Postcard made from black and white photograph taken by Herman Lippert, Berlin, Ontario. Image shows 29th Waterloo County Regiment Band in Victoria Park, Berlin, Ontario.
Postcard made from black and white photograph taken by Herman Lippert, Berlin, Ontario. Image shows 29th Waterloo County Regiment Band in Victoria Park, Berlin, Ontario.
The Berlin Musical Society Band became the 29th Waterloo County Regiment Band on 3 March 1879.
Photograph believed to have been taken in Victoria Park, Berlin, Ontario.
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The photograph might have been taken in France, as the reverse of the postcard bears French text only.
Frederick Christian Luft is in the back row, sixth from the right hand side.
Fred Christian Luft, born 17 February 1897 in Berlin, Ont., was the son of Julius and Susanna (Hopp) Luft. Fred attended Kitchener Collegiate Institute from 1910 to 1912. He enlisted on 17 April 1916 with the 118th Battalion. He married Emma Hiller in 1921. Fred died in 1966.
This photograph is part of the "Waterloo County Soldier Portraits" group.
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A black and white photograph of members of the 118th Battalion in Victoria Park, Berlin (now Kitchener), Ontario. The soldiers are gathered around the 1897 Peace Memorial, the top of which is visible under the vertical banner.
The banner bears the phrase "Berlin will be Berlin No Longer". The meda…
A black and white photograph of members of the 118th Battalion in Victoria Park, Berlin (now Kitchener), Ontario. The soldiers are gathered around the 1897 Peace Memorial, the top of which is visible under the vertical banner.
The banner bears the phrase "Berlin will be Berlin No Longer". The medallions showing the likenesses of Bismark and Von Moltke can be seen in the hands of two soldiers, who are standing below and to the left of the bottom of the banner.
The large house in the background, on the right, is on Roland Street. The large house in the background on the left, is 101 David Street, also known as the Quickfall House.
This is image is a January 2005 reprint of the original matted photograph, which is in a private collection.
The photograph appeared in the 16 March 1916 edition of the Toronto Star.
The image is believed to have been taken by Ernest Denton on 16 February 1916. Ernest Denton was a photographer in Berlin/Kitchener from approximately 1912 to 1955. He operated photography studios at various locations in the city.
It is believed that many of these soldiers had participated in the previous night's riot in Berlin, during which the Concordia Club was ransacked by soldiers and civilians, the bronze bust of Kaiser Whilhelm I stolen, and other vandalism occurred. The next day, as depicted in this image, the soldiers visited the Peace Memorial in Victoria Park and pried off the bronze medallions of Bismark and Von Moltke. On 1 March 1916, the Berlin Park Board ordered the Peace Memorial destroyed so that it would no longer be a target of vandalism.
The image may have been retouched and it is not known if the statement on the banner is original or if it has been altered in any way.
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Black and white group portrait, mounted on a mat, of the 118th Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, in 1917. Officers are seated in the front row, while the soldiers appear to be standing on steps in front of a door.
Black and white group portrait, mounted on a mat, of the 118th Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, in 1917. Officers are seated in the front row, while the soldiers appear to be standing on steps in front of a door.
The 118th North Waterloo Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force (C.E.F.), were trained for service overseas during World War I.
Although no individuals have been identified, it is likely that Roy Hilts, the donor's father, is included in the picture.
The Berlin Portrait Room was owned and operated by Ernest Denton. He was a photographer in Berlin/Kitchener from approximately 1912 to 1955. He operated photography studios at various locations in the city.
The photograph is mounted on a mat. The mat has worn edges, with a small piece missing from the bottom. There are glue and paper remnants across the bottom of the mat, suggesting that a label may have been removed at some point in time. The image has many fine surface scratches, worn edges and a missing bottom right corner.
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A black and white studio composite photograph, mounted on mat, of individual portraits of the members of the 1915-1916 Acadian Hockey Club. The players are wearing team jerseys with sashes on which are printed "Acadian". The President, Manager, and Secretary-Treasurer are wearing suits. The Trainer…
A black and white studio composite photograph, mounted on mat, of individual portraits of the members of the 1915-1916 Acadian Hockey Club. The players are wearing team jerseys with sashes on which are printed "Acadian". The President, Manager, and Secretary-Treasurer are wearing suits. The Trainer is wearing a white jacket.
Top row, left to right: John Stahle (Right Wing), Leo Cote (Rover)
Middle row, left to right: Herb Oakes (President), Theo Weseloh (Manager), Norm Zick (Secretary-Treasurer)
Bottom row, left to right: Carl Rocker (Right Defense), Fred MacAvoy (Trainer), William Zinkhan (Goal)
Left column, top to bottom: Redg Devitt (Spare), Ray Tuer (Centre)
Right column, top to bottom: William Uffleman (Left wing), Leo Quinn (Left Defense)
This photograph is in fair condition: some streaking, scratching, and water stains.
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Black and white outdoor photograph of the Alexander Hotel taken from an elevated position, likely from the former Labatt's property on King Street. The intersection of King and William Streets are visible.
Black and white outdoor photograph of the Alexander Hotel taken from an elevated position, likely from the former Labatt's property on King Street. The intersection of King and William Streets are visible.
This photo is a copy of a postcard and is in good condition; some handwritten labeling is visible.
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Private Eby served in the First Canadian Contingent of the British Expeditionary Force and in the Second Infantry Brigade, Fourth Company, Fifth Battalion. He was killed in action in France on 21 March 1915 and was reported to be the first native of Waterloo Township, Ontario, to be a victim of the Great War.
The photographer, Levi R. Yost, operated a photography studio at 175 King Street West in Berlin, Ontario, from 1915 to 1920. His studio was located at 12 King Street West, Berlin in 1912.
Private Eby is buried in Rue David Military Cemetery, near Fleurbaix, France. Section II, Row A, grave 44.
Levi R. Yost operated a photographic studio in Elmira, Ontario from 1888 to 1900 and later in Kitchener from approximately 1911 to 1931. Yost Studios were located at 12 King St. West (later 175 King St. West.
This photograph is part of the "Waterloo County Soldier Portraits" group.
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Black and white photograph of officers reviewing a group of soldiers at the Berlin Ontario train station, from a bird's-eye view. A crowd of civilians (several of whom have bicycles)and a number of passenger cars in the yard are also visible. The Krug Furniture factory building can be seen in the b…
Black and white photograph of officers reviewing a group of soldiers at the Berlin Ontario train station, from a bird's-eye view. A crowd of civilians (several of whom have bicycles)and a number of passenger cars in the yard are also visible. The Krug Furniture factory building can be seen in the background. The photograph is mounted on a mat.
Photograph is in fair condition. There are ink stains on the photo and pinholes in the mat.
Ernest Denton was a photographer in Berlin/Kitchener from approximately 1912 to 1955. He operated photography studios at various locations in the city.
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Black and white, outdoor, group photograph of people on front steps and lawn of large home, possibly the residence of August Boehmer, in Berlin, Ontario. The women standing on the lawn on the left side of image (starting at far left to right) were identified as Nettie Boehmer Shoemaker, Mrs. Norma…
Black and white, outdoor, group photograph of people on front steps and lawn of large home, possibly the residence of August Boehmer, in Berlin, Ontario. The women standing on the lawn on the left side of image (starting at far left to right) were identified as Nettie Boehmer Shoemaker, Mrs. Norman Boehmer, and Edna Boehmer Lautenschlager. The woman in the dark dress at the end of the row, standing beside steps, was identified as Katherine Boehmer, wife of August Boehmer. August Boehmer was identified as the man standing on the step behind Katherine, holding a boater hat in his hand. Emma Boehmer Yanke is standing on the step behind August, and to her left, on the same step, is Gertie Boehmer Hallmann. On the right hand side of the image, the third woman from the right, standing on the lawn, wearing a dark dress, was identified as Dora Boehmer Hymmen. Further along the row, the woman, in the light dress with hands folded in front, was identified as Mrs. George Boehmer.
Photograph is a copy of original. Names of subjects provided by donor.
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Black and white photograph of automobiles and pedestrians in front of the Twin City Repair Shop, on what is believed to be Queen Street, Berlin, Ontario. The men in the crowd and on the street are in suits and top hats, while the women are wearing formal dresses with hats.
Black and white photograph of automobiles and pedestrians in front of the Twin City Repair Shop, on what is believed to be Queen Street, Berlin, Ontario. The men in the crowd and on the street are in suits and top hats, while the women are wearing formal dresses with hats.
This photograph was from the collection of Ontario Hydro.
It is believed that this photograph may be of the crowd that followed the procession of Premier James Whitey and Minister of Power, Adam Beck to the ceremony which turned on Niagara power in Berlin on 11 October 1910.
An identical copy, P000589_c1 of this image has not been uploaded to OurOntario.ca
This item is part of the "Niagara Hydroelectric Power Arrives in Berlin" photograph group.
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