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 framed outdoor group panoramic portrait of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, 118th O.S. (North Waterloo) Battalion, at Camp Borden, near Angus, Ontario, on 1 October 1916. The image shows whole company lined up, with their band, offices and the their camping tents in the background.
Black and white framed outdoor group panoramic portrait of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, 118th O.S. (North Waterloo) Battalion, at Camp Borden, near Angus, Ontario, on 1 October 1916. The image shows whole company lined up, with their band, offices and the their camping tents in the background.
Officially authorised photograph by the Minister of Militia and Defence. Photographer: Percy E. McDonald - 45 Walnut St., Hamilton, Ontario.
Photograph is in fair condition. Some water damage and general fading. Rippling under glass is showing.
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The only identified individual is Fred Luft. He is sixth from the right, in the back row. Private Fred Christian Luft enlisted at Kitchener on April 17, 1916. He was a born in Canada, the son of Julius Luft, 28 Spring St., Kitchener. He attended Kitchener Collegiate Institute from 1910 to 1912.
The location of this photograph is not known.
The image is a copy made of an original; the white border has a few light marks & slightly worn corners. The photograph was developed on heavy paper which has rippled.
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A black and white photograph of soldiers of the 118th (North Waterloo) Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) leaving the Berlin train station on 22 May 1916 for training in London, Ontario. A large crowd of people, many of whom are holding umbrellas, are gathered at the train station to sen…
A black and white photograph of soldiers of the 118th (North Waterloo) Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) leaving the Berlin train station on 22 May 1916 for training in London, Ontario. A large crowd of people, many of whom are holding umbrellas, are gathered at the train station to send off local recruits. Several factories can be seen behind the trains carrying the soldiers.
The photograph was taken on Monday 22 May 1916 in the morning and appeared in the Berlin Daily Telegraph on 25 May 1916.
A black and white reprint of the photograph (copy 2) has not been digitized or uploaded.
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Black and white photomechanical transfer of an image of World War One soldiers practicing military drills in Victoria Park, Berlin, Ontario in 1916. Homes can be seen in the background.
Black and white photomechanical transfer of an image of World War One soldiers practicing military drills in Victoria Park, Berlin, Ontario in 1916. Homes can be seen in the background.
Original photo is in the Breithaupt Hewetson Clark Collection, Doris Lewis Rare Book Room, University of Waterloo. This photo also appears in the 1988 Waterloo Historical Society annual volume on page 48.
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Black and white exterior photograph of three military officers in uniform and two civilians standing in front of a house. The two civilians are standing behind the soldiers on the steps of the house. Surnames of the officers have been written under them, from left to right: Martin, Haig, Major Osbo…
Black and white exterior photograph of three military officers in uniform and two civilians standing in front of a house. The two civilians are standing behind the soldiers on the steps of the house. Surnames of the officers have been written under them, from left to right: Martin, Haig, Major Osborne.
See also P000581 (local identifier).
Ernest Denton was a photographer in Berlin/Kitchener from approximately 1912 to 1955. He operated photography studios at various locations in the city.
This photograph is in fair condition. It has creases and pin holes.
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Public domain: Copyright has expired according to Canadian law. No restrictions on use.
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A black and white photograph of World War One soldiers marching down King Street East, Berlin, Ontario. The Berlin Post Office and Central Hotel can be seen in the background on the left.
A black and white photograph of World War One soldiers marching down King Street East, Berlin, Ontario. The Berlin Post Office and Central Hotel can be seen in the background on the left.
This postcard is noted as being part of the Edna Staebler Collection.
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A black and white photograph of World War One soldiers marching down King Street East, Berlin, Ontario. The Berlin Post Office can be seen in the background on the left.
A black and white photograph of World War One soldiers marching down King Street East, Berlin, Ontario. The Berlin Post Office can be seen in the background on the left.
This postcard is noted as being part of the Edna Staebler Collection.
This image is in good condition.
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