Skip to content


Results

We found 27 matching items.
  • Remove Search term Contributors: Whitby Public Library
  • Remove Search termHas Comment? Yes
  • Remove Search term Year: 1948
list thumb list 2 columns gallery
  • Trumpet Band - Royal Canadian Legion, Whitby Branch, 1948
    Trumpet Band - Royal Canadian Legion, Whitby Branch, 1948
    Imagemysterycomment       A black and white photograph of members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 112 trumpet band. The band, under the direction of G. Wilde is standing in front of the Legion Hall on the east side of Byron Street south, between Dundas Street and Colborne Street. From left to right: …
    Imagemysterycomment     A black and white photograph of members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 112 trumpet band. The band, under the direction of G. Wilde is standing in front of the …
    Whitby Public Library
  • Cast of Whitby Modern Players Theatrical Group, 1948
    Cast of Whitby Modern Players Theatrical Group, 1948
    Imagemysterycomment       A black and white photograph of the cast of Whitby Modern Players Theatrical group. This photograph was taken in the Whitby Town Hall where the Modern Players presented their plays. Back Row: Doris Holliday; unidentified. Middle Row: unidentified (police officer); Ralph Wilson (carried by police officer); Frances Pearse; Margaret Sleep; …
    Imagemysterycomment     A black and white photograph of the cast of Whitby Modern Players Theatrical group. This photograph was taken in the Whitby Town Hall where the Modern Players presented their plays. …
    Whitby Public Library
  • Construction of Cassels Road Bridge, 1948
    Construction of Cassels Road Bridge, 1948
    Imagecomment       This concrete bridge on Cassels Road East at Lynde Creek was official opened on 22 October 1948 by Arthur Sedgewick, Chief Bridge Engineer of Ontario.
    Imagecomment     This concrete bridge on Cassels Road East at Lynde Creek was official opened on 22 October 1948 by Arthur Sedgewick, Chief Bridge Engineer of Ontario.
    Whitby Public Library
  • Construction Workers at Brooklin Memorial Arena (Under Construction)
    Construction Workers at Brooklin Memorial Arena (Under Construction)
    Imagemysterycomment       The Brooklin Memorial Arena was located at 67 Winchester Road East. It was built in 1948 at the west end of the community park on the south side of Winchester Road as a memorial to Whitby Township's soldiers killed in the First and Second World Wars. It was built by …
    Imagemysterycomment     The Brooklin Memorial Arena was located at 67 Winchester Road East. It was built in 1948 at the west end of the community park on the south side of Winchester …
    Whitby Public Library
  • Class Photo, Grades 4-6, Brooklin Public School, 1948
    Class Photo, Grades 4-6, Brooklin Public School, 1948
    Imagecomment       The school was located on the north side of Winchester Street, west of Simcoe Street. This photo is printed on page 48 of "100 years of Brooklin Schools".
    Imagecomment     The school was located on the north side of Winchester Street, west of Simcoe Street. This photo is printed on page 48 of "100 years of Brooklin Schools".
    Whitby Public Library
  • Ernie Cay Lumber Company (Interior), 1948
    Ernie Cay Lumber Company (Interior), 1948
    Imagecomment       A photograph of Ernie Cay Oshawa Lumber Company in Oshawa, Ontario. An unidentified man is sitting at a desk. The calendar on the wall says December 20th.
    Imagecomment     A photograph of Ernie Cay Oshawa Lumber Company in Oshawa, Ontario. An unidentified man is sitting at a desk. The calendar on the wall says December 20th.
    Whitby Public Library
  • Town Christening, 1948
    Town Christening, 1948
    Imagecomment       Group/family portrait in front of All Saints Church in Whitby. This is a photo of the parents and godparents on the day of the baptism of three granddaughters born in 1948 to the Town family: Susan, Lynda, and Jennifer. The persons in the photo from left to right: Back row: …
    Imagecomment     Group/family portrait in front of All Saints Church in Whitby. This is a photo of the parents and godparents on the day of the baptism of three granddaughters born in …
    Whitby Public Library
  • Dilly Benjamin Coleman, Ontario County Judge
    Dilly Benjamin Coleman, Ontario County Judge
    Imagecomment       D.B. Coleman was educated at the university of Toronto, B.A. 1914, LL.B. 1916. He formed a partnership with W.A. Macomb under the name of Macombe and Coleman. He also practiced with the firm of Gregory, Gooderham, Campbell and Coleman in Toronto. He was active in Welland County politics and was …
    Imagecomment     D.B. Coleman was educated at the university of Toronto, B.A. 1914, LL.B. 1916. He formed a partnership with W.A. Macomb under the name of Macombe and Coleman. He also practiced …
    Whitby Public Library
  • Jack Scott and George Steffler, c.1948
    Jack Scott and George Steffler, c.1948
    Imagemysterycomment       Whitby’s house numbering system was provided by Rev. Dr. James Roy Van Wyck (1877-1941), a retired Presbyterian minister. Van Wyck provided this service to the town, free of charge, during the Great Depression. By the summer of 1935, Whitby had a population of about 4,000 people and a house numbering …
    Imagemysterycomment     Whitby’s house numbering system was provided by Rev. Dr. James Roy Van Wyck (1877-1941), a retired Presbyterian minister. Van Wyck provided this service to the town, free of charge, during …
    Whitby Public Library
  • Construction of Spruce Villa Hotel Addition, 1948
    Construction of Spruce Villa Hotel Addition, 1948
    Imagemysterycomment       This farmhouse was originally constructed in 1872 at 734 Dundas Street West. It was owned by William Clendenan (1826-1906). Around 1918, this property was purchased by Mrs. W.H. Weddell and she turned the house into one of the first bread and breakfasts in Whitby. She renamed the house Spruce Villa …
    Imagemysterycomment     This farmhouse was originally constructed in 1872 at 734 Dundas Street West. It was owned by William Clendenan (1826-1906). Around 1918, this property was purchased by Mrs. W.H. Weddell and …
    Whitby Public Library
  • W.C. Town Christening at All Saints Church, Whitby, Ontario, 1948
    W.C. Town Christening at All Saints Church, Whitby, Ontario, 1948
    Imagemysterycomment       William Clarence Town (1885-1963) was a prominent businessman in the town of Whitby. He operated a furniture business starting in 1927 at 126 Brock Street South and in 1954 with his sons, he opened a funeral chapel on Dundas Street East. Mr. Town was a devoted member of All Saints' …
    Imagemysterycomment     William Clarence Town (1885-1963) was a prominent businessman in the town of Whitby. He operated a furniture business starting in 1927 at 126 Brock Street South and in 1954 with …
    Whitby Public Library
  • Oshawa Hospital Graduates (Image 1 of 4)
    Oshawa Hospital Graduates (Image 1 of 4)
    Imagemysterycomment       The women in this photograph are graduates of Oshawa Hospital school of nursing.
    Imagemysterycomment     The women in this photograph are graduates of Oshawa Hospital school of nursing.
    Whitby Public Library
  • Class Photo, Grades 1-3, Brooklin Public School, 1948
    Class Photo, Grades 1-3, Brooklin Public School, 1948
    Imagemysterycomment       This photo is printed on page 47 of "100 years of Brooklin schools".
    Imagemysterycomment     This photo is printed on page 47 of "100 years of Brooklin schools".
    Whitby Public Library
  • Brooklin Memorial Arena Under Construction
    Brooklin Memorial Arena Under Construction
    Imagecomment       The Brooklin Memorial Arena was located at 67 Winchester Road East. It was built in 1948 at the west end of the community park on the south side of Winchester Road as a memorial to Whitby Township's soldiers killed in the First and Second World Wars. It was built by …
    Imagecomment     The Brooklin Memorial Arena was located at 67 Winchester Road East. It was built in 1948 at the west end of the community park on the south side of Winchester …
    Whitby Public Library
  • Brooklin United Church Choir
    Brooklin United Church Choir
    Imagecomment       A black and white photograph of Brooklin United Church Choir. From left to right: Back Row: S. Lockyer, H. Arksey, John Thompson, R. Wilson, C.S. Thompson, W.S. Croxall, K. Webber, N.J. White, Art Elliott. Middle Row: Mrs. Fisher, Miss Ormiston, B. Smith, Mrs. Lockyer, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Pengelly, Mrs. Holliday, …
    Imagecomment     A black and white photograph of Brooklin United Church Choir. From left to right: Back Row: S. Lockyer, H. Arksey, John Thompson, R. Wilson, C.S. Thompson, W.S. Croxall, K. Webber, …
    Whitby Public Library
  • Interior of MacDuff and Kivell General Store, 1948
    Interior of MacDuff and Kivell General Store, 1948
    Imagecomment       MacDuff and Kivell General store was located at the south-west corner of Baldwin Street and Campbell Street, at 50 Baldwin Street. In 1927 the store was purchased by A.B. MacDuff and operated by his son John MacDuff after A.B.'s death. Thearn Kivell was John MacDuff's partner in the 1940s and …
    Imagecomment     MacDuff and Kivell General store was located at the south-west corner of Baldwin Street and Campbell Street, at 50 Baldwin Street. In 1927 the store was purchased by A.B. MacDuff …
    Whitby Public Library
  • Ontario Regiment Reunion (Image 1 of 4)
    Ontario Regiment Reunion (Image 1 of 4)
    Imagemysterycomment       During the Second World War Lt. Col. E.F. Bastedo was a member of the 12th Manitoba Dragoons. The crest on his jacket in this photo is the crest of the Dragoons. Following the end of the Second World War E.F. Bastedo became Commanding Officer (Militia) for the Ontario Regiment from …
    Imagemysterycomment     During the Second World War Lt. Col. E.F. Bastedo was a member of the 12th Manitoba Dragoons. The crest on his jacket in this photo is the crest of the …
    Whitby Public Library
  • Whitby Modern Players - Variety Show 1948 (Image 1 of 16)
    Whitby Modern Players - Variety Show 1948 (Image 1 of 16)
    Imagemysterycomment       According to Whitby Courthouse Theatre, the Whitby Modern Players presented many fine plays, notably "Blithe Spirit" and other comedies. However, the group folded and there was a hiatus in theatre activity in Whitby until 1957, at which time the Whitby Theatre Guild (W.T.G.) was born. W.T.G. presented their plays in …
    Imagemysterycomment     According to Whitby Courthouse Theatre, the Whitby Modern Players presented many fine plays, notably "Blithe Spirit" and other comedies. However, the group folded and there was a hiatus in theatre …
    Whitby Public Library
  • Whitby Modern Players - Variety Show 1948 (Image 9 of 16)
    Whitby Modern Players - Variety Show 1948 (Image 9 of 16)
    Imagemysterycomment       According to Whitby Courthouse Theatre, the Whitby Modern Players presented many fine plays, notably "Blithe Spirit" and other comedies. However, the group folded and there was a hiatus in theatre activity in Whitby until 1957, at which time the Whitby Theatre Guild (W.T.G.) was born. W.T.G. presented their plays in …
    Imagemysterycomment     According to Whitby Courthouse Theatre, the Whitby Modern Players presented many fine plays, notably "Blithe Spirit" and other comedies. However, the group folded and there was a hiatus in theatre …
    Whitby Public Library
  • Whitby Modern Players - Variety Show 1948 (Image 16 of 16)
    Whitby Modern Players - Variety Show 1948 (Image 16 of 16)
    Imagemysterycomment       According to Whitby Courthouse Theatre, the Whitby Modern Players presented many fine plays, notably "Blithe Spirit" and other comedies. However, the group folded and there was a hiatus in theatre activity in Whitby until 1957, at which time the Whitby Theatre Guild (W.T.G.) was born. W.T.G. presented their plays in …
    Imagemysterycomment     According to Whitby Courthouse Theatre, the Whitby Modern Players presented many fine plays, notably "Blithe Spirit" and other comedies. However, the group folded and there was a hiatus in theatre …
    Whitby Public Library
Web Tools:
Dublin Core | Mods