VMAO: Virtual Museum of Architecture Ottawa

Postcard of Carleton Place

A black and white postcard from Carleton Place. The postcard is of the Main St. North. The photo is taken from the balcony of the Queen's hotel. The bridge can be seen in the background as well as the tower of the Town Hall. Taylor's block and be seen on the right. Written at the bottom "Main Street North, Carleton Place, Canada."

Friendship Club

Black and white photograph of a large brick house on Mill Street next to the Town Hall. Above the front door is a sign that reads "Senior Citizen's Friendship Club". Parked in front is a silver car. To the left of the building the Town Hall is visible. In the window that can be seen is a sign for the Carleton Place Police Department. Part of a lot of black and white photographs taken of Mill Street in the 1980's.

Town Hall

Photograph of the Carleton Place Town Hall, taken from what looks like the parking lot across from the Blossom Shop. Part of a lot of black and white photographs of the East side of Bridge Street around the 1980's.

Kids Turf Children's Clothing Store

Photograph of the Kids Turf children's clothing store on the corner of Bridge and Mill street , taken from in front of the Town Hall. The large Garage, Taylors Hardware sign painted on the side of the wall is still visible. Part of a lot of black and white photographs of the East side of Bridge Street around the 1980's.

Report on the Town of Carleton Place

Report on the Town of Carleton Place around the year 1957. It is inside of a light blue cover made of card stock. It details the History and Municipal data, including census and industrial information, among other things. As well there are photos of the Town Hall and various other tourist spots in town.

Old Home Week Advertisement

Rectangular grey card with printing in black: "Do you want An Old Home Week in Carleton Place this Summer? Attend the Public Meeting In the Town Hall Auditorium. Wednesday, jan. 18 at 8 P.M. Without your interest and support there can be no Old Home Week. Chamber of Commerce". Written on reverse in pencil: "Shoemaker, -Melville, Ron Arnold Wife, - Linda Gail Ron Tiny, -Ruth Darryl A. Teeny, - Eugene Keith Roy Teeny Weeny - Benard Gor. D.M."

Carleton Place Information Pamphlet

Staple bound booklet, containing Carleton Place information. Cover is blue with blue illustration of town hall and town crest. Information on Recreation and Culture, Churches, Schools, Mississippi River and Lake System, Parks, Medical, Service and Special Purpose Clubs, Hotels and Motels, Shopping, Restaurants, Banks, Port of Entry, Industries, Heritage and The Seal of the Town. Latest date listed 1978.

Directory of the Town of Carleton Place 1936

Rectangular paper book, staple binding. "Directory of the Town of Carleton Place 1936", containing map of town, names and addresses of citizens and advertisements (Nichols).Publised by Jas. H. Neelin The Canadian Press". Black and white illustration of town hall on front cover. Black and white photograph of "Hotel Mississippi, Carleton Place's Outstanding Hotel" on back cover. Includes photographs of: "Mrs. Gertrude Neelin, Publisher of the Carleton Place Directory 1936", "Jas. H. Neelin, Directory Manager,

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

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