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          151 Archival description results for Buildings and structures

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          CA ON00373 RG 1 · Fonds · predominant 1849-2014

          Fonds consists of records that reflect the functions and activities of Council as a legislative and regulatory body in legal matters, taxation, justice and public protection, education, public health and welfare, finance, public accountability and planning. Records include, but are not limited to: working papers, minutes and resolutions, by-laws, reports to Council, and Court of Revision Records. The fonds chronicles Council activities and functions, and documents decisions and deliberations, and relationship with the civic administration, the Province of Ontario, the County of York, the Village of Woodbridge before 1971, and the Regional Municipality of York after 1971.

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          Martha Ann Kidd fonds
          CA ON00334 F90 · Fonds · 1817-1997

          Research collection of Martha Anne Kidd, local Peterborough historian, relating to her work with Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (PACAC), Peterborough Historical Society, Peterborough Planning Committee, as well as numerous research notes and papers on the preservation of historic buildings, the Ontario Heritage Act, and Heritage Canada..

          Series A Historical Preservation in Ontario (Files 1-101), 1932, 1967-1991

          Series B Heritage Planning in Peterborough (Files 102-166), 1962-1991

          Series C Heritage Tourism and Promotion (Files 167-230), 1968-1978
          Includes brochures for many committees promoting heritage and tourism, particularly in Central and Eastern Ontario; documents related to the Roy Studio Collection promotion(1996-1998); original sketches and planning with Tim Jackson (1984); Heritage Peterborough (1985-1987); Jackson Park Pagoda Project (1987) including historical research from the 1890s.

          Series D Historic Properties (Files 231-300)
          Photographs, historical research and materials relating to streetscapes and identified houses and buildings in Peterborough and surrounding areas; includes information from CIHB and HABS, c. 1970; PACAC bylaws (1974-1986)

          Series E Peterborough Biographies (Files 301-400)
          Historical research on Peterborough individuals, (including all architects) and families as well as records relating to the Peterborough Historical Society.

          Series F Mixed Items (Files 401-461)
          Highlights include: Dobbin Index to Industries (1913), Dr. Hutchison Register of Births (1817), Langton Letters (1834-35), Prime Time Profiles.

          Series G Peterborough Despatch (Files 462-564)
          Copies of news articles (1848-1860) on subjects such as: Peterborough Town Council, bylaws, elections, politics, Peterborough people, agriculture, amusements, businesses, organizations, fires and fire brigade, military, religion, sports, transportation; births, marriages, deaths

          Series H Ashburnham Maps and Plans (Files 565-580), 1850-1903

          Series I Peterborough Fire Insurance Plans (Files 581-600), 1882, 1889, 1911, 1929
          Also includes Peterborough County and Town maps

          Series J Martha Ann Kidd and the Heritage Movement (Files 601-657)
          News features on Martha Ann Kidd, correspondence; papers relating to her husband, Kenneth Kidd, a professor of Archaeology at Trent University.

          Series K Ashburnham and Peterborough City Collector’s Rolls and Directories (Files 658-702)
          Copies of Ashburnham Collector Rolls (1861-62), copies of Ashburnham Directories (1858, 1864, 1865-66, 1870, 1876, 1883-84, 1894-95, 1897, 1901, 1903, 1904, 1905, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1912, 1913, 1914), copies of Ashburnham Assessment Rolls (1874, 1882, 1889, 1899, 1900), copies of Ashburnham Voter’s Lists (1863, 1878), copies of Peterborough City Directories (1851, 1858, 1870-71, 1876, 1883, 1888, 1895, 1897, 1913).

          Series L Peterborough Street Index (Files 703-772) Photographs and descriptions to various properties.

          Series M Peter J. Stokes Photographs (Files 773-779), 1969
          Photographs and negatives relating to the downtown district of Peterborough.

          Series N Photographs and Postcards (Files 780-834)
          A vast photograph and postcard collection depicting residents, properties, and events in Peterborough townships including Lakefield, Chandos, Harvey, Otonabee/Keene, Asphodel, Dummer, Douro, Smith/Ennismore as well as Stoney Lake. Materials relating to surrounding counties such as Victoria and Northumberland should also be mentioned.

          Series O Negatives (Files 835-924)

          Series P Street Series (Files 925-1407), 1970s
          Collection includes historic summaries of various street names in downtown Peterborough, as well as a detailed street by street pre-1890 building inventory featuring many photographs of Peterborough properties as well as owner history.

          Series Q Canadian Inventory of Historic Buildings (CIHB) Reports (Files 1408-2863)

          Series R Mixed Items (Files 2864-)

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          John Turnbull fonds
          Fonds · 1823-1897

          The fonds contains the papers of John S. Turnbull of Belleville, Ontario. Enclosed in the first file is a description of the property of a Mr. Forrin; a notice instructing Mr. Turnbull to pay Mr. James Anderson eleven pounds, ten shillings by Mr. James Turnbull; and a description of the west side of Front Street. The second file consists of items relating to Turnbull's estate including a list of properties he owned, a list of personal effects, the last will and testament of Margaret Campbell, the first and final wills of John Turnbull, and documents pertaining to a dispute over his estate by his family after his death, there is also a map of mineral reserves in Marmora. The third file is composed of various real estate contracts, the fourth file consists of real estate deeds, while the fifth file is made up of real estate leases.

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          St. Andrew's Cemetery fonds
          Item · 1826-2012

          The fonds consists of records related to St. Andrew’s Cemetery in Thamesford, Ontario. It is arranged into the following series and subseries:

              Series 1: Administrative
          Subseries A: Meeting Minutes
          Subseries B: By-Laws
          Subseries C: Cemetery Acts
          Subseries D: Miscellaneous – Will
          Subseries E: Cemetery Returns
          Subseries F: Communion Roll
          Series 2: History
          Subseries A: General History
          Subseries B: Newspaper Articles
          Series 3: Financials
          Series 4: Correspondence
          Series 5: Photographs
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          Sawtell family fonds
          Item · 1835-1940s, 1980s, 2003-05

          The fonds consists of records related to the Sawtell family’s history, Oxford County, Brantford, and southern Ontario. It is arranged into the following series:

          Series 1: Sawtell Papers
          Series 2: Newspaper clippings
          Series 3: Scrapbooks

          William P. Dixon fonds
          Item · 1836 - 1848

          The fonds consists of one financial ledger created by William Prior Dixon between the years 1836 and 1848.

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          Janet Berton fonds (MG 52)
          CA ON00373 MG 52 · Fonds · 1837-2013, predominant 1950-2004

          The fonds consists of records that reflect the different roles that Janet played throughout her life as well as the various activities and functions she performed throughout the community. The fonds is arranged into five series and then various subseries, all of which reflect Janet’s diverse activities.

          The majority of the records are textual (i.e. minutes, reports, correspondence, published material, newspapers, etc.) although there is also a sizable photograph collection as well as some maps and plans and even artwork. Fonds consists of: Binder Twine Festival programs, posters, artwork, committee minutes, advertising, press releases, copies of by-laws, books, correspondence, account ledgers, newsletters, speeches, research notes, newspaper clippings, cassette tapes, Kleinburg/community history notes (eg. United Church, historical buildings and homes, families and individuals), walking tour booklets, notes on Kleinburg and Vaughan development, Humber Heritage committee notes, agendas, newspaper clippings, reports, LACAC/Heritage Vaughan books, notes on heritage homes and architecture, minutes and agendas, manuals, newspaper clippings, reports, CFUW books, newsletters, pamphlets, journal articles, minutes, conference notes, newspaper clippings, Kleinburg Home & School Association notes, newspaper clippings, HELP newspaper clippings, minutes, newsletters, Operation Catch-Up files, CACY pollution and development notes, Dellcrest notes, reports, minutes, KARA agendas and minutes, notes, correspondence, address books, calendars, agendas, travel notes and booklets, guidebooks and maps for locations around the world, other Ontario and Canadian heritage books, reports, magazines (York, food, National Geographic, Beaver, cat), fiction books, journals, programs, pamphlets, maps, Kleinburg Shaw store account ledgers from late 1800s to ca. 1930.

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          Howard T. Pammet fonds
          CA ON00334 F1 · Fonds · 1849-1903

          Papers of Howard T. Pammett (1909-1990), civil servant with the federal Department of Labor and local historian, consisting of correspondence with many people including Margaret Hennessy, 1984; C.K. Bottom, 1968-71; Peter McGillen, 1928-73; Eugene Forsey, 1969; Peterborough Examiner, 1945-53, chiefly with Robertson Davies; research notes and thesis while a student at Queen’s University, 1930-1935; some papers related to his travel and work with the Department of Labour, 1941-69; poetry and other literary works by Pammett; together with correspondence and research materials related to the local history of Peterborough, the Trent Canal, Irish emigration, the Grand Trunk Railway, the Peterborough Exhibition, Peterborough Collegiate and Vocational School, Ontario agriculture and the Kawarthas.
          Peterborough history; post office; Peter Robinson Settlers; Queen's University; Canada Department of Labour; Robertson Davies correspondence; news clippings v 15. 1925-1980.

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          CA ON00154 2015.25-2015.25.38 · Series · 1854-1989
          Part of Long Family Collection

          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.

          Cooke fonds
          CA ON00034 2012-004 · Fonds · 1855 - 2005

          Fonds consists of material relating to J. Cooke Concrete and to William Jacob Cooke, and includes deeds and other legal documents relating to lands; correspondence; ephemera; news clippings; maps and plans; notes on biographical and administrative history; photographs; and artifacts.

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          Collection · 1860-

          The photographs are arranged by subject matter and cover activities in and around the town of Deseronto, Ontario. The majority date from the late nineteenth century and many depict the lumber-related industries of the Rathbun Company in Deseronto. There are also photographs of school groups, churches, railways, First World War airfields and portraits of Deseronto citizens.

          Daly House fonds
          Item · 1860-1893

          The fonds consists of four financial ledgers created between 1860 and 1893.

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          Collection · 1865 - ?

          Collection consists of photographs documenting the organizational activities of Trinity College School. Included are annual photographs of athletic teams, extra-curricular clubs, and student leadership groups; candid photographs taken by staff and students of the School; photographs of students and alumni who served in WWI and WWII; photographs documenting the construction and history of the School’s buildings; and photographs of faculty and staff of Trinity College School.

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          George F. Durand Sous-fonds
          CA ON00353 AFC 47-SF1 · Sous-fonds · 1867 - 1889

          Sous-fonds contains architectural drawings of 62 projects created by George F. Durand, individually or in partnership with others, in London and surrounding areas. The drawings consist of plans, elevations, sections, details, a water colour painting, sketches and plans for various utilities such as heating, plumbing and ventilating.

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          CA ON00154 2015.25-2015.25.34 · Series · 1868-1986
          Part of Long Family Collection

          Series consists of newspaper clippings and a Birthday Scripture Book concerning Terralta (158 Dorset Street West) and the Benson family (mainly Clara Cynthia Benson, PhD), 1868-1986.

          House of Providence fonds
          CA ON00279 F13 · Fonds · 1869-2002

          This fonds consists of records that pertain to the House of Providence and Marian Villa. More specifically, it consists of histories, commemorative materials, and administrative materials. There are also records related to the Marian Villa Auxiliary.

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          Paul Baldwin fonds
          Fonds · 1870-2013

          Fonds contains research files compiled by local historian Paul Baldwin relating to architecture and architects in St. Thomas and Elgin County, principally related to the work of John T. Findlay and Neil R. Darrach with an emphasis on Darrach. Also includes information on David Kilpatrick, Elgin County's first architect, as well as research notes that informed Baldwin's "Legacy" column published in "Community News". Finally, fonds contains original architectural plans created in circa 1903 by Neil Darrach for the St. Thomas Public Library building, as well as a photocopy of a plan for the residence of R.A. Cook.

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