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Category: Buildings & Structures

Ocean Wave, Oshawa-on-the-Lake

Ocean Wave, Oshawa-on-the-Lake

“It [Ocean Wave] could be dangerous. People would come to dance at the Barney’s Pavilion [Barnhart’s] and would often sit on the Ocean Wave. The girls would sit […]
William Farewell house

William Farewell house

David Annis sold this home to Daniel Conant Oct 15 1846. Farewell did not live in this house at the time the picture was taken. It was still owned […]
Oshawa Museum

Oshawa Museum

For over 60 years, the Oshawa Museum (OM) has celebrated the City of Oshawa’s history with engaging events, inspiring exhibits, and an extensive collection of archival materials. Nestled […]
Robinson House, as a Museum

Robinson House, as a Museum

Built during the 1850s, Robinson House was originally home to Ruth Robinson, her daughter, Eunice, and her son-in-law, Richard Welch. In the 1872, the Welchs would move out […]
Oshawa-on-the-Lake Cottages

Oshawa-on-the-Lake Cottages

Three cottages that were located at Oshawa’s lakefront. Most of these cottages were torn down prior to or during the 1980s.
Cottage at the Lake

Cottage at the Lake

This cottage was located between todays Robinson House and Guy House. Notice the large coal pile behind Robinson House.
The First Yacht Club Buildings

The First Yacht Club Buildings

Photograph of the first yacht club buildings when they were located on the east bank of the entrance to the Oshawa Harbour. Later, the club put up another […]
Linda and Doug Cory In Front of Danger Sign

Linda and Doug Cory In Front of Danger Sign

Linda and Doug Cory in front of Danger Sign, that says “Danger End of Pavement Open Docks Ahead” This sign was located at the end of Lakeshore Road. […]
Port Oshawa Pioneer Cemetery

Port Oshawa Pioneer Cemetery

This image was taken of the Port Oshawa Pioneer Cemetery when it was located on Gifford Hill. “The waves of Lake Ontario perform a perpetual requiem to the […]
Sand Filter Plant

Sand Filter Plant

The sand obtained from the sand filter plant was used for the construction of the General Motors north plant in 1920. It was discontinued because the beach sand […]
Guy House as a Museum

Guy House as a Museum

James Odgers Guy purchased the home in 1861, for £250. As harbour master, James would have benefitted from living within a stones’ throw of the harbour facilities. In […]
Oshawa Pier and Storage Sheds

Oshawa Pier and Storage Sheds

The coal storage shed is shown in the left of the photo. It was located at the shore end of the pier and stored coal after it was […]
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