Cobourg is a town in the canadian province of ontario, located in southern ontario 95. The land which presentday cobourg occupies was previously inhabited by mississauga anishinaabespeaking peoples. The first settlers in 1798 found this area swampy and drained by more creeks than it is today. For those of you new to south portland, danforth cove is the neighborhood along. Delivery of library materials to homebound patrons reading programs for all ages. Members believe in, study and seek to live by the teachings found in the book of. There are also over 100 items to help you in your search outside our area. Below is a reproduction of the text well, most of it plus a photo.
There are 4 1bedroom suites, 2 studio suites and 32 bedsitting rooms. The cdhs archives holds primary records and photographs pertaining to the history of cobourg and the surrounding area of hamilton and haldimand townships. A home north of cobourg was heavily damaged by fire wednesday afternoon. Find useful information, the address and the phone number of the local business you are looking for. Cobourg news newspapers books scholar jstor august. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. The newsletter of the cobourg and district historical. No serious injuries following collision in hamilton. By the late 1950s, cobourg was one of only two towns left in the province still operating as a subscription or association library, and its collection was not up to the provincial standard of three books per capita. Additionally, the local history room at the cobourg public library provides additional books and a fine collection of newspaper articles on local history. Bookstore northumberland mall cobourg, ontario chapters. Centre in cobourg, our teachers all have a diverse personal and professional history in. The early history of cobourg written by students from the cdci west and published on their web site.
A pickup truck rolled down an embankment after a collision with another vehicle. Please call us at the shop to book or find out more about our lessons at 905373 1991. A window on the past danforth cove portland press herald. By the way, nickerson drive, at the top of darcy street is named after him. Serving members in cobourg, hamilton township, and port hope. Emergency services were called to the intersection of burnham street north and danforth road shortly after 10 a. Police investigating fatal headon collision in cobourg. If you operate a business in cobourg and dont already have a business profile, let us know and well provide you with details on how to create and manage your profile. The congregation has mens, womens and youth organizations. Note that the cobourg star name varied from 1831 to 1880. The companys filing status is listed as active and its file number is 585572. History of the danforth danforth avenue in toronto, ontario, canada was named after asa danforth, an american contractor who was commissioned in 1799 to cut the danforth but didnt actually build it.
Designated collector and arterial roads include any major roadways within the town of cobourg in addition to the following residential streets identified in the list below. Lineups stretched to the stair way as people queued to buy the first. However, the townspeople invested instead in a plank road, using 300,000. Everything you wanted to know about 10076 danforth road east including. Everything you wanted to know about 9923 danforth road east including. Old danforth road, grafton, ontario k0k 2g0 20984612. Based on the advice from the town of cobourg and the haliburton, kawartha, pine ridge district health unit, the march 24 meeting of the cobourg and district historical society is cancelled. Library where they have a local history room stocked with many historical books and documents.
There were no serious injuries following a collision in hamilton township on september 9, 2018. Welcome to 8020 telephone road, a breathtaking property of just over two acres that is situated within a beautiful rural setting of north cobourg. United counties of stormont, dundas and glengarry county road 2. To the north, east and west, it is surrounded by hamilton township. It is located along highway 401 exits 472 and 474 and the former highway 2 now northumberland county road 2. We recommend updating your browser to its most recent version at your earliest convenience. Mar 17, 2020 cobourg and district historical society. Cobourgarea home heavily damaged by fire peterborough. Cobourg yellow pages phone books in ontario on whitepages.
Find cobourg in long term rentals looking for an apartment or condo for rent. While danforth road has no real estate currently for sale, the community of cobourg has 59 properties available. While danforth road has no real estate currently available, the community of cobourg has 74 properties on the market. Most of the early arrivals were people who refused to join the american revolution and were known as united empire loyalists uel. Following the war of 1812, the government rerouted the main road to follow the modern hwy 2 now county road 2, which constitutes cobourgs king st. There is evidence to indicate the presence of a publicuse library in cobourg as early as the 1830s. The result is displayed on the cobourg waterfront near the marina.
Letter regarding the designation of the allen ash building. Town of cobourg designated collector and arterial roads. Christians gather here to study the bible, book of mormon, other scriptures and help each other. As a result, parts of the site may not function properly for you. The result was a steady flow of immigrants and goods into cobourg harbour and flour. Map, imagery, and photos for cornish hollow road, cobourg, on. Just create an account, browse the books using the browse button on the top right corner and then you can select any of the filters that appear in the left column. The danforth road was the local highway and witnessed the marching of. Logistics and supply facilities for the army were being expanded across canada, and cobourg was chosen as a site. Landmark provides care and services to residents awaiting longterm care beds, respite if availability, including mild dementia. Rural hamilton, ot other and baltimore are nearby neighborhoods. The cobourg and district historical society promotes interest in the history of cobourg and district and beyond, encourages the preservation of historical, archaeological and architectural heritage through meetings featuring speakers, the publication of presentations and organizing and participating in special events. Purplebricks invites you to discover your future lot located in grafton, old danforth road. Welcome to 8588 danforth road w, a spacious 3 bedroom brick bungalow nestled on just over an acre of property with a rurallike setting in north cobourg.
Other authorized lists of names came from the cobourg and district historical. Street map of danforth road east in town of cobourg. The early history of cobourg the first settlers in 1798 found this area swampy and drained by more creeks than it is today. This week, we take a look at two historic images of the danforth cove neighborhood. This is the collective newspaper portal for ontario communities, spanning over 200 years of newspapers. Cobourg public library cobourg opening hours 200 ontario. Huge turnout for cobourg book signing northumberland 89.
Save on commissions for sale by owner and realtor condos available locally on. When it was built in the 1850s, it was a mostly lazy stretch of street that wouldnt see major development until the 1920s. Click on satellite button on the map to see the satellite photo of this map. The danforth is an important and culturally famous arterial road. Funeral home services for anthony are being provided by maccoubrey funeral home. Cobourg councillor forrest rowden is shown inspecting.
Old danforth road home for sale grafton, ontario k0k 2g0 231. Dec 20, 2017 one person is dead following a headon crash late tuesday night in cobourg. The settlements that make up todays cobourg were founded by united empire loyalists in 1798 within northumberland county, home district, province of upper canada. Locate and compare northumberland in cobourg on, yellow pages local listings. Map for this coles bookstore is at the northumberland mall at 1111 elgin st. Memo from the director of public works regarding contract co1607, division street road improvements. Amherst house bed and breakfast is conveniently located just minutes from hwy 401, the waterfront trail and cobourgs beautiful waterfront.
It is nestled in the community of new amherst a quaint cottage feel with pristine streetscapes and surrounde. The collision between a car and a pickup truck happened around 11 p. It appears you are trying to access this site using an outdated browser. Visitation will be held at maccoubrey funeral home, 30 king street east, cobourg on may 8, 2019 from 4 p. This will allow you to perform updates at any time, add your logo and advertise your instore promotions. Explore cobourg yesteryearss 1,001 photos on flickr. Nestled in picturesque northumberland county, our town is a lakeside community located on the north shore of lake ontario, between toronto and kingston. Covid19 alert we are open 7 days a week to assist you on the phone. Referred to as a mechanics institute, the early library was designed to provide educational opportunities for workmen and tradesmen through books and lectures. Our library is proud to provide resources for family and local history research. The building, which resembles a chalet more than a conventional school, is built on seven acres of land including woods, streams, playing fields and a large paved area for basketball and ball hockey.
He had been a brewer in mountmelick, ireland, since the age of fourteen but fled from enemies there, said to be the whiteboys. United empire loyalists fleeing persecution in the united states settled here in 1798. This is what the danforth looked like in toronto from 1908. We are now open at our brand new location at 7789 county road 2. Todays danforth avenue was also named for asa danforth, but had nothing to do with his original roadway, though it connects with danforth road east of pharmacy avenue. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. Description service promotes interest in the history of cobourg and district and beyond encourages the preservation of historical, archaeological and architectural heritage through meetings featuring speakers, the publication of presentations and organizing and participating in special events. This property is located at 8582 danforth road, cobourg, ontario and is found in the district of cobourg in cobourg. The cobourg and district historical society archives in. Cobourg is a town of 19,000 people 2016 on the north shore of lake ontario in northumberland county, southern ontario. Fhc portal this centre has access to the family history center portal page which gives free access in the centre to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. Our school is located just east of highway 401 and county road 45 interchange, at 8861 danforth road in cobourg. If you see instore youll most likely get delivery the same day.
Scroll below the map to see the street view of danforth road east. The companys principal address is 9681 danforth road east rr 5, cobourg, on k9a 4j8 ca. Bridging rice lake and the construction of the cobourgpeterboro railway. The best additional source of info for researchers is at the cobourg library where they have a local history room stocked with many historical books and documents. Anthony white obituary cobourg, on the globe and mail. Cobourg drag racer wins canadian mopar nationals pro mod. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints cobourg.
In many ways, the story of the cobourg peterborough railway is the story of cobourg. Map of coles bookstore, cobourg, northumberland mall, hours. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints is a christcentered faith that promotes traditional family values. Our local history room has over 1400 reference books on the history of the local area and the families that lived here. While the hamlet, established as a mill site, had an advantage as being at the junction of. It is approximately midway between downtown toronto and kingston. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Settlers first started arriving in the area around cobourg in the 1780s although they mostly went to the quinte region in prince edward county south of belleville. One of the best music stores in cobourg, ontario offering a wide range of. Indeed, the local transportation network shaped the history of highland creek. Aerial tour of 10040 danforth road, cobourg, ontario youtube. Hamilton township firefighters arrived on the scene on division street to find a detached garage fully engulfed and. The companys filing status is listed as active and its file number is 11744810. The companys principal address is 8049 danforth road west, cobourg, on k9a 4j7 ca.
View uptodate mls listings in danforth road west, cobourg. Explore nearby listing at 8487 danforth rd w, cobourg on. Letter regarding the designation of the allen ash building on danforth road. The cobourg and district historical society promotes interest in the history of cobourg and district and beyond, encourages the preservation of historical, archaeological and architectural heritage through meetings featuring speakers, the publication of presentations and organizing and participating. If you see available to order we will contact you when the book arrives. Some also have books, cds, dvds and electronic databases to help you learn english, prepare for tests such as toefl and ielts and canadian citizenship tests. The section from gananoque east to highway 401 is still ontario highway 2 and is a provincial highway. In 1818 it was renamed cobourg in recognition of the marriage of princess charlotte augusta of wales to prince leopold of saxecoburgsaalfeld. They do have some photos online but not much more you need to visit. Cornish hollow road, cobourg, on allhx the history of. Street name from to abbott boulevard king street lakeshore road albert street ontario street division street. The facility was created due to the expansion of canadian military capability brought about by the korean war and cold war. Find similar 3 bedr, 0 baths homes for sale in cobourg cobourg. Cobourg working on cars, off road crawlers and drag cars is a family affair for al martorino, the owner of xtreme motorsports racing.
Pioneer work in otonabee township illuminations were not spared in cobourg on that notable day in the history of the empire, when our late beloved queen, victoria the good, was crowned. One person is dead following a headon crash late tuesday night in cobourg. Author robert mikel talks about his latest book cobourg the. The tax levy for library services was 20 cents per capita. Street map of danforth road east in town of cobourg, ontario.
During 2015 and 2016, a group of history enthusiasts rebuilt a replica of a crossen ore car. The above map is for quick reference purposes only and may not be to scale. Our local history room has over 1400 reference books on the history of the local. The government did eventually put money into a road which led to port hope, so cobourg decided to build its own road to gores landing. Find cobourg properties for sale listings at the best price. Included in this collection are high school yearbooks, lacac directories, marriage indexes, local area histories, local family histories, and historical atlases. If you have a question regarding the business directory. Some libraries, like the cobourg public library, have books and dvds in many different languages that you can borrow for free. Canadian forces station cobourg also cfs cobourg was a military logistics base located in cobourg, ontario. The don and danforth plank road company built danforth ave in 1851, connecting it to broadview ave and creating a viable route to the more populous surrounding communities do. The sentinel ran independently from 18611879 then merged with the star in 1880 to become the cobourg sentinelstar 18801972, the cobourg star 19731976 and the cobourg daily star 1977feb.
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