|   1982, pp.1-321 The second volume of At the Forks of the Grand was published in 1982, not long after the reprinting of Volume I. Its chapters were originally printed as segments in The Paris Star.
While the first volume is primarily an account of the foundation and political/economic development of Paris, the... |
| [ca. 1915-17] This photograph depicts Robert "Bobby" West taking a customer out on the Penman No. 1 mill-pond connected to the Nith River in one of his pedal boats. Robert was the younger of the two Wests; his father, Wally, originally started the Nith Navigation Co., which rented out boats and took customers... |
| 12 May 1937 This photograph shows the beginning of a parade down Grand River Street in celebration of the coronation of King George VI.
Store signs visible in this photograph include "Naborhood Shoes" and "Chas. McCausland".
This image was printed on the thirtieth page of photographs in At the Forks of the... |
| 16 May 1910 This photograph depicts John Penman's executive car in 1910, which was used to travel between the different locations in which he operated business. It was the third automobile to be owned in Paris. It may be a Cadillac, and resembles models from 1907 and 1908.
A photo studio is visible in the... |
| 1956 This photograph shows Donald A. Smith, author of At the Forks of the Grand, with Gladys Steuart-Jones, granddaughter of Hiram Capron. He is showing her the first printed copy of book.
This image was printed on the forty-seventh page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A.... |
| 1879 This photograph depicts an 1879 meeting of the Paris town council, which at the time met at the Church street town hall. Among the figures depicted are mayor A.H. Baird and the police constable, to the right holding hat.
This image was printed on the tenth page of photographs in At the Forks of... |
| 1890 This 1890 photograph depicts the Sacred Heart School, Paris's Roman Catholic school until 1911.
This image was printed on the sixteenth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith. (On original matting)
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|  [ca. 1900] This photograph depicts a group of young boys playing at British vs. Boers c. 1900, at the time of the second Boer War. The photograph was taken at Hamilton Place, then the home of Paul Wickson and his family. The photograph was taken by Wickson, and the boy in the centre with the sword on his... |
| [before 1900] This photograph depicts the Paris-Burford Rough Riders, a common feature of many Parisian parades in the 19th century. They are standing in front of the Roller Mills, which is most famous for being the starting location of the great fire of 1900.
This photograph was scanned from a faded copy, and... |
| [ca. 1895-1904] This photograph depicts members of the Paris Golf Course members by its clubhouse. The original matting dates it to c. 1895, while D.A. Smith dates it to 1904.
This image was printed on the thirty-sixth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith. This photograph... |
| This Paris Star photograph shows the millrace along Willow Street in Paris, Ontario, which primarily supplied water power to the Penman Manufacturing Co. The bridge seen is on William Street, and the building past it on Elm Street is Paris's original skating rink. The house in the far background... |
| 1 Aug. 1901 This photograph, taken August 1st, 1901, depicts the Paris Tennis Club. The man at the far right of the image is A.H. Baird, founder of the Wincey Mill and at one time mayor of Paris. For a complete list of the persons depicted, consult the "Inscription" field.
This image was printed on the... |
| 13 Oct. 1901 This photograph depicts an enthusiastic crowd waiting for the train of the Duke and Duchess of Kent (later King George V and Queen Mary) on October 15, 1901. The section of tracks here is at the Paris Junction which was by Market Street.
This image was printed on the thirty-fifth page of... |
| 14 Oct 1907 This postcard shows the 1907 workers strike at the Penmans No. 1 mill. The photo was taken on October 14, 1907, by F. Hurndall of Paris. It was donated to the museum by Jack Kagas [?].
This image was printed on the twenty-seventh page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D.... |
| 1908 This 1908 photograph depicts visitors at that year's Paris Fall Fair. At the time, the fairgrounds were located at the corner of William and Elm Streets, where the Syl Apps Community Centre and baseball park are now.
Signs in this photograph include "Tremaine Candy Kitchen, Brantford"; "Daily... |
| 1909 This 1909 photograph depicts the telephone exchange and telephone operators in Paris, Ontario. The persons depicted in this photograph are, from left to right: Miss Bessie Birley, Mrs. L.L. Belyea, Mrs. Agnes Emerson, Miss Millie Arnold, Miss Maud McCall, Mr. C.B. Barker (the manager), and Miss... |
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| 7 Apr. 1912 This photograph shows the 1912 Nith River flood which submerged the first several floors of the Penman Manufacturing Co.'s factories.
This image was printed on the fortieth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith. APL. 7th
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|  Aug. 1914 This photograph shows the send-off for Paris's first seven World War I volunteers on August 23, 1914. They are preparing to enter Ford Model-T cars to be taken to Brantford.
The volunteers are: Napoleon Larin, Aylmer Fraser, Sergeant A. E. Cullum, Patrick Fitzpatrick, Ivor Murray, William Mears,... |
| Aug. 1914, This photograph shows Paris's first seven World War I volunteers about to leave for Brantford in August, 1914. The send-off took place at William and Willow Streets.
The volunteers are: Napoleon Larin, Aylmer Fraser, Sergeant A. E. Cullum, Patrick Fitzpatrick, Ivor Murray, William Mears, Sinclair... |
| 7 June 1939 This photograph shows Paris residents waiting by the train tracks to welcome King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on their 1939 royal visit of Canada. Their train was scheduled to make a brief stop on the outskirts of Paris.
This image was printed on the forty-fifth page of photographs in At the... |
| 9 Apr. 1922 This photograph depicts a group of Paris Cadets waiting to welcome the train carrying Governor-General Baron Byng and his wife in their visit to Paris on April 9, 1922. At this time, most schoolboys were required to be a member of the cadets. The train station on Broadway Street East is visible to... |
| 1937 This photograph depicts Robert "Bobby" West, noted Parisian eccentric and for many years an entertainer and operator of the Nith Navigation Co. This photograph was taken in 1937, when he was approximately 80 years old. In his late years, he was afflicted with rheumatism and wore goggles to protect... |
| Fountain that until c. 1962 stood on Grand River St. N., in front of the post office. In 1905, during the re-union, the Paris Old Boys and Old Girls contributed $1500 to place a fountain in front of the post office. It was erected in 1912. On the roadway side were two troughs -- the upper for... |
| 12 May 1937 This photograph shows the beginning of a parade down Grand River Street in celebration of the coronation of King George VI.
Store signs visible in this photograph include "Naborhood Shoes" and "Frank N. Inksater".
This image was printed on the thirtieth page of photographs in At the Forks of the... |
| 186[?] This photograph depicts the junction of the Great Western Railway and the Buffalo-Goderich Railway in Paris, around 1860. The locomotive seen to the right is named "Venus."
This image was printed on the second page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith. |
| [ca. 1928] This photograph depicts the Canadian National railway station in Paris. It was built to replace the older junction station in 1907, and was used until 1968.
This image was printed on the third page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith. (On original... |
| [ca. 1875] This image depicts factories along William Street in Paris, Ontario, which depended on water power from the Grand River millrace.
This image was printed on the fourth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith. (On original matting)
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| [ca. 1875] This photograph shows Paris as seen from the Dundas Street bridge, circa 1875. The primary factory seen here is the knitting mill of Clay & McCosh; other factories which drew their power from the same mill-race can also be seen.
This image was printed on the fourth page of photographs in At the... |
| 18[76?] This 19th century photograph shows the location of the Dominion Telegraph Company office, which was in the shoe store of Robert White. This store was the location of the first long distance telephone call, selected by Alexander Graham Bell for its proximity to Brantford. The store is the second... |
| 1[8??] This photograph depicts the guardhouse at the level crossing which existed on Grand River Street from 1854 to 1905. The man depicted in the centre of the photo may be the artist P.G. Wickson.
A similar photograph, taken at the same location and at the same time, was printed on page 7 of At the... |
| [ca. 1872] This photograph shows the Nith looking towards the forks and Distillery Hill - the portion of Paris where Norman Hamilton's distillery was located. Part of Distillery Road is also visible.
This image was printed on the eighth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A.... |
| [ca. 1900] This photograph shows the Wincey Mill on the Nith River and Distillery Hill - the part of Paris surrounding Norman Hamilton's distillery.
This image was printed on the eighth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith. |
| [ca. 1885] This photograph depicts the Paris Quintette Club, c. 1885. The Quintette Club was a group of amateur musicians, a popular activity prior to the introduction of radio.
This image was printed on the twelfth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith. |
| [ca. 1890] This photograph depicts a choral society in Paris, Ontario, c. 1890. The piano has the text "YMCA."
This image was printed on the thirteenth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith. |
| [ca. 1895] This photograph depicts the younger members of the Paris Tennis Club c. 1895, in addition to the Reverend Canon Alfred Brown to the left.
This image was printed on the twenty-fourth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith. Tennis Club about 1895.
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| [ca. 1905] This photograph depicts the members of Paris's bowling club with their championship trophy.
This image was printed on the twenty-fourth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith. The original photograph is noticeably faded. Both the original and contrast-enhanced... |
| [ca. 1916] This photograph depicts John Harold and his wife in their Chalmers touring car, c. 1916. The hood ornament is the emblem of the Ontario Motor League. Harold was the founder, vice-president, and general manager of Sanderson-Harold Co.
This image was printed on the thirty-eighth page of photographs... |
| [ca. 1926] This postcard depicts an early camping grounds in Paris, circa 1926. These types of tourist grounds became popular with the growth in ownership of the car; a period car is visible in the postcard along with the tents. A farm silo can be seen in the background.
This image was printed on the... |
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