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Belleville's Newest E-Mag
Political as it is Historical


Belleville's -This Old House 1.1
The Holton Estate Located at 99 Bridge Street east, but 100 years ago was 195 John Street. Built c1850 for Ezra William Holton on a two...


Friday Flashback 10.1
March 29, 1959 the Easter Bunny lands at BCI Athletic field and greeted by than Mayor, Jane Forrester. What is unique about these...


Flashback Friday 10.0
Always a huge event when Barnum & Bailey Circus came to town. Circus Parade Front Street Belleville c1900


My Belleville Tidbit News Story of the Week
Editors note: No, not an actual underground streetcar, but a system to power an above ground streetcar which would do away with overhead...


Flashback Friday 1.9
Follow up to last weeks Flashback Picture of the week. This is of course the reconstruction of the Quinte Hotel after the fire of Jan 6,...


Flashback Friday 1.8
This picture from my private collection January 5, 1907 the Hotel Quinte Burned to the ground leaving only it's shell. This was only half...


Flashback Friday - 1.7
Belleville Farmer's Market in the 1960's.


The George Teale Pepper Story - Gone but not forgotten
George Teale Pepper born 29, November 1912 Belleville, Ontario to parents William Cleveland Pepper and Christina Teale. George the eldest...


Flashback Friday 1.6
Belleville Plaza 1975 Bellevillians born after 1970 will never remember this, but the Bayview Mall used to be the Belleville Plaza. It...


Flashback Friday 1.5
Ronald Keel Jeweller and Carson Elliott Late 1950's. Located at 296 Front Street Belleville. Immediate to the left is the door leading up...
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