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      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 …

      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 …

      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 …

      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: …

      Black and white negative showing the Ontario Hospital staff bowling champion team. Each team member is holding a trophy.

      Elmer John Powell was born at Pickering Township, Ontario on 7 July 1889. He married Adella Lariene Richardson at Pickering Township on 4 June 1913. He died on 28 June 1972 and is buried in Mount Lawn Cemetery, Whitby, Ontario. Adella Lariene Richardson was born 18 May 1890 at Whitby, …

      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: …

      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 …

      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 …

      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' …

      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 …

      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; …

      Leonard Racher (1909-1951) was a well-known contractor who started L.C. Racher Construction Company of Whitby.