This photograph album was likely prepared for advertising and promotional purposes by the O'Connor and Lancaster firm, or "Popular Photo Studio". It contains prints of London, Ontario, scenes, as well as advertising and promotional information about London and some of its businesses.

Item is an edition of "Old Ontario Houses, Traditions in Local Architecture," 2000. Publication includes photo, location and a brief description/caption for each house found in the book. This book contains information on Port Hope houses (see pages 64, 65, 73, 78 and 91).

Series consists of newspaper clippings, notes, correspondence and information regarding the Patterson House at 5 King Street, 1930-1989. It also includes N. Thomas Long's Civic Award Certificate (1989), and invitation to the Town of Port Hope Civic Awards Ceremony, 4 Feb 1989.

Item is a 1984 calendar of Port Hope. The inside of the calendar contains an information about The Town Hall and Market Building on 56 Queen Street. Also on the inside cover there is a brief introduction to Port Hope and the ACO Branch of Port Hope. On each page there are different pictures of Port Hope and buildings within Port Hope along with a short description. January: 1919 Aerial View of the Corners of John, Walton and Ontario Streets, February: Winter Scene on Walton Street, March: Walton Street Bridge after the 1936 Flood, April: Fire Bell on Walton Street, May: Barrett's Terrace in 1890, June: Little Bluestone on King Street South, July: The Royal Grill - 53 Walton Street, August: The East Harbour in 1878, September: Bank of Upper Canada at 86 John Street, October: Canadian Northern Railway Station on Hope Street North, November: Idalia at 85 Victoria Street South, December: Ware and Record: Tinsmiths and Plumbers at 18 John Street. Throughout the calendar there are important dates throughout Port Hope's history. On the back of the calendar there is a map showing the location of each photograph used.

Series consists of photograhs depicting the people and places of early Vaughan as well as the post offices throughout Vaughan Township (Norberta wrote a book Chatting About the Post Offices of Vaughan Township, Ontario, published 1983), Norberta was also a long-time journalist with the Woodbridge and Vaughan News and thus some of the photos she used in her articles can also be found in this series.

Series consists of three (3) architectural sketches of the Port Hope & District Hospital built in 1984. It includes: Preliminary sketch - front of the proposed building done in 1981; Patio area / entrance, 1984; Ground Floor plan, first floor plan, elevation section.

File consists of an architectural and historical inventory of Walton Street between Mill Street and Pine Street. Booklet created by Jane Staunton, Karen Ingram and Lynn M. Flatley. The inventory includes pictures, maps and research completed by LACAC. Also an index of block numbers, building names, and dates. Each block has a short history written on it, including architectural characteristics, architect, location and year of building.

Item is a commemorative coin created by the Port Hope Chamber of Commerce, 2000. It includes an image of Molson Mill, and the following text: "Port Hope and District - Where Town and Country Meet - "The Molson Mill" OCA Summer School, 1924-1929" (front) "Prosperity 2000 - Commemorating the New Millenium - Port Hope and District Chamber of Commerce - Est. 1874 - Ontario, Canada" (reverse).

Series consists of research and articles gathered by the Port Hope Board of Trade, including Ted Fulford, regarding the potential implementation of the "Norwich Plan" for downtown revitalization, 1962-1975. For more information, refer to file-level descriptions.

Item is a Goad Insurance Map of Port Hope, 1901. The map shows outlines of houses, churches, schools and other buildings; streets, railroad tracks and includes specifics on the buildings such as the number of stories and its measurements.

Series consists of various architectural proposals, including the original blueprints, for the construction of the new Port Hope High School at 130 Highland Drive, as well as an addition, 1954-1962. All of the architectural work was done by Barnett and Rieder.

Series consists of various quotes for classroom supplies, construction projects, and furniture for the new Port Hope High School, 1955. It includes quotes from: John Morrison and Sons, Globe Furniture Manufacturing Company, Barnett and Rieder (Architects), W. J. Stillman Direct Factory Sales, Hospital and Kitchen Equipment Company Ltd., School-Master Furniture Ltd., Valley City Manufacturing Company Ltd., and a material reference list from the construction of Hamilton Township Public School.

Item is a Christmas card showing the Port Hope Historical Centre, formerly the fire hall on Walton Street. Photograph taken from the Ganaraska River looking north. The card is not used.

Fonds consists of four (4) blueprints/floor plans of the Port Hope Hospital that was located on Ward Street, c1915. The blueprints were created for the construction of the "old" hospital by Ellis & Ellis Architects, Toronto. They include: First Floor, Second Floor, East Elevation, and South Elevation.

Series consists of newspaper clippings (both copies and originals) related to various Port Hope hotels, c1854-1989. It includes: The Albion, Bletcher's Inn, Blackham's, The British, Canada House, Durham House, The Ganaraska Hotel, Hetherington's Hotel, Lake View House, Lees Hotel (Mill Street North), Martin Griffen's Hotel, Midland House, The North American, Queen's Arms Inn, The Plains, The Royal, Stenson's, St. Lawrence Hotel, Strong's Hotel, Turner House, The Walton (Queen's Hotel), and other miscellaneous inns, taverns and saloons. The series also contains two (2) paper napkins from the Queen's Hotel on Walton Street.

File consists of two "Port Hope on Foot" walking tour booklets. 1 is for King Street (No. 1) and the other for Dorset Street (No. 2). 1) Book outlines architectural features and historical notes about the street. Houses include Canada House (168 King Street), Captain's Houses (east side of King Street), Grand Trunk (CNR Viaduct), CPR Viaduct, Little Bluestone (117 King Street), Georgian Townhouse (92 King Street), Waddell House (88-90 King Street), Bluestone (21 King Street), R. Charles Smith House (61 King Street), Clemes Duplex (57-59 King Street), Wickett House (55 King Street), Caldwell House (46 King Street), J. Clarke House (St. Mark's Rectory ) (53 King Street), St. Mark's Church (51 King Street), William Smith House (33 King Street), The Benjamin Clarke House (29 King Street), Hume House (22 King Street), Read House (20 King Street), William Mitchell House (18 King Street), The Long's "White House" (15 King Street), Clarke House (13 King Street), Robert Mitchell House (8 King Street), Halton House (5 King Street) and The Honour Block (2 King Street at Ward). 2) Book outlines architectural features and information about the street. Houses include The Hotel (43 and 45 Dorset Street West), 67 Dorset Street West, 71 Dorset Street West, 73 Dorset Street West, 75 Dorset Street West, Lakeview Terrace (77-83 Dorset Street West), 74 Dorset Street West, 76 Dorset Street West, Patterson House (80 Dorset Street West), Perry House (84 Dorset Street West), Wimbourne (89 Dorset Street West), Jones House (94 Dorset Street West), Bletcher House (96 Dorset Street West), 97 Dorset Street West, 98 Dorset Street West, Bredon House (105 Dorset Street West), Muidar (108 Dorset Street West), Randall House (107 Dorset Street West), Strathy House (110 Dorset Street West), The Cone (115 Dorset Street West), Dillon House (120 Doset Street West), THe Carriage House (150 Dorset Street West), Culverwell House (138 Dorset Street West), Terralta Cottage (160 Dorset Street West), Parsons Cottage (166 Dorset Street West), 172 Dorset Street West, Hillcrest (175 Dorset Street West), Homewood (188 Dorset Street West).

Series consists of newspaper clippings recounting the history of the Opera House, copies of advertisements for the Port Hope Opera House (Music Hall), and original programs for "Mrs. Jarley's Wax Works," "Esther," and "The Grand Patriotic Concert" (1909-1914).