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- Workers outside Gypsum (Plaster) Mine near Green Lane, ParisThis 19th century photograph shows several workers at one of the gypsum (plaster of Paris) near Green Lane in Paris, Ontario. They have with them a horse-cart for transporting the gypsum. This land was at one time owned by Hiram Capron.This 19th century photograph shows several workers at one of the gypsum (plaster of Paris) near Green Lane in Paris, Ontario. They have with them a horse-cart for transporting the …
- Workers outside Entrance to Gypsum (Plaster) Mine near Green Lane, ParisThis 19th century photograph shows several workers at the entrance to one of the gypsum (plaster of Paris) near Green Lane in Paris, Ontario. This land was at one time owned by Hiram Capron.This 19th century photograph shows several workers at the entrance to one of the gypsum (plaster of Paris) near Green Lane in Paris, Ontario. This land was at one time …
- Parade on East Side of River St, late 1800sAccording to the inscription on the matte, it was taken before the fire and is dated before 1900.According to the inscription on the matte, it was taken before the fire and is dated before 1900.
- View of Nith River BridgeThis photograph depicts a bridge across the Nith River; it may be the section at the end of William Street leading to what is now Lions Park. A man is standing at the side of the street reading a book.This photograph depicts a bridge across the Nith River; it may be the section at the end of William Street leading to what is now Lions Park. A man is …
- Looking Down Broadway St. from Station HillThis photograph, taken near the railway station at the top of Broadway Street, depicts the road going down the hill. Two horse-carts can be seen, along with a cart at the side of the road. The original print of this photograph is badly faded. A contrast-enhanced black and white version …This photograph, taken near the railway station at the top of Broadway Street, depicts the road going down the hill. Two horse-carts can be seen, along with a cart at …
- Construction Workers on site at Grand River StreetThis photograph depicts a set of construction workers with equipment at a construction site on Grand River Street. Advertisements visible in this photograph include P. Buckley Hardware; Garland Stoves; Rice and Harvey Show; Surprise Soap.This photograph depicts a set of construction workers with equipment at a construction site on Grand River Street. Advertisements visible in this photograph include P. Buckley Hardware; Garland Stoves; Rice …
- View of Paris, Ont. from King St.This photograph depicts a wide view Paris as seen from King Street. It shows the downtown Grand River Street area, with the office of the Paris Star visible, along with the Grand River and the bridges crossing it.This photograph depicts a wide view Paris as seen from King Street. It shows the downtown Grand River Street area, with the office of the Paris Star visible, along with …
- View of Paris c. 1875This photograph depicts Grand River Street in Paris, Ontario, in the mid 1870s. The Grand River Street bridge is visible at the bottom.This photograph depicts Grand River Street in Paris, Ontario, in the mid 1870s. The Grand River Street bridge is visible at the bottom.
- Early History of the Paris High SchoolProvided by the Paris Museum and Historical SocietyProvided by the Paris Museum and Historical Society
- Paris Citizens' BandThis article has been contributed by the Paris Museum and Historical Society. It was written in 1979 by Walter Williams, Jr. List of Bandmasters Marchant - 1875-76 Dickenson Brown Emerson - 1876-93 Coleman - 1893-95 (unconfirmed) William Williams - 1895-? Kuhlman (unconfirmed) Teirny (unconfirmed) Walter Williams Sr. - 1927-59 Walter …This article has been contributed by the Paris Museum and Historical Society. It was written in 1979 by Walter Williams, Jr. List of Bandmasters Marchant - 1875-76 Dickenson Brown Emerson …
- Paris Crowd Awaiting Arrival of Duke and Duchess of Kent, October 13, 1901This photograph depicts an enthusiastic crowd waiting for the train of the Duke and Duchess of Kent (later King George V and Queen Mary) on October 15, 1901. The section of tracks here is at the Paris Junction which was by Market Street. This image was printed on the thirty-fifth …This photograph depicts an enthusiastic crowd waiting for the train of the Duke and Duchess of Kent (later King George V and Queen Mary) on October 15, 1901. The section …
- Meeting of Paris Town Council, 1879This photograph depicts an 1879 meeting of the Paris town council, which at the time met at the Church street town hall. Among the figures depicted are mayor A.H. Baird and the police constable, to the right holding hat. This image was printed on the tenth page of photographs in …This photograph depicts an 1879 meeting of the Paris town council, which at the time met at the Church street town hall. Among the figures depicted are mayor A.H. Baird …
- Lower Nith and Distillery Hill, c. 1892The 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. 1900This 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 …
- Paris Telephone Exchange and Operators, 1913This 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 CrossingThis 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 …
- Dominion Telegraph Office in Robert White Shoe Store, Location of First Long-Distance Telephone CallThis 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 …
- Sacred Heart School, Paris, ON, 1890This 1890 photograph depicts the Sacred Heart School, Paris's Roman Catholic school until 1911. This image was printed on the sixteenth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith.This 1890 photograph depicts the Sacred Heart School, Paris's Roman Catholic school until 1911. This image was printed on the sixteenth page of photographs in At the Forks of the …
- Paris Central Elementary SchoolThis photograph depicts the Paris Central Public School, which was built in 1909 and demolished in 1972. This image was printed on the sixteenth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith. The two additional images of the school were taken in …This photograph depicts the Paris Central Public School, which was built in 1909 and demolished in 1972. This image was printed on the sixteenth page of photographs in At the …
- Kings Ward School, Paris, OntarioThis photograph depicts the Kings Ward School on Broadway Street East in Paris, Ontario. It was built in 1881 and demolished in 1972. This image was printed on the fifteenth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith.This photograph depicts the Kings Ward School on Broadway Street East in Paris, Ontario. It was built in 1881 and demolished in 1972. This image was printed on the fifteenth …