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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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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

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

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.

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 77-241-375 · 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 77-252-386 · 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 77-253-387 · 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.

Margaret Sybella Brown
CA BI 77-275-409 · Item · 1871-1900

Item is a photograph of Margaret Sybella Brown, daughter of R.H. Brown, who became a Red Cross nurse.

Dr. Lewis Johnstone
CA BI 77-298-432 · Item · ca. 1905

Item is a photograph of Dr. Lewis Johnstone of Sydney Mines.

Lillian Seward Brown
CA BI 77-299-433 · Item · Aug-1884

Item is a photograph of Lillian Seward Brown at age 6, seated on an armchair next to her dog.

Stubbert
CA BI 77-324-458 · Item · ca. 1930

Item is a postcard of coal miners mining on the 'Flats' between Main Street and Brown Street in Sydney Mines.

Brick Row, Sydney Mines
CA BI 77-385-519 · Item · 1971

Item is a photograph of brick row, one of several coal miners' tenements in Sydney Mines, built by the General Mining Association. This was the only tenement still standing in 1977.

Hot Water Pond, Sydney Mines
CA BI 77-393-527 · Item · 1902

Item is a photograph of Hot Water Pond, located on Atlantic Street in Sydney Mines.

Beech Hill, Sydney Mines
CA BI 77-539-673 · Item · ca. 1900

Item is a photograph of Beech Hill, the residence of R.H. Brown, G.M.A. manager, that was built in 1828.

Beech Hill, Sydney Mines
CA BI 77-540-674 · Item · ca. 1900

Item is a photograph of Beech Hill, the residence of R.H. Brown, G.M.A. manager, that was built in 1828.

Rigby House, Sydney Mines
CA BI 77-547-681 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of the Rigby House on Shore Road, Sydney Mines. It was used as a post office and Western Union telegraph station, built around 1825.

Capt. Charles Barrington
CA BI 77-622-756 · Item · ca. 1800

Item is a photograph of Captain Charles Barrington, a resident of Barrington Park, Sydney Mines.

CA BI 77-625-759 · Item · 1905

Item is a photograph of Immaculate Conception Church, Sydney Mines, with an inset picture of Rev. Colin F. MacKinnon, Pastor.

Rev. Angus Cameron
CA BI 77-667-801 · Item · ca. 1900

Item is a photograph of Rev. Angus Cameron, a parish priest in Sydney Mines.

Rev. Dan MacIsaac
CA BI 77-742-876 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of Rev. Dan MacIsaac, parish priest in Sydney Mines who was born in Sydney.

Rev. Matthew Wilson
CA BI 77-828-962 · Item · ca. 1850

Item is a photograph of the first Presbyterian Minister in Sydney Mines from 1842-1883, Rev. Matthew Wilson.

CA BI 78-1157-2908 · Item · ca. 1870

Item is a photograph of the General Mining Association operation in the area of Pitt and Cottage Streets, Sydney Mines.

CA BI 78-1189-2939 · Item · ca. 1910

Item is a photographic postcard of a rear view of the Blast Furnace, Sydney Mines.

CA BI 78-203-1953 · Item · ca. 1926

Item is a photograph of Mrs. Johnstone, Ethel Johnstone, a friend and a dog in front of L.W. Johnstone's house in North Sydney.

CA BI 80-31-4211 · Item · 1916

Item is a photograph of the "Princess" Colliery, Sydney Mines. The "Princess" Colliery operated from 1875-1975, and the mine produced more than 22 million tons of coal during its 100 years of operation.

CA BI 78-85-1835 · Item · 1906

Item is a photographic postcard of the cove at Greener's Wharf.

Sydney Mines
CA BI 79-1047-4027 · Item · ca. 1900

Item is a photograph of the coke ovens and Princess Pit.

Blowers Archibald Sr.
CA BI 79-99-3079 · Item · 1965

Item is a photograph of Blowers Archibald Sr. Blowers was born in Sydney Mines N.S. January 18th 1856 and is the son of T.D. Archibald. He was educated at Boston Latin School and then Harvard Law School. Blowers was admitted to the government of N.S. in June of 1878.

Sydney Mines
CA BI 79-466-3446 · Item · ca. 1910

Item is a photographic postcard showing the Sydney Mines mines as viewed from Post Office Square.

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

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