

Object Name |
Photocopy |
Collection |
Oil Museum of Canada Collection |
Accession number |
OMC 2008.017 |
Catalog Number |
OMC 2008.017.003 |
Description |
Photocopy of a page of six photographs of the Winnett family of Oil Springs, who owned the Winnett Boiler Shop. Pictures include: Winnett family; Fred Sr., Jennie, Margaret, and Fred; Winnett family; Ken, Gladys, Jean, Marion, Fred, and Mabel Winnett; family gathering, Oil Springs; John Howitt, Gib Berdan, Fred W., Al Fennis. |
Provenance |
The Winnett's Boiler Works was located on the southwest corner of Victoria Street and Kelly Road. Edward Winnett built it in 1885 and he ran the business for 40 years to 1925 repairing steam boilers, at which time his son Fred took over the business and he ran it until there was no demand for boiler repair. |
Print Size |
21.5cm x 28cm |
Search Terms |
Family Photograph Oil Springs Wedding Photo |
People |
Berdan, Gib Fennis, Al Howitt, John Winnett Winnett, Fred |
Place |
Oil Springs, Ontario |