Highlights from the Collection for Valentine's Day and Family Day
Family Fun
Family Day is celebrated on the third Monday in February.
The images on this page highlight some of the best family photographs in our collection. Some of the photographs are formal, informal, planned or spontaneous.
Three Generations of Moorehouses, 1947
DetailsGenerational photographs were the subject of many photographs in the 19th and early 20th century photography studios. Here, the Moorehouse family celebrates the birth of its youngest member.
Family of Charles and Elizabeth Lowes, c.1930
DetailsThe Lowes family on vacation at their summer home west of the Cranberry Marsh. They look ready for a day of tennis, relaxation, and togetherness. Even the family dog, Watch, wants to play!
50th Wedding Anniversary of Peter and Mary Williams, 1924
DetailsThe whole family came out to celebrate the love of Peter and Mary Williams. A meal was served on the front lawn of the Williams residence located 536 Centre Street North. A family day to remember!
Family of Charles Lynde, c.1900
DetailsThe Lynde family is one of the oldest in Whitby. Here, Charles Lynde is surrounded by seven of his twelve children!
Playground at Methodist Fresh Air Home, c.1918
DetailsThe Methodist Fresh Air Home at Heydenshore Park was a camp for underprivileged children. While not necessarily a typical family, this image evokes feelings of joy and togetherness that many of the children would have experienced with their temporary family at this summer camp.
Tutt Family at Whitby District High School Construction Site, 1953
DetailsW.G. Ruddy and Family at Clear Lake, July 1956
DetailsPainter Family Children at Myrtle Station, c.1926
DetailsTutt Family at Whitby District High School Construction Site, 1953
DetailsW.G. Ruddy and Family at Clear Lake, July 1956
DetailsPainter Family Children at Myrtle Station, c.1926
DetailsTutt Family at Whitby District High School Construction Site, 1953
DetailsW.G. Ruddy and Family at Clear Lake, July 1956
DetailsPainter Family Children at Myrtle Station, c.1926
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