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Accession # |
A2019.4.1 |
Title |
Wellington County postcards, ca.1906 - ca.1960. |
Date |
ca.1906 - ca.1960 |
Description |
Wellington County postcards, ca.1906 - ca.1960. ARTHUR - ph 53451 to ph 53460: Accordion folder of 10 images, with greenish tinge, ca.1920. - ph 53451: Memorial Park and Monument / Arthur, Ont. - ph 53452: Roman Catholic Church / Arthur, Ont. - ph 53453: Presbyterian Church / Arthur, Ont. - ph 53454: United Church / Arthur, Ont. - ph 53455: Separate School / Arthur, Ont. - ph 53456: High School / Arthur, Ont. - ph 53457: Agricultural Hall / Arthur, Ont. - ph 53458: New Bridge across Conestoga [River] / Arthur, Ont. - ph 53459: Public School / Arthur, Ont. - ph 53460: Main Street / looking south / Arthur, Ont. A sign over the street advertises Old Boys' Reunion." - ph 53461: B&w postcard, unused. Arthur "Poultry Fair" / Xmas 1922. Image of Main Street with people on foot, horses and wagons and automobiles. - ph 53462: B&w postcard, unused. District High School, Arthur, Ont. 9. Photograph by Carol Homuth, ca.1960. - ph 53758: B&w postcard. Main Street, Arthur, Ont. 8. To Mr. and Mrs. G. Young, Leytonstone, London, England from Janet, Brian and Lynn. Photographer Carol Homuth, ca.1960. [ADDED 15 February 2019] - ph 53805: B&w postcard. Grace Church, Arthur. Addressed to Mr. Jack Tucker Paisley [crossed out and Mount Forest written in] from Floris C. who writes "Have you struck a job yet? I don't know whether you could get one here. I am housekeeping now. Mamma went away, postmarked 16 November 1908. [ADDED 21 March 2019] - ph 54436: Colour postcard. Image of maple leaf with text: "From the land of the maple." In centre, a black and white image of High School, Arthur, Ont. which opens to reveal text: "Let Me Propose To You / Arthur Ont. is a prosperous town." Addressed to Miss Julia Neff, Chicago, Ill., from her Aunt, M. Neff who writes "we are in Arthur at present and expect to go up country tomorrow ...," published by Atkinson Bros., Toronto; postmarked 5 September 1907. [ADDED 15 JULY 2019] - ph 54437: Colour postcard. Image of maple leaf with text: "From the land of the maple." In centre, a black and white image of High School, Arthur, Ont. which opens to reveal text: "Oh Joy / To be in Arthur Ont. [handwritten "next summer"] Addressed to Miss Agatha Neff, Chicago, Ill, from Matie who writes "I am not doing a thing but go to parties..," 27 November 1907. [ADDED 15 JULY 2019] - ph 54438: Colour postcard. St. Johns R.C. [Roman Catholic] Church, Arthur, Ont. Published by G.A. Shaver, Arthur Ont. Addressed to Miss Julia Neff, Chicago, Ill., from Henry who writes "the roads are fine but the snow is not all gone yet," postmarked 11 April 1908. [ADDED 15 JULY 2019] BELWOOD - ph 54439: B&w postcard. Lake Belwood on Grand River near Fergus 16. Published by Carol Homuth, ca.1960. [unused][ADDED 15 JULY 2019] BRISBANE - ph 53498: B&w postcard showing horse and hand-plow with three men, in a field with cedar rail fence, in front of farmhouse and extensive farm buildings. Addressed to Miss Annie Johnson, Johnson, Ont., [near Owen Sound?] from Mrs. William Thompson or Martha, Brisbane who writes "This is a snapshot from the back of our place; postmarked Acton, 6 August 1912. [ADDED 8 January 2019] ELORA - ph 53759: B&w postcard, unused. Irvine Bridge, Elora, Canada. Published by Canada Gift and Novelty Co. Ltd., Ottawa, ca.1910. [ADDED 15 February 2019] - ph 53760: Tinted postcard. Irvine River, Elora. Photographer B.H.B., ca.1930. [ADDED 15 February 2019] - ph 53808: Sepia postcard. Icicles / Grand River / Elora, Ont. Addresses to Mr. Frank Runnalls Strathroy [crossed out and changed to Mt. Brydges] Ont., from Bertie M. who writes "Please accept my heartiest congratulations, 25 July 1913. [ADDED 21 March 2019] - ph 54440: Black and white postcard. [Handwritten] Elora, Ontario, Canada / Chalmers Church - Church of England." On reverse, rubber stamp with text: "Henry W. Bucher," ca.1901. [ADDED 15 JULY 2019] ERIN - ph 54441: B&w half-postcard. Bowling Green, Erin, Ont. [unused] [ADDED 15 JULY 2019] FERGUS - ph 53761: Sepia postcard. Union St. / Fergus Ont. Addressed to Miss Land, Toronto, from E. Gileon who writes "We have had delightful weather since Labor Day. All are well around Fergus ..." Published by A.G. Smith, Streetsville, Ontario; postmarked Fergus, 15 September 1910. [ADDED 15 February 2019] - ph 54442: B&W postcard. Grand River, Fergus, Ont. 7. Published by Carol Homuth, ca.1960. [see ph 18144][unused][ADDED 15 JULY 2019] GLENALLAN - ph 53806: Sepia postcard, looking west, showing bridge and river at Glenallan; church on the horizon. [unused][ADDED 21 March 2019]. - ph 53807: Sepia postcard. Glenallan / Ont. looking south. Addressed to Miss Florence Smith, Jordan Sta[tion], Ont., from W.M. Gayman who writes "Congratulations Florence. You did fine I see by St. Cath[arines] Standard [newspaper] you were sixth at Port Dalhousie. Mr. Gordon has been a good teacher. ... I am now stationed at Glenallan. I am holding batch hall in the parsonage," 18 July [year illegible]. [ADDED 21 March 2019] HARRISTON - ph 53499: Sepia postcard. John St. / Harriston, Ont. showing children on wooden sidewalk, mature trees at right of image. Addressed to Mr. R.J. Nickle, Conn P.O., from A.M. Thomson, Harriston, who writes "Thanks very much for your kindness. I will be delighted to go out to your place some week end after Easter if you could let me know when it would be convenient for you to be in Mount Forest," 8 April 1914. [ADDED 8 January 2019] - ph 53500: Colour postcard. Town Hall, Harriston, Ontario. Published by Rumsey & Co. Ltd., Toronto. Addressed to Miss Elsie Koenig, Saginaw, Michigan, from Emma F. who writes "We are having a nice time and we covered lots of territory since being over here," postmarked Clifford, 30 May 1932. [ADDED 8 January 2019] - ph 53762: B&w postcard. Arch Bridge, Harriston, Ont. Addressed to Master Max Weber, Clifford, from Wes Easby who writes "We are leaving Mount Forest and hope yous got home all right." Postmarked Clifford. 28 August 1914[?]. [ADDED 15 February 2019] - ph 53763: B&w postcard. Harriston Post Office, Harriston, Ont. Addressed to Miss Florence Culliton, Mildmay, from Luella, who writes "Just got home from Gorrie Fair this sure was a fast[?] day. Say I forgot to tell you to come down to the fair here. Why didn't you come?" Postmarked Harriston, 7 October 1913. [ADDED 15 February 2019] - ph 54443: Sepia postcard. John St. / Harriston, Ont. Shows bridge, man and horse. Addressed to Ed Mackintosh, Wingham, from Myrtle Ballins, Harriston, who writes "Dave went into town one rainy day to get the horse shoed and they took his picture with the horseshoe in his hand," postmarked Harriston, 19 August 1908. [ADDED 15 JULY 2019] - ph 54444: B&w postcard. Sow with piglets and text "Making Hogs of Themselves for the West Wellington Fair, Harriston, 23-24 September. Published by Talbott Eno Co., Des Moines, [USA], ca.1910. [unused] [ADDED 15 JULY 2019] MOUNT FOREST - ph 53501: B&w postcard. Martin's Grove / Mt. Forest, showing a riverbank setting with trees. Addressed to John Renwick, Dromore, Ont., from Irene Y.M.F.O.G. ha.ha, who writes "Hello Jack, when are you coming out to town. I would like to see you ... do you not intend to write to me any more - haven't saw any letters yet," postmarked Mount Forest 14 December 1923. [ADDED 8 JANUARY 2019] - ph 54445: B&w postcard. Martin's Grove, Mount Forest, Canada. [unused] [ADDED 15 JULY 2019] - ph 54446: B&w postcard. A November Night / Mt. Forest. Addressed to Laura Lougheed, St. Agnes School, Belleville, with note "Have you this in your collection?" Postmarked Riverstown, February 1907. [unused] [ADDED 15 JULY 2019] - ph 54447: B&w postcard. Main Street, Mount Forest, Canada. Addressed to Mrs. L. Neff, Chicago, Ill., from her daughter Agatha who reports "We arrived in Mt. Forest all safe. Joe came up to meet us and so is Ed Smith ...," 20 June 1908. [ADDED 15 JULY 2019] - ph 54448: Colour postcard. Main Street / Mount Forest, Ont. Addresses to Julia Neff, Chicago, Ill, from her friend Henry. Published by Warwick Bro's & Rutter Ltd., Toronto., 21 March 1906. [ADDED 15 JULY 2019] - ph 54449: Colour postcard. A River Scene, Mount / Forest, Ont., Canada.. No.860 published by J.E. Evans, Post Rowan, Ont. [unused] [ADDED 15 JULY 2019] - ph 54450: Colour postcard. Gore Park, Mount Forest, Ont., Canada. Addressed to Mrs. J. Watt, Toronto, from M. Ross who reports "Just a line to say that I think of you all very often ..." No.890 published by J.E. Evans, Post Rowan, Ont. Postmarked 1932. [ADDED 15 JULY 2019] - ph 54451: Colour postcard. Hutchinson Park, Mount Forest, Ont. Canada. No.890 published by J.E. Evans, Post Rowan, Ont. [unused] [ADDED 15 JULY 2019] - ph 54452: B&w postcard. Community Centre, Mount Forest, Ont. 8. Published by Carol Homuth, ca.1960. [unused] [ADDED 15 JULY 2019] - ph 54453: B&w postcard. Park with cenotaph, with sign "Town of Mount Forest ... High. Healthy & Happy," ca.1960. [unused] [ADDED 15 JULY 2019] PUSLINCH - ph 53810: Postcard-sized promotional card for "The Most Beautiful Summer Resort in Western Ontario Puslinch Lake Hotel. ... Sleeman & Davidson, Proprietors. Reverse contains a detailed description of the location and attractions. [ADDED 21 MARCH 2019] ROCKWOOD - ph 53809. B&w postcard. Rockwood, Ont. View down hill along Main Street. [Unused][ADDED 21 March 2019]. - ph 54454: B&w postcard. Waterside Park / Rockwood Ont. Addressed to Mrs. James Neilson, Saskatoon Sask., from M.E.B. who writes "This is a very pretty spot in summer, postmarked 5 September 1924. |
Creator \ Maker |
Miller, H. Roger |
Creator \ Maker |
Homuth, Carol Rumsey and Company Limited B. H. B. |
Item Name |
Postcard |
Person \ Organization |
A. G. Smith Arthur Agricultural Hall Arthur Cenotaph Arthur District High School Arthur High School Arthur Old Boys Reunion Association Arthur Poultry Fair Arthur Presbyterian Church Arthur Public School Arthur Roman Catholic Church Arthur Separate School Arthur United Church B. H. B. Ballins, Myrtle Bucher, Henry W. Canada Gift and Novelty Company Chalmers Church Church of England Culliton, Florence (Miss) Easby, Wes Erin Bowling Green Evans, J. E. Gileon, E. Gore Park Homuth, Carol Johnson, Annie Koenig, Elsie Land Lougheed, Laura Mackintosh, Ed Martin's Grove Mount Forest Cenotaph Mount Forest Community Centre Neff, Agatha (Miss) Neff, Julia (Miss) Neff, L. (Mrs.) Neff, M. Neilson, James (Mrs.) Nickle, R. J. (Mr.) Renwick, Jack Renwick, John Ross, M. Rumsey and Company Limited Shaver, G. A. Smith, Ed. St. John's Roman Catholic Church, Arthur Talbott Eno Company Thompson, William (Mrs.) Thomson, A. M. Warwick Brothers and Rutter Limited Waterside Park Watt, J. (Mrs.) Weber, Max (Master) West Wellington Fair Young, G. |
Place |
Arthur Belleville Belwood Lake Brisbane Chicago Clifford Conestoga River Conn Dromore Elora England Fergus Glen Allan Glen Allen Glenallan Gore Park Gorrie Harriston Hutchinson Park Illinois Irvine Bridge John Street Johnson Lake Belwood London Main Street Martin's Grove Michigan Mildmay Mount Forest Port Rowan Puslinch Riverstown Rockwood Saginaw Toronto Union Street Waterside Park |
Subject |
Architecture Bridge Cenotaph Education Farming Sports Streetscape Tourism Weather |
Photo, Map # |
ph 53451 ph 53452 ph 53453 ph 53454 ph 53455 ph 53456 ph 53457 ph 53458 ph 53459 ph 53460 ph 53461 ph 53462 ph 53498 ph 53499 ph 53500 ph 53501 ph 53805 ph 53806 ph 53807 ph 53808 ph 53809 ph 53810 ph 53758 ph 53759 ph 53760 ph 53761 ph 53762 ph 53763 ph 54436 ph 54437 ph 54438 ph 54439 ph 54440 ph 54441 ph 54442 ph 54443 ph 54444 ph 54445 ph 54446 ph 54447 ph 54448 ph 54449 ph 54450 ph 54451 ph 54452 ph 54453 ph 54454 |
Year Range from |
1906 |
Year Range to |
1960 |
Accession # |
A2019.4.1 |
Containers |
STACKS |