c.1862,   A black and white photograph of Trafalgar Castle. The original castle was constructed between 1859 and 1862 as the residence of Nelson Gilbert Reynolds, Sheriff of Ontario County at that time. The impressive stature of the original castle with 73 rooms has retained its elegance through the years....

  March 28, 1945,   Warrant states that Miss Marjorie G. Ruddy has qualified and is authorized to act as Captain of the Girl Guides. Certificate is dated March 28th, 1945 and signed by Chief Commissioner Nadine Corbett. Certificate canceled December 3rd, 1947. Marjorie G. Ruddy was a photographer and newspaper...

  24 May 1946,   Black and white negative showing officials at the May Day ceremony at Ontario Ladies' College. The May Queen for 1946 was Darlene Cornell and her back is to the camera at the far right. The students at Ontario Ladies' College participated in May Day celebrations every year.

  May 1946,   1946 May Queen Celebration at Ontario Ladies College. May Queen in 1946 was Darlene Cornell. Envelope: No. C-2 / Name: College - May Queen / Order: May 24/46 (May 24, 1946) / Mrs. Richardson Mrs. Larkin

  24 May 1946,   Black and white negative showing girls performing a gymnastics routine as part of the May Day celebrations at Ontario Ladies' College. The students at Ontario Ladies' College participated in May Day celebrations every year.

  May 1946,   Black and white negative showing the members of the May Court sitting on the steps of the loggia at the Ontario Ladies' College. The Queen, seated in the middle on the top step, for 1946 was Darlene Cornell. The students at Ontario Ladies' College participated in May Day celebrations every year....

  24 May 1946,   Black and white negative showing a woman crowning the May Queen at the Ontario Ladies' College May Day celebrations. The Queen in 1946 was Darlene Cornell. The woman crowning Darlene is either Mrs. Richardson or Mrs. Larkin. The students at Ontario Ladies' College participated in May Day...

  c.1946,   Black and white negative showing the construction of Natlie Knitting Mills. There is snow on the ground. Natlie Knitting Mills were located at the south-west corner of John and Ash Streets. They were built in 1946 and in 1952 the buildings became the Exquisite Brassier Company. Envelope: No. C-18...

  15 July 1946,   Black and white negative showing a group of people at the sod turning ceremonies for the Natlie Knitting Mills. Whitby Mayor, Robert M. Deverell, can be seen turning the sod in the group of dignitaries. Natlie Knitting Mills were located at the south-west corner of John and Ash Streets. They were...

  15 July 1946,   Black and white negative showing Nathan Lieberman (left) and Whitby Mayor Robert Deverell at the sod turning ceremony for the Natlie Knitting Mills. The two men are agreeing to the contract. Natlie Knitting Mills were located at the south-west corner of John and Ash Streets. They were built in...

  15 July 1946,   Black and white negative showing the officials of the Natlie Knitting Mills standing in a group looking at the building plans. From left to right: Nathan Lieberman (owner), Max Lieberman (owner), Arthur R. Alloway (president, Daily Times-Gazette), Gordon F. Osborne (secretary, Whitby Chamber of...

  ca. June 1948,   Charles Ruddy with trophy cup. Envelope: Charles Ruddy and cup June/48 (June 1948)

    Two unidentified girls in dance costume posing for the camera. Envelope: Mrs. Wilson Dancing Girls (4)

  ca. October 17, 1947,   Black and white negative showing two women making jewelery boxes at the William J. Anderson Company. Left to right: Hazel Rogers, Helen Brayley. The William J. Anderson Company moved from Toronto to Whitby in 1946 and began operations in 1947 making fine jewellery boxes. The company president was...

  1947,   Black and white negative showing a group of female employees assembling boxes in the William J. Anderson Company at 600 Euclid Street. The women are seated at tables. The William J. Anderson Company moved from Toronto to Whitby in 1946 and began operations in 1947. The factory mainly produced...

  ca. October 17, 1947,   Black and white negative showing a the different jewllwery boxes produced at the William J. Anderson Company box factory. The William J. Anderson Company moved from Toronto to Whitby in 1946 and began operations in 1947. The factory mainly produced jewellery boxes. George Anderson, son of William...

  ca. October 17, 1947,   Black and white negative showing the different products that were manufactured at the William J. Anderson Company. The William J. Anderson Company moved from Toronto to Whitby in 1946 and began operations in 1947. The factory mainly produced jewellery boxes. George Anderson, son of William J....

  ca. October 17, 1947,   Black and white negative showing the factory of the William J. Anderson Company. A number of women are seated at tables constructing jewellery boxes. The William J. Anderson Company moved from Toronto to Whitby in 1946 and began operations in 1947. The factory mainly produced jewellery boxes....

  November 11, 1945,   Black and white negative of a portrait of Sergeant Samuel Reardon. He is dressed in military uniform. Alfred Samuel Reardon was born at Middlesex, England on 16 April 1911 and came to Whitby in 1927. On 24 September 1939, Reardon signed up with the 11th Armoured Regiment in Oshawa and served in...

  ca. November 11, 1945,   Portrait of Alfred Samuel Reardon in uniform for the (Ontario) Armoured Regiment. Alfred Samuel Reardon was born at Middlesex, England on 16 April 1911 and came to Whitby in 1927. On 24 September 1939, Reardon signed up with the 11th Armoured Regiment in Oshawa and served in Europe for the...

  September 30, 1947,   Black and white negative showing three men of Eric Clarke's Bugle Band practicing at the Legion Hall. Another man looks on. Eric Clarke (1906-1966) formed the Whitby Brass Band in 1954. Under his direction, the Whitby Brass Band received several first prizes in Canadian National Exhibition (CNE)...

  ca. September 30, 1947,   Six men from the bugle band gathered around tables socializing. Eric Clarke (1906-1966) formed the Whitby Brass Band in 1954. Under his direction, the Whitby Brass Band received several first prizes in Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) and Kiwanis competitions. Clarke also formed the Whitby...

  ca. March 19, 1946,   Four men in a canteen. This group of men are in the tunnels under the old water tower. The water tower was built in 1904 and was demolished in 1950. Another water tower was built in Kinsmen Park in 1947 and demolished in September 1979. Today there is no water tower in Whitby. Envelope:...

  ca. July 31, 1948,   Father William Kennedy standing outdoors. Envelope: Father Kennedy RC Times-Gazette July 31/48 (1) Kodak Safety Film

  ca. November 1948,   Leonard Racher driving a farming machine. Leonard Racher (1909-1951) was a well-known contractor who started L.C. Racher Construction Company of Whitby. Envelope: Len Racher with machine Nov/48 send to enclosed plus letter (3) Kodak Safety Film

  ca. November 1948,   Leonard Racher driving a farming machine. Leonard Racher (1909-1951) was a well-known contractor who started L.C. Racher Construction Company of Whitby. Envelope: Len Racher with machine Nov/48 send to enclosed plus letter (3)

  ca. November 1948,   Leonard Racher driving a farming machine. Leonard Racher (1909-1951) was a well-known contractor who started L.C. Racher Construction Company of Whitby. Envelope: Len Racher with machine Nov/48 send to enclosed plus letter (3)

  ca. May 29, 1948,   Mr. Von Pile's standing in front of cattle. Envelope: Mr. Von Pile's Jersey Cattle Show May 29/48 (2) Kodak Safety Film

    The Hon. Mr. Gardiner shaking hands with the oldest voter in an Ontario riding. The Hon. Mr. Gardiner is likely to be either Christopher Gardiner or James Garfield Gardiner. Envelope: Hon. Mr. Gardiner M.L.A. Minister Agr. and oldest voter in Ont. riding 96 (1)

  ca. May 29, 1948,   Mr. Von Pile's standing in front of cattle. Envelope: Mr. Von Pile's Jersey Cattle Show May 29/48 (2) Kodak Safety Film

  ca. August 8, 1947,   Plaque States: A TRIBUTE TO THE MEN OF ONTARIO COUNTY WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918 ADAMSON G, ALLAN G W, AKHURST ALBERT LUTHER, ANDERSON W, ANDERSON WALTER, ANNAN WM WALTER, ARNOLD OLIVER, ATTERSLEY E M, AYRES ALFRED, BAILEY N G, BAILEY W G , BANCROFT W L, BARBER W...

  ca. August 8, 1947,   Plaque States: A TRIBUTE TO THE MEN OF ONTARIO COUNTY WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918 ADAMSON G, ALLAN G W, AKHURST ALBERT LUTHER, ANDERSON W, ANDERSON WALTER, ANNAN WM WALTER, ARNOLD OLIVER, ATTERSLEY E M, AYRES ALFRED, BAILEY N G, BAILEY W G , BANCROFT W L, BARBER W...

  ca. August 8, 1947,   Plaque States: A TRIBUTE TO THE MEN OF ONTARIO COUNTY WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918 ADAMSON G, ALLAN G W, AKHURST ALBERT LUTHER, ANDERSON W, ANDERSON WALTER, ANNAN WM WALTER, ARNOLD OLIVER, ATTERSLEY E M, AYRES ALFRED, BAILEY N G, BAILEY W G , BANCROFT W L, BARBER W...

  ca. August 13, 1948,   Black and white negative showing Leonard Racher surveying the site for the Whitby Community Swimming Pool in Kinsmen Park. Leonard Carol Racher was born at Utopia in Simcoe County in 1909. He came to Whitby in 1937 to work as a building contractor. He was a great supporter of youth and sports and...

  ca. August 13, 1948,   Leonard Racher utilizing surveying equipment. Leonard Racher (1909-1951) was a well-known contractor who started L.C. Racher Construction Company of Whitby. Envelope: Len Racher Times-Gazette Aug 13/48 (2) Kodak Safety 37

    Oscar Moore's office According to the Oshawa Times from February 25, 1983 Oscar John Moore (1906-1983) was a councilor of Whitby from 1949-1954 and for many years he also served on the Whitby Public Utilities Commission. He was employed by the Ontario Hospital. From 1941-1946 he served in the...

  January 1, 1948,   Black and white negative showing senior champion Marilyn Take receiving flowers from Police Chief William Elliott at the Ladies' Skating Championship.

  January 1, 1948,   Black and white negative showing senior champion Marilyn Take with flowers following the Ladies' Skating Championship. Police Chief William John Elliott is at left and Donald Gaine is pictured at right.

  ca. December 27, 1948,   Harry Donald's Garage Harry Donald was a Whitby travel agent and former car dealer. This is an image of the Harry Donald Garage that was located at 300 Dundas Street East, Whitby, Ontario from 1937 to 1966. There was also a car lot on the other side of Dundas Street opposite the garage....

  ca. December 27, 1948,   Harry Donald's Garage Harry Donald was a Whitby travel agent and former car dealer. This is an image of the Harry Donald Garage that was located at 300 Dundas Street East, Whitby, Ontario from 1937 to 1966. There was also a car lot on the other side of Dundas Street opposite the garage....