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: Cookstown Towers; Photo of the exterior of the Cookstown Towers. Formerly the Cookstown School, the building was converted into apartments. It is a long white two storey building with black trim and roof, and two rows of rectangular windows. The photo was taken in the spring as there is a small amount of snow visible. If you have more information about the Coosktown Towers, please "suggest a correction" or contact the library at 705-431-7410.

: Cookstown Town Hall; Photo taken of the Cookstown Town Hall in 1961, which remained largely unchanged since 1923. A new side entrance was added in 1972 to eliminate the need for stairs, and the interior was renovated in 1976 with the addition of hardwood floors and a furnace, as well as a cement floor poured in the basement. The upstairs space was used for town meetings and eventually South Simcoe Theatre productions. The building became the Theatre's permanent home in 1983. The photo shows one side of the rectangular building with vertical siding, Dutch gambrel roof, and two worn white doors.

: Cookstown Train Station; Photo of the track-side of the Cookstown CN rail station, taken when the station was closed in April 1967. The photo shows two white trimmed windows as well as a ramp leading up to a wide wooden door. A sign with the name Cookstown is visible above the middle window, and the tracks are visible in the bottom left hand corner.

: Cookstown Union Bank; Photo taken in 1912 of the interior of the Cookstown branch of the Union Bank of Canada (which later merged with the Royal Bank of Canada in 1925). The image shows three men in suits standing to the left, centre, and right side of the room. Also of note are the hardwood floors and the open vault door. Pictured from left to right are Mr. McCloud (manager), Mr. Lewis Monkman (father of Don Monkman), and Garnet Leadlay., IHS1765

: Cookstown United Church; Photo of the exterior of Cookstown United Church. Originally the Cookstown Methodist Church, it was built in 1878, destroyed by fire in 1914, and rebuilt in 1915. After the church union between the Methodist Congregational and Presbyterian churches in 1925 it became the Cookstown United Church. The photo shows the front entrance with dark doors, and a large stained glass window several storeys high.

: Cookstown United Church; Snapshot of the exterior of Cookstown United Church on Queen Street in the winter. The photo, taken around 1980 by Joan McLean, shows the red brick building with snow on its roof and covering the lawn around it.

: Cookstown United Church; Photo showing the east side of the Cookstown United Church. Originally the Cookstown Methodist Church, it was built in 1878, destroyed by fire in 1914, and rebuilt in 1915. After the church union between the Methodist Congregational and Presbyterian churches in 1925 it became the Cookstown United Church. The photo was taken sometime after 1915 and showcases the church's architecture including the pointed arch stained glass windows, the buttresses, the square tower, and the rear side entrance with a flight of stairs up to it. Three small children standing with a large dog are posed standing on the sidewalk running beside the church.

: Cookstown United Church; Photo of the exterior of Cookstown United Church. Originally the Cookstown Methodist Church, it was built in 1878, destroyed by fire in 1914, and rebuilt in 1915. After the church union between the Methodist Congregational and Presbyterian churches in 1925 it became the Cookstown United Church. This photo showing the front entrance and large front window was likely taken after 1925.

: Cookstown United Church Cemetery; Colour photo of the Cookstown United Church cemetery, which was taken from Highway 27 in 1980. The photo shows a car path between a number of tombstones. The cemetery was previously known as the Lewis Cemetery, named for the soldier David Lewis, one of the area's earliest settlers, who arrived in 1826 and moved his family there in 1829. A Methodist church once stood at the east end of the cemetery lot.

: Cookstown United Church Cemetery; A photo of the Cookstown United Church cemetery. which was taken from Highway 27. The photo shows a fence along the entrance, which is no longer there as of 2015, and two large fir trees in the cemetery. The edge of the Cookstown United Church Cemetery sign is also visible on the far left side of the photo. The cemetery was previously known as the Lewis Cemetery, named for the soldier David Lewis, one of the area's earliest settlers, who arrived in 1826 and moved his family there in 1829. A Methodist church once stood at the east end of the cemetery lot.

: Cookstown United Church Picnic; Group photo taken during a Cookstown United Church Picnic in the 1920s. The photo has since been hand labelled by a pen with numbers to identify certain individuals, though much of the ink has worn away. Pictured are: (1) Marion Webb (2) Mrs. Elva Leadley (3) Harry Leadley (4) Tom Webb (5) Evelyn Leadley (6) Mrs. Millicent Baker (7) Mrs. Margaret Arnold (8) Mabel Chantler (9) Leonard Ross (10) Arthur Kidd (11) Mrs. WJ Broley (12) Jack Kidd (13) Joan Kidd (14) Betty Kidd (15) George Baker (16) William Clement (17) Mrs. Clement (18) Mr. E Ley (19) Mrs. E Ley (20) Mrs. Evelyn Arnold (21) Hazel Ley (22) Marion Webb (23) Grace Robertson (24) Laura Ley (25) Ruth Roberston (26) Doris Dunning (27) Mrs. Olive Broley (28) Leonard Ross (29) Jean Baker and (30) Fay Dunning.

: Cookstown United Rebuilt; Photo of the Cookstown United Church after it was rebuilt following a fire in 1914.

: Cookstown Village Crest; Photocopy of the Cookstown Village Crest from 1982. If you have more information about the crest or its design, please contact the library at 705-431-7410 or click "suggest a correction" on this page.

: Cookstown W.I. 70Th Anniversary Celebration; Group photo taken during the Cookstown Women's Institute 70th Anniversary celebration. The ladies pictured are seated or standing in two rows indoors, with some floral patterned drapes visible in the background. Pictured from left to right, front row: Ronnie Riley, Eva Patton, Josena Kidd, Jessie Monkman, Elva Leadley, Elsie Couse, Mabel Fidler, and Kathy Monkman standing between Jessie and Elva. Back row: Anne Monkman, Olive Parker, Shirley Riley, Lena Lund, and Hazel Trotter.

: Cookstown Water Tower; Photo of the Cookstown water tower taken on an unknown date. This landmark stands at the top of a hill just before entering town from the east. It is a tall welded steel standpipe cylinder with the word "Cookstown" painted vertically down its side. The tower was constructed on property owned by Harry Thompson in 1962 and holds a reported 200,000 gallons of water.

: Cookstown Women'S Institute 70Th Anniversary Celebration; Group photo of some of the members of the Cookstown Women's Institute during the celebration of the organization's 70th Anniversary. The members are seated in chairs or standing with some dark drapery visible in the background. Pictured from left to right, back row: Mrs. Shirley Riley, unknown, Mrs. W.J. McMaster, Mrs. Monkman, and Mrs. Lemmon. Seated in the front row: Mrs. E. Fildey, unknown, and Miss Irene McMaster.

: Cookstown Women'S Institute 70Th Anniversary Celebration; Photograph taken during the seventieth anniversary celebration of the Cookstown Women's Institute in 1971. The photo shows a number of members and celebrants standing or seated in two rows. Pictured from left to right, front row: Mrs. Charles Hounsome, Mrs. Clara Warriner, Mrs. William Carr, Mrs. Arthur Shaw, Mr. Power's mother, and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Elliott. Back row: Lily Fisher, Florence Wright, Williamina Nevills, Mabel Moir, Mrs. Clarence Cooper, and Effie Glass.

: Cookstown Women'S Institute About 1940; Group photo of the Cookstown Women's Institute Members in the mid-twentieth century. Pictured from left to right are: Mrs. Ida McFadden, Mrs. Isabel Dawson, Mrs. Mae Hopper, Mrs. Thompson, unknown, Mrs. Jessie Louise Monkman, Mrs. McAffee, Mrs. Couse, Mrs. Robinson, and Miss Louise Dinwoody. The ladies are all dressed formally with dressy skirts and jackets, as well as wide brimmed hats. They appear to be standing in some tall grass, along a wooden fence.

: Cookstown Women'S Institute Centennial Float; Left to Right: Muriel Smith, Lil Cook, Anne Monkman, Kathy Monkman, Lena Lund, Olive Parker, Marj Hansen, Keatha Riley, Laura Mayes, Alice Baker

: Cookstown Women'S Institute Members; Group photo taken in 1975 of some of the senior members of the Cookstown Women's Institute. Pictured from left to right in the back row are: Mrs. A. Kidd, Mrs. W. Carr, Mrs. T. Mayes, and Mrs. L. Monkman. Front row: Mrs. H. Harman and Mrs. J. McKillican. The ladies are all wearing dresses and are seated in front of a floral patterned curtain.

: Cookstown Women's Institute - 1965; Group photo of the Cookstown Women's Institute in 1965. The members are dressed predominantly in dresses, some with coats and hats on, and the picture appears to have been taken in a basement meeting area. Pictured from left to right, back row: Mrs. Lena Lund, Mrs. Alice Baker, Mrs. Hazel Trotter, Mrs. Parker [m. Harold], Mrs. Ruth Draper, Mrs. Eva Patton, Mrs. Marj Hansen, Mrs. Kelly [m. William], Mrs. Dell Evans, and Mrs. May Hopper. Middle row: Mrs. Elizabeth "Lil" McCoriston, Mrs. Susie Roulston, Mrs. Ross [m. Leonard], and Mrs. Muriel Smith. Front row: Miss Irene McMaster, Mrs. Jo Kidd, Mrs. Ann Monkman, Mrs. Keatha Riley, Mrs. Gertrude Pinkney, and Mrs. Laura Mayes.

: Cookstown Women's Institute Celebrates 70th Anniversary; Group photo taken during celebrations for the Cookstown Women's Institute's 70th Anniversary. The members are lined up in two loose rows, with some floral patterned drapes visible in the background. Pictured from left to right, front row: Mrs. W.J. McMaster, Mrs. G. Patton, Mrs. A. Kidd, Mrs. L. Monkman, Mrs. H. Leadlay, Mrs. J.R. Couse, and Mrs. F. Fidler. Back Row: Mrs. N. Baker, Miss Irene McMaster, Miss Annie Sanford, Mrs. N. Cook, Mrs. R.W. Glass, Mrs. T. Williams, Mrs. M. Donnelly, Mrs. H. Parker, Mrs. W. Wright, Mrs. D. (Rose) Tiffin [labeled #17], J. Donnell, Mrs. D. Evans, Mrs. A. Hansen, Mrs. H. Lund, Mrs. B. Riley, Mrs. T. Mayes, Mrs. D. Monkman, Mrs. J. Walker, and Mrs. K. Pegg.

: Cookstown'S Funeral Home; Cookstown's Funeral Home.

: Cookstown, Looking East; View from Church Street in Cookstown, looking East, near the intersection with King Street. The photo shows an unpaved road with a sidewalk lined by trees on the left and right, with two white sided buildings visible on the road intersection at the right side of the photo. The closest building without the steps leading to the entrance eventually became the Iron Horse Bar and Grill. A 1920s style car is also visible in the centre of the road, some distance from where the photo was taken.

: Cookstown, Looking East; Photograph of the four corners intersection of King Street and Highway 89 (Church and Queen Streets) in Cookstown, looking east. The building on the left side of the photo was built in 1912 by William MacKay and operated as a drug store. It later became L0L Café., IHS1960-3

: Cookstown, Looking North; A view of an unidentified street in Cookstown, looking North. This photo was taken in February 1964. The street itself is lined with hydro poles and telephone poles on either side as well as two rows of trees. Houses are just barely visible behind the trees.

: Cookstown, Looking West; Street view of Cookstown, looking West down Queen Street. There are a number of people riding horses down the street and led by a 1920s style vehicle in a parade. Several spectators can be seen standing against the buildings on the right side of the photo (north side of the street). The two buildings on the right, one with a distinctive bell structure on its roof, would later become the Masonic Hall and Headlines Salon and Spa.

: Cooper Farmstead; "The Pines" farm home and buildings of Howard Cooper., IHS2414

: Cooper, Howard And Isabella; Howard Cooper and his wife, Isabella Robinson on their wedding day Costumes and clothing Furniture Social events - weddings, IHS2415

: Cora And Warren Belfry; Portrait of Cora and Warren Belfry, the son and daughter of Mr. Holland and Mrs. Liz-Anne (née Wray) Belfry. Warren married and had two children, a daughter named Muriel and a son named Russell who moved west to farm., IHS565

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