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      Spruce Villa was originally constructed in approximately 1872 at 734 Dundas Street West. It was a farmhouse owned by William Clendenan (1826-1906). Around 1918 this property was purchased by Mrs. W.H. Weddell. Mrs. Weddell gave it the name Spruce Villa for the line of spruce trees along the property. She …

      This brick house was built in 1877 on the north side of Dundas Street between Kent and Centre Streets (at 306 Dundas Street West). For many years, it was the residence of Dr. D.P. Bogart (1828-1910). The house was demolished in 1955.Whitby’s house numbering system was provided by Rev. Dr. …

      This brick cottage is located on the west side of Centre Street between Burns and Pitts Streets. It was built about 1857, by James Wallace as one of the houses for the militia.Whitby’s house numbering system was provided by Rev. Dr. James Roy Van Wyck (1877-1941), a retired Presbyterian minister. …

      The 34th Regiment was militia for Ontario County. They were known as the 34th Regiment from 1866 until 1920. After such time they became known as Ontario Regiment (RCAC). This group is sometimes also referred to as the 34th (Ontario) Battalion.

      The Conversazione was the social event of the year, held in February. Photo from: College Calender 1907, published by the Methodist Book and Publishing House.

      The Conversazione was the social event of the year, held in February. Photo from: College Calender 1907, published by the Methodist Book and Publishing House.

      The May Court Festival was first proposed to the Ontario Ladies' College by Lady Majorie Gordon, daughter of Lord Aberdeen, the Governor-General of Canada, when she visited the College in 1898. It has been an annual event since 1907. Ontario Ladies' College is now known as Trafalgar Castle School, and …

      Anna Craig Harley was born in Brantford, Ontario and in 1913 married Robert Gordon Grobb. From 1937, until her death, Mrs. Grobb lived in Whitby and was involved with the alumni of the College. She died at Preston Spring Gardens, Ontario at the age of 82. Photo from: College Calender …

      Thomas Emmett was born at Nawton, Yorkshire, England, on May 26, 1829. In 1845 he came to Canada and settled on the John Watson Farm, lot 35, concession 2, Whitby Township, at Almonds. He retired in 1879 and settled on the Whitby-Pickering Town Line. In 1907 he purchased a house …

      This photograph was printed in the Toronto Sunday World on 18 August 1907.

      De gauche à droite: Mme Léa Schryer, M Joseph Schryer, M. John Schryer, M. Jules Schryer. (les autres sont inconnus)