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Updated September 4, 2010

BRAMPTON, GEORGETOWN AND ACTON  
COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND PROGRESSIVE
1917  
       
A Descriptive Review of a Number of Manufacturing and Mercantile Interests Located in the above named Live Wire Towns in Peel and Halton Counties

BY BUSINESS
NAME DESCRIPTION/NOTES TOWN PHOTO/AD
Alteman N.J. Jeweler & Optician Brampton _
Anthony W.C. Hardware, silverware etc. Georgetown _
Anthony W.E. "East End Hardware Man" Brampton Page 7
Arnold H.T. & Sons Tanners & gloves & mitts manufacturer Georgetown _
Bank of Hamilton G.C. Mackay - Manager Georgetown _
Bank of Nova Scotia The A.L. Wyant - Manager Acton _
Beardmore & Co. Tanneries Acton Page 18
Blackburn A.J. Merchant tailor Georgetown _
Brampton Book Store Thomas Thauburn - dealer in books & stationery Brampton _
Brampton Dairy Company Mr. A. Swinburne Brampton _
Brampton Fair Household articles etc Brampton _
Buck J.M. Meats Georgetown _
Coles - Three Generations of Photographers J.W. Cole, C.F. Cole, J.B. Cole Brampton Page 9
Cooper W.M. Woollens Acton _
Corke H. & Co. Woollens Georgetown _
Crothers T.R. Groceries, provisions etc Georgetown _
Dawson H.W. Realty Brampton _
Downs W.E. Automobile Garage & Repair Shop Brampton _
Drinkwater Chas. F. Tailor Brampton _
Edwards - Geo. Harnesses, saddlery etc Acton _
Elliott W.K. Musical Instruments Brampton Page 8
Fleming & Son Harness, Saddles, Collars etc Brampton _
Foster W.H. Jewelry and watchmaking Georgetown _
Gariner R.D. Flour, feed and grain Georgetown _
Georgetown Coated Paper Mills Limited Paper, cardboard etc Georgetown Page 14
Georgetown Floral Co., Ltd "furnish choice cut flowers, bouquets, funeral designs of all kinds" Georgetown _
Georgetown Foundry & Machinery Company, Limited Castings, jobbing and repairs Georgetown _
Gifford C.V. Harnesses and Horse Furnishing Goods Brampton _
Grandy A.M. "The Star Grocery" Georgetown _
Griffen Theatre Mr. A. Giffen Brampton Page 10
Hamilton Bank      
Hamilton W.L Confectionery manufacturer Georgetown _
Harmsworth J. Painting & Decorating Brampton _
Harvey & Crawford Furniture, Carpets etc Brampton _
Hewton J.W. Co., Limited Children Shoes manufacturer Brampton Page 5
Hosie Jas. Bakery & confectionery Brampton _
Hourigan L.V. Phm.B. Druggist Georgetown _
Hynds Geo. Watchmaker & jeweler Acton _
Drug Jack Co. "The Rexall Store" - Pharmacy Brampton _
Kenney Bros. Shoes Acton _
Kilpatrick D. Meats Brampton _
MacKenzie J.B. Lumber and planing mill work Georgetown Page 15
Martin's Jas. Big Music House Musical Instruments Brampton Page 5
Matthew D.J. Pharmacy Georgetown _
McCandless S. Clothing & Furniture Brampton _
McCulloch W.B. Contractor & Builder Brampton _
McCulloum A.E. Artist Brampton _
McDonald John Coal & Wood Georgetown _
McGibbon Hotel S.H. McGibbon - proprietor Georgetown _
McKillop & McIntyre Furniture Brampton Page 6
Merchant Bank of Canada The R.L. Whitman - Manager Acton _
Merchants Bank of Canada The C.W. Grandy - Manager Georgetown _
Millar & Co. "Fine High Class Tailors" Georgetown _
Mitchell S.H. Automobile Garage & Repair Shop Brampton _
Nixon R.C. "Georgetown Harness Emporium" Georgetown _
Noble's Flour Mills Flour producer Norval Page 20 & F/c
O'Neill's Carriage Works "one of the towns substantial industries" Georgetown F/c
Patterson W.J. Meats, skins and hides Georgetown _
Pearen A.G. Grocer Brampton _
Price W.W. "Brampton Marble and Granite Works" Brampton _
Provincial paper Mills Co., Limited Book, board and coated papers Georgetown _
Royal Hotel Mr. Robson Brampton _
Russell D.C. Bread Acton _
Ryder & Mowat Glove Company Gloves, mitts and gauntlets Acton _
Saxe M. Dry goods Acton F/c
Shields T.H. & Co. "The Mammouth Store. Importers and dealers in dry goods, clothing, furniture, croceries, glassware, crockery etc Brampton _
Speers John Farm Machinery Brampton _
Speight's Hardware Store Hardware Acton _
Victoria Hotel The Mr. Jas. Kirkpatrick Brampton _
William Shoe Limited Shoes & Boot manufacturer Brampton Page 4
Williams Fred A. "Shoe Store and Repair Factory" Brampton Page 6
Willoughby J.A. Real Estate Georgetown B/c
Willys-Overland W.A. Hamilton Brampton _
Woodhall & McKay Bakery Acton _
Worthy Robert P. Granite & Marble Works Brampton _
Young W.K. Electrical Contactor Brampton _

Last Update: 9/3/96

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