Volume 52
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The Guelph Drill Hall
Author: Ross W. Irwin Publication Date: 2013 Edited: 2023 First (1st) Volunteer Rifle Company of Guelph, taken on Macdonell Street with St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church (centre), Loretto Convent (right) and Rectory (left) in background. Photo taken October 1857, one of the earliest photographs taken in Guelph. Photographer was James Rawe. (Image courtesy of Guelph Public Library Archives (C6-0-0-0-0-1116)).…
The Sleeman Family Brewery: 19th Century Paternalism to Prohibition-Inspired Myth
Author: Micheal Matchett Publication Date: 2013 Edited: 2023 In Guelph, Ontario, urban legend persists that during the prohibition period of the 1920s, the Sleeman family brewery and the Albion Hotel on Norfolk Street were local businesses that profited from supplying and accommodating the famous Chicago gangster Al Capone. In a Toronto Star article published December 27th, 1994, Art…
Charles Ambrose Zavitz (1863- 1942): Quaker, Scientist and Innovator
Author: Bob Moore Publication Date: 2013 Edited: 2023 Charles Zavitz. (Image courtesy of University of Guelph Archives). Charles Zavitz was born in Coldstream, Ontario, in 1863. His family was a rare combination of both Quaker and United Empire Loyalist. 1 From his childhood, Charles' life was shaped by Quaker beliefs and practices. Quakers were noted for placing a…
Guelph Curling Club Celebrating 175 Years (1838 - 2013)
Author: Ann Guthrie and David Hull Publication Date: 2013 Edited: 2023 "Men's Curling Match, 1884". In the early days, curling was held outside on local ponds, a particular favourite location was near Allan's dam. Other locations included Goldie's Dam and at Sleeman's, or wherever suitable ice was available. (Photo courtesy of Guelph Museums, 1981X.282.1). The Guelph Curling Club celebrated its 175th…
Old Home Week In Guelph 1913
Author: Cameron Shelley Publication Date: 2013 Edited: 2023 INTRODUCTION One hundred years ago, from July 27th through August 2nd, Guelph threw itself a big party called, " Old Home Week ." Residents , former Guelphites, and their well-wishers converged on the City for a prolonged celebration. Celebratory activities included parties, speeches, parades, music, athletic competitions, decorations, and technological…