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    One large tin, scoop-shaped, container to hold merchandise. Paired with a small cast iron platform that held weights to counter balance the merchandise. These both sit on a corresponding scale. See “

    Made of metal and wood. Half of a cut lemon would be placed in the squeezer (face down so that the rind was facing the side without holes) and when the handles were pressed together the juice would f

    The construction of this building started in 1856. The doors opened in 1860, when the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) officially opened the building and named it Victoria Hall after his mothe

    Made of chert and possibly native copper. A long scraper used for wood/leather working. This piece is dated to the Woodland period, 3,000 years ago.

    Made of chert and possibly native copper. This piece is speculated to be between 2,200 – 8,000 years old.

    Made of steel. Large. Cone-shaped colander with a supporting frame and a handle. Typically cone colander baskets would be used in combination with wooden pestle mashers to mash and strain fruits and

    The newspaper known as the Cobourg Sentinel-Star between 1880-1972, has had many different names. It was originally founded in 1831 and between 1831-1880 it was known as The Cobourg Star, among other

    The Battell family were settled here in 1828. Thomas was born between 1831-1833. He had a grocery store on King Street West just east of the Freeman S. Clench home. According to records, his business

    According to records John William Gillbard operated a grocery store on King Street in 1857, following in his grandfather, William Gillbard's footsteps.

    A census confirms that George Roddick was a grocery store owner in 1871 and a farmer in 1891, indicating he was a store owner for two decades.

    Records show that Asa Burnham was born and died in Hamilton Township but he spent most of his life moving around Ontario. He was documented as a Cobourg Citizen between1851 and 1881, although no cens

    John Guillet established a grocery store in Cobourg in 1842, which he then passed on to his son, Edwin Sr. This store ran until Edwin Sr. retired in 1928. George Guillet, the older brother of Edwin S

    Blue stoneware. Inscribed “St___(appears to be 'ros' but it could be something different) G & Scott. Coburg CW”.