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  • Jefferson County Journal (Adams, NY), 26 Sep 1872
    Jefferson County Journal (Adams, NY), 26 Sep 1872
    NewspaperText       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 time the word was given by L.M. Read, the master builder. When the word was given the blow was struck, …
    NewspaperText     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 Harbor
    Henderson Harbor
    NewspaperText       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, the McClellan, Sherman and Monitor. The McClellan and Sherman took from this place 5,000 bushels of ...
    NewspaperText     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 Bay
    Henderson Bay
    NewspaperText       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 of Alexandria Bay? About thirty-five miles from Oswego, and five miles from Sackets Harbor, ...
    NewspaperText     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 White
    The Schooner Jennie White
    NewspaperText  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 were the owners of the vessel, Mr. Leonard Seaton, Mr. Herbert Seaton and Capt. J.M. White. The vessel is a …
    NewspaperText  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 1878
    Petronille (Propeller), U20343, sunk, 10 Aug 1878
    TextNewspaper       Reason: sunk Lives: nil Freight: coal Remarks: Raised
    TextNewspaper     Reason: sunk Lives: nil Freight: coal Remarks: Raised
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • That Lillian: Schooner Days CMXC (990)
    That Lillian: Schooner Days CMXC (990)
    NewspaperText  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 ...
    NewspaperText  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)
    "PIONEER" in Power and in Name: Schooner Days CCXXVII (227)
    NewspaperText  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 ...
    NewspaperText  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)
    Sea Birds Get Together in Cherry Valley: Schooner Days DLXXXVI (586)
    NewspaperText  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 ...
    NewspaperText  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 changed
    Our town's sounds have changed
    Text       The sounds of Oakville's history explored through childhood memories.
    Text     The sounds of Oakville's history explored through childhood memories.
    Oakville Historical Society
  • Oakville’s forgotten history
    Oakville’s forgotten history
    Text       An article recalling Oakville's often forgotten Black History. This article was written as Emancipation Day was approaching in 2009.
    Text     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 Store
    Plumber, Tinsmith at Hardware Store
    TextImagecomment       A short history of the Oakville hardware store started by James N. McGregor
    TextImagecomment     A short history of the Oakville hardware store started by James N. McGregor
    Trafalgar Township Historical Society
  • This is the way Oakville looked more than 45 years ago
    This is the way Oakville looked more than 45 years ago
    TextImage       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.
    TextImage     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, 1975
    "Ab has vivid memories of Oakville’s past" written by Wilma Blokhuis, Oakville Beaver, September 17, 1975
    Text       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 Newspaper of Oakville and Trafalgar, has an article on area carriage works and garages. The Trafalgar Township Historical Association has …
    Text     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 safety
    Investigation called into harbor safety
    Text  Lilian Dirisio, Oakville Beaver, 24 Apr 1987     An investigation into safety measures at the Oakville harbors in being called for by town officials.
    Text  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 landmark
    Ontario group backs saving town landmark
    Text  Oakville Journal Record, 2 Jan 1973     The Architectural Conservatory of Ontario adds the preservation of Oakville's Erchless Estate to this list of projects.
    Text  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?
    Chisholm estate: will it be preserved?
    TextImage  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."
    TextImage  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 evictions
    Erchless tenants unaware of pending evictions
    Text  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.
    Text  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 Estate
    Town backs 5-point plan to save Chisholm Estate
    Text  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.
    Text  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 revealed
    Plans for Chisholm estate revealed
    Text  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."
    Text  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 estate
    Town has 3 weeks to act on Chisholm estate
    Text  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.
    Text  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
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