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: Cookstown; Photograph of the East side (or Innisfil Side) of Cookstown in winter. The photo shows a view of a road running up the centre, with two horse-drawn sleighs stopped on the right side of the street. Either side of the road is lined with homes as well as a straight line of trees. The houses from left to right in the picture include: T. McKnight house, W. H. G. Marwood house, Presbyterian Manse, Charles Fischer home, and the Anglican Church (mostly obscured). This picture was taken when the telephone lines has been installed, but there was not yet any access to hydro electricity., IHS1764

: Cookstown - Looking North; A very early view of Cookstown village looking north. The photo shows a dirt road on the left running north towards a church steeple in the distance. On the right there is a walkway made of boards running alongside a fence containing some blanket covered cattle and farming equipment, with a number of houses lining the road beyond the fence. The cows were being readied for showing at the Cookstown Fair c. 1900.

: Cookstown A.O. Of U.W. - 1901; Cookstown A.O. of U.W. - 1901.

: Cookstown A.O. Of U.W. - 1901 (Con'T)

: Cookstown Agricultural Fair - 1977; Photo of Reeve Mel Brayman with Libby Campbell at the arts and crafts display of the Cookstown Agricultural Fair in 1977. A number of framed paintings and other passersby are visible in the background.

: Cookstown And Thornton Firefighting Equipment From A Bygone Era

: Cookstown Anglican Church; The Cookstown Anglican Church in the early 20th century. Pictured beside the church is the shed where parishioners would tie their horses on Sundays. The shed was later moved to the Agriculture Park entrance in Cookstown, and eventually torn down. A board sidewalk and telephone pole are visible in front of the building, which maintains the same architecture of a squared bell tower and rounded arch windows into the 21st century., IHS1760

: Cookstown Band; Photo of the Cookstown band in 1910 seated and standing on a lawn and gathered around a large drum with the words "Coosktown Band" painted on it. The band first practised in the Banting family barn with Joe Banting as leader in 1909. The practises were later held at the town lock-up, and eventually in Town Hall once Wes Banting took over as conductor. The band played for a number of special events including skating carnivals. The members of the 1909-10 band included: Tom Jebb, W.J. Finlay, Wes Banting, Dave Ross, Joe Banting, Alex Banting, Roy Coleman, Herb Donnell, Duncan "Dunk" Banting, Rube Glass, Garnet Leadlay, Ivan Coleman, W.P. Jebb, Lorne Arnold, Ike Pollock, Will Donnell, Wes McNaught, Frank Rankin, Jack Couse, and Roy Blackstock. The men in the photo are all dressed in similar outfits with long coats with waistcoats, bowler or derby style hats, and holding predominantly brass instruments.

: Cookstown Band - 1912; 1912 photograph of the Cookstown Band posed with their instruments in front of covered bleachers with a sizable crowd visible in the background. Pictured from left to right, back row, are: F. Donnell, J.J.D. Banting, J.R. Couse, William Griffith, Thomas Jebb, Dave Ross, Wes McNaught, Wes Banting, W.P. Jebb, G. Leadley, Alvin Arnold, Ivan Coleman, J. Donnell, and W.J. Findlay/Finlay. Pictured in the front row are: Ike Pollock, William Donnell, Alex Banting, Rube Glass, and E. Banting.

: Cookstown Baseball Team; Photo of a baseball game played by Cookstown's baseball team in the early twentieth century. The players are wearing white uniforms with dark caps, and the spectators are standing behind the players' bench or sitting on the ground beside it. Many of the men are wearing boater caps. St. John's Cemetery is visible in the background indicating that the photo was taken on or near the fairgrounds.

: Cookstown Baseball Team, 1912; Group photo of the Cookstown Baseball Team as tournament winners for the 1912 Diamond Jubilee. The team members are all dressed in matching white caps and uniform button-up shirts with the letter "C" on the left breast. Pictured from left to right, standing in the back row: Art Thompson, Lew Stewart, Jack Broley, Jack Couse, Art Kidd and Alvin Arnold. Seated in the centre row: Frank Robinson, Norris Hopper, and Lorne Neilly. Seated on the floor, front row: Pat Arnold (Otto), Doug Hopper, and Alpine Couse. Two baseball bats and a catcher's mask are positioned in front of Doug Hopper.

: Cookstown Brownies With Leader Mrs. P. Hawker In Centennial Parade; Cookstown Brownies with Leader Mrs. P. Hawker in Centennial Parade.

: Cookstown Cenotaph; Photo of the Cookstown cenotaph located beside St. John's Anglican Church and in front of the Cookstown branch of the Innisfil Public Library. The centotaph is a small tower constructed of field stones with a cross at the top, and a plaque at the base bearing the names of Cookstown soldiers who died in the first and second World Wars. It was built in 1917 as a memorial to the Cookstown area men who served in the first World War, and one maple tree was planted in the lot behind the memorial for each man who served for a total of 65 trees. The park was then named Veterans Memorial Park.

: Cookstown Cenotaph; Photograph taken in 2003 of the Cookstown Cenotaph in Veteran's Memorial Park, located beside St. John's Anglican Church and in front of the Cookstown branch of the Innisfil Public Library. The centotaph is a small tower constructed of field stones with a cross at the top, and a plaque at the base bearing the names of Cookstown soldiers who died in the first and second World Wars.

: Cookstown Centennial Celebration; Photo taken of an unnamed woman browsing a display of antique glassware and serving dishes as part of the Canadian Centennial celebrations in 1967. The objects are labelled and displayed on a white tablecloth. The woman is wearing a dark coat, white blouse, and glasses.

: Cookstown Centennial Celebration; Photo of some members of the Cookstown Centennial Committee taken during the Centennial celebrations. Standing in period costumes on a porch or verandah are Mrs. Bruce McLean, an unidentified man, Mrs. W. Gadsden, and Mrs. J. McKay. Mrs. Gadsen is speaking into a microphone and a cameraman is visible on the far left of the porch.

: Cookstown Centennial Celebration; A series of four small photos taken during the Cookstown Centennial celebrations. The images depict couples dancing on a large dance floor dressed in period costumes. Pictured from left to right are: Lynn and Wally Smith, Lynn Smith and Dave Merchant, Carrie and Wilfred Fildey, and numerous unnamed couples at the Saturday Night Dance. The room is decorated with streamers across the ceiling, and the ladies are wearing long dresses and bonnets. The present image comes from page 6 of volume one of the Cookstown Tweedsmuir Histories.

: Cookstown Centennial Celebration - May 19, 20, 21 and 22Nd, 1967; Charlie Jevons wins the Beard Growing Contest - Mrs. C. Nevils and Harry Couse with painting.

: Cookstown Centennial Celebration - May 19, 20, 21 and 22Nd, 1967; Fun at the Centennial.

: Cookstown Central Graduation; Class photo taken of the Cookstown Central School's graduating class in 1985. This colour photo shows a number of young ladies in colourful dresses and young men in black or grey suits standing or sitting in three rows, flanked by their teachers.

: Cookstown Central Guidelines; Photograph of a sign using black and red text posted at Cookstown Central Public School detailing guidelines of behaviour at school. The sign reads: "At Cookstown Central we believe that students and teachers have a right to be treated with respect. Students and teachers have developed these guidelines: 1. We are friendly and helpful to others. 2. We value honesty and respect others' property. 3. We keep our environment clean and our bodies physically fit. 4. We use our best effort to learn. 5. We let others do their work without distraction. 6. We avoid rough or dangerous play. 7. We follow the instructions of teachers, parent helpers and student leaders. 8. We solve problems without hurting others." The words home, school, and community are listed at the bottom and a small "1991" is written in blue ink in the bottom right corner.

: Cookstown Central Lpublic School 50Th Anniversary; Brochure celebrating 50 Year Anniversary of Cookstown Central Public School. The School opened in Janauary 1960 with nine classrooms under the leadership of Principal Harold Henderson., IHS4248

: Cookstown Central Students; Photo taken in 1992 of Cookstown Central students gathered to watch the planting of commemorative tree for Canada's 125th Anniversary. The photo shows a number of children in shorts and t-shirts seated or standing on the lawn watching the event.

: Cookstown Continuation School; 1912 group photo of the Cookstown Continuation School's students. The photo was taken beside the school itself with the students and their two teachers arranged in two rows. The male students are all dressed in suits with ties, and the female students are wearing long sleeved blouses with long skirts. Pictured from left to right, back row: Dave McMaster, the school janitor, Jack Kell, Linda Robinson, Susie Shier, Mae Sutherland, Beatrice Marling, Edna Gallagher, Hazel Arnold, Bertha Sutherland, Olive Campbell, Luella Lewis, Roy Blackstock, Ewart Kidd, Pat Arnold, and Melville McFadden. Front row: Miss Nellie Goodall, Alpine Couse, Clifford Fisher, Olive Burling, Alma McNeily, Allie Comisky, Agnes McMaster, Elmer McLean, Ralph Davidson, and Miss McEachern. This photograph was donated by Mr. Ewart Kidd.

: Cookstown Continuation School Cadet Corps - 1926; Cookstown Continuation School Cadet Corps - 1926.

: Cookstown Council, 1982; Photo from the inaugaration ceremony for the Cookstown Council in December 1982. The photo shows two women standing at a lectern on a stage with a row of men in suits seated behind them. Pictured from left to right are: Dorothy Robertson, Anne Monkman, Fred Fisher, Henry Proulx, Jim Currie, and Ken Parker.

: Cookstown Council, 1990; Photo of the Cookstown Council in 1990 seated around a carved wooden table with the flags of Canada and Ontario visible in the background. Pictured from left to right are: Brian Ashley, Larry Wright, Reeve Edyth Brown, John Owen, and Liliane Spence.

: Cookstown Creamery; Photo of the Cookstown Creamery building, taken in 1961. The creamery originally opened in February 1929 and was equipped with a large furnace to both heat the building and supply the steam for pasteurizing the cream. By 1930 the creamery was producing an average of 1000 pounds of butter a year, which later increased to 3000 pounds a week. In 1932, butter sold for 16 cents a pound. The creamery closed in 1951. The image here shows the white creamery building on the right surrounded by tall grass, with a road running along the left. A car is just visible on the street near the horizon line.

: Cookstown Curling Club; Group photo taken in February 1957 of several members of the Cookstown Curling Club. Pictured are John Timbers, Gene Timbers, Don Smith, Harry Davis, Frank Webb, Bill Marling, Earl Carr, and Jim Currie with Hector Smith and Harley Timbers in the very front. The picture appears to have been taken in a stairwell and the men are all wearing jackets with almost all of them wearing hats.

: Cookstown Curling Club; Photo of the exterior of the Cookstown Curling Club, which was a cement block construction built in 1956 by local contractor Hector Smith. Volunteers, both curlers and non-curlers, helped to install the roof, septic system, tile bed, and so on. It is located on the Cookstown Fairgrounds, and features four sheets of ice, a club room, and a kitchen on the main floor with a members-only club room and lockers in the basement.

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