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- Bryning ManseHouse Summary Bryning Manse was built for Reverend John Bryning in 1830. Bryning had been an English merchant before he "got religion" and traveled to the New World where he eventually settled in Mount Pleasant to become the resident preacher. He was an important figure in the religious landscape of …House Summary Bryning Manse was built for Reverend John Bryning in 1830. Bryning had been an English merchant before he "got religion" and traveled to the New World where he …County of Brant Public Library
- Mount Pleasant United Church ManseSummary Located in Mount Pleasant, the United Church Manse was built to accompany the new Methodist church now known as the Mount Pleasant United Church. Designed by prominent Brantford architect John Turner and built in 1885, it has plain Georgian styling and repeats some of the architectural details of the …Summary Located in Mount Pleasant, the United Church Manse was built to accompany the new Methodist church now known as the Mount Pleasant United Church. Designed by prominent Brantford architect …County of Brant Public Library
- Postcard of the Bonney/Innes FarmThis item is a postcard with a photograph of the Bonney/Innes farm in Burford Township on the front. The date this photograph was taken is unknown.This item is a postcard with a photograph of the Bonney/Innes farm in Burford Township on the front. The date this photograph was taken is unknown.County of Brant Public Library
- Aerial Photo of the Bonney/Innes FarmThis item is an aerial photograph of the Bonney/Innes farm in Burford Township. The photo was taken in 1948.This item is an aerial photograph of the Bonney/Innes farm in Burford Township. The photo was taken in 1948.County of Brant Public Library
- Photograph of the Jull House/Robinson Funeral HomeThis item is a photograph of the Jull House and former Robinson funeral home located in Burford. The date this photo was taken is unknown.This item is a photograph of the Jull House and former Robinson funeral home located in Burford. The date this photo was taken is unknown.County of Brant Public Library
- Bonney/Innes FarmSummary Located in Burford Township, John Fowler purchased the parcel of Crown land this farm is located on in 1803 and the plot stayed in his family until it was purchased in 1861 by William Bonney. The farm was purchased from a trust by Bruce Innes in 1940 after the …Summary Located in Burford Township, John Fowler purchased the parcel of Crown land this farm is located on in 1803 and the plot stayed in his family until it was …County of Brant Public Library
- Postcard of the Harley HomesteadThis is a postcard with a drawing of the Harley Homestead from 1951, where it is presumed Archibald Harley resided. The verandah shown in the drawing has since been renovated into a closed den.This is a postcard with a drawing of the Harley Homestead from 1951, where it is presumed Archibald Harley resided. The verandah shown in the drawing has since been renovated …County of Brant Public Library
- Photograph of the Silo at the Harley HomesteadThis is a photograph of the silo on the Harley Homestead, presumed to have been taken in 1954, the year the silo was built.This is a photograph of the silo on the Harley Homestead, presumed to have been taken in 1954, the year the silo was built.County of Brant Public Library
- Photograph of the Harley HomesteadThis is a photograph of the Harley Homestead circa 1950. The verandah on the front of the home has since been renovated into a closed den. The chimney in the photograph was removed circa 1955.This is a photograph of the Harley Homestead circa 1950. The verandah on the front of the home has since been renovated into a closed den. The chimney in the …County of Brant Public Library
- Aerial Photograph of the Harley HomesteadThis is an aerial photograph of the Harley Homestead. Although the date is unknown, it is presumed to be 1948. The smaller barn in the photograph was blown down in hurricane Hazel in 1954. The large tree in the center of the photograph has since been taken down and replaced …This is an aerial photograph of the Harley Homestead. Although the date is unknown, it is presumed to be 1948. The smaller barn in the photograph was blown down in …County of Brant Public Library
- The Townsend MansionSummary This Georgian-revival structure built circa 1848 can be found in the small town of Mount Pleasant; it was constructed on lot 9 and part of lot 8. This property used to be 414 acres originally granted to William Sturgis. Eventually 100 acres was sold to Alvah Townsend, thus the …Summary This Georgian-revival structure built circa 1848 can be found in the small town of Mount Pleasant; it was constructed on lot 9 and part of lot 8. This property …County of Brant Public Library
- Aerial Photograph of the Shepherd Family FarmThis item is an aerial photograph of the Shepherd Family Farm. The photo was taken in 1983. For an in-depth description of the Shepherd Family Farm please view the record located here.This item is an aerial photograph of the Shepherd Family Farm. The photo was taken in 1983. For an in-depth description of the Shepherd Family Farm please view the record …County of Brant Public Library
- Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Vivian on Their FarmThis item is a photograph mounted on a cardboard frame. It shows Mr. and Mrs. Fred Vivian in front of their farmhouse along with a hired farmhand. The photo was taken around 1910. For an in-depth description of this farm please view the record located here.This item is a photograph mounted on a cardboard frame. It shows Mr. and Mrs. Fred Vivian in front of their farmhouse along with a hired farmhand. The photo was …County of Brant Public Library
- Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Vivian in Front of Their BarnThis item is photograph mounted on a cardboard frame. It shows Mr. and Mrs. Fred Vivian in front of their barn along with a hired farmhand. The photo was taken around 1908. For an in-depth description of this farm please view the record located here.This item is photograph mounted on a cardboard frame. It shows Mr. and Mrs. Fred Vivian in front of their barn along with a hired farmhand. The photo was taken …County of Brant Public Library
- Photograph of the Vivian FarmThis item is photograph mounted on a cardboard frame. It shows the Vivian Farm from the southeast. The photo was taken in 1908. For an in-depth description of this farm please view the record located here.This item is photograph mounted on a cardboard frame. It shows the Vivian Farm from the southeast. The photo was taken in 1908. For an in-depth description of this farm …County of Brant Public Library
- Photograph of George Shepherd and Alferetta SchunkThis is a photograph of George Shepherd and Alferetta Schunk on their wedding day. This photograph was taken on September 25, 1901. For an in-depth description of the Shepherd Family Farm please view the record located here.This is a photograph of George Shepherd and Alferetta Schunk on their wedding day. This photograph was taken on September 25, 1901. For an in-depth description of the Shepherd Family …County of Brant Public Library
- Photograph of John B. Shepherd and M. Louise SmithThis is a photograph of John B. Shepherd and M. Louise Smith on their wedding day. This photograph was taken on July 16, 1938. For an in-depth description of the Shepherd Family Farm please view the record located here.This is a photograph of John B. Shepherd and M. Louise Smith on their wedding day. This photograph was taken on July 16, 1938. For an in-depth description of the …County of Brant Public Library
- Jull House/Robinson Funeral HomeSummary The house was owned by the Jull family from 1904 until the late 1930s when it was purchased by Mr. And Mrs. Clare Robinson. It was used as small apartments for airmen training at the Brantford airport during the Second World War. Following the War, the house underwent significant …Summary The house was owned by the Jull family from 1904 until the late 1930s when it was purchased by Mr. And Mrs. Clare Robinson. It was used as small …County of Brant Public Library
- Charles Douglas Smith HouseHouse Summary The Charles Douglas Smith House of the Burford Township was built circa 1860 by Charles Douglas Smith. It is presumed that Charles’ father Russel severed land for him that was originally part of Russel Smith’s vineyard. While not much is known of the history after this time, the …House Summary The Charles Douglas Smith House of the Burford Township was built circa 1860 by Charles Douglas Smith. It is presumed that Charles’ father Russel severed land for him …County of Brant Public Library
- Davis FarmHouse Summary The Davis Farm, located in Burford Township, was first purchased in 1797 by Andrew Meyers. Although it is not certain, it is presumed that Mr. Meyers built the home that stands on the property today sometime during his residency. Ownership eventually passed to Joseph Smith, who owned most …House Summary The Davis Farm, located in Burford Township, was first purchased in 1797 by Andrew Meyers. Although it is not certain, it is presumed that Mr. Meyers built the …County of Brant Public Library