Pictures

A History of Knox Church Alliston Since 1862 - A photograph and article about the history of Knox Church located in Alliston. The photograph is of the second building (1915-1976). The article describes various events in the church's history.

Hurst Family Photographs - A photograph of Edith M. Hurst and infant son Allan. The house is located on the north west corner of Dufferin and Nelson Streets in Alliston, Ontario. At one time, the house belonged to Eve Thompson.

Official Opening of the New Alliston Memorial Library - Photographs from the opening of the new Alliston Memorial Library, 1982.

The Oldest House in Alliston - Photograph and description of Fletcher House, the oldest standing building in Alliston.

A Photograph of the Alliston Memorial Arena - A photograph of the Alliston Memorial Arena, presumably right after or prior to its official opening in 1950.

A Photograph and Article of Miss Elsie Ney, Former Librarian - A photograph of Miss Elsie Ney, head librarian of the Alliston Library from June 1938 to December 1968. The photograph was taken in front of the old Alliston Public Library.

Photographs of the old and new Alliston Memorial Library - An artist's drawing of the old Alliston Memorial Library, torn down in 1981 to make way for the new library, which stands on the same location.

Residence of Mr. Robert Scott - A photograph of the residence of Mr. Robert Scott. The house is or was located at the corner of Nelson and Orange Street in Alliston, ON. Mr. Scott was the owner of the coal and wood yard. The house was contsructed in approximately 1885.

Several Photographs of Banting Memorial High School - Several black and white photographs of Banting Memorial High School. Includes photographs of when the high school first opened, an aerial photograph, and a post card for Alliston Public and High School.

Photographs of Alliston - A photograph of the Dominion Hotel, now the Winchester Arms, in downtown Alliston.

St. Peter's Anglican Church - An early photograph of St. Peter's Anglican Church located in West Essa.

Mercer Farm Implement Building - A photograph of the Mercer Farm Implement Building, built in 1890 and located on Tupper Street West, Alliston. The building was recently donated by the Gibson Family to the Town of New Tecumseth to be used as an Arts & Cultural Centre.

Alliston Water Tower - A photograph of the Alliston Water Tower, constructed in 1892 after the Great Fire of 1891. The structure was first made of stone, but later it was re-done with brick. The tank at the top was constructed of steel.

The First Knox Presbyterian Church - A photograph of the first Knox Presbyterian Church. Construction on the chuch began in the spring of 1861 and finished fall of 1862. It was dedicated on September 6, 1862. The last service in this church was held on March 28, 1915. The first service in the second church was held on October 3, 1915. The church pictured and the second church were located on Victoria Street W., Alliston. The third, and present church is located on King Street S., Alliston.

Alliston Women's Institute Photographs - A series of photographs of Women's Institute members and events.

Photographs of Downtown Alliston - Several photographs of downtown Alliston circa 1985.

Photographs of Paris Street, Alliston - Several photographs of Paris Street circa 1985.

Photographs of Dominion Street, Alliston - Several photographs of Dominion Street, Alliston. Includes pictures of The Pop Shoppe, and Alliston Dairy and Alliston Creamery. The Alliston Creamery is operated by Lloyd and Pauline Kennedy.

Photographs of Downtown Alliston - Several photographs of Victoria Street between Paris and Mill Streets, circa 1985.

Downtown Alliston - Several photographs of the north side of Victoria Street between Church and Centre Streets in downtown Alliston.

Various Alliston Photographs - Various photographs from around Alliston.

Various Photographs of Different Alliston Buildings. - A photograph of the Alliston Co-op Building.

Honda Plant - Several photographs of the Honda plant under construction.

Various Alliston Industries and Institutions - Several photographs of various Alliston industries and instutions.

Store Grand Opening - A photograph of the Grand Opening of the Bridal Boutique on Paris Street.

Bikini Contest - A photograph of a bikini contest at the Alliston Potato Festival.

Photograph of an Alliston Harness Shop - photograph of an Alliston harness shop located at 4 Victoria Street East. One of the men in the picture is named Johnie Armstrong.

The Boyne River - A photograph of the Boyne River in Alliston, circa 1900.

George Drury - A photograph of the Honorable George Drury at the Magna Charter Celebrations in Riverdale Park, Alliston.

Alliston Students - A photograph of students in front of the agricultural building at Banting Memorial High School.

Home of Alexander Grant - A photograph of the home of Alexander Grant and birthplace of Margaret Grant. Margaret was the first white child born in Alliston, and mother of Sir Frederick Banting. The home was located on Victoria Street West where Bern's Flowers now stands.

Present Fire Hall Occupies The Same Site as Former Alliston Gaol - A photograph of the old Alliston goal(jail) which was torn down in 1962. Also, a photograph of the Alliston Fire Station which stands on the same location.

Alliston Hockey Team - A photograph of an Alliston hockey team.

Hurricane Hazel - Two photographs showing the aftermath of Hurricane Hazel.

Alliston Today - Several photographs of the town of Alliston.