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- Pier at Grimsby ParkSteamships were a main means of transportation to Grimsby Park starting in 1876. There were several ships that brought visitors from Toronto, St Catharines, Hamilton, and Port Dalhousie. Steamships ran Monday through Saturday. Note the wooden walls built up at the front of the pier. They probably served a dual …Steamships were a main means of transportation to Grimsby Park starting in 1876. There were several ships that brought visitors from Toronto, St Catharines, Hamilton, and Port Dalhousie. Steamships ran …Grimsby Chautauqua
- Entrance Pier, Grimsby ParkThis black and white oval image shows four women, two men, and one boy standing in front of the entrance gate and ticket booth on the Grimsby Park pier. The sign on the roof of the wooden structure reads "STR. WILL LEAVE PARK DAILY AT 12:30. JORDAN BEACH RETURN FARE …This black and white oval image shows four women, two men, and one boy standing in front of the entrance gate and ticket booth on the Grimsby Park pier. The …Grimsby Chautauqua
- Picnic Group on steps of Victoria TerraceNote the two women with canoe paddles in the front row. Canoeing was a common diversion at Grimsby Park.Note the two women with canoe paddles in the front row. Canoeing was a common diversion at Grimsby Park.Grimsby Chautauqua
- Group photo at Park House, Montreal Telegraph & Gents Furnishings & TailoringThis black and white photograph shows a total of approximately two hundred children, women, and men posing for a photograph at Grimsby Park. They are standing in the street, on porches of two or three businesses, and the second and third story wrap-around porches of the Park House Hotel. There …This black and white photograph shows a total of approximately two hundred children, women, and men posing for a photograph at Grimsby Park. They are standing in the street, on …Grimsby Chautauqua
- Grimsby Park Season Ticket, 1893The artwork on the right side of the ticket shows a keyhole view of the Grimsby Park Pier. There is the ticket booth at the front, a boat docking, and the water pump and windmill at the far end of the pier.The artwork on the right side of the ticket shows a keyhole view of the Grimsby Park Pier. There is the ticket booth at the front, a boat docking, and …Grimsby Chautauqua
- Grimsby Beach, The Pride of CanadaGone were the days of the Ontario Methodist Campground; bankruptcy had claimed the Grimsby Park Company. H.H. Wylie, an investor from Cleveland, had purchased the Grimsby Park area in 1910. Wylie turned it into an amusement park with a rollercoaster, balloon ascensions, games, prizes, and sideshows. This leaflet has four …Gone were the days of the Ontario Methodist Campground; bankruptcy had claimed the Grimsby Park Company. H.H. Wylie, an investor from Cleveland, had purchased the Grimsby Park area in 1910. …Grimsby Chautauqua
- In Front of the Lake View HouseThe gentleman with white facial hair in the centre of the group of people is probably Noah Phelps.The gentleman with white facial hair in the centre of the group of people is probably Noah Phelps.Grimsby Chautauqua
- Park House, Views of Grimsby ParkPark House Hotel was built in 1875. It had a jail cell in the basement.Park House Hotel was built in 1875. It had a jail cell in the basement.Grimsby Chautauqua
- Coming Ashore at Grimsby Beach, the Pride of CanadaThis postcard is a photograph taken from Victoria Terrace. It shows a group of people waiting for the steamship passengers to disembark. The pier, steamship, and a boat are in the photograph.This postcard is a photograph taken from Victoria Terrace. It shows a group of people waiting for the steamship passengers to disembark. The pier, steamship, and a boat are in …Grimsby Chautauqua
- Grimsby Park marketThe surrounding area of Grimsby Beach is known as "The Fruit Basket of Ontario".The surrounding area of Grimsby Beach is known as "The Fruit Basket of Ontario".Grimsby Chautauqua
- Grimsby Beach Railroad StationThis black and white photograph is of Grimsby Beach Railway Station. The camera is facing west and Grimsby Park is behind the station. There are two sets of tracks in front of the station. In the background of the photograph, the loading platform for produce and other goods stretches out …This black and white photograph is of Grimsby Beach Railway Station. The camera is facing west and Grimsby Park is behind the station. There are two sets of tracks in …Grimsby Chautauqua
- Standing Outside the Temple with BicyclesThe Temple replaced the open-air auditorium in 1888. However, the area where it is located is still known as Auditorium Circle. The cottages surrounding Auditorium Circle were desirable real estate for many of the cottagers.The Temple replaced the open-air auditorium in 1888. However, the area where it is located is still known as Auditorium Circle. The cottages surrounding Auditorium Circle were desirable real estate …Grimsby Chautauqua
- Spoony BridgeSpoony Bridge was also known as Ravine BridgeSpoony Bridge was also known as Ravine BridgeGrimsby Chautauqua
- Why He Didn't ComeBeans, Joe, Grimsby Independent, 1899 ...Beans, Joe, Grimsby Independent, 1899 ...Grimsby Chautauqua
- Park House and TempleThis is a street view showing the placement of the Temple, Park House Hotel, and the Check Room in the centre of activity at Grimsby Park.This is a street view showing the placement of the Temple, Park House Hotel, and the Check Room in the centre of activity at Grimsby Park.Grimsby Chautauqua
- Crowd inside the TempleAccording to the promotional period of Grimsby Park, the Temple could hold up to 7,000 people. Notice also, the wiring and lighting system visible in the top of the Temple.According to the promotional period of Grimsby Park, the Temple could hold up to 7,000 people. Notice also, the wiring and lighting system visible in the top of the Temple.Grimsby Chautauqua
- Approach from Pier, Grimsby Beach, Ont.This postcard shows the wooden steps and pathway leading from the pier to the cottages at Grimsby Park. There are many trees and a row of cottages in the left side background. This image was taken from the area of Victoria Terrace. Note the bunting flags or penants seen hanging …This postcard shows the wooden steps and pathway leading from the pier to the cottages at Grimsby Park. There are many trees and a row of cottages in the left …Grimsby Chautauqua
- Two children in front of cottages on Auditorium CircleEach cottage has different details in the woodworking and painting. Most of the cottages were built by either Edward Bowslaugh or Daniel Marsh.Each cottage has different details in the woodworking and painting. Most of the cottages were built by either Edward Bowslaugh or Daniel Marsh.Grimsby Chautauqua
- Early Grimsby Park Camp Meetings AuditoriumThis area was probably one of the first cleared for the early camp meetings. These pews surrounded an open-aired podium. In 1888, the Temple is built which replaces this auditorium.This area was probably one of the first cleared for the early camp meetings. These pews surrounded an open-aired podium. In 1888, the Temple is built which replaces this auditorium.Grimsby Chautauqua
- 9th Street View at Grimsby ParkThis photograph shows a street view of Grimsby Park. There are several groups of people posing for this photograph. Some of them appear to be spending their leisure time at this intersection. The background shows a row of cottages. In the centre of the photograph is a multi-sided bulletin board.This photograph shows a street view of Grimsby Park. There are several groups of people posing for this photograph. Some of them appear to be spending their leisure time at …Grimsby Chautauqua