Innisfil Historical Society

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: Bob Saunders And Daughter Faye; (Bob helped with the p.a. systems and in many other ways).

: Boddy -Mary Ellen and Ann; Mary Ellan Boddy and Ann Louise Boddy, daughters of Mary Ann (Armstrong) Boddy. Granddaughters of George Armstrong and Mary Ball - lived on NE1/4 of Lot 23, Conc. 12 Boddy, Mary Ellen Boddy, Ann Louise Costumes and clothing, IHS4058

: Bowman Children; Bowman Children - taken in Toronto., IHS3044

: Bowman Family History; A tribute to the Bowman family by Beth Bowman. 23 page history of the Bowman family including photographs. Largely the family of Thomas and Elizabeth Reynolds Bowman, IHS3986

: Bowman Farm; The Bowman family farm. Andrew Bowman and family moved into the farm house in 1910. Their eldest son Jack was born on the farm in 1912 and took it over in 1944 at the age of 32., IHS2265

: Boy Scout Parade; Boy Scout Parade. Main Street, Cookstown. Early 1920's.

: Boyhood Memories of Lou Webb

: Boys' Baseball Team; Top Row - Donald Barnes, Merle McLean, (Ross Boynton) Albert Bassingthwaighte, Eldon Neilly, Karly Kidd, William Riley Bottom Row - Milt. Marling, Clarence Banting, Jim Taylor, Charles Bassingthwaighte, Alex McMillan.

: Braden School; Braden's School is the oldest school in Essa today. It was built on the site of a log school used in the early pioneer days, and the lot was given by the Braden family. One of the teachers was Thos McKee, who also preached in the 1st Essa Church across the road. Later Mr McKee was Inspector for many years in South Simcoe. Among the graduates from Braden's School were the Hon J S Duff, J A Duff, C E, and Dr J A Dinwoody. Braden's School was closed on January 1960 when the new Cookstown School took over five country schools in the district.

: Bradford Centennial Celebrations; A page from a book or a paper at the time of the Bradford Centennial Celebrations - Edith and Harry Gulston are in the top photo Gulston, Edith Gulston, Harry, IHS4061B

: Breakwater; Photograph of the breakwater in Lake Simcoe at Belle Ewart. The water is calm and there are some buildings visible along the shoreline in the background., IHS419

: Bridge At Centennial Park; Photo of the bridge at Centennial Park, taken in 1973. The photo originally appeared in the Stroud Tweedsmuir Histories, Volume 111. A small sand beach with two picnic tables is visible to the left of the bridge., IHS3383-46EE

: Bringing In The Sheaves; Bringing the Sheaves on William Latimer's farm Wallace Latimer on land., IHS2385

: Broadeaves; "Broadeaves" - summer home of Sir Edmund Walker at De Grassi Point. Lakefront, looking north west, see Snake Island on extreme right. Housing, IHS2704

: Broley'S Bakery And Wj Finlay'S Residence and Store; Broley's Bakery on the left. WJ Finlay's Residence and Boot and Shoe Store on right.

: Bruce Cowan; Bruce Cowan, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Cowan, IHS2981

: Bruce Mclean, Jack Kidd, Eward Nixon; Bruce McLean, Jack Kidd, and Eward (Ted) Nixon at 231 Fairview Ave. (Bruce's parents) Toronto.

: Bruce Wice and Two Sons; This is a picture of Bruce Wice, farmer, and his two young sons, Ross and Mervin scuffling the garden with horse, Laddie. Further information is available at the Knock Heritage Site, IHS3874

: Buckrake On Harold Wallace Farm; Photo of a buckrake in use on the Harold Wallace farm. Buckrakes were a type of hay rake designed to travel along a hay windrow and transport it to a hay stacker or baler., IHS1911

: Buckraking Hay; Photo of a buckrake in use on the Harold Wallace farm. Buckrakes were a type of hay rake designed to travel along a hay windrow and transport it to a hay stacker or baler. The one pictured is carrying a full load of hay, with a shed or barn visible in the background right., IHS1912

: Building Created By Ted Dallimore 1962; The first building created by Ted Dallimore and his father Fred in the spring of 1962 for Sandy Cove Marine repair work, later moved to a location on the 25th in 1965., IHS4323

: Building Owned By Mrs. Gertrude Pinkney; Mrs. Gertrude Pinkney was owner when this picture was taken.

: Building Sewer Project; Building Sewer Project on property beside Railroad in the field south of Mobile Home Park. Now property excludes trespassers. 1987-Summer

: Building Shed; Building, shed. Picture was taken by Joan Marshall of the shed on David Jack's farm. Roofed with handmade shingles. The lady in the picture is Jean Warrington nee Jacks., IHS553 same as IHS158

: Buildings Of Cookstown; Photo of downtown Cookstown circa 1900 taken of the north side of Queen Street. The buildings visible in the image from left to right are the butcher shop, telephone office, Eby's Store (also known as Bob Robinson's), and the Mansion House Hotel. The image also features some large machinery, a threshing machine and water tank owned by the Water Ferrier of Innisfil, parked in front of the Mansion House Hotel being towed by a tractor and operated by two men. The telephone lines are also visible, but the image predates the installation of hydro lines.

: Burnside Farm; Photo of the Burnside farm, including a large barn with "Burnside" lettered on the front, and a large two storey home. The house was originally brought from Maple Villa, another part of the farm, and was moved to the present site pictured. The barn was also moved from the creek to its location in the photo. The farm was named "Burnside" from the Scottish word "burn" meaning creek., IHS815

: Business - Bell Ewart Ice Co.; Cutting ice for the Belle Ewart Ice Company each winter. Left: Verl Hill Mary Curtis John Curtis Right: Roy Hill Bell Ewart Ice Co. Hill, Verl Curtis, Mary Curtis, John Hill, Roy, IHS4004

: Business - Bell Telephone Co. Cookstown 3; Jeweller and Optician, Thomas A.C. Banting was the Bell local manager at Cookstown from 1900 to 1916. He was photographed with Mrs. Banting and three children Costumes and clothing Telephone - Bell Telephone Co. Cookstown Banting, Thomas, IHS4011

: Business - Bell Telephone Co. Lefroy; The Bell central office was located in this Lefroy building from 1936 until 1963. This was the Bell's second office Lefroy Bell Telephone Co. Lefroy, IHS4008

: Business - General Store; Gilmore and Son Store - Lefroy Picture of remodelled store Gilmore and Son Business - General store - Lefroy, IHS3319

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