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- Jefferson County Journal (Adams, NY), 26 Sep 1872The boat launch took place last Saturday as advertised. A large crowd was present to witness the scene; the time had been set at 1 o'clock, and at the exact time the word was given by L.M. Read, the master builder. When the word was given the blow was struck, …The boat launch took place last Saturday as advertised. A large crowd was present to witness the scene; the time had been set at 1 o'clock, and at the exact …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Henderson HarborHenderson Harbor The arrivals at this port last week were the Schooner Transvantang with upwards of 250,000 feet of lumber; the Union, Sandy Creek with a cargo of 17,000 bricks, the McClellan, Sherman and Monitor. The McClellan and Sherman took from this place 5,000 bushels of ...Henderson Harbor The arrivals at this port last week were the Schooner Transvantang with upwards of 250,000 feet of lumber; the Union, Sandy Creek with a cargo of 17,000 bricks, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Henderson BayHenderson Bay An Attractive Summer Resort for Oswego People and Tourists Generally - Its Beautiful Scenery - Quiet Surroundings and Splendid Fishing Grounds - Can it be Made a Rival of Alexandria Bay? About thirty-five miles from Oswego, and five miles from Sackets Harbor, ...Henderson Bay An Attractive Summer Resort for Oswego People and Tourists Generally - Its Beautiful Scenery - Quiet Surroundings and Splendid Fishing Grounds - Can it be Made a Rival …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Schooner Jennie WhiteJefferson County Journal (Adams, NY), 3 Jun 1874 The Schooner Jennie White. - Boat launch day came at last. It was one of the finest for the purpose. Quite a collection of people were present, prominent among whom were the owners of the vessel, Mr. Leonard Seaton, Mr. Herbert Seaton and Capt. J.M. White. The vessel is a …Jefferson County Journal (Adams, NY), 3 Jun 1874 The Schooner Jennie White. - Boat launch day came at last. It was one of the finest for the purpose. Quite a collection of people were present, prominent among whom …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Petronille (Propeller), U20343, sunk, 10 Aug 1878Reason: sunk Lives: nil Freight: coal Remarks: RaisedReason: sunk Lives: nil Freight: coal Remarks: RaisedMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- That Lillian: Schooner Days CMXC (990)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram, 17 Feb 1951 That Lillian Schooner Days CMXC (990) by C. H. J. Snider SHE made a thousand voyages, two topping all the others. There was the time in her youth when she ran away from her ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram, 17 Feb 1951 That Lillian Schooner Days CMXC (990) by C. H. J. Snider SHE made a thousand voyages, two topping all the others. There was the time in her youth when she …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- "PIONEER" in Power and in Name: Schooner Days CCXXVII (227)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 15 Feb 1936 "PIONEER" in Power and in Name Schooner Days CCXXVII (227) _______ GOOD way to keep from growing old is to take an interest in Schooner Days. Mr. Hugh Neilson, first Bell Telephone manager in Toronto and founder of the ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 15 Feb 1936 "PIONEER" in Power and in Name Schooner Days CCXXVII (227) _______ GOOD way to keep from growing old is to take an interest in Schooner Days. Mr. Hugh Neilson, first …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Sea Birds Get Together in Cherry Valley: Schooner Days DLXXXVI (586)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 7 Apr 1943 Sea Birds Get Together in Cherry Valley Schooner Days DLXXXVI (586) by C. H. J. Snider _______ WHAT a vista opened up for the right eyes at the Mariners' Service in Cherry Valley last ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 7 Apr 1943 Sea Birds Get Together in Cherry Valley Schooner Days DLXXXVI (586) by C. H. J. Snider _______ WHAT a vista opened up for the right eyes at the Mariners' Service …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Our town's sounds have changedThe sounds of Oakville's history explored through childhood memories.The sounds of Oakville's history explored through childhood memories.Oakville Historical Society
- Oakville’s forgotten historyAn article recalling Oakville's often forgotten Black History. This article was written as Emancipation Day was approaching in 2009.An article recalling Oakville's often forgotten Black History. This article was written as Emancipation Day was approaching in 2009.Oakville Public Library
- Plumber, Tinsmith at Hardware StoreA short history of the Oakville hardware store started by James N. McGregorA short history of the Oakville hardware store started by James N. McGregorTrafalgar Township Historical Society
- This is the way Oakville looked more than 45 years agoA train, on its way to the Canadian National Exhibition and the Chicago World’s Fair, stopped in front of Oakville Motors, owned by A.J. Gurry for a promotional picture.A train, on its way to the Canadian National Exhibition and the Chicago World’s Fair, stopped in front of Oakville Motors, owned by A.J. Gurry for a promotional picture.Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- "Ab has vivid memories of Oakville’s past" written by Wilma Blokhuis, Oakville Beaver, September 17, 1975This article has photographs of Whitaker's Garage which was at Dundas and Trafalgar Roads. An October 1960 "Trafalgar Day Special" insert in the local newspaper, Trafalgar Journal - The Home Newspaper of Oakville and Trafalgar, has an article on area carriage works and garages. The Trafalgar Township Historical Association has …This article has photographs of Whitaker's Garage which was at Dundas and Trafalgar Roads. An October 1960 "Trafalgar Day Special" insert in the local newspaper, Trafalgar Journal - The Home …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Investigation called into harbor safetyLilian Dirisio, Oakville Beaver, 24 Apr 1987 An investigation into safety measures at the Oakville harbors in being called for by town officials.Lilian Dirisio, Oakville Beaver, 24 Apr 1987 An investigation into safety measures at the Oakville harbors in being called for by town officials.Oakville Public Library
- Ontario group backs saving town landmarkOakville Journal Record, 2 Jan 1973 The Architectural Conservatory of Ontario adds the preservation of Oakville's Erchless Estate to this list of projects.Oakville Journal Record, 2 Jan 1973 The Architectural Conservatory of Ontario adds the preservation of Oakville's Erchless Estate to this list of projects.Oakville Public Library
- Chisholm estate: will it be preserved?Bob Pennycook, Oakville Beaver, 19 May 1976 "The placing of an historical designation on the entire Chisholm estate on Navy St. at the Oakville Harbor, could ring the death bell for the century-old house built by the founder of Oakville."Bob Pennycook, Oakville Beaver, 19 May 1976 "The placing of an historical designation on the entire Chisholm estate on Navy St. at the Oakville Harbor, could ring the death bell for the century-old house built by the …Oakville Public Library
- Erchless tenants unaware of pending evictionsLilian DiRisio, Oakville Beaver, 31 Jul 1987 Erchless estate tenants only became aware of the town's plan to relocate them through an article in the Oakville Beaver.Lilian DiRisio, Oakville Beaver, 31 Jul 1987 Erchless estate tenants only became aware of the town's plan to relocate them through an article in the Oakville Beaver.Oakville Public Library
- Town backs 5-point plan to save Chisholm EstateDaily Journal Record, 18 Jul 1992 The Oakville Historical Society recommends 5 steps for a special committee to put into action in order to preserve the Chisholm Estate.Daily Journal Record, 18 Jul 1992 The Oakville Historical Society recommends 5 steps for a special committee to put into action in order to preserve the Chisholm Estate.Oakville Public Library
- Plans for Chisholm estate revealedBryan Hunt, Oakville Beaver, 23 Feb 1978 "The Oakville Historical Society have presented a $100,000-150,000 phased growth plan extending into 1990 to develop the Chisholm Estate into a first class museum."Bryan Hunt, Oakville Beaver, 23 Feb 1978 "The Oakville Historical Society have presented a $100,000-150,000 phased growth plan extending into 1990 to develop the Chisholm Estate into a first class museum."Oakville Public Library
- Town has 3 weeks to act on Chisholm estateMichael Shapcott, Oakville Journal Record, 13 Apr 1977 The town council has 3 weeks to make an offer on the Erchless Estate before the property owner puts it up onto the open market.Michael Shapcott, Oakville Journal Record, 13 Apr 1977 The town council has 3 weeks to make an offer on the Erchless Estate before the property owner puts it up onto the open market.Oakville Public Library