Vintage Burlington

From the book Vanished Burlington The Tien Kue was one of the more popular restaurants in the Golden Horseshoe, with patrons coming from far and wide to enjoy... the distinctive cuisine. The restaurant, located in a converted house at the corner of Plains Road and Maple Avenue, opened for business in the late 1950s, and was torn down about 25 years later as a large part of that area of Burlington was transformed with the re-location of Maple Ave, work on the QEW and the building of Mapleview Centre. ------------------------------------------------------ Christmas specials ongoing! This book is part of a 3-Burlington book bundle for only $40. See more here: https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/christmas-bonus-offers.

From the book The Prints of Aldershot - A pavilion is the cornerstone of LaSalle Park today, but back in the 1920s, an amusement park attracted people to the site overlooking Burlington Bay. The amusement park lasted for about 10 years, but during that time, rides such as a merry-go-round and roller coaster, as well as the popular midway with a fish pond and various games of chance, provided entertainment for thousands of people, including many who came by ferry from across t...he bay. ------------------------------------------------------- Christmas specials ongoing! This book is part of a 3-Burlington book bundle for only $40. See more here: https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/christmas-bonus-offers. See more

From the book Images of Burlington - It was located at the hub of an extensive transportation network at the time, with access to Hamilton, north to Guelph or east to Toronto, and as a result, four gas stations were once located near the junction of Highways 2 and 6, long before the development of Highway 403. One of the stations, built in the classic style of the day, was this Cities Service station which was located on the south side of the road looking up towards Highway 6.... --------------------------------------------------------- Get your copy of this book here: https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/images-of-burlington-x. See more

From the book The Prints of Aldershot - Looking west along Plains Road in 1961 showing the Shamrock and the Neilson's sign, just before it was demolished. The S...hamrock Drive-Inn was a popular spot offering customers an earlier version of today's drive-in service. ------------------------------------------------------------ This book is part of a new Black Friday Package - get 3 Burlington books for only $40. See all deals here: https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/blackfriday2020.html

From the book Vanished Burlington - Built with a tremendous amount of community support, Trefoil Lodge was not only home to the Girl Guides in Burlington, but it was also used by a number of churches and other community organizations until it was torn down in 1984. Located next to the Brant Plaza, early access was from Emerald Cres., across a small bridge, which spanned the Rambo Creek.... ------------------------------------------------------ This book is available in a 3-Burlington book combo for only $40 https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/special-event-only-burl See more

From the book Images of Burlington - Aldershot residents were obviously desperate for a place to shop as they endured long line-ups - it was the same on the wes...t side of the building as can be seen in this 1955 photo. It marked the opening of the Loblaws store on Plains Road on Oct. 27, 1955, at a time when store hours were somewhat limited! ---------------------------------------------------- Christmas specials ongoing! This book is part of a 3-Burlington book bundle for only $40. See more here: https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/christmas-bonus-offers. Pick Up or ship

From the book Images of Burlington At the time this photo was taken in the early 1950s it was known as Spencer Park. Burlington’s waterfront looked much different then! Looking to the west, the Brant Inn is off in the distance. The area behind the seawall was once used as an anchorage for small boats and in the summer it was a popular place for Burlington swimmers.... The area was eventually filled in to create a vibrant waterfront park with the name being changed to Spencer Smith Park. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This book is available on our website: https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/images-of-burlington-x.

From our research files - The Hamilton Spectator, August, 1986 A building boom was seen in Halton Region, which in 1986 saw the third straight year of setting r...ecords for economic growth. Shown here, houses under construction on Headon Forest Dr. and Sovereign Road were part of the building boom. ----------------------------------------------------- www.northshorepublishing.ca

From the book Images of Burlington - March, 1959 photo after heavy rainfall resulted in flooded streets. The Burlington area received more than 25 mm of rain.... This car makes like a boat as it travelled down Blairholm. ---------------------------------------------------------- Christmas specials ongoing! This book is part of a 3-Burlington book bundle for only $40. See more here: https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/christmas-bonus-offers.

In honour of Remembrance Day, some of our posts this week will be of a military theme. Please feel free to post any of your own photos that you think may be of ...interest to others in the community.... From the book The Prints of Oakville - While traffic moves along the north side of Colborne Street, other citizens stop to pay their respects at the annual Remembrance Day services in downtown Oakville on Nov. 11, 1959. ------------------------------------------------------- www.northshorepublishing.ca

Photo credit: Burlington Historical Society Collection Lower Brant Street is shown in this undated photo, with Burlington Radio and England's Meats-Groceries....anyone remember these stores and what else was located on the street during this time? -------------------------------------------------------- www.northshorepublishing.ca

From the book Vanished Burlington - Guelph Line has had several different names over the years. On a 1869 map of Port Nelson it was known as Ontario Street and ...later Guelph Road. It was also known as Highway 25, down as far as the QEW, until the routing was changed to Bronte Road. Shown here when it was known as Guelph Rd. with the Roseland Plaza in the background. -------------------------------------------------------- This popular book is part of a 3-Burlington book bundle for only $40 (promotion extended today!) Or, maybe it will be one of the books in our Mystery Box of 3 Burlington books for only $30 See Cyber Monday deals here: https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/cyber-monday.html

Customer Appreciation Weekend Sale is on until Monday! Roseland Plaza Print (also featured in the book Images of Burlington) This print shows the Roseland Plaz...a at Guelph Line & New Street from about 1960. There is still a plaza there today but with much different stores. The anchor store back then was Steinberg's supermarket. ----------------------------------------------------------- This weekend ONLY - get a FREE book with purchase of this print! See more offers on event page: https://www.northshorepublishing.ca See more

From the book The Prints of Burlington - When this photograph was taken in the 1940s, Brant Street was the shopping core of the community. Here, Olsen's Sport & Cycle Shop can be seen to the left, with the Taylor Bros. Super Market next door, and across James Street is Izard's IDA.... ------------------------------------------------------ https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/prints-of-burlington.ht See more

From the book Images of Burlington and now available as a print! Burlington Junction Train Station Print At one time known as the Grand Trunk Railway Station, t...he sign on the roof indicates it was known as Burlington Junction when this photo was taken in the early 1900s, shortly after the original station on the site burned down. ---------------------------------------------------------- https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/print---burlington-junc (print) https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/images-of-burlington-x. (book)

From the book The Prints of Burlington - There has been a lot of efforts in recent years to save the Freeman Station, but before that station was built, there was another Freeman Station, the one seen here around 1900 for the Grand Trunk Railway. The station burned down in 1904 and two years later was replaced with the station that is attracting so much attention over the last few years. Note the water tower and the old Freeman House in the background just off Brant Street.... ------------------------------------------------------------ www.northshorepublishing.ca See more

From the book Vanished Burlington - While it's hard to imagine today, at one time the Burlington area was covered by prime market garden land, land that was known for producing some of the finest fruit and vegetables in the province. It has been gone from the landscape since 2008, but for many years the Aldershot Cold Storage building served the needs of market gardeners, providing a facility to keep produce fresh and thus expand their marketing efforts. ... -------------------------------------------------------- https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/vanished-burlington-x.h See more

Photo from the book The Prints of Burlington - At one point in time there was only one movie theatre in Burlington, and while it changed its name several times over the years, it was known as the Roxy when this photograph was taken. The occasion marked the grand opening of the theatre on Water Street (now Lakeshore Rd).... Near the corner is the King Edward VII memorial fountain, dedicated in 1912 but later moved to a site beside the city hall. ---------------------------------------- https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/prints-of-burlington.ht

From the book The Prints of Burlington - It has had several names over the years, including Lakeside Park, but today that open space along Burlington's waterfront is known as Spencer Smith Park. The park had a much different appearance in this photo, taken around 1950, with the breakwater extending the entire length of the park, providing a safe refuge for boaters and swimmers.... ------------------------------------------------------ https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/prints-of-burlington.ht See more

From the book Images of Burlington - Late 1940s picture showing some of the buildings in the Freeman area of Burlington (Plains Rd & Brant St.) The small structure in the centre of the photograph was the Royal Bank of Canada, located in a small building no larger than a garage.... ------------------------------------------------------- https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/images-of-burlington-x. See more

From our research files - Burlington Gazette, Oct. 1982 - Check out all the events and bonus days at Roller Gardens! What are some of your memories from here?... ------------------------------------------------- www.northshorepublishing.ca See more

From our research files - Burlington Gazette, 1909 Local newspaper ads from 1909.... ------------------------------------------------ www.northshorepublishing.ca

From the book The Prints of Aldershot - Taken in about 1922, this photo was shot from the ferry looking up the hill toward the Wabasso (LaSalle) Pavilion. The p...hotograph shows passengers lined up for the ferry, perhaps taking them to Hamilton or to points beyond. -------------------------------------------------------- https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/the-prints-of-aldershot See more

From our research files - Burlington Gazette June 18, 1985 Ad for the Red & White grocery store in Eastway Plaza (Walkers Line/New St.) ----------------------------------------------------- www.northshorepublishing.ca