Oshawa Street Scenes

    From left to right: M.C. Devins Groceries, Byers Second Hand Shop, Thos Miller & Sons Arcade, J.V. Hill Hardware, Davidson & Samells Shoe Store, W.A. Hare Jeweller, Cameron Trull Gents Furnishings, S

    The Mill was built in 1837. Original photo housed in photo album catalogued as "Historic Oshawa : with photos showing how places change, as time rolls on" LOCAL HISTORY / 917.135600222 HIS

    This house, built by J. W. Borsberry was demolished to make room for the old Ontario Motor Sales Garage. It is now the site of a parking garage. Original photo housed in photo album catalogued as "Hi

    This residence was built by J. W. Borsberry, and inhabited by at least one member of the McLaughlin family. It was demolished in order to build the Genosha Hotel.

    From right to left: Mrs. Cotter Groceries, Mrs. Brimmacombe Millinery, Butcher Shop, Martin's Restaurant, Mrs. Whitney Millinery, John Brewer Paint & Paper, Andrew Stalter Pianos, T. B. Mitchell Drug

    From right to left: Dr. F.M. Henry home, E.E. Ahrens Druggist, J.J. Lewington Florist, H. Atkins Ladies Wear, Henderson Brothers Book Store, Grand Theatre, JCM Gill Gents Furnishings, Olympia Candy W

    Black and white photo of downtown Oshawa looking North from Simcoe Street United Church at Bagot Street.

    The street scene includes: old Town Hall, Morley Bowden Barber Shop, Cawker's Butcher Shop, Lem Brooks Livery, McLaughlin Carriage Factory.

    From right to left: Peter Kyle Groceries, Dick Hobbs Butcher & Vegetables, Chinese Laundry, J.E. Beaton Groceries, W.E.N. Sinclair Law Office, Gibson's Confectionary, James Guinette Barber, Crystal T

    Black and white of the exterior of Matthew Western's Cooperage Shop at the south east corner of Simcoe and Colborne Streets.

    The Carnegie Library was constructed in 1909 through a grant, and was replaced by the McLaughlin Library in 1954. Carnegie Library was sold and torn down in 1956.

    Photo includes: Miss Leonard Groceries, W.H. Wigg Furniture/Undertaker, Morley Bowdon, Barber.

    The Queen's Hotel was established in 1874, and was altered in 1921 to be used as apartments with stores beneath.

    Photo includes: Pete Catalino Fruit Store, Mr. Neil Butcher, Vindicator Publishing Co., Singer Sewing Machine, The Savoy W.R. Alchin, Nut Crust Bakery, Rogers & McLean Furniture, John Bale Boots & Sh

    The church was built in 1863, was later merged with the Methodist church and moved to the corner of King and Charles Streets to become King Street United Church. The church closed on March 23, 1913.

    The water tower was installed by Oshawa Waterworks in 1904. It was removed in the late 1930s or early 1940s.

    This church was built in 1862, and torn down in 1899 and a new church was built, eventually called St. Andrew's United Church. It was located at the north east corner of Simcoe and Bruce Streets. he

    Black-and-white photo of two buildings located on Simcoe St. just south of Athol St. E. that were torn down to make room for the new Y.M.C.A. building constructed in 1909.

    The streetcar system in Oshawa was a widely used mode of transportation until the tracks were officially removed by a large-scale construction project of the "Four Corners" at Simcoe and King Sts. in

    The streetcar system was a widely used mode of transportation until the tracks were officially removed by a large-scale construction project of the "Four Corners" at Simcoe and King Streets in 1942.