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  • Kingsmill's
    Kingsmill's
    Imagecomment       130 Dundas Street After working for a Toronto company and considering various locations, Kingsmill established his store in London in 1865, chosen because of its growing prominence as a military, industrial, and educational centre.
    Imagecomment     130 Dundas Street After working for a Toronto company and considering various locations, Kingsmill established his store in London in 1865, chosen because of its growing prominence as a military, …
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  • Portrait of John Kent, London, Ontario
    Portrait of John Kent, London, Ontario
    Imagecomment       The only reference to the person in this photograph is a handwritten inscription on the back that says simply "Kent". John Kent was a landowner from Staffordshire, England who came to Canada in 1823. In 1824 he purchased a 200 acre plot of land in London which extended north from …
    Imagecomment     The only reference to the person in this photograph is a handwritten inscription on the back that says simply "Kent". John Kent was a landowner from Staffordshire, England who came …
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  • Portrait of Daniel Simmons Perrin of London, Ontario
    Portrait of Daniel Simmons Perrin of London, Ontario
    Imagecomment       This is a gilt edged cabinet card from the studio of Cook Ely, a local photographer in Oshkosh, Wisconsin whose photography business appeared in the city directory for Oshkosh from 1879-1895. Daniel Simmons Perrin (1833-1908), started a small confectionary and biscuit store on Horton Street in 1863 which featured handmade …
    Imagecomment     This is a gilt edged cabinet card from the studio of Cook Ely, a local photographer in Oshkosh, Wisconsin whose photography business appeared in the city directory for Oshkosh from …
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  • Portrait of an unidentified young man in a dark suit, London, Ontario
    Portrait of an unidentified young man in a dark suit, London, Ontario
    Imagemysterycomment       This is a gilt edged cabinet card photograph produced by Frank Cooper who had a photography business in London, Ontario from 1868-1909. The original address was on the east side of Richmond Street, just north of King Street. By 1884 his studio was above 169/171/173 Dundas Street and by 1908 …
    Imagemysterycomment     This is a gilt edged cabinet card photograph produced by Frank Cooper who had a photography business in London, Ontario from 1868-1909. The original address was on the east side …
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  • Portrait of Benjamin Nash, London, Ontario
    Portrait of Benjamin Nash, London, Ontario
    Imagecomment       Benjamin Nash was born in 1807 or 1808 in Wales and was an early pioneer of London. His name appears in the 1856 London City Directory which states his address as: "John Street bt. Talbot and Sarnia." The last entry for Benjamin Nash is in the 1872-73 directory which gives …
    Imagecomment     Benjamin Nash was born in 1807 or 1808 in Wales and was an early pioneer of London. His name appears in the 1856 London City Directory which states his address …
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  • Portrait of an unidentified seated older couple, London, Ontario
    Portrait of an unidentified seated older couple, London, Ontario
    Imagecomment       This gilt edged cabinet card photograph was produced by Edy Brothers photography studio which was located at 214 Dundas between 1883 and 1920. The couple although not identified, may be a well coiffed Dr. Richard Maurice Bucke and his wife Jessie Bucke.
    Imagecomment     This gilt edged cabinet card photograph was produced by Edy Brothers photography studio which was located at 214 Dundas between 1883 and 1920. The couple although not identified, may be …
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  • Portrait of Christopher Coombs, London, Ontario
    Portrait of Christopher Coombs, London, Ontario
    Imagecomment       This is an undated cabinet card photograph. John Cooper was in business as a photographer from 1857-1890. His business was located at 198 Dundas Street until 1875. He then moved to 440/442 Clarence Street. The map shows the 198 Dundas Street location. The ornate photographer's imprint, including the logo, appears …
    Imagecomment     This is an undated cabinet card photograph. John Cooper was in business as a photographer from 1857-1890. His business was located at 198 Dundas Street until 1875. He then moved …
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  • Fire Chief John A. Roe
    Fire Chief John A. Roe
    Imagecomment       This undated photograph was taken by W.O. Carson, a photographer from 1897 to 1905. His studio was at 180 Dundas Street. This card mounted photograph includes the photographer's imprint beneath the photograph. There is a handwritten inscription on the back of the card. John A. Roe (December 19, 1841 to …
    Imagecomment     This undated photograph was taken by W.O. Carson, a photographer from 1897 to 1905. His studio was at 180 Dundas Street. This card mounted photograph includes the photographer's imprint beneath …
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  • Portrait of Judge William Elliot, London, Ontario
    Portrait of Judge William Elliot, London, Ontario
    Imagecomment       The wide knot on Judge Elliot's tie suggests this portrait was taken in the 1870's to 1880's. John Cooper was in business as a photographer from 1857-1890. His business was located at 198 Dundas Street until 1875. He then moved to 440/442 Clarence Street. The geographic location given is for …
    Imagecomment     The wide knot on Judge Elliot's tie suggests this portrait was taken in the 1870's to 1880's. John Cooper was in business as a photographer from 1857-1890. His business was …
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  • Portrait of Thomas Scatcherd, London, Ontario
    Portrait of Thomas Scatcherd, London, Ontario
    Imagecomment       Thomas Scatcherd was a well known and respected London lawyer and politician. He was called to the Bar in 1848 after which he opened his law office in London. In 1861 he entered politics. He was serving in Parliament as M.P. for the North Riding of Middlesex when he took …
    Imagecomment     Thomas Scatcherd was a well known and respected London lawyer and politician. He was called to the Bar in 1848 after which he opened his law office in London. In …
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  • W.L. Graham's Bon Ton Furnishing Emporium, London, Ontario
    W.L. Graham's Bon Ton Furnishing Emporium, London, Ontario
    Imagecomment       The inscription was added to the original photograph in 1939. PG L20
    Imagecomment     The inscription was added to the original photograph in 1939. PG L20
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  • Post Office, London, Ontario
    Post Office, London, Ontario
    Imagecomment       The inscription at the bottom of the photograph was added in 1939. PG L25
    Imagecomment     The inscription at the bottom of the photograph was added in 1939. PG L25
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  • First Congregational Church, London, Ontario
    First Congregational Church, London, Ontario
    Imagecomment       The First Congregational Church, later known as Beecher United Church, was designed by Thomas Tracy. The corner stone was laid June 14, 1875 (London Advertiser Evening Edition, Tuesday, June 15, 1875, p.1, c.5). The Church Opening - Dedication of New Congregational Edifice took place Sunday Aug. 27, 1876 (London Advertiser, …
    Imagecomment     The First Congregational Church, later known as Beecher United Church, was designed by Thomas Tracy. The corner stone was laid June 14, 1875 (London Advertiser Evening Edition, Tuesday, June 15, …
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  • Odd Fellows' Hall, London, Ontario
    Odd Fellows' Hall, London, Ontario
    Imagecomment       The Odd Fellows' Hall was located on the north-east side of Dundas and Clarence Streets. PG L45
    Imagecomment     The Odd Fellows' Hall was located on the north-east side of Dundas and Clarence Streets. PG L45
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  • Victoria Hall, London, Ontario
    Victoria Hall, London, Ontario
    Imagecomment       The inscription, not seen on the digital copy, was added to the original photograph in 1939. This building was originally the London New Connexion Methodist Church. The Y.M.C.A. purchased the building in 1878, renovated it and renamed it Victoria Hall. They occupied it until 1893 when it was sold to …
    Imagecomment     The inscription, not seen on the digital copy, was added to the original photograph in 1939. This building was originally the London New Connexion Methodist Church. The Y.M.C.A. purchased the …
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  • Michigan Central Railway Station, London, Ontario
    Michigan Central Railway Station, London, Ontario
    Imagecomment       The Michigan Central Railway Station, built 1886-7, was situated on the south-east corner of Clarence and Bathurst Streets. It was designed by F. H. Spier, a famous Detroit architect (source: "Canadian Rail Passenger Review Vol 1" p.65). The first Michigan Central passenger train pulled into the station on September 12, …
    Imagecomment     The Michigan Central Railway Station, built 1886-7, was situated on the south-east corner of Clarence and Bathurst Streets. It was designed by F. H. Spier, a famous Detroit architect (source: …
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  • J. Tune & Son, London, Ontario (interior view)
    J. Tune & Son, London, Ontario (interior view)
    Imagemysterycomment       The inscription which does not appear with the digital copy was added in 1939. The original photograph was included with an advertisement for J. Tune & Son, 145 & 147 York Street (south side) and lists an alternative name for the company: London Soda Water Works. The products listed are: …
    Imagemysterycomment     The inscription which does not appear with the digital copy was added in 1939. The original photograph was included with an advertisement for J. Tune & Son, 145 & 147 …
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  • J. Tune & Son, London, Ontario (exterior view)
    J. Tune & Son, London, Ontario (exterior view)
    Imagemysterycomment       The inscription which does not appear on the digital copy was added in 1939. An advertisement that accompanies the original photograph gives the address as 145 and 147 York Street (south side) and lists an alternative name for the company: London Soda Water Works. The products listed are: ginger ale, …
    Imagemysterycomment     The inscription which does not appear on the digital copy was added in 1939. An advertisement that accompanies the original photograph gives the address as 145 and 147 York Street …
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  • Labatt Brewery, London, Ontario
    Labatt Brewery, London, Ontario
    Imagemysterycomment       The inscription at the bottom of the photograph was added in 1939. The date given in the inscription is incorrect. This photograph would have been taken prior to the fire in 1874, likely in 1860. PG L7
    Imagemysterycomment     The inscription at the bottom of the photograph was added in 1939. The date given in the inscription is incorrect. This photograph would have been taken prior to the fire …
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  • Grand Trunk Railway Depot, London, Ontario
    Grand Trunk Railway Depot, London, Ontario
    Imagecomment       The inscription at the bottom of the photograph was added in 1939. It erroneously gives the location as Richmond St. The Grand Trunk Railway Depot was situated on the south side of York St. between Richmond and Clarence Streets. The demolition date is incomplete in the inscription. The station was …
    Imagecomment     The inscription at the bottom of the photograph was added in 1939. It erroneously gives the location as Richmond St. The Grand Trunk Railway Depot was situated on the south …
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