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 panoramic photograph of the annual Dominion Stores Limited (Ltd.) Good Fellowship Club, Kitchener District, picnic taken on 7 July 1948.
A black and white panoramic photograph of the annual Dominion Stores Limited (Ltd.) Good Fellowship Club, Kitchener District, picnic taken on 7 July 1948.
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 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 postcard of William Lyon Mackenzie King standing in front of the house where he was born in Berlin (now Kitchener), Ontario.
King is seen standing in middle distance near the front steps. Much of the lawn is visible in the foreground.
Black and white postcard of William Lyon Mackenzie King standing in front of the house where he was born in Berlin (now Kitchener), Ontario.
King is seen standing in middle distance near the front steps. Much of the lawn is visible in the foreground.
This house was located at 43 Benton St., Kitchener. It was torn down and replaced by the Pentecostal Tabernacle, which was dedicated September, 11, 1927.
Ernest Denton was a photographer in Berlin/Kitchener from approximately 1912-1955. He operated photography studios at various locations in the city.
This postcard is in good condition; bottom left hand corner is creased.
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A black and white photograph of the birthplace of William Lyon Mackenzie King, Prime Minister of Canada. The house was located at 43 Benton Street in Berlin (now Kitchener), Ontario. The image shows a two storey house with a long front porch and addition on the left hand side with a protruding bay …
A black and white photograph of the birthplace of William Lyon Mackenzie King, Prime Minister of Canada. The house was located at 43 Benton Street in Berlin (now Kitchener), Ontario. The image shows a two storey house with a long front porch and addition on the left hand side with a protruding bay window.
The image has been glued to a cardboard backing.
The house was demolished in 1926.
Ernest Denton was a photographer in Berlin/Kitchener from approximately 1912-1955. He operated photography studios at various locations in the city.
A black and white photographic reprint of this image (P000518_c2, PB3) has not been digitized.
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A black and white photograph of British reservists leaving the Berlin train station. A crowd of well-wishers stands on the right facing the camera. Several of the reservists are leaning out the windows on the railway car. One of the departing reservists holds a flag with a British ensign, while two…
A black and white photograph of British reservists leaving the Berlin train station. A crowd of well-wishers stands on the right facing the camera. Several of the reservists are leaning out the windows on the railway car. One of the departing reservists holds a flag with a British ensign, while two men hold the other end from the train station platform.
The British reservists were among the first to enlist and leave for Europe to fight in the First World War.
Ernest Denton was a photographer in Berlin/Kitchener from approximately 1912 to 1955. He operated photography studios at various locations in the city.
The image is in fair condition. There are pinholes and creases in the image.
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Framed blacked and white panoramic photograph of the City of Kitchener municipal picnic, held on 27 August 1927. Municipal workers are arranged sitting or standing in a field, with a tent visible in the back right corner.
Framed blacked and white panoramic photograph of the City of Kitchener municipal picnic, held on 27 August 1927. Municipal workers are arranged sitting or standing in a field, with a tent visible in the back right corner.
Ernest Denton was a photographer in Berlin/Kitchener from approximately 1912 to 1955.
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A black and white photograph on grey mat of four men and three women posing in the cutting room of the Lang Shirt Co.'s cutting room in Kitchener, Ontario.
The room is large with a wooden floor, white painted walls, ceiling, and electric light bulbs hanging from the ceiling over tables.
Three lon…
A black and white photograph on grey mat of four men and three women posing in the cutting room of the Lang Shirt Co.'s cutting room in Kitchener, Ontario.
The room is large with a wooden floor, white painted walls, ceiling, and electric light bulbs hanging from the ceiling over tables.
Three long wooden tables for rolling out fabric and wooden patterns hanging from ceiling can be seen. Table fitted with metal rails along each side and heavy metal weights on some fabric are visible.
This enterprise was known as the Lang Shirt Company Limited from 1918 to 1928. Previously, it was the Hagen Shirt & Collar Company Limited. After 1928, the name was changed to Miller-Lang Shirt Company Limited based on information derived from the KW Vernon's directories.
Ernest Denton was a photographer in Berlin/Kitchener from approximately 1912 to 1955. He operated photography studios at various locations in the city. He worked with another photographer in a studio named "Denton & Gifford" between 1924-1925.
This photo is slightly faded, otherwise good, glued to grey mat board.
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Black and white outdoor photograph of the speakers platform at the dedication ceremony for the Pioneer Memorial Tower in Kitchener, Ontario, on 28 August 1926.
One man, believed to be William Henry (W.H.) Breithaupt, is seen standing at a table on the platform. He is surrounded by a crowd of peopl…
Black and white outdoor photograph of the speakers platform at the dedication ceremony for the Pioneer Memorial Tower in Kitchener, Ontario, on 28 August 1926.
One man, believed to be William Henry (W.H.) Breithaupt, is seen standing at a table on the platform. He is surrounded by a crowd of people, most of whom are seated. The tower's entrance is seen in the background.
The Pioneers Memorial Tower project was originated by the Waterloo Historical Society to honour the early German settlers of Waterloo County. The monument is sometimes referred to as the Waterloo Pioneers Memorial Tower.
The image was taken by Ernest Denton, a photographer in Berlin/Kitchener from approximately 1912 to 1955. He operated photography studios at various locations in the city.
This photograph is in excellent condition.
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