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      Because this is a tintype, the image is reversed from real life. This is why the text on the store sign is backwards.

      Because this is a tintype, the image is reversed from real life.

      This photograph shows the ice house belonging to the old Scotland creamery, with Neil O'Reilly as a child standing in front. This ice house stored all of the ice needed for the creamery's operations; the ice came from Lower Oakland pond during the winter, where blocks as thick as eighteen …

      This early 20th century photograph shows several early cars along Simcoe St., Scotland, Ontario. The Frank M. Smith store can be seen to the right; the building is now the Beer Store at 48 Simcoe St. Across the street from the Smith store was Ernie Thorne's store, which later burned …

      This early 20th century photograph shows a railway station for the Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo (T.H. & B.) railway which once ran through Scotland. This photograph was provided by Neil O'Reilly during a Digitization Day event held by the County of Brant Public Library. Do you have any historical items …

      This photo depicts the old Scotland public school, on Church St. The school depicted was opened November 1, 1867, and used until 1924 when it was replaced with the Scotland Continuation School. The original Public School was moved further back on the property to a new foundation and continued to …

      This photo shows three young Oakland men in front of the VanDusen Block department store. The men are Donald Smith, Ed Mitchell, and Earl "Pru" Shellington. The VanDusen Block was a department store which was well known among residents. It was demolished around 1980. Among the products being advertised by …

      The caption reads March 3rd, 1947, but this date may be incorrect.

      This early 20th century photo shows the intersection of Simcoe St. and Talbot St., with the bandstand visible. The bandstand was a landmark of this intersection until 1941, when it was removed. This photograph was provided by Neil O'Reilly during a Digitization Day event held by the County of Brant …

      This photo shows Sam King on his bicycle in front of the S C King coal company truck. The company was owned by his father, Cliff King. This photograph was provided by Neil O'Reilly during a Digitization Day event held by the County of Brant Public Library. Do you have …

      This early 20th century photograph shows Simcoe St. leading down to the bandshell at the corner of Simcoe & Talbot. The old hotel is to the left; Markle's store is to the right. Markle's store was later owned by Paul Urban when it was rebuilt. This photograph was provided by …

      This photograph shows a pair of men picking onions at a Scotland, Ontario onion farm. This photograph was provided by Neil O'Reilly during a Digitization Day event held by the County of Brant Public Library. Do you have any historical items and are interested in helping preserve our county's history …

      This photograph shows a Scotland, Ontario drama club in costume for one of their plays. These types of amateur productions were very popular in the early 20th century before the advent of radio, television and movies. The people depicted in this photo are, left to right: Back row: Mrs. Silverthorn …

      This photograph depicts the Scotland Congregational Church in Scotland, Ontario, as it was known then. The church became a United church at church union in 1925. The church still stands today as the Scotland United Church at 10 Church St. W. This photograph was provided by Charles and Margaret Hunter …

      This photograph shows the three eras of firefighting equipment used by the Scotland fire department. It was taken in March, 1951 when the fire department bought new equipment. To the left is the brand-new engine; in the centre was the engine used prior to its purchase; and to the right …

      This photograph shows the original equipment used by the Scotland fire department. It was taken in March, 1951 when the fire department bought new equipment. This engine is a hand-cranked motorized fire cart, which was used in the 19th century. This photograph was provided by Charles and Margaret Hunter during …

      This early 20th century photograph shows a horse-drawn carriage coming down Scotland, Ontario's main street. This photograph was provided by Neil O'Reilly during a Digitization Day event held by the County of Brant Public Library. Do you have any historical items and are interested in helping preserve our county's history …

      This early 20th century photograph shows the Scotland Brass Band, taken behind the Baptist church in Scotland, Ontario. People depicted include: John Hammond Drummond; Bern Stewart; Alan Smith; Jake Me[illegible]; John [Neil?] Malcolm; Jim Messecar [illegible]. This photo is Zoomify enabled! Click on it to zoom in and see faces …

      This photograph shows the old Scotland creamery. The O'Reilly family owned it beginning in 1910, when it was purchased by Neil O'Reilly's father. In addition to acting as a factory, it was the family home for many years, and Neil's brother was born there in 1910. The factory was since …

      The photo was taken by Park & Co. of Brantford, Ontario. The Park & Co. studio was a prolific photo studio that produced a large number of portrait photographs in this time period.