Item consists of a photograph album containing prints relating to the British military garrison at London, Ontario in the late 1860s.
Sin títuloThis 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.
Sin títuloThe fonds consists of photographs, correspondence, and records pertaining to and maintained by the Smith, and later Pascoe, families. Photographs depict the Smith family during their construction of and residence at Bayside farm. Later photographs depict the town of Whitby, notable landmarks, and prominent events throughout the life of Mildred Pascoe (1927-1985), a great-granddaughter of the Smith patriarch who maintained and organized the Smith family’s records. Correspondence consists of letters between family members. Records represent the Smith family’s business affairs, religious affiliations, educational achievements, and other personal belongings. Fonds consists of 4 series: Photographs, Correspondence, Receipts, and Miscellaneous records.
Sin títuloSignage also indicates sells furnishings
View of river and London from Westminster Township.
2 men are posed in doorway under awning. Sign identifies business as chemists.
Exterior view of front of drug store building.
This business is a hatter and furrier; men, hats and goods are out in front of store.
This view includes tower of Customs House and Post Office on west side.
Exterior view of store that also sells oysters, game and fish.
Exterior view of business and advertising on outside of building. Also identified as a Stationer and seller of sheet music.
Exterior view of Roman Catholic diocese residence for Bishop and priests located to east of St. Peter's Cathedral on Dufferin Avenue.
View of Provincial Exhibition building known as the Crystal Palace with gazebo to left.
Picture of St. James Anglican Church in London South (Westminster Township) at southwest corner of Askin Street and Wortley Road. It opens in November 1877.
View of building exterior with men in windows and other men and boys outside main entrance; there is also a horse and buggy pulled in under arched entry.
View in winter of iron Blackfriars Bridge with Carlings Brewery centred in background through the bridge.
This photograph is a view of buildings looking north along Richmond Street and buildings to the east including St. Peter's Cathedral and Bishop's Palace (later rectory) on Dufferin Avenue; and Crystal Palace and military garrison buildings at far right.
View of Dr. Lancaster's octagon house. He was a homeopathic physician.
Large group of men gathered beside the Central School with other buildings in view.