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      The Whitby junction Station was built at the foot of Byron Street on the Grand Trunk Railway in 1903. It closed in 1969 and in 1970 it was moved to the north-east corner of Victoria and Henry Streets for use as an art gallery. In 2004 the Station Gallery was …

      Whitby’s house numbering system was provided by Rev. Dr. James Roy Van Wyck (1877-1941), a retired Presbyterian minister. Van Wyck provided this service to the town, free of charge, during the Great Depression. By the summer of 1935, Whitby had a population of about 4,000 people and a house numbering …

      The house located at 320 St. John Street West was built in 1881 for Judge George H. Dartnell, of the Ontario County Courthouse. He was succeeded by Judge Duncan John McIntyre. Left to Right: Judge Duncan J. McIntyre, Mrs. Duncan J. McIntyre, Duncan Brodie McIntyre.

      This building was located at 301 Dundas Street West. In 1901 W.J. Luke moved his bicycle sales and repair shop to the south west corner of Dundas and Centre Streets where this picture was taken. W.J. Luke opened the first Ford car dealership in Whitby in this shop location around …

      This is a black and white photograph of a group of students posed for a picture.

      From 1906 to 1968 an annual missionary conference was held during the summer at the Ontario Ladies' College.

      This group of students was photographed at a special occasion, possibly the annual Conversazione in February.

      This is a black and white photograph of Anna Craig Harley, the May Queen for 1907, placing a crown of flowers on the head of the May Queen for 1908.

      The Conversazione was the social event of the year held in February.

      This picture was taken at the annual tennis tournament between the Ontario Ladies' College and Victoria University in Toronto. The tournament of May 25, 1903 was won by the Ontario Ladies' College. Now known as Trafalgar Castle School, the college is located at 401 Reynolds Street. Photo from: College Brochure …

      The guns were placed on the College lawn in 1897.

      This is a black and white photograph of a view looking west toward Gilbert Street from the front steps of the College. The cement foundations in the foreground are probably fountains.

      This is a black and white photograph of a group of students beside a cannon on the College grounds. From Left to Right: Leah Cook, Ada Robertson, Violet Bell, Ethel Bussler.

      Black and white negative of a photograph showing a Whitby hockey team. The young men are wearing uniforms and equipment. The photograph was taken in a studio. Back row: Bert Smith, Dave Megaffin, Tom Anderson. Middle row: Fred Hatrick, Art Blanchard, Harry Watson. Front row: Charlie Blanchard, John Barclay.

      Thomas Hall Wilson (1837-1913), eldest son of James (1807-1890) and Elizabeth (1818-1889) Wilson, married Catherine DeGeer (1837-1913) at Whitchurch Township in 1858; they had six children: Mary Hannah Wilson (1860-1942), William James Wilson (1862-1915), Amanda Elizabeth Wilson (1864-1952), Charles Herbert Wilson (1866-1943), Kate Annett Wilson (1869-1953), George Iolum Wilson (1872-1954). …

      Whitby Collegiate Institute was built in 1873 and was located on the south side of Colborne Street between King and Centre Streets. The school was demolished in 1975-1976.

      The Ontario County Courthouse was built from 1852-1854 on the west side of Centre Street between Ontario Street and Gilbert Streets. The architects were Frederic Cumberland and William Storm of Toronto. The extension at the north end was added in 1866. The building served as a courthouse from 1854-1964. In …

      The Ontario County House of Refuge was built between 1901-1903. It was located on the west side of High Street opposite John Street. It served as a house of refuge from 1903-1951 when it was replaced by Fairview Lodge. The building was used as apartments from 1951 until a fire …

      The Whitby Collegiate Institute was built in 1873 and was located on the south side of Colborne Street between King and Centre Streets. The school was demolished in 1975-1976.