217 Jones Street East, 1899

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Creator

Milton Reesor, Photographer

Media Type

Image

Item Type

Photographs

Description

This photo shows the house located at 217 Jones Street East as it appeared in 1899. The photo was taken by local amateur photographer Milton Reesor. The house was built ca. 1875 for Harriet and Clarence Freeman. Harriet was the daughter of grain merchant and notable businessman George Carter. This house was one of four home built by George Carter for the members of his family.

The central dormer and trim on the house is visible above the trees at the top of the photo. A hitching post can be seen near the center of the photograph, with sidewalk steps leading down to Peel Street behind it.

Notes

Condition: Fair - Image is somewhat clear. Slight discolouration and severe blemishes and fading around outer edges. Matte is in excellent condition.

Inscriptions

"Residence of Mr. C. Freeman. St. Marys."

Date of Original

1899

Dimensions

Width: 17.5 cm
Height: 11.3 cm

Image Dimensions

Image Width: 9.4cm
Image Height: 7cm

Subject(s)

Dwellings
Historical Houses

Personal Name(s)

Clarence Freeman, Harriet Freeman

Local identifier

reesor016

Collection

St. Marys Museum Photo Collection

Language of Item

English

Geographic Coverage

St. Marys

Ontario, Canada

Latitude: 43.25009 Longitude: -81.13304

Donor

Dan O'Toole

Copyright Statement

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Recommended Citation

"217 Jones Street East, 1899", St. Marys Museum, reesor016.

Location of Original

R. Lorne Eedy Archives

Terms of Use

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