RPPC Birds Eye View Blenheim Ontario Canada By 1783, there were French settlers in Detroit and Windsor. There were also settlers in the Niagara and Kingston region, but no real settlers to speak of in the Kent County region. In 1790, Alexander McKee negotiated a treaty with Native Indians to acquire what is now Southwestern Ontario. With this area now being British owned, settlers began moving rapidly into this new land area, and eventually, the County of Kent, and Blenheim. Land began being surveyed in 1791 in Harwich township under the order of Lt.-Col. John Graves-Simcoe. Joining his crew was a man named Thomas Talbot who expressed great interest in this land, and Simcoe granted him any plot of land he so desired. He decided on a plot where present day Fingal resides. Being a man with great finances, he set out to begin road building in Southwestern Ontario in 1800. His main road was designed to go all the way to Detroit. It consequently ran directly along a ridge of high land, and on that ridge is where present day Blenheim stands. The great Talbot Project was put on hold until the completion of the War of 1812. After the war, North American settlers began arriving to this area to live peaceful lives after a violent war, as did settlers who came from England after a European war with France. After timber clearing, this land was ready for growth. Blenheim itself was established in 1825-1850. It was amidst 10 miles (16 km) of dense forest, and its development lagged behind other close by settlements. Albert Robertson purchased this land, and after the real estate traded hands over a few years, Harvey Halstead, Thomas Lynch, and George Hughson were the first three lot tenants who built homes. This “Ten Mile Bush” was a dense Carolinian forest with wild elk, bear, wolves and eagles inhabiting the region.[1] When the forests were cut down for farming, the bush became a “patchwork quilt of farms.”[2] Even a minor inspection of the contemporary area reveals acres of farms still in operation, but the elk, bear, and wolves are now long gone. Blenheim was named after Blenheim Palace in England, and had a general store by 1845. However, it was not incorporated into a town until 40 years later. In 1837 James W. Little, a militia officer and land speculator of neighbouring Raleigh Township, purchased land at the intersection of Ridge Road and Communication Road, the latter planned by Lieutenant-Governor John Graves Simcoe to connect the town of Chatham with Lake Erie. The area consisted of fertile farmland noted for sugar beets, tomatoes and corn. Blenheim's primary resource was timber. Once the bush was cleared adequately in about 1900, farming took over as the key resource of Blenheim, with its rich soil and ideal climate. By 1874, Blenheim had a full list of occupants varying in professions from dentistry to carpentry. In 1866, a town hall was built, fit for a village, ready to emerge as an important voice in Kent County. Blenheim became an official town in 1885. In 1888, a church for the large Methodist population was built. The telephone was introduced to Blenheim in 1885 by Bell. Electricity came in 1888. A full-fledged fire department arrived in 1891. A railway arrived in 1894 and traveled through Blenheim to Windsor. The first high school was built in 1900. As cars became more and more popular, Blenheim paved its first street in 1920, opening a period of enormous growth. Prohibition gave Blenheim a chance to grow as many men were involved in illegal rum running operations for larger centres. In 1924, W.G. Thompson opened a grain mill for local farmers, still present today. Blenheim proceeded to grow through the "Starving 30s", and the "War-Torn 40s". The period of 1950 to the present time has seen Blenheim mature into a town of 4,800. Today Blenheim’s claim to fame is the RM Classic Car Exhibit. A guided tour gives a close up view of more than 50 classic automobiles from the past century. [edit] Economy and industry Blenheim is rich in agricultural industries including Rol-land Farms, Platinum Produce and Thompsons Limited. Blenheim has a diverse industrial base, which is focused in Blenheim's Industrial Park and surrounding area. Major employers in the area include: Inergy Automotive Systems (closed), manufacturers of plastic fuel systems Thompson's Limited (125 employees), processors of agricultural grain and corn products Mallory Industries Inc. (127 employees), producing snow and car wash brushes and window cleaning products Konal Engineering & Equipment Inc. (87 employees), designers, manufacturers and installers of rim metering systems. Erie Architectural Products Inc. (55 employees) manufacturer of aluminum architectural framing Woodbridge Foam (42 employees), manufacturer of headrests for the automotive industry. Joycor Inc (30 employees)an ISO 9001:2000 ISO 14001 (pending) manufacturer of wood pallets and crates Certified heat treated for shipments worldwide.Lumber,Corrugated CTPAT Roger's Industries (approx. 30 employees), manufacturers of quality stainless steel parts. Resistance Welding Products (approx. 30 employees), manufacturer of resistance and spot welding products. www.rwpweld.com [edit] Demographics real photo postcard please check out my rppc and real photo postcard s

Reference Batch : JUNE 28a Impressive Hotel for small town in the early 1900's. A view of Power's Hotel in CARGILL, ONTARIO. Same dirt roads. An unused real photo postcard in excellent condition. Please see scan for condition. Scans are larger than card to show more detail. Shipping and Handling : $1.50 for North American locations / $2.50 outside North America. ( Savings on multiple purchases ! Only one shipping charge no matter the number of cards you win. ) PAYPAL PREFERRED. Please email me any questions. Canadian Buyers can pay in CDN Dollars if preferred. Ask me for the CDN $ Total if I don't quote you one in my initial invoice. ! More OLD POSTCARDS now listed ! Click here for Dalton's Collectables' Postcards. If you don't see the location or topic of interest, please email us by CLICKING HERE We are happy to list on eBay what our customers request of us ! Possible Savings on Shipping -- Check to See If I am at a Show Near You : Auction Counter

UNUSED ON THE BACK, GOOD CONDITION, POSTCARD, CANADA, ONTARIO, WABIGOON, APRIL 8, 1909, TEAMS LOADING MACHINERY FOR INTERNATIONAL MINES, 16 HORSE TEAMS ON THE ICE, CROSSING MINNIEHAHA LAKE, NICE PIECE OF ONTARIO MINING HISTORY

140 old postcards, no modern, about half are real photo, good condition, CANADA, ONTARIO, FROM PORT ARTHUR, FORT WILLIAM AND THUNDER BAY DISTRICT. ALMOST TWO POUNDS IN WEIGHT, GREAT DEAL FORE A FLEA MARKET OR ANTIQUE SHOP

GOOD CONDITION, 58 OLD POSTCARDS, a few duplicates, Canada, thunder bay district, kakabeka falls

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UNUSED ON THE BACK, GOOD CONDITION, PHOTO POSTCARD, CANADA, MILITARY, ONTARIO, HAMILTON, 13th BATTALION , CHURCH PARADE

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UNUSED ON THE BACK, FAIR CONDITION, PHOTO POSTCARD, CANADA, ONTARIO, NO. 126, INTERNATIONAL MINING & MILLING CO.,TEAMS, AT WABIGOON ENROUTE FOR S.V. 329 WITH MACHINE, O. WABIGOON , ONTARIO, OUR TEAMS BEING LOADED WITH MACHINERY FOR THE INTERNATINAL MINES, APRIL 8, 1909, J. W. FOWLER, NICE PIECE OF MINING HISTORY

Postally used post card of the "BAKE OVENS"at THE LONDON MILITARY CAMP 1909 card is in incredible shape for its age with only some picture fade. postally stamped on front Guelph June 11/1909 card shows the bakers in front of their in ground bake ovens with the bundles of flour lined up in front of the ovens. A great card from the history of the camps in London. If card purchased by a Londoner or someone in the vicinity the card could be pk/up at my home just email to let me know.