faded. An enhanced version has been posted; the original faded photo is also available. The original photograph is significantly faded. An enhanced version has been posted; the original faded photo is also available. - Distillery Hill and Wincey Mill, Paris, c. 1900
This photograph shows the Wincey Mill on the Nith River and Distillery Hill - the part of Paris surrounding Norman Hamilton's distillery. This image was printed on the eighth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith. This photograph shows the Wincey Mill on the Nith River and Distillery Hill - the part of Paris surrounding Norman Hamilton's distillery. This image was printed on the eighth page … - Hiram Capron's Farm Advice
This page of "Ods and Ends" contains some of Capron's notes on farming. After a tip on determining the sex of eggs, these pages contain a draft of a letter to a farming magazine on the topics of timber processing and the causes of corn smut ("smoot"). It appears that … This page of "Ods and Ends" contains some of Capron's notes on farming. After a tip on determining the sex of eggs, these pages contain a draft of a letter … - List of Voters for the Town of Paris for the Year 1896
This pamphlet contains the list of voters registered in Paris in 1896. The list is organized by sub-division. Each voter is listed by number on roll, name, lot, street name and number, voter category, and local post office. This copy had been owned by the town clerk for the purpose … This pamphlet contains the list of voters registered in Paris in 1896. The list is organized by sub-division. Each voter is listed by number on roll, name, lot, street name … - Hiram Capron Day Book Letter H (Account Book, 1833-1841)
There are numerous errors and inconsistencies in the page numbering, which have been maintained in this online edition. There are numerous errors and inconsistencies in the page numbering, which have been maintained in this online edition. - Store Ledger, Customer Account Book 1844-1847
This account book documents the transactions of an early Paris store with its customers, organized by customer name. The exact identity of the store is unknown. While the writing is not his, the store may have belonged to Hiram Capron. The page numbering in this volume appears to be continuing … This account book documents the transactions of an early Paris store with its customers, organized by customer name. The exact identity of the store is unknown. While the writing is … - German Knitting Machine Patent awarded to William Williams Clay, 1884
This patent was granted to William Williams Clay, of the Clay & McCosh knitting mill, in 1884 by the Kaiserliches Patentamt of Germany. It appears to describe a machine for knitting mills. The text of this patent is in German. Page 5 includes a detailed set of drawings of the … This patent was granted to William Williams Clay, of the Clay & McCosh knitting mill, in 1884 by the Kaiserliches Patentamt of Germany. It appears to describe a machine for …County of Brant Public Library
