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Standing at the entrance to Lakeview Park is the old Henry homestead, a landmark in Oshawa
Standing at the entrance to Lakeview Park is the old Henry homestead, a landmark in Oshawa

Standing at the entrance to Lakeview Park is the old Henry homestead, a landmark in Oshawa

Date6/26/1936
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  • Standing at the entrance to Lakeview Park is the old Henry homestead, a landmark in Oshawa
  • Standing at the entrance to Lakeview Park is the old Henry homestead; a landmark in Oshawa. It was built 120 years ago; and after the Mackenzie rebellion; afforded shelter to some of the fugitives from the King's men. Twenty years ago it was purchased by R. S. and George McLaughlin; and presented to Oshawa. Since then it has attracted thousands of visitors; for it is furnished in the quaint style of the old days.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Standing at the entrance to Lakeview Park is the old Henry homestead; a landmark in Oshawa. It was built 120 years ago; and after the Mackenzie rebellion; afforded shelter to some of the fugitives from the King's men. Twenty years ago it was purchased by R. S. and George McLaughlin; and presented to Oshawa. Since then it has attracted thousands of visitors; for it is furnished in the quaint style of the old days.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0105248F
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      Toronto Star (Firm)
      n.d.
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      Dunlop, Al
      8/10/1983
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      Beaty, Keith
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      Dunlop, Al
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      Bryant, George
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      Howard, John George
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      Calleja, Frank
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      Toronto Star (Firm)
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      Toronto Star (Firm)
      1974
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      Toronto Star (Firm)
      3/15/1929
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      Griffin, Doug
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