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Metadata
Accession # |
A2010.15 |
Title |
Elora, Fergus, Palmerston, and other postcards and prints, 1906-ca.1960. |
Date |
1906-1960 |
Description |
Prints, copy prints and postcards of Elora, Fergus, Palmerston, Puslinch Lake, and Rockwood, 1906-ca.1960; also group portraits of Ennotville Women's Institute, 1931 and Wellington County Council, 1934, 1936, 1906-ca.1960: SERIES 1: ELORA postcards, ca.1906-1950 [ph 31996 - ph 32019] - ph 31996: Grand Trunk Railway bridge over Grand River at Aboyne, mailed from Elora 01 Aug. 1914; "G.T. Ry. Bridge, Elora, Ont"; sent to James B. Little of Camilla from "U. No." of Salem, Ontario, re. correspondence. Made in Germany; published by F.J. Capell, Elora. [see also ph 7307][railway bridge built 1912] - ph 31997: Wooden staircase in Irvine River gorge, ca. 1910. "The Steps, Elora, Ont. Canada"; printed in Great Britain, published by F.J. Capell of Elora; addressed to Etta Currie of Wingham from "Janet", re. the author playing the wedding march at her brother's recent marriage on 23 March. [see also ph 7322] - ph 31998: Knox Presbyterian Church, Elora, ca.1918; "Souvenir of Elora Ont. / Knox Church, Elora, Ont"; Atkinson Bros. publishers, Toronto; sent to Mrs. J.J. Kenyon of Lindsay, Ontario, from "Annie", re. grandma sick, shopping with grandma. [see also ph 7406, ph 7407] - ph 31999: David Street bridge, Elora, 15 Jan. 1906; "Irvin [sic] Bridge Elora Ont"; sent to Minnie Kerr of Holstein, from "E.E.H." re. starting new position in the office of the T.E. Bissell Co., and terms of employment; written in a later hand: "Pub. Atkinson Bros(?) / Grey Co (1863-ofn) / slight cut down as is 200". - ph 32000: Elora mill, dam, tooth of time, and neighbourhood, September 1906; "River Scene, Elora, Ont."; sent to Mrs. J.K. McLean care of W.A. McLean, Barrister at Guelph; unsigned; re. being lonely, difficulty of buying postage stamps on a holiday. - ph 32001: Elora Mill, dam, tooth of time, and neighbourhood, 1910; "The islet Rock, Elora, Ont"; printed in Germany, published by F.J. Capell of Elora; sent to George Weppler of Neustadt, from his brother, re beginning work at Carswell Bros., Elora. - ph 32002: Woman with a parasol standing on a rock in the middle of the Grand River in Elora; mill in background; addressed to Beulah Esch of Bonnie Doon, Ontario, from Catharine Esch. - ph 32003: "Devil's Punch Bowl, Grand River, Elora, Ont", 1907; published by F.J. Capell of Elora; sent to Miss L. Mankey of Toronto from "Geo." re. the addressee's possible death. - ph 32004: "Near 'Little Falls', Elora, Ont", August 1909; man sitting on river rocks in gorge; printed in Germany, published by F.J. Capell of Elora; sent to Mrs. John Rayfield of Galt from Anne[?], re. drinking water with lunch, waiting for a train, weather in Elora. - ph 32005: "Narrow Gorge, Elora, Ont., Canada", August 1912; printed in Great Britain, published by F.J. Capell of Elora; sent to Alexander Day of Ohio from "May" re. having tea in Elora, leaving for Toledo [Ohio]. - ph 32006: "Grand River, Elora, Ont.", March 1907; gorge scene; published by F.J. Capell of Elora; sent to Edith Cooke of Toronto from "J". [see also ph 7400] - ph 32007: Children standing in Elora Gorge, 1912; "The Huge Rocks, Elora, Ont., Canada"; unused; glue mark on back and "1912 / 8--". - ph 32008: Man standing on floor of gorge looking up at "Lover's Leap", 1909; "Lovers' Leap, Elora, Ont."; sent to Ella Holmes of Cottadge Hospital in "city", from her sister, Beatrice, re. coming to see their gentleman visitor from British Columbia. [see also ph 32009] - ph 32009: Man standing at base of gorge, 1910; "Lover's Leap, Elora, Ont"; sent to Miss M. Austen of Rhinefauk[?], New York, from Margaret[?] K., re. birthday gift, imminent leave from Elora. - ph 32010: Lover's Leap at the Grand and Irvine Rivers, Aug. 1909; "On the Grand River, Elora, Ont"; sent to Mrs. A. Kingsbury of Pittsburg, PA, from "A.", re. successful trout fishing, Mr. Fasken, trying bass fishing. - ph 32011: "The Cove, Elora, Ont", ca.1910; gorge scene; printed in Germany, published by F.J. Capell of Elora; unused; written on back, "60 / 3--". [see also ph 7341] - ph 32012: "The Cove, Elora, Ont", 24 Feb. 1910; gorge scene; made in Germany, published by F.J. Capell of Elora; sent to Corea Cleghorn of Berlin, Ont. from "Florence" re. Mrs. Gale, Mr. Halls, not being able to get to Creekbank from Elora. - ph 32013: "Narrow Gorge, Elora, Ont. / Canada", 24 May 1921; gorge scene; published by F.J Capell of Elora; sent to Dorothy Fish of Massachusetts, from Katie Douglas, re. visiting old friends in Canada, preferring Auburn, MA to Elora. - ph 32014: "Icicles on Grand River, / Elora, Ont., Canada", October 1912; printed in Great Britain, published by F.J. Capell of Elora; sent to Maurine[?] Drewery, RR1 Ariss, from [music teacher?] "J. Sheppard" re. arranging music lessons. - ph 32015: "The Stone Sidewalk, Grand River, Elora, Ont", ca. 1910; gorge scene; made in Germany, published by F.J. Capell of Elora; unused. - ph 32016: "The Stone Sidewalk, / Elora, Ont.", ca. 1910; gorge scene; made in Germany, published by F.J. Capell of Elora; unused; glue mark back right. - ph 32017: "The Cove, Elora, Ont.", July 1909; gorge scene; sent to Mrs. Eugene Garner of Welland, from "a.E.K.", re. paper results, enjoyable time in Elora, seeing the Bruce Old boys' Excursion at the Elora Station, Argo [female] having the "F Primary Room" and being asked to appear before the board. [see also ph 9062] - ph 32018a: "The Footbridge at the Grand Gorge, Elora, Ont." Five people standing at centre of span. On reverse: "Bought these views in Elora, 24th July 1953". - ph 32018b: "Footbridge, Irvine River, Elora, Ont. 3", ca.1950; people on footbridge in Irvine River gorge; image by Mr. Carol Homuth; unused. [see also ph 18117] - ph 32019: "Irvine River Gorge Elora Ont 5", ca.1950; people at the base of Irvine River gorge at Grand River; image by Mr. Carol Homuth; unused. [see also ph 18119] SERIES 2: FERGUS postcards, 1906-ca.1960. - ph 32020: Greetings from Fergus; the word "Fergus" printed on small, felt pennant. Tabbed on: sepia print with text "St. Andrew's Street, Fergus, Ont." Published by Stedman Bros., Limited [B]rantford & Winnipeg Caanda. - ph 32021: Greetings from Fergus; the word "Fergus" printed with gold sparkly ink; heraldic symbol [Canadian provinces?] at upper right; Series 899; copyright 1909 by A.S. Meeker, New York. Addressed to Miss Reta Hollis, Damascus, Ont; postmarked 17 May 1911. - ph 32022: Grand River near Monkland Mills, Fergus, Ontario. Addressed to Miss M.J. Strang, South River Ont., from J.A.S., reporting that "Jim Bailey was burnt out. Did you know. Mathesons told me", 26 Sept. 1906 [See also ph 14077] - ph 32023: Royal Alexandria[sic] Hospital, Fergus. Blue image in printed woodgrain frame [See also ph 11645]. - ph 32024: St. Andrew Street, Fergus, looking west. Addressed to Miss Lucy Brown, Salem, Ont., from Lizzie, 11 Dec. 1908. - ph 32025: Scene of Grand River, Fergus, Ont. Published by Stedman Bros. Ltd., Brantford, Canada. Made in Germany. Addressed to Harold Posped[?], Winnipeg, from Frank, 20 Oct. 1911. - ph 32026: Grand River, Fergus, Ont. S.R.D.1589, published by S.R. Davey, Fergus. Made in Germany, ca.1910. - ph 32027: On the Grand [River], Fergus, Ont. S.R.D.1591, published by S.R. Davey, Fergus. Made in Germany. Addressed to Miss Ethel Maude, Galt; "You will see a big difference in Alister [Maude]. He has grown so. He is a darling baby," 18 April 1909. See ph 14041. - ph 32028: Grand River, Fergus, Ont. S.R.D.1592, published by S.R. Davey, Fergus. Made in Germany, ca.1910. - ph 32029: Grand River, Fergus, Ont. S.R.D.1593, published by S.R. Davey, Fergus. Made in Germany, ca.1910. - ph 32030: Tower St. Bgt. [Bridge], Fergus, Ont. P.S.6223; Made in Germany. Addressed to "Dear Mother", Mrs. Wm. Maude, R.R. #3, Galt, from Edith[?], 24 April 1914. - ph 32031: Hotel La Placia, Fergus, Ont. A Coca-Cola billboard is prominent. - ph 32032: Hotel La Placia, Fergus, Ont. A Studebaker car is parked in front. - ph 32033: Swimming Pool, Fergus, Ont.[1]. - ph 32034: Swimming Pool, Fergus, Ont.[2]. - ph 32035: Beatty Bros. Main Plant, Fergus, Ont. - ph 32036: Gorge, Grand River, Fergus, Ont. View from Tower St. bridge, towards Templin Gardens, Beatty Dam, St. David St. bridge. On reverse: "19 Feb. 1953". - ph 32037: [Melville] United Church, Fergus, Ont. Includes view of Fergus Town Hall / Armoury. - ph 32038: St. Andrews Presbyterian Church / Fergus, Ont. - ph 32039: [James McQueen] Public School, Fergus, Ont. From Helen Q., who lived across from the school, ca.1948. - ph 32040: [James McQueen] Public School, Fergus, Ont. 13. Photo: Carol Homuth, ca.1960; see ph 18150. - ph 32041: Grand River, Fergus, Ont. 7. Photo: Carol Homuth, ca.1960. - ph 32042: High School, Fergus, Ont. 11. In front, truck with lettering "Electonic / Enterprises"; Photo: Carol Homuth, ca.1960; see ph 18148. Addressed to Jean McDougall, Salt Lake City, Utah, from Dad; "My 2 weeks of High School was in this 1890. Hurrah. Dad., 7 Oct. 1955. - ph 32043: Greetings from Fergus Ontario Canada [text on reverse]; composite, includes images of Melville United Church; St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church; Fergus Post Office; Grand River Gorge, Tower St.; [Groves Memorial Community Hospital; published by Fergus Graphic Arts, ca.1960. SERIES 3: PALMERSTON, 1908-ca.1960. [The pedestrian railway bridge, which appears in many images, was built in 1912]. - ph 32044: Postcard. "A Glimpse of Palmerston," showing railway tracks and railway yard. Published by A.S. Greenwood, Palmerston. On reverse, note from "Your friend" Nettie, addressed to Mrs. E.H. Huchnergard, St. Jacobs, Ont., 29 Dec. 1908. The following are fine quality-colour copies of Palmerston postcards printed on 28x21.5 cm card, colour and sepia; desccribed using the text on the cards. - ph 32045: Horticultural Park, Palmerston, Ontario, Canada. - ph 32046: Driving Park, Palmerston, Ont., Canada; [No.] 601,305. - ph 32047: [Driving Park, Palmerston, Ont., Canada]. - ph 32048: Main St., looking west, Palmerston, Ont. - ph 32049: Main Street Palmerston. [No.] 3479. - ph 32050: Main St. / Palmerston Ont. Signs for: Hess Hotel; Hess House; Toronto House; R.N. Jennings; W. Robertson. - ph 32051: Main St / Palmerston Ont. - ph 32052: Main St., Palmerston. Sign: Knechtel Br[os]. / Furniture - Undertaker. - ph 32053: Main Street, looking West, Palmerston, Ont., Canada. There are flags flying over the street; [No.] 601,304. - ph 32054: Main St. Looking East / Palmerston, Ont. Sign at left for McKay & Son, --- Hardware, ca.1920. - ph 32055: Main Street looking East, Palmerston, Ont. Sign for [?]othwell's Meat Market, at left; Norgan [Theatre], at left. - ph 32056: Norgan Theatre, Palmerston, Ont 1. Photo: Carol Homuth], ca.1960. - ph 32057: Post Office / Palmerston Ont. [also known as Palmerston Library building, opened 1903]. - ph 32058: Imperial Hotel / Palmerston Ont. - ph 32059: The Taylor, Scott Co. Woodenware, Palmerston, Ont. - ph 32060: [Palmerston water tower and fire station] - ph 32061: G.T.R. Station, Palmerston, Ont. Canada. - ph 32062: The East End G.T.R. Station Palmerston, Canada. - ph 32063: G.T.R. Station / Palmerston Ont. Locomotive 358 at station. - ph 32064: G.T.R. Station / Palmerston Ont. Locomotive 351 at station. - ph 32065: G.T.R. Station, Palmerston, Ont. - ph 32066: G.T.R. Station, Palmerston Ont. Locomotive 407 at station. - ph 32067: G.T.R. Station and Foot Bridge, Palmerston, Ont. - ph 32068: G.T.R. Shops and Yard, Palmertson, Ont. [roundhouse at left of image]. - ph 32069: C.N.R. Station / Palmerston, Ont. - ph 32070: C.N.R. Round-House / Palmerston Ont. - ph 32071: C.N.R. Roundhouse, Yards & Station, Palmerston, Ont. - ph 32072: C.N. Railway Yards, Looking West, Palmerston, Ont. - ph 32073: C.N.Railway Yards and Station, Palmerston, Ontario - 1. - ph 32074: C.N.R. Locomotive No.81, Palmerston, Ont. 3. [Photo: Carol Homuth], ca.1960. - ph 32075: Palmerston, A.K. Dilloe [Dillane], hearse [plain]. - ph 32076: Palmerston, A.K. Dilloe [Dillane], hearse [elaborate]. SERIES 4: PUSLINCH LAKE, ca.1910. - ph 32077: Postcard. Puslinch Lake by Moonlight SERIES 5: ROCKWOOD, 1911, 1915. - ph 32078: Postcard. "Rockwood Views", St. John's Episcopal [Anglican] Church, Rockwood. On reverse, note identifying church, addressed to Mrs. Rodney Smyth, Cape Vincent, New York State, 7 Feb. 1911. - ph 32079: Postcard. A dozen women in summer clothes, walking near rock formation. One identified as Miss Herner, 1 July 1915. [ph 31397, ph 32079, ph 32392 and ph 43189 are related images]. SERIES 6: GROUP PORTRAITS, 1931-1936. - ph 32080: Nineteen women in costume, in two rows, one standing, one seated; on reverse: "Play put on by the Ennotville Women's Institute, May 1931". Photo: The O'Keefes, Guelph [STORED STACKS PHOTOS OVERSIZED]. - ph 590 A: Wellington County Council, 1934. with names. Photo: The Burgess Studio, Guelph. - ph 679 A: Wellington County Council, 1936. with names. |
Creator \ Maker |
Miller, H. Roger [compiler] |
Creator \ Maker |
F. J. Capell [Publisher] Atkinson Brothers [Publisher] Homuth, Carol [PHOTOGRAPHER] Stedman Brothers Limited [Publisher] A. S. Meeker [Publisher] S. R. Davy Druggist, Optician [Publisher] Fergus Graphic Arts [Publisher] A. S. Greenwood [Publisher] O'Keeffes [PHOTOGRAPHER] Burgess Studio [PHOTOGRAPHER] |
Item Name |
Postcard |
Person \ Organization |
A. K. Dillane Austen, M. (Miss) Bailey, Jim Beatty Brothers Brown, Lucy (Miss) Canadian National Railway Carswell Brothers Cleghorn, Corea Coca-Cola Company of Canada Limited Cooke, Edith Currie, Etta Day, Alexander Dillane, A. K. Douglas, Katie Drewery, Maurine Electronic Enterprises Elora Mill Ennotville Women's Institute Esch, Beulah Esch, Catharine Fasken,(Mr.) Fergus High School Fergus Post Office Fergus Public School Fergus Swimming Pool Fish, Dorothy Gale, (Mrs.) Garner, Eugene (Mrs.) Grand Trunk Railway Groves Memorial Community Hospital Halls, (Mr.) Herner, (Mrs.) Hess Hotel Hess House Hollis, Reta (Miss) Holmes, Ella Hotel La Placia Huchnergard, E. H. (Mrs.) Imperial Hotel James McQueen Public School Kenyon, J. J., (Mrs.) Kerr, Minnie Kingsbury, A. (Mrs.) Knechtel Brothers Knox Presbyterian Church Little, James B. Mankey, Miss L. Matheson Maude, Alister Maude, Ethel (Miss) Maude, William (Mrs.) McDougall, Jean McKay and Son McLean, J. K. (Mrs.) McLean, W. A. Melville United Church Trail Rangers Monkland Mills Norgan Theatre Palmerston Post Office Palmerston Public Library Palmerston Public Library Palmerston Railway Station Posped, Harold R. N. Jennings Rayfield, John (Mrs.) Rockwood Anglican Church Rockwood English Church Royal Alexandra Hospital Royal Alexandra Hospital Sheppard, J. Smyth, Rodney (Mrs.) St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church Strang, M. J. (Miss) Studebaker T. E. Bissell Company Limited Taylor, Scott Company Toronto House Wellington County Council Weppler, George |
Place |
Aboyne Ariss Beatty Dam Berlin Brantford British Columbia Camilla Creekbank Damascus David Street Bridge Elora Ennotville Fergus Galt Germany Grand River Guelph Holstein Irvine Bridge Irvine River Kitchener Lindsay Main Street Massachusetts Monkland Mills Neustadt New York Ohio Palmerston Pittsburgh Puslinch Lake Puslinch Lake Rockwood Salem Salt Lake City South River St. Andrew Street St. Jacobs Templin Gardens Toledo Tooth Of Time Toronto Tower Street Welland Wingham Winnipeg |
Subject |
Landscape Streetscape Railroad Commercial |
Photo, Map # |
ph 31996 - ph 32080 ph 31997 ph 31998 ph 31999 ph 32000 ph 32001 ph 32002 ph 32003 ph 32004 ph 32005 ph 32006 ph 32007 ph 32008 ph 32009 ph 32010 ph 32011 ph 32012 ph 32013 ph 32014 ph 32015 ph 32016 ph 32017 ph 32018 ph 32019 ph 32020 ph 32021 ph 32022 ph 32023 ph 32024 ph 32025 ph 32026 ph 32027 ph 32028 ph 32029 ph 32030 ph 32031 ph 32032 ph 32033 ph 32034 ph 32035 ph 32036 ph 32037 ph 32038 ph 32039 ph 32040 ph 32041 ph 32042 ph 32043 ph 32044 ph 32045 ph 32046 ph 32047 ph 32048 ph 32049 ph 32050 ph 32051 ph 32052 ph 32053 ph 32054 ph 32055 ph 32056 ph 32057 ph 32058 ph 32059 ph 32060 ph 32061 ph 32062 ph 32063 ph 32064 ph 32065 ph 32066 ph 32067 ph 32068 ph 32069 ph 32070 ph 32071 ph 32072 ph 32073 ph 32074 ph 32075 ph 32076 ph 32077 ph 32078 ph 32079 ph 32080 ph 590 A ph 679 A |
Year Range from |
1906 |
Year Range to |
1960 |
Accession # |
A2010.15 |
Containers |
STACKS |