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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.

      Reverend D. O. Crossley was a minister of the Methodist Tabernacle in the early 1900's. Since 1873 he had been a minister in the Bay of Quinte Conference. He died at Whitby on January 8, 1909, and is buried at King Cemetery, King Township, Ontario. This photograph appeared in the …

      This house was located on Bagot Street (Lot 82, Campbell and Way Plan on the east side of Baldwin Street, north of Lynde Creek). The house was built in the 1850s by John Thomas and was destroyed by fire on February 20, 1958.Whitby’s house numbering system was provided by Rev. …

      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 Anna Craig Harley, the May Queen for 1907, placing a crown of flowers on the head of the May Queen for 1908.

      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.

      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 …

      The Myrtle Methodist Church was built in 1857 on the east side of Highway 12, a short distance south of the 9th Concession of Whitby Township. In June 1908, the church building was moved to Myrtle Station where it was made into a garage. The building was demolished in 1980. …

      This house was located on Railroad Street (46 Queen Street).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 …

      The Brooklin Bakery was located on the north side of Roebuck Street between Baldwin Street and Mill Street (Cassels Road). The bakery was demolished in November 1983.

      John Bright was born at Raglan (located north of Oshawa) on August 8, 1865 and was a farmer for many years at Myrtle Station specializing in the breeding of shorthorn cattle and Clydesdale horses. He was a director of the Ontario Winter Fair at Guelph from 1900 to 1917 and …

      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 a group of students posed for a picture.

      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.