Remembering a By-gone era. Hobby account; no politics, no agenda. Most images pre-1950 & #colourized. Feed by @shleyNewall. @apt613 alumni. #CdnHistory
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In the lead-up to #Ottawa's 200th b-day, I'm re-sharing my past stories covering the early years.
After Bytown became Ottawa in 1855, & Queen Victoria made it capital in 1857, William Notman showed up in 1859-60 to snap the first known photo set of Ottawa: apt613.ca/capital-history-th…
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New profile pic. Still featuring Silver Seven legend & Hockey Hall of Famer Alf Smith.
Update to my Pre-History of the Laff story: I had no idea why Laff founder Francis Grant & his bros came to Canada most likely in 1845, & guessed might be due to Irish Potato Famine. Turns out they were more likely part of a large & much different earlier wave of Irish immigrants
I started listening to the episide last night, trying to figure out if Francis Grant who founded the Laff came here around 1845 due to the Irish famine (w/ his brothers). Attached is what Google search AI told me. (My article on the Laff here: ashleynewall.ca/2024/04/chat…)
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Having recently moved to Beechwood Village (where Vanier North meets New Edinburgh), I took an autumn stroll in the Beechwood Cemetery last weekend to visit Henry Brading's grave, since I've written so much about him & his brewery (est. in 1865, & which folded in 1970).
Having recently moved to Beechwood Village (where Vanier North meets New Edinburgh), I took an autumn stroll in the Beechwood Cemetery last weekend to visit Henry Brading's grave, since I've written so much about him & his brewery (est. in 1865, & which folded in 1970).
Henry Brading lived 1835-1903. (My bio on him here: apt613.ca/capital-history-he…)
On my walk-about I also spotted H.F. Bronson's rather substantial monument (he lived 1817-1889).
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Happy #CanadianBeerDay to all who celebrate! Here's my collection of vintage O'Keefe's ads, covering the era that O'Keefe's had a plant in #Ottawa, i.e. 1940s-1960s. (Blog post also includes pics & clippings re: O'Keefe's former Ottawa operations.) ashleynewall.ca/2025/10/okee…
New account covering current, retro, & historical Ottawa Senators / #Sens
Dey's orig. rink, 1st official indoor rink for #Ottawa Hockey Club (later & better known as #Sens), NE corner Laurier Ave. & Rideau Canal, ca. 1887 [#colourized]. Colours might not all be correct, but regardless, it brings orig. magazine wood engraving (below in replies) to life.
Full story of Dey's rinks in this @apt613 article from a few years ago, in which I also (naively?) argue against a new downtown arena: apt613.ca/capital-history-se…
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New account covering current, retro, & historical Ottawa Senators / #Sens
Dey's orig. rink, 1st official indoor rink for #Ottawa Hockey Club (later & better known as #Sens), NE corner Laurier Ave. & Rideau Canal, ca. 1887 [#colourized]. Colours might not all be correct, but regardless, it brings orig. magazine wood engraving (below in replies) to life.
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Honoured to be hosting a special “Ottawa History Trivia” segment on the main stage at 4pm! See you there! 🤙
Ottawa is turning 200 + you’re invited to the party! 🎉
Ottawa 200 Block Party
A day of live entertainment, cultural experiences, interactive activities & special surprises
📅 Sept. 26 | 10 a.m.
📍 Marion Dewar Plaza, Ottawa City Hall
🎟️ Free admission
ottawa200blockparty.ca
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In the lead-up to #Ottawa's 200th b-day, I'm re-sharing my past stories covering the early years.
After Bytown became Ottawa in 1855, & Queen Victoria made it capital in 1857, William Notman showed up in 1859-60 to snap the first known photo set of Ottawa: apt613.ca/capital-history-th…
Colonel John By #colourized. [Colourized using AI – no other changes (original posted below in replies for side-by-side comparison).] #Ottawa200
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In the lead-up to #Ottawa's 200th anniversary, I'm re-sharing my past stories that cover the Bytown era (1826-1854).
Next up, (John Sr., John Jr., & James) Rochester's Victoria Brewery (Part 1), initially est. 1829, & then re-est. 1847: ashleynewall.ca/2025/08/roch…
W/ this Sat. marking the 200th anniversary of #Ottawa, it seems like a good time to re-up this recent photo essay, in which I time travel through Ottawa history: ashleynewall.ca/2026/04/time…
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In the lead-up to #Ottawa's 200th anniversary, I'm re-sharing my past stories that cover the Bytown era (1826-1854).
Next up, the story of Nicholas Sparks' house, purportedly the first stone house built in Bytown: apt613.ca/capital-history-ot…
In the lead-up to #Ottawa's 200th anniversary, I'm re-sharing my past stories that cover the Bytown era (1826-1854).
Next up, the story of Nicholas Sparks' house, purportedly the first stone house built in Bytown: apt613.ca/capital-history-ot…
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In the lead-up to #Ottawa's 200th anniversary, I'm re-sharing my past stories that cover the Bytown era (1826-1854).
First up, The Pre-History of the Chateau Lafayette (Part 1), incl. the Stony Monday Riot, which occurred #OTD in 1849: ashleynewall.ca/2024/04/chat…
In the lead-up to #Ottawa's 200th anniversary, I'm re-sharing my past stories that cover the Bytown era (1826-1854).
First up, The Pre-History of the Chateau Lafayette (Part 1), incl. the Stony Monday Riot, which occurred #OTD in 1849: ashleynewall.ca/2024/04/chat…