ca. 1912 Sepia-toned postcard of Ontario No. 1 Car Ferry in the harbour. The S.S. Ontario No. 1 cost about $375,000, was 317 feet long, 54.2 foot beam, 16 1/2 foot draft, speed 13-15mph, capacity of 28 loaded coal cars, 1,000 passengers, berths for 90 people. This postcard shows in in the Cobourg Harbour...

  ca. 1912 This sepia-toned postcard shows the New Public School which was located on George Street and built in 1906. Postmarked in Cobourg, Ont. on July 2, 1912 at 5:50 pm. Also stamped " Cobourg, Ont. Horse Show, Aug. 13-17, 1912" The New Public School was later named Central Public School and then...

  ca.1912 Sepia-toned postcard depicting the loading of the car ferry by a Grand Trunk Railway locomotive. The Ontario Car Ferry company was formed in 1905 in a joint venture between the Grand Trunk Railway and the Buffalo, Rochester and Pennsylvania Railroad. The two ferries based in Cobourg also perfomed...

  ca.1912 This sepia-toned postcards shows one of streams that flowed through Cobourg and out into Lake Ontario. It was not postmarked. Front: Cobourg, Ont., Canada.Back:'Sweetheart: am thinking of you - Lots of love Eddie'. Addressed to S.J. Reynolds, 97 Tremont St., Rochester, N.Y.

  1907 Sepia-toned postcard showing the Columbian Hotel located on King Street East. Postmarked September 3, 1917. Addressed to : Mrs. Bertha Smith, 60 Champlain St., Rochester, N.Y. From Anna.

  1913 Sepia-toned postcard of Victoria Park with the original bandshell to the right. Postmarked January 25, 1913 "Jan. 24...Dear M, I hope this will find you feeling better. I am so much stronger but have to be careful. Ewart home on 20. Had a card from your son. [?] was here today. Hugh comes on 27....

  ca.1910 Sepia-toned postcard of Melcalf's Bridge. This bridge was located near Dungannon Farm, the summer residence of Senator George Oliver, from Pittsburgh. The home was located on Ontario Street North, just north of Oliver's Lane.

  1913 This sepia-toned postcard shows the estate of Heathcote which once stood on the corner of King Street East and Henry Street. Postmarked January 24, 1913. "Dear Mary, We received your card also Xmas present. Thank you very much, hope you are all well and wish you all a happy New Year. L. [?]"...

  1972 Sepia-toned postcard showing the Ontario Car Ferry No. 1. Postmarked November 13, 1972 from Montreal, Quebec. Feb. 12/72 Dear Patricia, I hope you can get these cards will be back soon. This is an old ferry from Kingston to USA before the Ivey Lee Bridge was built. D[?] Addressed to Mr. and Mrs....

  1907 Sepia-toned postcard showing one of the few views of the McCook residence. It was one of the three original estates that was on what is now the Brookside School (Youth Centre) property. "We are here for our holidays we came in from Midland yesterday. Many thanks for the nice card. Bernie."...

  1910 Sepia-toned postcard showing the Steel Plant in Cobourg. Postmarked August 10, 1916 from Picton, Ont. "Friend Vil - Arrived here all OK am having a fine time. give my regards to the bunch. A.M. E[?]bury" Addressed to Mr. V. Raymond, Post Office Clerk, Mailing Div., Rochester, NY.

  ca. 1930 Sepia colored post card of the Cobourg Jail. In 1906 the United Counties of Durham and Northumberland purchased the land on Albert Street and built a new jail, moving all items and prisoners from the "Olde Gaol" that had been located on the corner of Elgin and Burnham Streets. This new jail was...

  ca.1930 Sepia colored postcard of Victoria Hall, Cobourg's town hall. This town hall was built during the late 1850s, completed in 1860 and officially opened by the Prince of Wales, later Edward VII. The architect was Kivas Tully.It is one of the finest buildings of its kind in Canada. Town Hall, Cobourg,...

  ca. 1910 Sepia colored postcard of the summer residence of F.G.Kay, one of Cobourg's American Colony. Summer Residence of F.G.Kay, Cobourg, Canada

  ca.1900 Sepia colored postcard of Sidbrook, 411 King Street East. Built in 1857 by Kivas Tully and remodelled in 1860 by Major David Campbell, it was then bought by William Abbott in 1901 who enlarged and again remodelled the house. Later it became the summer home of the Haas family of Toronto. It is a...

  ca. 1910 Sepia colored postcard of the Cobourg Beach and waterfront in the early 1900s. This view is looking east to the waterworks. Also known as the Cobourg Bathing Beach. Postmarked September 2, 1925. Cobourg Beach. On back: Lovely here, Bernadette. Addressed to Mrs. Mary Kimble, 71 Roslyn St.,...

  ca. 1910 Sepia colored postcard towards the Arlington Hotel. It is the large building in the background, right of the road. Postmarked May 3, 1922. Cobourg, Ont., Canada. On back: From the kids. Addressed to mrs. Inez Dival, 132 N.Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York.

  ca. 1910 Sepia colored postcard looking south down Lovers Lane. Lovers Lane or Love Lane is now Ontario Street. Lovers lane near Hotel Cedarmere, Cobourg, Ont., Canada

  ca. 1905 Sepia colored postcard of the Arlington Hotel The Arlington, Cobourg, Ont., Canada. On back: Dearest Mums: am thinking of you and wish you were here to [?] its pretty [?] - Love -[?]. Addressed to Mrs. N.L.Buttan, 97 Tremant St., Rochester, N.Y.

  ca. 1915 Sepia colored postcard of the new public school. The New Public School built in 1906 was later named Central Public School and then renamed again, to Thomas Gillbard Public School. In 2005 the school building was sold and conversion to condominiums began in 2006. Public School, Cobourg, Ont.,...

  1912 Sepia colored postcard depicting one of two artificial lakes that were part of the gardens from one of the prominent estates on the East side of Cobourg. Postmarked August 22, 1912. Artifical Lake, Cobourg, Ont. On back: We took this trip just to spend the day, Love Marion. Addressed to Miss...

  1912 Sepia colored postcard showing the Columbia Hotel located on King Street East. See reverse for full letter. Postmarked August 10, 1921. Columbia Hotel, Cobourg., Ont., Canada. Addressed to Miss Lily Pocock, 164 Laurel St., Buffalo, N.Y.

  ca.1900 Sepia colored postcard showing King Street. The original Dominion Bank and Warne's Tobacco store are in the foreground. King St., Cobourg, Ont., Canada

  1922 Sepia colored postcard depicting a storm, with high waves crashing over the pier. Postmarked July 2, 1922. Storm on Lake Ontario, Cobourg, Ont., Canada. On back: July 1,'22, Having a fine time at Cobourg, Ont. Alice D. Addressed to Mrs Edward Ryla, East Fairfield, Vermont, USA

  ca.1910 Sepia colored postcard looking north on George Street. George Street, Cobourg, Ont., Canada

  ca. 1910 Sepia colored postcard showing what was known as the Bathing Beach in Cobourg. This view is looking east towards the Water Works. Lake Shore, Cobourg, Ont., Canada

  ca. 1910 Sepia colored postcard showing one of the events at the Cobourg Horse Show. The Cobourg Horse Show was inaugurated in 1905, suspended in 1915, revived in 1919 and finally ended in 1926 with the age of mechanization. In its day, it was known as the finest horse show in North America. Located at...

  1918 Sepia colored postcard of the S.S. Ontario No. 2 car ferry.Ontario No. 2 was about 307.5 feetlong, 54 foot beam, 20 foot draft, speed 15 mph, capacity 30 loaded cars and 1200 passengers, and cost about $460,000. The Ontario No. 2 did not have an open bridge but was conned from an enclosed raised...

  ca. 1915 Sepia colored postcard of the Cedarmere Hotel. Cedarmere was on the lake shore at the foot of Love Lane (now Ontario Street). It was originally built by Arthur McBean, and later occupied by the Castle family. Mrs. Castle was a sister of the Hon. James Cockburn. James Crowther, whose wife was the...

  ca.1920 Sepia colored postcard of McCook residence, one of the three original estates that was on what is now the Brookside School (Youth Centre) property. Postmarked July 22, 1931. "Bertha Hart just came to-day. Helena, Bertha and the whole family sends their love. Glad. Hurrah for Canada - Helena. god...

  ca.1915 Sepia colored postcard showing the harbor and the S.S. Ontario No. 2 car ferry.

  ca.1918 This view is looking south to Lake Ontario from what is now known as Ontario Street. Historically known as Lover's Lane or Love Lane, Ontario Street south led directly to Lake Ontario's West Beach. "Aug 31st to Sept. 7th 1918"

  ca. 1910 Colored postcard depicting one of two artificial lakes that were located at two of the prominent summer residences in the east end of Cobourg.

  1910 This home was the summer residence of the McCook family. It was one of three original homes located on what is now Brookside Youth Centre. Note that although the card says 'Bagnee' the real name of the home was 'Bagnall'.

  ca. 1910 This bridge was located near Dungannon Farm, the summer residence of Senator George Oliver, from Pittsburgh. The home was located on Ontario Street North, just north of Oliver's Lane. "Having a good time, Frances". Addressed to: Mrs. E. Burke, 371 1/2 Exchange St., Rochester, NY

  ca. 1910 Colored postcard showing the Arlington Hotel from a distance. It is the large building to the right of the road, in the background.

  ca. 1910 Colored postcard of Victoria Park.

  ca. 1910 Lover's Walk was one of the more popular strolls for the wealthy of Cobourg. It was located in the extensive gardens of one of the East End estates.

  1912 Colored postcard of the S.S. Ontario No.1 car ferry. The Ontario Car Ferry company was formed in 1905 in a joint venture between the GTRailway and the Buffalo, Rochester and Pennsylvania Railroad. The two ferries based in Cobourg also perfomed the secondary function of taking passengers and...

  c. 1912 Black and white postcard looking west down King Street. Postmarked July 30, 1943 "Dear Bill, I am with Roy [?] here. Having a nice time, Birthday thinking of you, your Dad." Addressed to Pvt. William D. Signer, ASN 12208 221, Squadron [?], 27th Training Camp, AAFTL, Jefferson, [?], Missouri.