Basic Image Collection

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: At Donald Cowan's Cottage; Image taken in 1964 at Donald Cowan's Cottage in Baysville. Five people sit outdoors on a deck eating lunch. Behind the group is a lake and coastline. Pictured left to right: Mrs. Frank Cowan, Donald Cowan, John Cowan, Frank Cowan, Mrs. Donald Cowan., IHS1615

: At Fred Lucas' Farm; Image of two boys standing at Fred Lucas' Farm, taken in 1930. One is holding a calf, and the other is holding a foal. The boys are wearing overalls and hats.

: At the Opening Ceremony; Image taken on July 1st, 1967, at Canada day centennial celebrations that took place at Cookstown Agricultural Fairgrounds. In the image, the Honourable Earl Rowe is standing at a microphone addressing the crowd. He is wearing a suit, with pin-striped pants. Also on the stage, are Mr. Harold McKillican, who can be seen standing, and Mrs. Rowe and Mr. T. King who are standing.

: Autograph Party 1988; Image taken in 1988 at the autograph reception for 'Skunks and Scholars'. The book was created by the Innisfil Historical Society. Don Beatty (left) presenting flowers to Janet Arnott(center) and Kay Weber (right). Pictured standing in background: Counseller Fisher of the Town of Innisfil. Pictured seated: Left: May Ferguson, Right: Helen Wallace., IHS3682

: Automobile; Image taken in 1920 of the "Twin Willow" car, on Wisker Avenue in Belle Ewart. The car appears to be stationary in front a house and fence. Picture in the front seat is Thomas Wisker, and an unidentified passenger. Pictured in the back seat: Margaret Wisker, Ethel Wisker, Conni Wisker., IHS3612

: Automobile - Bell Ewart; Image taken in 1920, of an automobile on Arnold Street, in Belle Ewart. The car appears to be on a brick road, and is only occupied by the driver. Behind the car, Belle Ewart General Store and Post Office can be seen. It it suspected the the card belongs to the Wisker family., IHS4038

: Automobile 1915; Image taken in 1915 of three women in a car. The women are unidentified and are wearing coats and hats. The women are said to have taken a trip to Barrie to have lunch at the Queen's Hotel. They then returned to their homes in Belle Ewart., IHS3634

: Automobile Collision; Image of the aftermath of a collision. A car that has been towed can be seen in the image. The car is wrecked. Two unidentified men stand in front of the car. It appears the car has been towed to a Garage., IHS3596

: Automobile in snow; Image taken on October 8th, 1937. In the image a 1933 Chevrolet car can be seen covered in snow due to an early morning snowfall., IHS3865

: Averill House; Image of a stone house built in 1860. The house was built in two sections on the site of an early log house. Two pioneer families owned this farm, the Averills and the Kells. The house was originally owned by Thomas Averill and his family, until it was left vacant for many years. It was later owned by William M. Kell and son Stephen. The original flooring was dirt but was replaced with stonework, by hand, many years later., IHS 4175

: Averill, Margaret; Image of Margaret Averill, taken around 1890. Margaret is sat outside in a wicker chair, wearing a long dress. Margaret later became Mrs. James when she married. She lived on the south half Lot 17, concession 3. Margaret died on October 26th, 1898., IHS3380

: Avondale Farm House; Image of the Avondale farmhouse, taken in 1929. The photograph of the two storied house appears to be taken during the winer, due to the snow on the roof. The farmhouse was originally build by Edwin Johnston. Later, Percy and Allan Johnston lived there - they were not related to Edwin Johnston., IHS1378

: Bailiwick Cottage; Image taken outside of Bailiwick Cottage, in Belle Air. Pictured left to right are: Nancy Stewart (known as Nan), Nancy Bell, and Robert Stewart Senior (known as Bob). Nancy is sitting on a chair, as Nan passes what appears to be a tea-cup and saucer. Bob is sitting on the cottage steps. Nan is wearing a blouse and skirts, with a waist apron and eye-glasses. Nancy is wearing a dress with socks and shoes. Bob is wearing a short sleeved dress-shirt and trousers. The siding of the cottage can be seen on the left side of the image, with furniture and tools rested upon it., IHS3651

: Baker Home, Hamilton Street; Image suspect to be taken around 1930 of the Baker home. The house was owned by Mr. Norma Baker and Mrs. Alice Baker, and was located on Hamilton Street in Cookstown. The image appears to have been taken during winter, as there is snow on the ground and trees surrounding the property.

: Bakers' Collectibles; Image taken in 1979 of some of the Baker family collectibles. Alice Baker set out some of the original set of dishes she had when she and Norman were married. In 1981, the dishes of Cloverleaf pattern are collectibles. In the image there are egg cups and tea stand, dinner plate, tea plate, cup and saucer, bone handle knife, plain fork and spoon and tea pot stand.

: Banquet at Savanah Lodge; Image of banquet guests, that took place at Savannah Lodge in 1946. Savannah Lodge was located in Alcona and used as a hotel and tavern. Photographed in this image on the left are: Mr. Orville Todd, Mrs. Verna Todd, Tom Donnelly, Wilfred Stewart, and Mrs. Stewart. Pictured on the right are: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Eldridge, and Mrs. Gavin Allan. The remaining of the guests are unidentified., IHS2777

: Barbara Parsons and Jim Lowens; Image taken around 1940 of Barbara Parsons and Jim Lowens. The two children are dressed in winter clothing and stand holding a dog between them. The children are standing outside of Fred Dallimore's ice house, located on WH Lot 26, Concession 10. Fred Dallimore bought the ice business from Wilbur Black in the mid 1930's and ran it successfully until 1946 when it was sold to George Weatherill., IHS4316

: Barn Raising; Image taken in June, 1932, of a barn raising taking place at Mr. and Mrs. Cyril McDonald's farm. A group of men can be seen raising and assembling the barn. Barn raising was a community event. There are two boys observing the event - Howard Ferrier and Lloyd Annis. Kenneth McDonald can be seen fourth fro the right in the image. Robert Ferrier is to the right of Howard Ferrier. It is believed that the Bertram Brothers led the construction on the barn., IHS1457

: Barn Raising; Photo of a large number of men standing on the site of a barn raising, posing for the photograph. The raising of a barn was a labour intensive task that required the use of many hands, so it often turned into a community event where neighbours would help build each other's barns. The date and location of this barn raising is unknown, but it does demonstrate that this was a predominantly male activity. Rolling hills are visible in the background, and the foundations of the barn or a fence are visible in the foreground., IHS83

: Barn Raising; Barn Raising., IHS1459

: Barn Raising; Image taken of a barn raising in Innisfil Township. It is suspected that it took place on Jim Leonard's land. In the image, men can be seen raising the walls on a stone foundation. There is a crowd of women watching by a wooden fence. Rolling Innisfil hills can be seen in the background. Barn raising was often a community event - the act of raising the barn was completed by men, as women prepared a meal for them to enjoy once they finished., IHS84

: Barn Raising; A barn Raising for Jim Leonard.

: Barn Raising; Image taken in June 1932, of a barn raising at Mr. and Mrs. Cyril's farm. People can be seen in the image beginning to raise the first part onto the stone foundation. Picture in this image are: Howard Ferrier, Lloyd Annie, Kenneth McDonald, Robert Ferrier, among others., IHS1458

: Barn Raising; Barn at Cookstown is Raised by Hand!

: Barn Raising; Image taken of a group of men participating in a barn raising, suspected to have been taken around 1880. Men can be seen working together raising arches and beams to create the structure of the barn., IHS882

: Barn Raising; Barn Raising in Innisfil., IHS1950

: Barn Raising; Image taken of a barn raising. In the image a group of men can be seen assembling the formational beams on top of the stone foundation. Barn raising was considered a community event., IHS881

: Barn Raising; Raising of a barn with a stone foundation., IHS129

: Barn Raising - James Leonard; Photo taken during a barn raising at the home of James Leonard., IHS135

: Barn Raising 1900-1905; Barn raising: S1/2 Lot 18, Conc. 4. Only known example of a barn with a wooden foundation. Photo by Lydia Beatty. (glass negative). #3355

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