- The Bottomley Family, South River Area, circa 1900
Thomas and Ellen Bottomley emigrated from England and settled in Machar Township in 1885. Their homestead was located on Concession 5, Lot 9 on Eagle Lake Road.
Thomas and Ellen Bottomley emigrated from England and settled in Machar Township in 1885. Their homestead was located on Concession 5, Lot 9 on Eagle Lake Road.
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- Old Ralston Farm, circa 1930
The crops and livestock on the farm included: potatoes, lettuce and cattle. The farm and the land was later donated to the Seventh Day Adventist Mission.
The crops and livestock on the farm included: potatoes, lettuce and cattle. The farm and the land was later donated to the Seventh Day Adventist Mission.
South River - Machar Union PL
- Alex Bow with a Dead Deer, circa 1910
Alexander Bow was born April 11, 1878 in Mara Township Ontario. He would later marry Ellen McKee. They would go on to parent nine children.
Alexander Bow was born April 11, 1878 in Mara Township Ontario. He would later marry Ellen McKee. They would go on to parent nine children.
South River - Machar Union PL
- Bow Family Farm, circa 1930
The far right side of the farmhouse is original. The rest was added at a later time.
The far right side of the farmhouse is original. The rest was added at a later time.
South River - Machar Union PL
- Carter Family Farm, 1903
Robert M. Carter was the owner of the home at the time. He opened the first General Store in South River in 1885. He was also clerk for Machar and sold insurance. The Carters came to South Rivers from Brussels, Ontario.
Robert M. Carter was the owner of the home at the time. He opened the first General Store in South River in 1885. He was also clerk for Machar and …
South River - Machar Union PL
- Cole Family Farm House, circa 1910
The Cole homestead was located two miles west of South River. The home was built in 1901.
The Cole homestead was located two miles west of South River. The home was built in 1901.
South River - Machar Union PL
- School Children in the Snow, circa 1930
The children in the picture are: George Leighton, Dorothy Wilson, Edna L?, Margaret L?, Harvey Wilson, Johnny Sabloski, Jack Leighton, Stanley Wilson and Katie Sabolski.
The children in the picture are: George Leighton, Dorothy Wilson, Edna L?, Margaret L?, Harvey Wilson, Johnny Sabloski, Jack Leighton, Stanley Wilson and Katie Sabolski.
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- Hamilton Lake School in the Winter, circa 1934
Hamilton Lake Public School first opened in January 1924.
Hamilton Lake Public School first opened in January 1924.
South River - Machar Union PL
- Eagle Lake Picnic Booth, July 1, 1942
Black and white photograph of a booth near the tree line. There are crates in front of the booth. There are people beginning to line up. The line goes out of the picture.
Black and white photograph of a booth near the tree line. There are crates in front of the booth. There are people beginning to line up. The line goes out …
South River - Machar Union PL
- Eagle Lake Picnic - Picnic Tables, July 1, 1942
Black and white photograph of two long picnic tables in the woods. Both of the picnic tables have many people on either side. In the foreground there appears to be the edge of a stage.
Black and white photograph of two long picnic tables in the woods. Both of the picnic tables have many people on either side. In the foreground there appears to be …
South River - Machar Union PL
- Eagle Lake Picnic - Lunch, July 1, 1942
Black and white photograph of a long picnic table in the woods. The people are along both sides. Many of them are eating. The woman in the forground is either setting places or clearing the table.
Black and white photograph of a long picnic table in the woods. The people are along both sides. Many of them are eating. The woman in the forground is either …
South River - Machar Union PL
- South River Street, circa 1950
Black and white photograph of the South River main street circa 1950. There are five dark coloured cars parked on the street. There are six people in the picture. In the distance a railroad crossing can be seen.
Black and white photograph of the South River main street circa 1950. There are five dark coloured cars parked on the street. There are six people in the picture. In …
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- Eagle Lake Picnic - Three Ladies, July 1, 1942
Black and white photograph of three women standing on stone near picnic tables in the woods. A child can be seen standing near an adult on one of the picnic tables.
Black and white photograph of three women standing on stone near picnic tables in the woods. A child can be seen standing near an adult on one of the picnic …
South River - Machar Union PL
- Eagle Lake Picnic, July 1, 1942
In background is a group of people mingling at the Eagle Lake Picnic, and in the foreground is the front end of a truck. The picnic is outside with the edge of the forest in the background.
In background is a group of people mingling at the Eagle Lake Picnic, and in the foreground is the front end of a truck. The picnic is outside with the …
South River - Machar Union PL
- Old Hamilton Lake School, circa 1913
The Old Hamilton Lake School Burned done in the summer of 1923. Aroud the edge of the photograph are corners like this is a picture of a picture in a scrapbook.
The Old Hamilton Lake School Burned done in the summer of 1923. Aroud the edge of the photograph are corners like this is a picture of a picture in a …
South River - Machar Union PL
- Houses by the Road, October 1940
Black and white photograph of houses near a paved road. A black car can be seen in the driveway of one of the houses. A telephone poll can be seen in the foreground.
Black and white photograph of houses near a paved road. A black car can be seen in the driveway of one of the houses. A telephone poll can be seen …
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- McGirrs Store After a Fire, 1940
Black and white photograph of the remains of McGirrs Store in South River after a fire in 1940. On the left side is the foundation. In the foreground there are sheets of metal. All around the building are bricks. The surrounding building look unharmed.
Black and white photograph of the remains of McGirrs Store in South River after a fire in 1940. On the left side is the foundation. In the foreground there are …
South River - Machar Union PL
- South River Fall Fair, circa 1940
The original pictures had corners on it like the photograph was taken of a photograph in a scrapbook.
The original pictures had corners on it like the photograph was taken of a photograph in a scrapbook.
South River - Machar Union PL
- South River Fall Fair Tent, circa 1940
Half of the picture is over exposed. The original pictures had corners on it like the photograph was taken of a photograph in a scrapbook.
Half of the picture is over exposed. The original pictures had corners on it like the photograph was taken of a photograph in a scrapbook.
South River - Machar Union PL
- South River Street in Winter, March 1943
Black and white photograph of a snow covered street. There are four people, possibly children, in the middle of the street. The buildings on either side of the street are likely homes.
Black and white photograph of a snow covered street. There are four people, possibly children, in the middle of the street. The buildings on either side of the street are …
South River - Machar Union PL