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- Harbour mouth, CobourgSailing ships were hauled in and out by steam tugs, but steamships came right up to the east side of East Pier.The Cobourg Harbour Co. was incorporated and began operating in about 1830, starting with this pier. This first pier began near the entrance to the present trailer park, extended …Sailing ships were hauled in and out by steam tugs, but steamships came right up to the east side of East Pier.The Cobourg Harbour Co. was incorporated and began operating …Cobourg Public Library
- Barron School for Boys, Gore's Landing, OntarioFrederick W. Barron founded this school which stressed moral and physical as well as intellectual development. In the 1840s he became the third principal of Upper Canada College. Barron married the widow of Thomas Gore, who happened to have a large home and property, Glenavy, suitable for a boy's boarding …Frederick W. Barron founded this school which stressed moral and physical as well as intellectual development. In the 1840s he became the third principal of Upper Canada College. Barron married …Cobourg Public Library
- Albion HotelOriginally known as the Steamboat Hotel (owned by Oren Strong), it was renamed the Albion in 1837 and was located on the north side of King StreetOriginally known as the Steamboat Hotel (owned by Oren Strong), it was renamed the Albion in 1837 and was located on the north side of King StreetCobourg Public Library
- Floral ArrangementA pencil sketch by Harriet Kane, wife of Paul Kane, Canadian artist. Harriet was the daughter of renowned cabinetmaker, Freeman Schemmerhorn Clench.A pencil sketch by Harriet Kane, wife of Paul Kane, Canadian artist. Harriet was the daughter of renowned cabinetmaker, Freeman Schemmerhorn Clench.Cobourg Public Library
- Colonel Cornell's CoachS. Douglas Cornell belonged to the eighth generation of Cornells in Americas. Douglas came to Buffalo with his father and graduated from Hobart in 1860. There he excelled in oratory and dramatics, talents he exercised later as stage manager of the Buffalo Amateurs. After graduation he began an active business …S. Douglas Cornell belonged to the eighth generation of Cornells in Americas. Douglas came to Buffalo with his father and graduated from Hobart in 1860. There he excelled in oratory …Cobourg Public Library
- Hunting CampCentre figure possibly D'Arcy Boulton.Centre figure possibly D'Arcy Boulton.Cobourg Public Library
- Cobourg and Peterborough Railway LocomotiveThe Cobourg & Peterborough railroad opened with great fanfare in 1854 and was plagued with problems ever after particularily with this bridge over Rice Lake. The Cobourg & Peterborough Railway (C&PR) was incorporated in November 1852 by the citizens of Cobourg in hopes of drawing trade to their community from …The Cobourg & Peterborough railroad opened with great fanfare in 1854 and was plagued with problems ever after particularily with this bridge over Rice Lake. The Cobourg & Peterborough Railway …Cobourg Public Library
- Cobourg Firemen and Parade MachineVolunteer fire brigades long played an important part in social life. Shown here in front of Victoria Hall, the Parade Machine had no practical application but made a great show with pumpers, hose and hook-and-ladderVolunteer fire brigades long played an important part in social life. Shown here in front of Victoria Hall, the Parade Machine had no practical application but made a great show …Cobourg Public Library
- Donly and Kerr family membersEdith Kerr married Donald Macdonald. Charles Kerr was the son of Senator Kerr. His daughter Grace eventually resided in the Golden Plough. Enid Donly was the mother of Mrs. Grigg of Cobourg, from whom this photograph came from.Edith Kerr married Donald Macdonald. Charles Kerr was the son of Senator Kerr. His daughter Grace eventually resided in the Golden Plough. Enid Donly was the mother of Mrs. Grigg …Cobourg Public Library
- Freeman Schermerhorn ClenchClench came to Cobourg in the mid 1820's and established a cabinet making business, which soon became highly successful. He was noted for fine craftsmanship and good design. Clench was also active in town affairs. One of his daughters, Harriet, married Paul Kane - while another, Eliza, became the wife …Clench came to Cobourg in the mid 1820's and established a cabinet making business, which soon became highly successful. He was noted for fine craftsmanship and good design. Clench was …Cobourg Public Library
- General Charles Lane FitzhughGeneral Charles Lane Fitzhugh was the youngest civil war general in the Union Army. The Fitzhugh's were an old Virginia family of great wealth who spent much time in Cobourg after 1867. Charles became a prominent Cobourg citizen and shareholder in the Cobourg, Peterborough and Marmora Railway Company.General Charles Lane Fitzhugh was the youngest civil war general in the Union Army. The Fitzhugh's were an old Virginia family of great wealth who spent much time in Cobourg …Cobourg Public Library
- Ella Cruso BoswellElla Cruso was a daughter of Michael Daintry Cruso. She married Arthur Radcliffe Boswell, one time Mayor of Toronto.Ella Cruso was a daughter of Michael Daintry Cruso. She married Arthur Radcliffe Boswell, one time Mayor of Toronto.Cobourg Public Library
- Michael Daintry CrusoMichael Cruso was the father of Henry Beaumont Cruso.Michael Cruso was the father of Henry Beaumont Cruso.Cobourg Public Library
- Harriet ClenchHarriet died on January 15th, 1892.Harriet died on January 15th, 1892.Cobourg Public Library
- Frederick P. RubidgeFrederick was a Cobourg poet and surveyor.Frederick was a Cobourg poet and surveyor.Cobourg Public Library
- Carry Munson HoopleSister of Charles Munson, M.P.Sister of Charles Munson, M.P.Cobourg Public Library
- Captain Fred Beebe of No. 1 Hose CompanyCaptain Beebe left Cobourg in 1884 when the Volunteer Firemen came to an end. He later moved to Toronto and said of Cobourg "There was nothing left in the old town for me.".Captain Beebe left Cobourg in 1884 when the Volunteer Firemen came to an end. He later moved to Toronto and said of Cobourg "There was nothing left in the old …Cobourg Public Library
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