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Richard Henry Brown
76-90 · Item · ca. 1890

Item is a photograph of Richard Henry Brown, General Manager for the General Mining Association from 1867 to 1900. He was also the first Mayor of Sydney Mines.

Jubilee Shaft
77-128-262b · Item · 1912

Item is a photograph of Jubilee Colliery, during the sinking of shaft in 1912.

Mrs. John Barrington
77-622-756b · Item · ca. 1800

Item is a photograph of Mrs. John Barrington o f Sydney Mines.

Immaculate Conception Church
94-1299-25814 · Item · 1994

Item is a photograph of the Immaculate Conception Church in Sydney Mines, Cape Breton.

Prendergast, Paul
St. Mary's Cemetery
94-1300-25815 · Item · 1994

Item is a photograph of three cross memorial tombstones at St. Mary's Cemetery in Sydney Mines, Cape Breton.

Prendergast, Paul
St. Pius X Church
94-1301-25816 · Item · 1994

Item is a photograph of St. Pius X Church in Sydney Mines, Cape Breton.

Prendergast, Paul
Trinity Anglican Church
94-785-25300 · Item · n.d.

Item is a photograph of the exterior view of the Trinity Anglican Church in Syndey Mines.

Raytel Photography
Sydney Mines Hospital
94-920-25435 · Item · n.d.

Item is a photograph of the old Sydney Mines Hospital.

Coal Wash Plant-Sydney Mines
CA BI 2016-025 · Item · ca. 1960

Item consists of a painting of the Coal Wash Plant at Old Sydney Collieries in Sydney Mines. The painting features the coal preparation site with a man and dog sitting in the foreground.

Astephen, Georgina Schima
Burrill Johnson Engine No. 2
CA BI 76-11 · Item · 190?

Item is a photograph of a steam fire engine, built around 1900 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. This particular engine, the Burrill Johnson Engine No. 2, was purchased by the Sydney Mines Fire Department in 1908. The engine was operated by Paddy Keigan.

Post Office, Sydney Mines
CA BI 76-24 · Item · ca. 1910

Item is a postcard of the post office building in Sydney Mines.

Sydney Mines Silver Thaw
CA BI 76-51 · Item · Feb-1931

Items are photographs and a postcard of the aftermath of a snowstorm in Sydney Mines. The trees are heavy with ice and snow and the snowbanks tower over the street.

Beech Hill
CA BI 76-92 · Item · ca. 1900

Item is a photograph of Beech Hills, the home built for mine manager Richard Brown in 1828.

Beech Hill
CA BI 76-93 · Item · ca. 1890

Item is a photograph of Rev. Bambrick, an Anglican Minister, in front of Beech Hill, the residence of the Brown family. Rev. Bambrick was a close friend to the Brown family. Beech Hill, also known as the Richard Brown House, was built in 1828 and registered as Nova Scotia Provincial Heritage Property in 1985.

Archibald Property
CA BI 77-106-240 · Item · 1902

Item is a photograph of the home of Dr. Archibald and the adjoining Presbyterian Church. The church was later moved to Main St. beside the present church. The home is known as Gowrie House. Also present is the coal shipping wharf "Greeners" in the foreground.

Presbyterian Church
CA BI 77-107-241 · Item · ca. 1860

Item is a photograph of the Presbyterian Church at Indian Cove. The church was the landing location for the Prince of Wales on July 28, 1860. It was the first Presbyterian Church in Sydney Mines. The Archibald property is visible on both sides of the road.

C. and S. Swann Locomotive
CA BI 77-11-139 · Item · 1886

Item is a photograph of the C. and S. Swann Locomotive which was built at Sydney Mines for the General Mining Association. It was built under the direction of engineer John Elliot.

CA BI 77-1253-1387 · Item · 1912

Item is a photograph of coke ovens (no. 1) belonging to the Nova Scotia Steel and Coal Works in Sydney Mines from the souvenir album "Souvenir of Cape Breton."

The Sprays, Sydney Mines
CA BI 77-1254-1388 · Item · 1912

Item is a photograph of the sprays in Sydney Mines from the souvenir album "Souvenir of Cape Breton."

CA BI 77-127-261 · Item · 1954

Item is a photograph of the #26 locomotive of the old Sydney Collieries railway used for pushing coal on High Pier. Four men pose in front of the engine, P. H. Hall, Engineer; Mike MacInnis, Conductor; Cliff MacLean, Fireman; and Duncan Whalen, Brakeman.

No. 2 Slope, Sydney Mines
CA BI 77-1276-1410a · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of the no. 2 slope at the mines in Sydney Mines, from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."

Blast Furnace, Sydney Mines
CA BI 77-1276-1410b · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of the blast furnace in Sydney Mines, from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."

Jubilee Shaft
CA BI 77-128-262 · Item · 1912

Item is a photograph of the sinking of the shaft at the Jubilee Colliery in 1912.

Jubilee Shaft
CA BI 77-129-263 · Item · 1912

Item is a photograph of the sinking of the shaft at Jubilee Colliery.

Trinity Anglican Church
CA BI 77-1342-1476 · Item · ca. 1900

Item is a painting by Margaret Brown; the painting is of Trinity Anglican Church on Shore Road, the first Anglican Church in Sydney Mines which was built in 1841.

CA BI 77-1449-1583 · Item · ca. 1898

Item is a photograph of St. Matthew's Church in Sydney Mines. The church was built next to the Archibald Home in Sydney Mines and was dedicated on December 3, 1876. By 1898, the church was inadequate for the needs of the congregation, so a second church was built. This church was destroyed by fire on September 20, 1899. The present church on Main Street was dedicated on June 9, 1901.

CA BI 77-1450-1584 · Item · ca. 1898

Item is a photograph of St. Matthew's Church in Sydney Mines. The church was built next to the Archibald Home in Sydney Mines and was dedicated on December 3, 1876. By 1898, the church was inadequate for the needs of the congregation, so a second church was built. This church was destroyed by fire on September 20, 1899. The present church on Main Street was dedicated on June 9, 1901.

Jamesville Pump
CA BI 77-149-283 · Item · ca. 1905

Item is a photograph of the Jamesville Pump, brought from England by G.M.A. Princess Pit, Sydney Mines.

Main Street, Sydney Mines
CA BI 77-1492-1626 · Item · ca. 1925

Item is a photograph of Main Street in Sydney Mines, displaying buildings, people and automobiles.

Harbour View Hospital
CA BI 77-1541-1675 · Item · 1900

Item is a print of Harbour View Hospital, which was the home of Graham Fraser, manager of N.S.S. and Co. Company, on Brown Street in Sydney Mines. It was formally opened on June 18, 1908.

Sydney Mines High School
CA BI 77-1542-1676 · Item · ca. 1900

Item is a photograph of the high school in Sydney Mines.

CA BI 77-156-290 · Item · 1908

Item is a photograph of workers at the Blacksmith and Boiler Shop Works at the Nova Scotia Steel and Coal Co., Sydney Mines.

Seated, from left to right: Tom Desmond, Charlie MacLeod, John Lamond, Martin Murphy, Unknown, Clyde Wood, Bob Boutilier, Unknown, Patrick Peck, Vince Hall, William Day, Ed Oram, Tom McKay, Peter MacMullin.
Back row, left to right: George Butts, Anthony Maddigan, Joe Hal, John Duncan Stewart, Alex Steele, Alex McRae, John Bryden, Unknown, John Carmichael, Unknown, Audrey Boutilier, Tom Carr.

CA BI 77-170-304 · Item · 1912

Item is a photograph of the sinking of the Jubilee Colliery in Sydney Mines in July of 1912.

Beech Hill, Sydney Mines
CA BI 77-232-366 · Item · ca. 1900

Item is a photograph of the gardens at Beech Hill, the home of R.H. Brown of Sydney Mines built in 1829. There is a dog and two small buildings on the right side of the garden path.

Beech Hill, Sydney Mines
CA BI 77-233-367 · Item · ca. 1900

Item is a photograph of the gardens at Beech Hill, the home of R.H. Brown of Sydney Mines built in 1829. There are two buildings to the left and two on the right.

Beech Hill, Sydney Mines
CA BI 77-234-368 · Item · ca. 1900

Item is a photograph of the gardens at Beech Hill, the home of R.H. Brown of Sydney Mines built in 1829.

Beech Hill, Sydney Mines
CA BI 77-235-369 · Item · ca. 1900

Item is a photograph of the interior of the greenhouse at Beech Hill, the home of R.H. Brown of Sydney Mines built in 1829.

Beech Hill, Sydney Mines
CA BI 77-236-370 · Item · ca. 1900

Item is a photograph of the kitchen fireplace and oven at Beech Hill, the home of R.H. Brown of Sydney Mines built in 1829.

Beech Hill, Sydney Mines
CA BI 77-237-371 · Item · ca. 1900

Item is a photograph of the interior at Beech Hill, the home of R.H. Brown of Sydney Mines built in 1829.The photograph was taken looking out of a first floor window of a view of the yard.

Beech Hill, Sydney Mines
CA BI 77-238-372 · Item · ca. 1900

Item is a photograph of one of the rooms at Beech Hill, the home of R.H. Brown of Sydney Mines built in 1829.

Beech Hill, Sydney Mines
CA BI 77-239-373 · Item · ca. 1900

Item is a photograph of one of the rooms at Beech Hill, the home of R.H. Brown of Sydney Mines built in 1829.

Beech Hill, Sydney Mines
CA BI 77-241-375 · Item · ca. 1900

Item is a photograph of one of the rooms at Beech Hill, the home of R.H. Brown of Sydney Mines built in 1829. There are bookshelves on the left and a table to the right.

Beech Hill, Sydney Mines
CA BI 77-243-377 · Item · ca. 1900

Item is a photograph of Beech Hill, the home of R.H. Brown of Sydney Mines built in 1829. The photograph is a view of the yard, as taken through a first floor window.

Beech Hill, Sydney Mines
CA BI 77-244-378 · Item · ca. 1900

Item is a photograph of the interior of one of the rooms at Beech Hill, the home of R.H. Brown of Sydney Mines built in 1829.

Beech Hill, Sydney Mines
CA BI 77-245-379 · Item · ca. 1900

Item is a photograph of the dining room at Beech Hill, the home of R.H. Brown of Sydney Mines built in 1829. The table is set with candles and flowers.

Beech Hill, Sydney Mines
CA BI 77-247-381 · Item · ca. 1900

Item is a photograph of the interior of one of the bedrooms at Beech Hill, the home of R.H. Brown of Sydney Mines built in 1829.

Beech Hill, Sydney Mines
CA BI 77-250-384 · Item · ca. 1900

Item is a photograph of wallpaper in one of the rooms at Beech Hill, the home of R.H. Brown of Sydney Mines built in 1829.