VMAO: Virtual Museum of Architecture Ottawa

Construction of Dam in 1907

Black and white photographic reprint (c 5362) from National Archives of Canada showing view of Mississippi River during the construction of Horace Brown and Sons dam, Munro and McCuan, contractors. The Town Hall and other buidings are in the background. Pattersons Furniture Store is visible to the right of Town Hall. Hawthorne Mill is also visible to the very right. There are men standing in the river where there is no water. In the middle of the river is (what looks like) a cement mixer. There are logs all

Construction of Dam in 1910

Black and white photographic print (c 5362) from National Archives of Canada showing view of Mississippi River during the construction of the H. Brown and Sons dam in 1907. Munro and McCuan, contractors. The Town Hall and other buidlings are in the background. Pattersons Furniture Store is visible to the right of Town Hall. Hawthorne Mill is also visible to the very right. There are men standing in the river where there is no water. In the middle of the river is (what looks like) a cement mixer. There are l

Aerial View of Carleton Place

Black and white photograph of an aerial view of Carleton Place. View towards the south east. Findlay Foundry site is empty. Visible: town hall, Bridge street, and others. This photograph was on display at the 2003 International Ploughing Match held just outside Carleton Place.

Carleton Place Town Hall

A black and white photograph of the town hall in Carleton Place. The picture is taken of the North-West corner of the town hall. Part of the bridge railing can be seen. A sign for Taylor's Hardware can be seen in the farright of the photograph.

Town Hall, Dam, and Bridge

A black and white photograph of the dam and the town hall. The water is pouring over the dam. There is snow on the far bank of the river. The bridge can be seen. The photograph has a very dark contrast.

Postcard of Town Hall and Woman.

Citizen's Band

Black and white reprint of a photograph of the Carleton Place Citizens' Band. The band consists of 26 boys and men, all in uniform. The band is standing on the front steps of the Town Hall in Carleton Place. A sheet of names, provided by Jack Peckett accompanies photograph (see history). * Foamcore copy available.

"Top Hats"

Reprint of a black and white photograph of the band the Top Hats. The photograph shows the members of the band playing their instruments on the stage of the Town Hall in Carleton Place before it was renovated. The photograph shows Art Drader (trumpet), Jack Peckett (sax), Cam Hughes (piano), and Howie Peckett (drums).

Photo, Grand Lodge L.O.Y.B.A.

Black and white photograph mounted on beige mat. A portrait of the Grand Lodge. The men are situated on the front steps of the Carleton Place Town Hall. . The men are all wearing suits and are all wearing hats. One man who is front and center is seated upon a stool. Some of the men also have medals over there breast pocket. Caption at the bottom of the photograph reads "Carleton Place Grand Lodge L.O.Y.B.A. May XXV".

Citizen's Band 1938.

Black and white photograph of The Carleton Place Citizens Band. They are lined up on the side steps of the town hall. Each member is holding his instrument and dressed in uniform. They are lined up in four rows. Bass drum is front row centre. Signature of E.V Godwin is in the bottom right corner. Reprint.

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