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Cairn at Port Stanley, Ont., to mark the spot visited by Joliette in September, 1669, also where General Brock stopped in 1812 on his way to Detroit
Cairn at Port Stanley, Ont., to mark the spot visited by Joliette in September, 1669, also where General Brock stopped in 1812 on his way to Detroit

Cairn at Port Stanley, Ont., to mark the spot visited by Joliette in September, 1669, also where General Brock stopped in 1812 on his way to Detroit

Date8/8/1928
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Original Toronto Star caption: Cairn at Port Stanley; Ont.; to mark the spot visited by Joliette in September; 1669; also where General Brock stopped in 1812 on his way to Detroit
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0107765F
Where Ealinie and Dollier spent winter of 1669 at Port Dover
Where Ealinie and Dollier spent winter of 1669 at Port Dover
7/7/1922
The Stone House at Queenston Where General Brock Died, As It Appeared in 1812-1815 (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario)
The Stone House at Queenston Where General Brock Died, As It Appeared in 1812-1815 (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario)
1913?
Two letters addressed to General William Hull, on his conduct as a soldier, in the surrender of Fort Detroit to General Brock without resistance, in t(...)
Two letters addressed to General William Hull, on his conduct as a soldier, in the surrender of Fort Detroit to General Brock without resistance, in t(...)
1821
The Duke also visited the Westinghouse Electric plant at Hamilton and there he stopped a moment to chat with this young lady, who seems a little scare(...)
The Duke also visited the Westinghouse Electric plant at Hamilton and there he stopped a moment to chat with this young lady, who seems a little scare(...)
8/28/1941
The mysterious stranger, or, Memoirs of the noted Henry More Smith: containing a correct account of his extraordinary conduct during the thirteen months of his confinement in the jail of Kings County, province of New Brunswick, where he was convicted of horse stealing, and under sentence of death, and finally pardoned, and set at liberty. Also a sketch of his life and character. From his first appearance at Windsor, in Nova Scotia, in the year 1812, to the time of his apprehenssion and confinement. To which is added a history of his career up to 1841, embracing an account of his imprisonments and escates. Selected from the most authentic sources, both public and private
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Bwtween 1856 and 1863
This cross, erected at Port Dover, Ontario, marks the spot where Francois Dollier and de Galines planted the flag of France on March 23rd, 1670
This cross, erected at Port Dover, Ontario, marks the spot where Francois Dollier and de Galines planted the flag of France on March 23rd, 1670
12/8/1930
Crown Prince Harald of Norway arrives in Toronto to mark site of old Norwegion air force training base, a spot he last visited when a boy
Crown Prince Harald of Norway arrives in Toronto to mark site of old Norwegion air force training base, a spot he last visited when a boy
9/16/1976
One of Santa's helpers, Rich Cairns, president of Coutts Hallmark Cards Ltd. shows off some of the more expensive cards that are selling well this year - sor far. He is standing in front of Coutts Hallmark store on Yonge St., opposite Eaton Centre. The $250 million a year industry is watching postal workers, fearfull of anther walkout similar to 1975, which also spolied 1976.
One of Santa's helpers, Rich Cairns, president of Coutts Hallmark Cards Ltd. shows off some of the more expensive cards that are selling well this year - sor far. He is standing in front of Coutts Hallmark store on Yonge St., opposite Eaton Centre. The $250 million a year industry is watching postal workers, fearfull of anther walkout similar to 1975, which also spolied 1976.
12/7/1977
Fatal crash. Tangled wreckage marks the spot where a 30-year-old Scarborough man was killed when his car was hit yesterday by a CN Dayliner at a level(...)
Fatal crash. Tangled wreckage marks the spot where a 30-year-old Scarborough man was killed when his car was hit yesterday by a CN Dayliner at a level(...)
12/4/1978
Elliot Home, near Windsor, Ontario, Canada (Chief Tecumseh's Shelter during the War of 1812, and Home where ''Eliza,'' in ''Uncle Tom's Cabin,'' also found shelter after escaping slavery)
Elliot Home, near Windsor, Ontario, Canada (Chief Tecumseh's Shelter during the War of 1812, and Home where ''Eliza,'' in ''Uncle Tom's Cabin,'' also found shelter after escaping slavery)
1910
American Colours of the 4th Regiment of Infantry (on left), Captured at Fort Detroit, 16 August 1812, and of a Regiment of New York Militia (on right), Captured at Queenston Heights, 13 October 1812, in the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, ca 1895
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1911?
As a reward for the return of his dog, Spot, top jockey Sandy Hawley visited Park Royal Public School in Mississauga yesterday and Grade 2 youngsters (...)
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10/16/1975