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      View of Paris about 1875 Grand River St. look north

      This 19th century photograph shows several workers at the entrance to one of the gypsum (plaster of Paris) near Green Lane in Paris, Ontario. This land was at one time owned by Hiram Capron.

      (On original matting) Men working at plaster mine (gypsum) at the end of Green Lane.

      An interview conducted in August 1979 by a volunteer from the Paris Public Library with Leonard Wise, owner of Harry Wise Menswear, about the store's origins. The interview was contributed by the Paris Museum and Historical Society. Scroll down to the Full Text section below to read the interview.

      An interview conducted in the late 1970s or early 1980s by a volunteer from the Paris Public Library with John Anderson about his life in Paris. The interview was contributed by the Paris Museum and Historical Society. Scroll down to the Full Text section below to read the interview.

      An interview conducted in August 1979 by a volunteer from the Paris Public Library with Jackie Remus about her life in Paris. The interview was contributed by the Paris Museum and Historical Society. Scroll down to the Full Text section below to read the interview.

      Two interviews conducted by a volunteer from the Paris Public Library with Mr. & Mrs. James Thomson about gowing up and living in Paris as well as the Penmans Company. The date of the first interview is uncertain but likely occurred sometime in the late 1970s or early 1980s while ...

      An interview conducted on August 15, 1979 by a volunteer from the Paris Public Library with Shirley Williams, of the Qua family. The interview was contributed by the Paris Museum and Historical Society. Scroll down to the Full Text section below to read the interview.

      An interview conducted in July 1979 by a volunteer from the Paris Public Library with Muriel and Jack Pickell, owners of the Paris Star. The interview was contributed by the Paris Museum and Historical Society. Scroll down to the Full Text section below to read the interview.

      An interview conducted in July 1979 by a volunteer from the Paris Public Library with reeve Norma Leighfield, about life in Paris and her involvement with local government. The interview was contributed by the Paris Museum and Historical Society. Scroll down to the Full Text section below to read the ...

      An interview conducted on August 15, 1979 by a volunteer from the Paris Public Library with former Police Chief Watts. The interview was contributed by the Paris Museum and Historical Society. Scroll down to the Full Text section below to read the interview.

      An interview conducted on June 28, 1977 by a volunteer from the Paris Public Library with Margaret Laing about working at Paris Public Library. The interview was contributed by the Paris Museum and Historical Society. Scroll down to the Full Text section below to read the interview.

      An interview conducted in August 1979 by a volunteer from the Paris Public Library with former mayor Mel Sharpe. The interview was contributed by the Paris Museum and Historical Society. Scroll down to the Full Text section below to read the interview.

      An interview conducted in the late 1970s or early 1980s by a volunteer from the Paris Public Library with Mrs. Ernie Buck, Marge McCorkindale, Mr. & Mrs. Andy Leishman, and Alice & Andy Scott about growing up in the Paris area. The interview was contributed by the Paris Museum and ...

      This pamphlet contains the list of voters registered in Paris in 1896. The list is organized by sub-division. Each voter is listed by number on roll, name, lot, street name and number, voter category, and local post office. This copy had been owned by the town clerk for the purpose ...

      During a Christmas party for volunteers, the PMHS celebrated its 35th anniversary. Bob Hasler, the chair at that time, presented the following history of the Society: "As I understand it, the society was started due to the threat of Regional Government possibly removing the Paris Public Library's historical collection to ...

      An interview conducted in June 1980 by a volunteer from the Paris Public Library with Edith Carnie. Topics include the Carnies, Quas, John Penman, Kay family, O.R. Whitby and the Inksater house on 42 Broadway St. E. The interview was contributed by the Paris Museum and Historical Society. Scroll down ...

      An interview conducted in August 1979 by a volunteer from the Paris Public Library with Foster Scott regarding life in Paris. The interview was contributed by the Paris Museum and Historical Society. Scroll down to the Full Text section below to read the interview.

      An interview conducted in August 1979 by a volunteer from the Paris Public Library with Councillor Gord Gibson regarding the municipal government. The interview was contributed by the Paris Museum and Historical Society. Scroll down to the Full Text section below to read the interview.

      An interview conducted in the late 1970s or early 1980s by a volunteer from the Paris Public Library with Clara Farr regarding her life and living in Paris. The interview was contributed by the Paris Museum and Historical Society. Scroll down to the Full Text section below to read the ...