http://images.ourontario.ca/norwich/searchThe Norwich and District Archives presents a virtual collection of our part of our photo and text collection with historical views of Norwich and those who settled in the area.Regional / North America / Canada / Ontario / Society and CultureThu, 24 Feb 2011 11:02 GMTThu, 24 Feb 2011 11:02 GMTen-ca2880http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.htmlhttp://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/Test21/Graphics/rsstile_Test21_s_15.gifhttp://images.ourontario.ca/norwich/search8831Letters from Lydia Peckham Hakes Stover, Quaker, in Norwich, Ontario to Aunt Mary Peckham, Quaker in Westmoreland Twp., Pennsylvania.Letters from Lydia Peckham Hakes Stover, Quaker, in Norwich, Ontario to Aunt Mary Peckham, Quaker in Westmoreland Twp., Pennsylvania.http://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/2285481/data?r=rssThu, 24 Feb 2011 11:02 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/2285481/dataLydia Peckham Stover Letter CollectionNorwich Bell Telephone operators at the switchboard in the office.NG 8-5. Names are available at the Archives.Norwich Bell Telephone operators at the switchboard in the office.NG 8-5. Names are available at the Archives.http://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/103007/data?r=rssSun, 22 Aug 2010 12:05 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/103007/dataNorwich Bell Telephone operators42.989223 -80.59759The William Kirkpatrick store in Burgessville looking north. The Gospel chapel is visible on the north west beyond the dry goods store with the buggies parked in front. Mollins mill is on the north east behind the store.NG 4-32The William Kirkpatrick store in Burgessville looking north. The Gospel chapel is visible on the north west beyond the dry goods store with the buggies parked in front. Mollins mill is on the north east behind the store.NG 4-32http://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/103006/data?r=rssSun, 22 Aug 2010 12:05 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/103006/dataWilliam Kirkpatrick store in Burgessville43.023743 -80.65335The four corners in Burgessville looking west (Highway 59 now). William Kirkpatrick store on the north east corner. On the south side of the street is the Franklin House Hotel built by Harmon Nichols and sold to Edward O'Neill to run. (PN0313). The building on northeast corner is possibly Mr....The four corners in Burgessville looking west (Highway 59 now). William Kirkpatrick store on the north east corner. On the south side of the street is the Franklin House Hotel built by Harmon Nichols and sold to Edward O'Neill to run. (PN0313). The building on northeast corner is possibly Mr....http://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/103005/data?r=rssSun, 22 Aug 2010 12:04 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/103005/dataBurgessville street scene. 4 corners43.023743 -80.65335The bank in Otterville. It was the Otterville Savings Bank and later became the Royal Bank. Also in the picture to note are the street lamps. They are the same lamps that were used in Norwich. There is a group of 3 ladies, 1 man and 5 children standing in front of the bank.NG 8-4The bank in Otterville. It was the Otterville Savings Bank and later became the Royal Bank. Also in the picture to note are the street lamps. They are the same lamps that were used in Norwich. There is a group of 3 ladies, 1 man and 5 children standing in front of the bank.NG 8-4http://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/103004/data?r=rssSun, 22 Aug 2010 12:03 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/103004/dataOtterville Savings Bank42.926685 -80.603325Letitia Bradley Poldon sitting at the switch board of the telephone office. Mr. Van Valkenburg, manager, is behind the desk. The building was situated on the south west corner of Main and Stover Street. Letitia married and became Mrs. Wm Poldon. The building was later owned by Harry Cayley.Letitia Bradley Poldon sitting at the switch board of the telephone office. Mr. Van Valkenburg, manager, is behind the desk. The building was situated on the south west corner of Main and Stover Street. Letitia married and became Mrs. Wm Poldon. The building was later owned by Harry Cayley.http://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/100984/data?r=rssFri, 20 Aug 2010 15:01 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/100984/dataNorwich Telephone office and Letitia Poldon42.98748 -80.59758Otterville Park with people are canoeing in the Otter Creek.Otter Park, Otterville, 1908Otterville Park with people are canoeing in the Otter Creek.Otter Park, Otterville, 1908http://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/100376/data?r=rssFri, 20 Aug 2010 08:02 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/100376/dataCanoes on Otter Creek at Otterville Park42.92792 -80.60381The Otter Creek with boats in the water. People are crossing the bridge to Otterville Park. July 24, 1907The Otter Creek with boats in the water. People are crossing the bridge to Otterville Park. July 24, 1907http://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/100375/data?r=rssFri, 20 Aug 2010 08:01 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/100375/dataOtterville Park bridge and Otter Creek42.92792 -80.60381Ida Beck at the sawmill west of Hawtrey. Ida is sitting on a steel wheeled tractor with treads. Behind her is Beck's store and to the left of the tractor fender is the feed mill.Ida Beck at the sawmill west of Hawtrey. Ida is sitting on a steel wheeled tractor with treads. Behind her is Beck's store and to the left of the tractor fender is the feed mill.http://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/95687/data?r=rssWed, 18 Aug 2010 09:03 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/95687/dataIda Beck at the sawmill west of Hawtrey42.909348 -80.53135The main corner in Burgessville looking west and it is the north side of the street.The main corner in Burgessville looking west and it is the north side of the street.http://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/95544/data?r=rssWed, 18 Aug 2010 09:02 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/95544/dataMain intersection in Burgessville43.023846 -80.653595The main corners in Burgessville looking west. This is the south side of the street. It shows the Franklin House hotel built by Harmon Nichols and sold to the O'Neill family to run.The hotel was later a store run by Mr. Buckner. It was also an apartment house. Mr. Joe Zelic bought the building...The main corners in Burgessville looking west. This is the south side of the street. It shows the Franklin House hotel built by Harmon Nichols and sold to the O'Neill family to run.The hotel was later a store run by Mr. Buckner. It was also an apartment house. Mr. Joe Zelic bought the building...http://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/95385/data?r=rssWed, 18 Aug 2010 09:01 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/95385/dataBurgessville main corner looking west43.023388 -80.653534The mill and some men around it at Rocks' Mills. Taken from a hill looking down onto the mill area.Rocks' Mills was located south of the village of Springford on County Road 13. It remained as a functioning mill making feed for the local farmers until the late 1990's.The mill and some men around it at Rocks' Mills. Taken from a hill looking down onto the mill area.Rocks' Mills was located south of the village of Springford on County Road 13. It remained as a functioning mill making feed for the local farmers until the late 1990's.http://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/90870/data?r=rssMon, 16 Aug 2010 08:05 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/90870/dataRock's Mills42.887096 -80.65906Exterior of the Burgessville School. It is situated north of the main intersection in Burgessville. Students are in front of the building.The building currently houses the Thames Valley Museum School. Copy of the photo from the "Norwich Book"Exterior of the Burgessville School. It is situated north of the main intersection in Burgessville. Students are in front of the building.The building currently houses the Thames Valley Museum School. Copy of the photo from the "Norwich Book"http://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/90869/data?r=rssMon, 16 Aug 2010 08:05 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/90869/dataBurgessville school43.027473 -80.65489The General Store and adjoining house in Holbrook on the south east side of the main intersection. The Post Office was housed in the middle portion of the building. Blanche (Emigh)Porchak remembers the two large counters in the general store There were living quarters in the upstairs of the...The General Store and adjoining house in Holbrook on the south east side of the main intersection. The Post Office was housed in the middle portion of the building. Blanche (Emigh)Porchak remembers the two large counters in the general store There were living quarters in the upstairs of the...http://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/90868/data?r=rssMon, 16 Aug 2010 08:03 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/90868/dataHolbrook store and house43.016674 -80.69773An advertisement for T. Wright and Son Manufacturers of Otterville. They are advertising metallic fencing gates, hubs and spokes. They also were contractors for erecting the metallic fencing. The Wrights had a patent for the fence post and anchors. They were dealers in spring water ice.An advertisement for T. Wright and Son Manufacturers of Otterville. They are advertising metallic fencing gates, hubs and spokes. They also were contractors for erecting the metallic fencing. The Wrights had a patent for the fence post and anchors. They were dealers in spring water ice.http://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/90867/data?r=rssMon, 16 Aug 2010 08:02 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/90867/dataAd for T. Wright and Son Manufacturers, OttervilleA "Maumee Globe" washboardA "Maumee Globe" washboardhttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/90866/data?r=rssMon, 16 Aug 2010 08:02 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/90866/dataWashboard"Sunbeam" washboard"Sunbeam" washboardhttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/90865/data?r=rssMon, 16 Aug 2010 08:02 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/90865/dataWashboard"Medium Board" washboard"Medium Board" washboardhttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/89134/data?r=rssSun, 15 Aug 2010 17:04 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/89134/dataWashboardG. Pollard's wife's grandmother is using a spinning wheel and two wool winders beside a fireplace.G. Pollard's wife's grandmother is using a spinning wheel and two wool winders beside a fireplace.http://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/89133/data?r=rssSun, 15 Aug 2010 12:05 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/89133/dataSpinning wheel and two wool windersNorwich Baptist Church parsonage in the background with the Norwich Library on the corner.Norwich Baptist Church parsonage in the background with the Norwich Library on the corner.http://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/89132/data?r=rssSun, 15 Aug 2010 12:04 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/89132/dataNorwich Baptist Church parsonage42.988667 -80.59865Verso of photo nda0280Verso of photo nda0280http://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/89131/data?r=rssSun, 15 Aug 2010 12:03 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/89131/dataNorwich Baptist Church choir names list42.989273 -80.5968Choir of Norwich Baptist Church, June 24, 1934. It was the last Sunday of Mrs. Mountford as leader. Back: "Cap" Stubbs, Russell Mountford, Allie Bushell, Lorne Mercer, Bruce Barham, Ronald Young, Art Dunkin, Charlie Boughner, Herb Fletcher 2nd: Mrs. Boughner, Mrs. Herb Fletcher, Dorothy...Choir of Norwich Baptist Church, June 24, 1934. It was the last Sunday of Mrs. Mountford as leader. Back: "Cap" Stubbs, Russell Mountford, Allie Bushell, Lorne Mercer, Bruce Barham, Ronald Young, Art Dunkin, Charlie Boughner, Herb Fletcher 2nd: Mrs. Boughner, Mrs. Herb Fletcher, Dorothy...http://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/89130/data?r=rssSun, 15 Aug 2010 12:03 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/89130/dataNorwich Baptist Church Choir42.989273 -80.5968This photo is possibly of Dr Cook's residence. It is not Dr. Ephraim Cook but rather Dr. A. B. Cook. (original description says Main Street east) It may be the home at 14 Stover Street South built in the 1860s. It was home in later years to the Vigar and Poldon families.NG 4- 31. Used in the...This photo is possibly of Dr Cook's residence. It is not Dr. Ephraim Cook but rather Dr. A. B. Cook. (original description says Main Street east) It may be the home at 14 Stover Street South built in the 1860s. It was home in later years to the Vigar and Poldon families.NG 4- 31. Used in the...http://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/89129/data?r=rssSun, 15 Aug 2010 12:02 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/89129/dataDr. Cook homestead42.985508 -80.59718Rev. and Mrs. Harvey Merritt. Rev. Merritt was the minister at the Baptist Church in Norwich.Rev. and Mrs. Harvey Merritt. Rev. Merritt was the minister at the Baptist Church in Norwich.http://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/85612/data?r=rssFri, 13 Aug 2010 09:01 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/85612/dataRev. and Mrs. Harvey MerrittExterior of Norwich Baptist Church.NG 0 - 17, also NG 2 - 03Exterior of Norwich Baptist Church.NG 0 - 17, also NG 2 - 03http://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/85611/data?r=rssFri, 13 Aug 2010 09:00 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/85611/dataBaptist Church, Norwich42.989292 -80.5968Norwich Baptist church with the low shed to the right of the church. The shed sheltered the horses and buggies during services and meetings.Photo nda0176 shows an earlier photo with 2 entrances while renovations put a central entrance under the large window.Norwich Baptist church with the low shed to the right of the church. The shed sheltered the horses and buggies during services and meetings.Photo nda0176 shows an earlier photo with 2 entrances while renovations put a central entrance under the large window.http://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/85610/data?r=rssFri, 13 Aug 2010 08:05 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/85610/dataBaptist Church, Norwich42.989292 -80.5968Side view of former Peter Lossing house.Related photos nda0219, nda0220. This house has been moved to and restored by the Historical SocietySide view of former Peter Lossing house.Related photos nda0219, nda0220. This house has been moved to and restored by the Historical Societyhttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/85608/data?r=rssFri, 13 Aug 2010 08:01 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/85608/dataFormer Peter Lossing houseA brick house with vines growing up the side of the house. A man and a dog are sitting on the front lawn.A brick house with vines growing up the side of the house. A man and a dog are sitting on the front lawn.http://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/85607/data?r=rssFri, 13 Aug 2010 08:01 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/85607/dataBrick house with vines, man and dogA large brick house with a widow's walk on the roof. Two women, a man and a child on a tricycle are in the front yard.A large brick house with a widow's walk on the roof. Two women, a man and a child on a tricycle are in the front yard.http://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/85606/data?r=rssFri, 13 Aug 2010 08:00 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/85606/dataLarge brick house with widow's walk and child on tricycleThe American Hotel during the Centenary celebrations in Norwich. People are lining the streets.The American Hotel during the Centenary celebrations in Norwich. People are lining the streets.http://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/83928/data?r=rssWed, 11 Aug 2010 09:00 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/83928/dataAmerican Hotel and 1910 celebrations in NorwichExterior, west facade, of Hadley Place which later became Norwich High School.Built in 1886 for a reported $30 000 by George A. Cook, it boasted eight fireplaces with mantles of marble from Europe and brass fittings. The third floor housed the ball room where many full-dress balls were held....Exterior, west facade, of Hadley Place which later became Norwich High School.Built in 1886 for a reported $30 000 by George A. Cook, it boasted eight fireplaces with mantles of marble from Europe and brass fittings. The third floor housed the ball room where many full-dress balls were held....http://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/83926/data?r=rssWed, 11 Aug 2010 08:04 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/83926/dataHadley Place, home of Dr. Cook42.989845 -80.594086Hadley Place, possibly while the house was vacant before it was renovated as Norwich District High School.Hadley Place, possibly while the house was vacant before it was renovated as Norwich District High School.http://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/83925/data?r=rssWed, 11 Aug 2010 08:02 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/83925/dataHadley Place, home of Dr. Cook42.989845 -80.594086Norwich High School in the former Hadley Place. Hadley Place was built by George A.Cook. The Memorial Park is to the south of the building and the glass conservatory to the east.An important event in the first year was the erection and unveiling of a memorial in honour of Norwich and North Norwich...Norwich High School in the former Hadley Place. Hadley Place was built by George A.Cook. The Memorial Park is to the south of the building and the glass conservatory to the east.An important event in the first year was the erection and unveiling of a memorial in honour of Norwich and North Norwich...http://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/83924/data?r=rssWed, 11 Aug 2010 08:02 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/83924/dataNorwich High School, Hadley Place, with the Memorial Park42.989845 -80.594086The house at the corner of Elgin and Stover Streets. Also of note are the gardens and the gazebo. Samuel Parker is thought to be the gardener.See Photo nda1816 (H#20). NG 10-26, In frame #xxxThe house at the corner of Elgin and Stover Streets. Also of note are the gardens and the gazebo. Samuel Parker is thought to be the gardener.See Photo nda1816 (H#20). NG 10-26, In frame #xxxhttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/83755/data?r=rssTue, 10 Aug 2010 10:05 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/83755/dataHouse at Elgin and Stover in Norwich42.988956 -80.59781This house is found on the north west corner of Spring and Elgin Streets. It is the former home of William Bishop.NG 5-08This house is found on the north west corner of Spring and Elgin Streets. It is the former home of William Bishop.NG 5-08http://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/83754/data?r=rssTue, 10 Aug 2010 10:04 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/83754/dataWilliam Bishop house, Norwich42.987186 -80.61019Avonmore, residence of Gilbert Moore on Main Street east. The carriage house is to the south and east of the house.See also photo nda0233, nda0196 3. Pg. 65 "With Mortar and Pine"Avonmore, residence of Gilbert Moore on Main Street east. The carriage house is to the south and east of the house.See also photo nda0233, nda0196 3. Pg. 65 "With Mortar and Pine"http://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/83751/data?r=rssTue, 10 Aug 2010 10:03 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/83751/dataAvonmore house42.987526 -80.59642This is the home of Dr. Harvey and Dr. Meldrum. The house was built by William Addison. See also photo 0259This is the home of Dr. Harvey and Dr. Meldrum. The house was built by William Addison. See also photo 0259http://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/83749/data?r=rssTue, 10 Aug 2010 10:02 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/83749/dataDoctor's house, NorwichThis brick house is located on the west side of the Presbyterian church and was likely built by Dr. E.E. Harvey. Shows one adult and 5 children. See also photo NDA0260 (which states house was built by Addison).NG 8-1This brick house is located on the west side of the Presbyterian church and was likely built by Dr. E.E. Harvey. Shows one adult and 5 children. See also photo NDA0260 (which states house was built by Addison).NG 8-1http://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/83746/data?r=rssTue, 10 Aug 2010 10:02 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/83746/dataHouse of Dr. Harvey on Main Street, Norwich42.98672 -80.601425This house is located on the south west corner of North Court and Stover Street.Anna Moore and Mary E Tharing. Mrs. Anna (Gilbert) Moore died in 1907 at the age of 82.NG 7-29This house is located on the south west corner of North Court and Stover Street.Anna Moore and Mary E Tharing. Mrs. Anna (Gilbert) Moore died in 1907 at the age of 82.NG 7-29http://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/83741/data?r=rssTue, 10 Aug 2010 10:01 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/83741/dataNorth Court and Stover Street house, Norwich42.99094 -80.598595This house is on Clyde Street and is known as the Spence Walker house. Note the automobile in front of the house.NG 7-36This house is on Clyde Street and is known as the Spence Walker house. Note the automobile in front of the house.NG 7-36http://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/83737/data?r=rssTue, 10 Aug 2010 10:00 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/norwich/83737/dataSpence Walker residence in Norwich42.989372 -80.60244