Original cataloguing for this image noted that "the steam traction engine was the first sign of automation on farms in Erin Co. This engine was being built in Waterloo."
Traction engines were built by the Waterloo Manufacturing Co., Waterloo, Ontario, between 1850 and 1928.
This image is a copy of a photograph which was published in the 1976 Grand River Conservation Foundation Calendar 1976, and is part of the Boston Mills Press Collection.
This image is in the Jim Johannes Collection.
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Black and white photograph mounted on mat of St. Mary's High School and St. Mary's Church on Young St. in Berlin, Ontario.
St. Mary's Separate School is seen in the foreground; part of the church is visible in the background. The view of the school is obscured by two trees growing in the adjacent …
Black and white photograph mounted on mat of St. Mary's High School and St. Mary's Church on Young St. in Berlin, Ontario.
St. Mary's Separate School is seen in the foreground; part of the church is visible in the background. The view of the school is obscured by two trees growing in the adjacent school yard.
Established as St. Ann's Prepatory School it was later renamed St. Mary's High School. The school was built on the site of the former Erb homestead at the corner of Weber St. W. and Foundry St. Many extensions and renovations were made throughout the years. The older buildings were demolished to allow construction of of a large new building in 1955.
St. Mary's Church was built on land purchased from David Weber on August 16, 1854. Construction was completed and the building was dedicated in 1856. The parish grew considerably and a larger church was erected (1900-1903). The old church building was used as a parish hall for many years after the new church was built.
This photo is signed on the back by Rev. Theobald Spetz. Father Spetz was president of St. Jerome's College and was responsible for establishing St. Louis parish in Waterloo, as well as assisting with the St. Mary parish, Berlin. He died in 1921.
This photograph is in poor condition: the mat is soiled and has two long tears (top and bottom) on the left half. Large chunks are missing from the mat in the centre top and on the top right corner. The photo is also torn in three spots and has several red markings on its surface.
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Born in 1810 in Wuertemberg, Germany, Jacob Hespeler first emigrated to the United States before reaching Preston in 1830.
During his stay in Preston, Hespeler operated a general store and founded several industries. After a failed attempt to purchase the John Erb Mill, Hespeler left Preston and moved to New Hope in 1845, where he purchased a valuable water privilege and constructed saw, flour, distillery, and woolen mills.
Hespeler was an ardent promoter of the arrival of Great Western Railway in New Hope, which served as a connection between Galt and Guelph. The settlement of New Hope became the village of Hespeler on 1 January 1859 and Jacob Hespeler served as the first reeve.
Jacob Hespeler died on 22 March 1881.
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A black and white, studio portrait of three unidentified children. A young girl sits on the left, a young boy in the middle is seated on a table and is holding a book. He has his arm around a young boy who is standing beside him.
A black and white, studio portrait of three unidentified children. A young girl sits on the left, a young boy in the middle is seated on a table and is holding a book. He has his arm around a young boy who is standing beside him.
Hugh Edwin Moore operated a photographic studio in Berlin, Ontario from 1869-1871.
The image is noted as being part of the "Eby Family Album".
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It is believed that this photograph shows the children of Christian Eby (1842-1920), namely Lydia Anne (b. 1868) and Isaac (b.1881). However, given the age span between the children, it is unlikely that this is Lydia Ann and Isaac.
If this is Lydia Ann, it is possible that the young boy is James Edward (b. 1870).
Daniel G. Dennison was a photographer in Berlin, Ontario from 1865-1885.
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The Waterloo County House of Industry and Refuge was located in Berlin (now Kitchener) Ontario. It was opened on 15 June 1869 and was the first such home in Ontario. The original building was located on Frederick Street.
The County House of Industry and Refuge was built in 1868-1869 from plans by Joseph Hobson, County Engineer.
The magazine sketch is mounted on piece of light cardboard.
P000295 (Waterloo Historical Society) is a duplicate of this image and has not been digitized. Copy 1 of P000295 is an original clipping from the magazine and copy 2 is a photographic reprint.
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A black and white print, on heavy cardboard, of fire fighters testing a new pump at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Queen Street South, Berlin (now Kitchener), Ontario. Two horse-drawn fire wagons and a numerous spectators can be seen in the picture. The firefighters are pumping water from Victoria Par…
A black and white print, on heavy cardboard, of fire fighters testing a new pump at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Queen Street South, Berlin (now Kitchener), Ontario. Two horse-drawn fire wagons and a numerous spectators can be seen in the picture. The firefighters are pumping water from Victoria Park and shooting a stream of water over the spire of St. Paul's Church.
Mistakenly labelled "St. Peter's" and "church fire, 1900s" on the back of photo.
Date of image based in newspaper clipping appearing on page 256 of Hannes Schneider book.
The water was pumped from the lake in Victoria Park.
This photo is in poor condition. There are thumb-tack holes and worn corners on the image.
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A black and white outdoor group photograph of members of the Berlin Fire Department (later known as the Kitchener Fire Department), in uniforms. Five men are seated in the front row and ten men are standing behind them.
A black and white outdoor group photograph of members of the Berlin Fire Department (later known as the Kitchener Fire Department), in uniforms. Five men are seated in the front row and ten men are standing behind them.
This photo is in fair condition. there are thumb-tack holes on the image and some cracking and scratches. The print is mounted on heavy cardboard backing with the corners bevelled off.
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The man in the image may be Christian S. Eby, (5 December 1842 - 25 Aug 1920).
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Born in 1810 in Wuertemberg, Germany, Jacob Hespeler first emigrated to the United States before reaching Preston in 1830. During his stay in Preston, Hespeler operated a general store and founded several industries. After a failed attempt to purchase the John Erb Mill, Hespeler left Preston and moved to New Hope in 1845, where he purchased a valuable water privilege and constructed saw, flour, distillery, and woolen mills. Hespeler was an ardent promoter of the arrival of Great Western Railway in New Hope, which served as a connection between Galt and Guelph. The settlement of New Hope became the village of Hespeler on 1 January 1859 and Jacob Hespeler served as the first reeve. Hespeler died on 22 March 1881.
City Mart Photographic Gallery was located in San Francisco, California. Jacob Hespeler visited California in the early 1870's according to the 1969 Waterloo Historical Society annual volume.
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