Can you tell a town’s story in just twenty-five images? While it certainly is a tall order that is what this project is all about. Telling the story of Oakville from the ancient past to the modern present through twenty-five sheets of film.
00 – Sixteen | An Introduction
01 – Sixteen | The Creek
02 – Sixteen | The Dundas Road
03 – Sixteen | Trafalgar Township
04 – Sixteen | Palermo
05 – Sixteen | Postville
06 – Sixteen | The Hollow
07 – Sixteen | Bronte
08 – Sixteen | Chisholm
09 – Sixteen | White Oaks
10 – Sixteen | The Harbour
11 – Sixteen | Mills
12 – Sixteen | Earchless
13 – Sixteen | Point of Entry
14 – Sixteen | Oakville
15 – Sixteen | Trade Business
16 – Sixteen | Freedom Seekers
17 – Sixteen | Iron Roads
18 – Sixteen | New Connections
19 – Sixteen | School Days
20 – Sixteen | New Industries
21 – Sixteen | In Service of Country
22 – Sixteen | A Revolution
23 – Sixteen | Arts & Culture
24 – Sixteen | A Connection to History
25 – Sixteen | Higher Learning
Dear Alex,
It is a real treat to explore “your places” and reminders of another era. The sense of history feels very personal.
Have you ever contemplated, exploring public clocks, such as found in city places, towers, churches. Being from Europe, I find public clocks sadly missing in the vistas around us.
Thanks for sharing your great work with us out there in the wild:-)
Cheers,
Gerhard,
Edmonton, Alberta
Thanks! As for public clocks, there are still some kicking around through Ontario. In fact there is one in Downtown Oakville, here’s the oldest photo I have of it from 2011: https://www.flickr.com/photos/axle81401/5313679249/in/album-72157615309614782. Plus there’s plenty in church towers and public buildings. That’s a good idea!
Hi Alex,
Just stumbled over tour reply. Thanks for the link. Lovely! After a 20+ year hiatus I have decided now or never (I am 71) and converted my basement bathroom to a darkroom. Cameras here are a Konica T3, Canonette QL17 and a Rolleiflex 3.5F, all waiting to “see” the world. I am beginning to explore Alberta photo themes and rediscover also Edmonton. It is different here, comoared to where you live. But Alberta waits to be discovered. I am interested in both nature and architectural and street photography.
Anyhow, I am admiring your engagement, both in the photography as well as the historical background information.
Cheers,
Gerhard