Real Photo Postcards of Historical
Events in Hamilton, Ontario
McInnes Block in Flames - 1879
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Street car en route to Car Shed after encourter with Mob during Strike
(November 1906 Hamilton Street Railway Strike)
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House on Hunter St. riddled by Mob during the Strike
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Radial Office showing damage done by Mob during the Strike
Postmarked December 2, 1906
The Fire on January 18th, 1908, at McLarens Limited
O. E. Co., Made in Canada
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The Tank That Went Over The Top
Real Photo Post Card by Ellis
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The House That Was Built In A Day
1 Hour After Starting
Hamilton Centenial
Ellis Studio, 9 James St. North, Hamilton
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On August 12, 1913 a house was built to celebrate Hamilton's Centennial.
The House That Was Built In A Day
17 Hours After Starting
Hamilton Centenial Week
James Bryers Bdr
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Real Photo Post Card of the House Built in a Day
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House Built in a Day - Official Photo
Copyright Canada by H.M. Marsh
James Bryers, Builder
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House Built in a Day
Jas. Bryers Bldr.
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Corner of King & James Looking North
Hamilton Centennial Week
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Paris Wheel - John St. S. Hamilton Centennial Week
Real Photo Postcard by Ellis
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Fire at McKay & Co.
Real Photo Post Card by Ellis
Postmarked February 23, 1914
Crowd at C.P.R. Depot
Watching Hamilton Soldiers leave for the Front, Aug. 22 - 1914
Postmarked August 27, 1914
Real Photo Postcard of a W.W.I. Recruiting March
Howcroft Brs. 306 James St. N. Hamilton, Photographers
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Grafton's Fire, Feb. 12th 1917
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Grafton's Fire, Feb. 12-13, Below Zero
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"Grafton's Fire" Below Zero
Ellis Photo Post Card
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After the fire at Graftons
Hamilton Canada
February 1917 - Below Zero
Hardwick Photo
Grafton Fire
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Real Photo Post Card of the Grafton Fire
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Fire Fighting - Below Zero
Real Photo Postcard by Ellis
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Market Hall After Fire - South End
Real Photo Postcard by Ellis
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The Market Hall was built in 1886 and destroyed by fire in 1917
Human Fly - Peace Day
Ellis Photo Post Card
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Harry H. Gardiner of Washington, known as the Human Fly
climbed the Bank of Hamilton building on November 11, 1918,
to celebrate the end of World War I.
Close up of "The Human Fly".
For many years the Bank of Hamilton, at the corner of
King and James Streets,was Hamilton's tallest building.
Human Fly - Peace Day
Ellis Photo Post Card
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Close up of "The Human Fly".
Human Fly - Peace Day
Ellis Photo Post Card
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Close up of "The Human Fly".
Victory Loan Parade
November 9th 1918
The Banner reads "To Live To See A Day Like This"
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Million Dollar Fire, Hamilton Canada, Feb. 23, 1923
(Lister Block Fire)
Hardwick Photo, James St. S.
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Real Photo Post Card of the Million Dollar Fire
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Real Photo Post Card of the Million Dollar Fire
Postmarked July 5, 1924
Real Photo Post Card of the Million Dollar Fire
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Real Photo Post Card of the Million Dollar Fire
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Their Majesties, the King and Queen
on their Visit in Canada, 1939
Hamilton, Ontario June 7, 1939
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Cub Training for Primary Training of R.C.A.F. Made in Hamilton, Ont.
Canadian Art Deeptone Series
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Jubilee Celebration
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