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Photograph of the Irwin Monument

Item is a photograph of a tall gravestone, probably still in stonemason's yard, outside a shed, inscribed: "HENRY IRWIN DIED SEPT. 26, 1904 AGED 85 YRS. HIS WIFE MARGARET AMELIA DIED SEPT. 22, 1904, aged 72 yrs. IRWIN"

Photograph of the Hector Monument

Item is a photograph of the Hector Monument in Pictou depicting a Scottish Highland immigrant with rifle and axe standing on top of square plinths. In the background is a house and a Fire Station which shows the number: "..21" - either indicating the date of the building or the number of the fire station; also visible is the partial slogan: "…me all". On a pole in front of the house is a "One Way Street" sign.

Photograph of the Hamilton Monument

Item is a photograph of the Hamilton monument. Inscribed: "William Hamilton 1780-1863 wife Susan Durning 1789-1836 HAMILTON". The monument is in the sculptors' yard where other stones and equipment can be seen. Across the street is a store with the sign: "Grants Drug Store"

Photograph of the family of Charles Weir

Item is one portrait photograph of the family of Charles Weir. One adult stand in the back at the center, two children are seated to one side of the first adult, one child is seated in front of the adult in the back, and on the other side of the first adult is a second adult seated on a chair holding an infant on the arm of the chair.

Photograph of the family of Alex Munroe

Item is one portrait photograph of Alex Munroe, four children, and another adult individual. Father, Alexander William Munroe (1875-1942) is seated in a chair, with a baby seated on the arm of the chair, another child standing next to the chair. A third child is seated on a small chair, and mother, Margaret Jean Cumming (1876-1953) is seated on a chair behind this child holding a baby on the arm. The couple's four boys are James Earl, George W., Roland M., and John C.

Photograph of the East River Bridge in New Glasgow

Item is a photograph of a view across the East River Bridge in New Glasgow decorated for the visit of the Marquis of Lorne. The first archway is decorated with greenery, a coat of arms, and the word: "Welcome". Several men wearing tall hats are gathered at it. The second archway, which reads: "Look out for the engine before crossing the tracks" is decorated with a garland; a man with a horse-drawn carriage is standing under it

Photograph of the Dalhousie Pit

Item is a photograph of buildings and equipment at the Dalhousie Pit in Stellarton. Acadia Coal Company opened the Dalhousie Pit on the Foord Seam in 1850. The mine was destroyed by fire in 1870. A negative is available: PC-2-318-66.
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