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We are a group of local amateur historians whose interest is to research, document and present facts and information about the history of Old Ottawa South in a fun and informative way.

Check out the new OSHP Google+ community.

To read more about our activities, see www.oldottawasouth.ca/historyproject.

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2/3/13

new OSHP Google+ community

Check out the new OSHP Google+ community. There is not much there now but if we all pitch in it could

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new OSHP Google+ community

Check out the new OSHP Google+ community. There is not much there now but if we all pitch in it could

2/3/13

9/16/24

a commemoration story

A tale of getting recognition for a remnant of Ottawa's past: a single pole from the Ottawa

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a commemoration story

A tale of getting recognition for a remnant of Ottawa's past: a single pole from the Ottawa

9/16/24

9/11/24

The next chapter in the history of Glengarden: after a lengthy renovation, up for sale at ~$3 million

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The next chapter in the history of Glengarden: after a lengthy renovation, up for sale at ~$3 million

9/11/24

Kathy Krywicki, Julie Harris2

4/5/24

Bulk removal of properties from the Built Heritage Registry

Thanks Kathy. It's been a mess both ways. Hard to protect what really matters. Now the price of

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Bulk removal of properties from the Built Heritage Registry

Thanks Kathy. It's been a mess both ways. Hard to protect what really matters. Now the price of

4/5/24

5/22/23

Ottawa Tennis & Lawn Bowling Club 100th anniversary

Lots of celebratory events at the tennis club planned for the weekend of June 2 - 4, 2023, including

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Ottawa Tennis & Lawn Bowling Club 100th anniversary

Lots of celebratory events at the tennis club planned for the weekend of June 2 - 4, 2023, including

5/22/23

2/14/23

the Charles Billings House

An odd turn in the ongoing tale of protecting Ottawa's built heritage. https://capitalcurrent.ca/

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the Charles Billings House

An odd turn in the ongoing tale of protecting Ottawa's built heritage. https://capitalcurrent.ca/

2/14/23

Kathy Krywicki, Julie Harris2

2/9/23

History of the Bank St corridor in OOS

Thanks Kathy. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 9, 2023, at 2:52 PM, Kathy Krywicki <kkrywicki@hotmail.

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History of the Bank St corridor in OOS

Thanks Kathy. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 9, 2023, at 2:52 PM, Kathy Krywicki <kkrywicki@hotmail.

2/9/23

4/24/22

Jane's Walk in OOS Sat. May 7, 2022

FYI: a planned walkabout on Bank Street between the bridges. The registration page shows a photo

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Jane's Walk in OOS Sat. May 7, 2022

FYI: a planned walkabout on Bank Street between the bridges. The registration page shows a photo

4/24/22

4/19/20

local historical walks

Singer-songwriter Paul Weber is posting short videos of walks highlighting a bit of neighbourhood

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local historical walks

Singer-songwriter Paul Weber is posting short videos of walks highlighting a bit of neighbourhood

4/19/20

4/10/20

Copyright guidelines for researchers

A useful overview of various facets of copyright: https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/

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Copyright guidelines for researchers

A useful overview of various facets of copyright: https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/

4/10/20

2/7/20

Heritage designation for Hydro sub-stations

The City of Ottawa has proposed to designate 5 hydro sub-stations, including 39 Riverdale Avenue (

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Heritage designation for Hydro sub-stations

The City of Ottawa has proposed to designate 5 hydro sub-stations, including 39 Riverdale Avenue (

2/7/20

12/11/19

heritage designation for OTLBC

The Ottawa Tennis & Lawn Bowling Club on Cameron Avenue is one step closer to heritage

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heritage designation for OTLBC

The Ottawa Tennis & Lawn Bowling Club on Cameron Avenue is one step closer to heritage

12/11/19

8/25/19

Trinity Anglican Church

An announcement from Trinity Church: CELEBRATING 140 YEARS: On Saturday, October 19, 2019, we will

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Trinity Anglican Church

An announcement from Trinity Church: CELEBRATING 140 YEARS: On Saturday, October 19, 2019, we will

8/25/19

3/4/19

The Williams family

From the Bytown Museum, a terrific photo of the family of Lewis Williams, one of the first settlers

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The Williams family

From the Bytown Museum, a terrific photo of the family of Lewis Williams, one of the first settlers

3/4/19

11/6/18

Rideau River swimming

Thought I'd share this recent Mainstreeter article about activities, past & current, on the

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Rideau River swimming

Thought I'd share this recent Mainstreeter article about activities, past & current, on the

11/6/18

5/7/18

Tales of OOE & OOS

Something you may not have seen if you don't pick up or read the Mainstreeter: an interview with

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Tales of OOE & OOS

Something you may not have seen if you don't pick up or read the Mainstreeter: an interview with

5/7/18

2/2/18

In case you haven't seen this, it's a recent blog post showing some old photos of boathouses

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In case you haven't seen this, it's a recent blog post showing some old photos of boathouses

2/2/18

1/14/18

Land Registry records

The Ontario Land Registry office has recently announced an online tool for searching records. The

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Land Registry records

The Ontario Land Registry office has recently announced an online tool for searching records. The

1/14/18

6/24/17

Fire chief John William Graham & the Old Firehall

A special feature article in the Ottawa Citizen on Ottawa fire chief John William Graham and No. 10

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Fire chief John William Graham & the Old Firehall

A special feature article in the Ottawa Citizen on Ottawa fire chief John William Graham and No. 10

6/24/17

6/16/17

Heritage Inventory Project for Old Ottawa South & East

Hi all, Just a heads-up on an upcoming City of Ottawa information session, June 22nd at Southminster

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Heritage Inventory Project for Old Ottawa South & East

Hi all, Just a heads-up on an upcoming City of Ottawa information session, June 22nd at Southminster

6/16/17

4/25/17

#10 Graham Station

Hi all, Heritage Ottawa is highlighting a selection of buildings that the organization helped to save

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#10 Graham Station

Hi all, Heritage Ottawa is highlighting a selection of buildings that the organization helped to save

4/25/17

2/4/17

Ottawa aerial photos

Hi, Here's a quick link for local aerial photos (by year & location) available from Ottawa U.

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Ottawa aerial photos

Hi, Here's a quick link for local aerial photos (by year & location) available from Ottawa U.

2/4/17

7/19/16

OTLBC history by Janet Uren

Hi all, A link to the story of the Ottawa Tennis & Lawn Bowling Club: 'Making the Most of It

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OTLBC history by Janet Uren

Hi all, A link to the story of the Ottawa Tennis & Lawn Bowling Club: 'Making the Most of It

7/19/16

1/7/16

Ottawa Resource Room at Carleton University

Something new at Carleton University: http://events.carleton.ca/grand-opening-of-the-ottawa-resource-

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Ottawa Resource Room at Carleton University

Something new at Carleton University: http://events.carleton.ca/grand-opening-of-the-ottawa-resource-

1/7/16

11/24/15

Hi ... if you are interested in Old Ottawa South businesses you might want to visit or call the

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Hi ... if you are interested in Old Ottawa South businesses you might want to visit or call the

11/24/15

11/24/15

Bank St workplaces of the past

If you remember some former businesses on Bank Street, your participation is sought. Details: http://

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Bank St workplaces of the past

If you remember some former businesses on Bank Street, your participation is sought. Details: http://

11/24/15

8/5/15

Re: Francis Graham

I think John Graham is buried at Beechwood Cemetery. If you go there, you'll likely find many of

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Re: Francis Graham

I think John Graham is buried at Beechwood Cemetery. If you go there, you'll likely find many of

8/5/15

6/9/15

Hello all, Here's a local history story -- the opening of the Dunbar Bridge (Bronson Avenue over

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Hello all, Here's a local history story -- the opening of the Dunbar Bridge (Bronson Avenue over

6/9/15

4/27/15

Heritage plaques in the Glebe

FYI: an initiative by the folks in the Glebe to highlight local history during the Great Glebe Garage

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Heritage plaques in the Glebe

FYI: an initiative by the folks in the Glebe to highlight local history during the Great Glebe Garage

4/27/15

Kathy Krywicki2

4/18/15

Ottawa Museums & Archives Collections

The blog OttawaHH has put together a compilation of some of the City of Ottawa Archives images for

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Ottawa Museums & Archives Collections

The blog OttawaHH has put together a compilation of some of the City of Ottawa Archives images for

4/18/15

Kathy Krywicki, Michael2

4/7/15

Rideau River islands near Old Ottawa South

Hi Kathy, You might want to check with John Bond. I seem to remember him telling me that their family

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Rideau River islands near Old Ottawa South

Hi Kathy, You might want to check with John Bond. I seem to remember him telling me that their family

4/7/15

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