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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
Peter Shirk
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A biographical sketch of Shirk (1839- 1919), noting his migration from Lancaster County, development of the Bridgeport flour mills, and work for the Berlin-Waterloo Collegiate and Technical Institute.Keywords: IndustriesBiographiesBridgeportShirk PeterBerlin (Ontario)KitchenerWaterlooBlairBadenDundasYear of publication: 1933Historical Period: 1832-1919Export options:William Henry Breithaupt
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the engineer who managed the Breithaupt family interests in public utilities and promoted the causes of local history, public libraries, town planning and Grand River conservation.Keywords: BiographiesEngineersPublic utilitiesLibrariesElectricityStreet railwaysGas CoalAssociations and clubsBridgesRailwaysYear of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1861-1926Export options:William T. Sass
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the Kitchener furniture manufacturer.Keywords: BiographiesFurniture industrySass W.T.Ford HomerKrug HartmanKitchener City CouncilKitchener Board of TradeKitchener-Waterloo Collegiate BoardInterior Hardwood Co. BerlinInterior Hardwood Co. KitchenerYear of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1866-1926Export options: