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Kitchener Park layout.

  • SCA375-GA435
  • Collection
  • ca. 1920

One proposed plan for a home and 1/4 acre vegetable garden called Kitchener Park, designed by Landscape Architect John H. Melady.

Melady, John H.

Ontario gravel pit plans collection.

  • SCA333-GA378
  • Collection
  • 1972-2015

Collection consists of 82 plans of gravel pits in Ontario. The plans have been collected by Wayne Caston, and he was involved in consulting in many of the projects. The records in this finding aid consist of information taken from an Excel spreadsheet created by Caston with details on each of the plans. A printout of the spreadsheet is also present in the collection. Plans are listed in the order originally provided by the donor on the spreadsheet.

Caston, Wayne

Architectural drawings for the Berlin Y.M.C.A.

  • SCA303-GA339
  • Collection
  • 1895

File consists of three architectural drawings of the building of the Berlin [Kitchener] Y.M.C.A. at 22 Queen Street North. Includes a side elevation, main and upper floor plans, and details of the locker room.

Kitchener-Waterloo Young Men's Christian Association

Architectural drawings.

Architectural drawings for the building of 178 Claremont Avenue, drawn by architect Theophilus Hughes Wells and tube packaging sent by Wells to Dr. Reive.
File arrived in archives with handwritten note by donor that read: “T. Hughes Wells working drawings to scale for building Reive home, 178 Claremont Ave. Kitchener ON N2T 2C2. 1951. Scrolls.”

Reive Family

Berlin water works plans.

File consists of a plan of the Berlin water works at Shoemaker Avenue, showing the proposed outlet of the dam; and a plat of the land of the Berlin Water Works Company. Plat shows land owned by Alexander Shoemaker, Jane Ann Shoemaker, James Potter, Berlin Water Works Company, and Moffett, Hodgkins, & Clarke.

Pequegnat, Marcel

Hopkins Crank, kitchen etc.

File consists of one architectural drawing of a house called "Hopkins Crank." Includes a floor plan, front and side views, and elevations. Also includes a photocopy.

Gill, Eric

Proposal for front entrance.

Architectural drawings for the building of 178 Claremont Avenue, drawn and stamped by architect Theophilus Hughes Wells. Includes two drawings with a proposal for the front entrance and detail.
File arrived in archives with handwritten note by donor that read: “Theo Hughes Wells, architect. Blueprints (stamped T. Hughes Wells). Note front entrance did not include portico, only recessed panel door w[ith] side windows & pan window over door (one cancelled cheque).”
Cancelled cheque mentioned in note is located in file 6.

Reive Family

110 John Boulevard : specifications.

Specifications for the building of 110 John Boulevard, Waterloo, Ont, owned by H.L. Guy, Esq., drawn up by Forsey, Page & Steele Registered Architects, Toronto, Ont. The specifications include a table of contents and 28 pages outlining masonry, carpentry, painting and glazing, lathing and plastering, electric wiring, plumbing, tiling, and heating for the home.

Forsey, Page & Steele

Kaufman Footware[sic], 410 King St., Kitchener, On. / The Walter Fedy Partnership, Architects and Engineers.

Drawings, some undated and some dated 1995-06-08, scale differs:
Sheet [SK 1 or 2]: Second floor [unnumbered, undated].
Sheet [SK 3]: Third floor [unnumbered, undated].
Sheet [SK 4]: Second floor (with atrium)[unnumbered, undated].
Sheet [SK 5]: Third floor (with atrium), col. [unnumbered, undated]
Sheet SK 5: Third floor (with atrium), 1995-06-08.
Sheet [SK 6]: Desk layouts, col. [unnumbered, undated].
Sheet [SK 7]: Interior elevations [unnumbered, undated].
Sheet SK 7: Interior elevations, 1995-06-08.

Kaufman Footwear

Addition to factory : Kaufman Rubber Co., Kitchener, Ont. / Albert Kahn Ltd., Architects, Walkerville, Ont.

Job No. 964B, Feb. 21, 1925:
Sheet 1: Plot plan, basement and foundation plan, rev. Apr. 8, 1925 (2 copies).
Sheet 2: First floor plan, rev. Apr. 8, 1925 (2 copies).
Sheet 3: Typical floor plan, rev. Mar. 4 and Apr. 8, 1925 (2 copies).
Sheet 4: Fifth floor plan, rev. Apr. 8, 1925 (2 copies).
Sheet 5: Roof plan and cross section, detail of spandrels, rev. Mar. 4 and Apr. 8, 1925 (2 copies).
Sheet 6: Victoria and King St. elevations, rev. Apr. 8, 1925 (2 copies).
Sheet 7: Elevation and section of AA and rear elevation, Feb. 21, 1925, rev. Apr. 8, 1925 (2 copies).
Sheet 8: Elevator details, Feb. 21, 1925, rev. Apr. 8, 1925 (2 copies).
Sheet 9: Untitled, Mar. 16, 1925 (2 copies).
Sheet 1-S: Columns, footings and beam schedule, Feb. 21, 1925, rev. Apr. 6, 1925, revision #1 (2 copies).
Sheet 2-S: Floor plans, beam schedule, Feb. 21, 1925, rev. Apr. 6, 1925, revision #1 (2 copies).
Sheet 3-S: Alternate design of footings, Feb. 21, 1925, rev. Apr. 6, 1925, revision #1 (2 copies).

Kaufman Footwear

Addition to factory : Kaufman Rubber Co., Kitchener, Ont. / Albert Kahn Ltd., Architects, Walkerville, Ont.

Job No. 964B, Feb. 21, 1925:
Sheet 1: Plot plan, basement and foundation plan, rev. Apr. 8, 1925 (3 copies).
Sheet 2: First floor plan, rev. Apr. 8, 1925 (3 copies).
Sheet 3: Typical floor plan, rev. Mar. 4 and Apr. 8, 1925 (3 copies).
Sheet 4: Fifth floor plan, rev. Apr. 8, 1925 (3 copies).
Sheet 5: Roof plan and cross section, detail of spandrels, rev. Mar. 4 and Apr. 8, 1925 (3 copies).
Sheet 6: Victoria and King St. elevations, rev. Apr. 8, 1925 (3 copies).
Sheet 7: Elevation and section of AA and rear elevation, Feb. 21, 1925, rev. Apr. 8, 1925 (3 copies).
Sheet 8: Elevator details, Feb. 21, 1925, rev. Apr. 8, 1925 (3 copies).
Sheet 9: Untitled, Mar. 16, 1925 (3 copies).
Sheet 1-S: Columns, footings and beam schedule, Feb. 21, 1925, rev. Apr. 6, 1925, revision #1 (3 copies).
Sheet 2-S: Floor plans, beam schedule, Feb. 21, 1925, rev. Apr. 6, 1925, revision #1 (3 copies).
Sheet 3-S: Alternate design of footings, Feb. 21, 1925, rev. Apr. 6, 1925, revision #1 (3 copies).

Kaufman Footwear

Kaufman Rubber Co. Ltd, Kitchener, Ont. : addition to present factory / Albert Kahn, Architect, Walkerville, Ont.

Job No. 964, May 3, 1920. Scale differs.
Sheet 1: Heating riser diagram, plot plan, foundation plan, basement plan.
Sheet 2: Interior elevations of entrance lobby, Mr. Kaufman's office, ceiling plans for entrance lobby, Mr. Kaufman's office, two first floor plans, detail of wicket, detail of shelf and counter in general office.
Sheet 3: Flag pole, roof, second floor, third and fourth floor plans.
Sheet 4: South elevation, corner elevation, East elevation, North elevation, Northwest corner elevation, section on line AA.
Sheet 5: Scale details of main entrance elevation.
Sheet 6: Details: windows, wall sections, toilets, "elevations of Mr. Newton's room".
Sheet 7: Elevations showing windows and doors.
Sheet 8: Elevations: South, corner, East, North, Northwest corner [re windows?].
Sheet 1-S: Columns, dated Apr. 10, 1920.

Kaufman Footwear

Kaufman Rubber Co. Ltd, Kitchener, Ont. : addition to present factory / Albert Kahn, Architect, Walkerville, Ont.

Job No. 964, May 3, 1920. Scale differs.
Sheet 1: Heating riser diagram, plot plan, foundation plan, basement plan (3 copies).
Sheet 2: Interior elevations of entrance lobby, Mr. Kaufman's office, ceiling plans for entrance lobby, Mr. Kaufman's office, two first floor plans, detail of wicket, detail of shelf and counter in general office (3 copies).
Sheet 3: Flag pole, roof, second floor, third and fourth floor plans (3 copies).
Sheet 4: South elevation, corner elevation, East elevation, North elevation, Northwest corner elevation, section on line AA (3 copies).
Sheet 5: Scale details of main entrance elevation (1 copy).
Sheet 6: Details: windows, wall sections, toilets, "elevations of Mr. Newton's room" (3 copies).
Sheet 7: Elevations showing windows and doors (2 copies).
Sheet 8: Elevations: South, corner, East, North, Northwest corner [re windows?] (2 copies).
Sheet 1-S: Columns, dated Apr. 10, 1920 (2 copies).

Kaufman Footwear

Kaufman Rubber Co. Ltd, Kitchener, Ont. : addition to present factory [set 2] / Albert Kahn, Architect, Walkerville, Ont.

Job No. 964, May 3, 1920. Scale differs.
Sheet 1: Heating riser diagram, plot plan, foundation plan, basement plan.
Sheet 2: Interior elevations of entrance lobby, Mr. Kaufman's office, ceiling plans for entrance lobby, Mr. Kaufman's office, two first floor plans, detail of wicket, detail of shelf and counter in general office.
Sheet 3: Flag pole, roof, second floor, third and fourth floor plans.
Sheet 4: South elevation, corner elevation, East elevation, North elevation, Northwest corner elevation, section on line AA.
Sheet 5: Scale details of main entrance elevation.
Sheet 6: Details: windows, wall sections, toilets, "elevations of Mr. Newton's room".
Sheet 7: Elevations showing windows and doors.
Sheet 8: Elevations: South, corner, East, North, Northwest corner [re windows?].
Sheet 1-S: Columns, dated Apr. 10, 1920.

Kaufman Footwear

Kaufman Rubber Co. Ltd, Kitchener, Ont. : addition to present factory [set 1] / Albert Kahn, Architect, Walkerville, Ont.

Job No. 964, May 3, 1920. Scale differs.
Sheet 1: Heating riser diagram, plot plan, foundation plan, basement plan.
Sheet 2: Interior elevations of entrance lobby, Mr. Kaufman's office, ceiling plans for entrance lobby, Mr. Kaufman's office, two first floor plans, detail of wicket, detail of shelf and counter in general office.
Sheet 3: Flag pole, roof, second floor, third and fourth floor plans.
Sheet 4: South elevation, corner elevation, East elevation, North elevation, Northwest corner elevation, section on line AA.
Sheet 5: Scale details of main entrance elevation.
Sheet 6: Details: windows, wall sections, toilets, "elevations of Mr. Newton's room".
Sheet 7: Elevations showing windows and doors.
Sheet 8: Elevations: South, corner, East, North, Northwest corner [re windows?].
Sheet 1-S: Columns, dated Apr. 10, 1920.

Kaufman Footwear

Guelph/Waterloo Education LINK (file 2 of 2).

File consists of material relating to the Guelph/Waterloo Education LINK and the donation of equipment for the electronic classroom by Electrohome. Includes invoices, donation request forms, correspondence, brochures about Guelph-Waterloo collaborative science graduate programs, portfolios of material about the University of Guelph and its Research Park, and a blueline print depicting the layout of the electronic classroom.

Electrohome

Guelph/Waterloo Education LINK (file 1 of 2).

File consists of material relating to the Guelph/Waterloo Education LINK and the donation of equipment for the electronic classroom by Electrohome. Includes invoices, donation request forms, correspondence, brochures about Guelph-Waterloo collaborative science graduate programs, portfolios of material about the University of Guelph and its Research Park, and a blueline print depicting the layout of the electronic classroom.

Electrohome

Electronic organ.

File consists of material relating to publicity for electronic organs (including Electrohome's first electronic organ, the Allegro), the license for Kinsman electronic organs, and the product line for 1968/69. Includes incoming and outgoing correspondence and memoranda, draft and final versions of news releases (some edited) ms. notes, press clippings, several Kinsman brochures, schedules for a press conference and exhibitions, and four blueline drawings of organs. File also includes six photographs of people playing and posing with organs.

Electrohome

C.P.R. 15 Ft. arch culvert no. 1 main line.

File consists of architectural plans for a culvert arch, possibly by W.H.E. Schmalz. Includes plan, half end view, half section, longitudinal centre cross section, section at AB, section at DC and section at EF.

Schmalz, W.H.E.

Schneider Memorial Fountain at Rockway Gardens.

Material relating to the fountain erected as a memorial to J.M. and Helena Schneider by their children in 1964 at Rockway Gardens, Kitchener, Ont. Includes correspondence regarding Niagara Fountains, costs and maintenance, clippings, blueprints, and the original typescript dedication by given by Norman C. Schneider on September 27, 1964.

Schneider, Norman Christoph

Ground breaking, September 14, 1993.

Contains one architectural drawing of the Southland plant. The drawing was done by The Haskell Company and is a watercolour, pen and pencil crayon drawing of the exterior of the Southland plant.

Dare Foods Limited

Air purifiers.

File consists of incoming and outgoing correspondence regarding electrostatic air purifiers, including inquiries from potential customers in response to an news article. File also includes memoranda, draft and final versions of news releases, copies of a product fact sheet, press clippings, and a drawing of the layout for an instruction booklet.

Electrohome

Central Ontario Television Limited : Building Committee operations (file 2 of 2).

File consists of material relating to the operations of the Building Committee established at Central Ontario Television Limited in 1972 to respond to the need for new studio and office facilities, and material relating to a zone change application and the purchase of land. Includes correspondence and memoranda (some carbon copies), agendas and minutes of Building Committee meetings, draft and final versions of legal documents, draft and final versions of reports, eight folded architectural drawings (including plot plans and site plans), and ms. notes.

Electrohome

Central Ontario Television Limited : Building Committee operations (file 1 of 2).

File consists of material relating to the operations of the Building Committee established at Central Ontario Television Limited in 1972 to respond to the need for new studio and office facilities, and material relating to a zone change application and the purchase of land. Includes correspondence and memoranda (some carbon copies), agendas and minutes of Building Committee meetings, draft and final versions of legal documents, draft and final versions of reports, eight folded architectural drawings (including plot plans and site plans), and ms. notes.

Electrohome

809 Wellington Street property.

File consists of material relating to the property at 809 Wellington Street in Kitchener, ON; a zone change application and the potential purchase of parts of the property by Northport Landing (Waterloo, ON); and the purchase of parts of the property by First Gulf Development Corporation (Mississauga, ON).

Includes correspondence and memoranda, ms. notes, maps and folded site plans (and some photocopies of same), photocopies of extracts of zoning by-laws, copies of forms, a draft purchase agreement, and other material. Plans depict part 2 of lot 32 and 34, reg. plan 763, reference plan 58R-3130, in the City of Kitchener.

Electrohome

505 Conestoga Boulevard, Cambridge : excess land option.

File consists of material relating to the severance of a portion of the property at 505 Conestoga Boulevard in Cambridge, ON, by Fasco Motors Inc., and the purchase and sale of portions of this property by Electrohome. Includes correspondence (some faxed), forms and agreements (faxed, carbon, and photocopies), photocopies of site plans, ms. notes, and other photocopied material. File also includes two folded copies of a draft plan of survey of part of lot 23, registrar's complied plan 1379 in the City of Cambridge, prepared by J. Douglas Ansley Ltd., Ontario Land Surveyors (Kitchener, ON).

Electrohome

Electrohome Facility File.

File consists of two copies of a document entitled Electrohome Facility File, a reference guide to information on the company's facilities prepared by Onorio Cicchini, Facilities Planning. Includes 25 folded lot, plot, and floor plans (scales differ). One copy includes a memorandum annotated "C.A. Pollock".

Electrohome

Corporate Facility Planning Proposal : May 1971.

File consists of a proposal, distributed to members of the Operations Committee in May 1971, regarding warehouse additions at Plant 6 and Plant 3. Includes two folded lot plans (scales differ).

Electrohome

Operations and Environment Committee meeting : May 20, 1970.

File consists of material relating to a meeting of the Operations and Environment Committee on May 20, 1970 to discuss a proposal for a new facility and other business. Includes a meeting agenda, a memorandum, a proposal and other information for the meeting, and two folded lot plans.

Electrohome

Purchase of lots from Maple Heights Limited.

File consists of material relating mainly to the purchase by Westmount Enterprises Limited of lots from Maple Heights Limited. The lots are in the proposed subdivision Maple Hill Acres No. 3 in the City of Waterloo. Includes correspondence, memoranda, agreements of purchase and sale, amendments to agreements, offers to purchase, plans of the subdivision (some showing redivisions of lots), handwritten notes, lists of lots with costs and prices, a copy of a grant of easement, etc.

Dixon, Ross

Property and mortgage at 26 Amos Avenue, Waterloo.

File consists of material relating primarily to the property and mortages involved in Lot 15, Parts 3 and 4 of Plan 1436 in the City of Waterloo, addresses 26A and 26 B Amos Avenue. The lots were sold by Russ Howald Construction to Ross Dixon and Westmont Enterprises Limited, and in turn to Grand River Developments Ltd. Includes architectural drawings and plans, agreements and mortgage documents, mortgage statements, correspondence, inovoices, financial statements, handwritten notes, and other material.

Dixon, Ross

Commercial, stores, etc. : Belmont Boulevard.

File consists of material relating to tenants or potential tenants in a building on Belmont Boulevard. Includes blank offer to lease and purchase forms, business cards, handwritten notes (with calculations), newspaper clippings, an architectural drawing, and other material.

Dixon, Ross

Belmont properties : plans, severance.

File consists of documents regarding land transactions concerning 681-683 Belmont Avenue and the severance of a lot. Includes deeds; architectural drawings and plans; correspondence; an application, notice, decision, and other documents from the Land Division Committee (Regional Municipality of Waterloo); minutes of a Land Division Committee meeting; etc.

Dixon, Ross

Proposed municipal building for Kitchener, Ontario suggested by Mr. W. Harttung.

File consists of architectural drawings of the proposed municipal building for the city of Kitchener. Plans were drawn by Hall & Duerr, architects and industrial engineers. Sheet one shows a presentation drawing, section thru council chambers, section thru assembly room, ground floor plan, first floor plan, second floor plan. Sheet two shows a first floor plan (in situ) a second floor plan and a third floor plan. Sheet three shows King st elevation, rear elevation, longitudinal section, basement floor plan and perspective view.

Schmalz, W.H.E.

History.

File consists of miscellaneous material relating mainly to the history of RMS. Includes correspondence and memoranda (mainly among company managers and executives), reports and proposals, newspaper and magazine clippings (mainly obituaries of former employees), ms. notes, photocopied items, photographs, and two architectural drawings. File also includes a program and ribbon from the 1920 Dominion Rubber Systems annual picnic, and the August 1, 1920, issue of the Keystone (newsletter for employees of Dominion Rubber System in Kitchener, Elmira, and Port Dalhousie).

It is not clear who accumulated the material in the file or for what purpose.

Rubber Machinery Shops

Proposed apartment complex.

File consists of a plan for a proposed apartment complex in Lindsay, Ontario, for Job 65-23 by Westmont Enterprises Limited. Drawn by G.W.H.

Dixon, Ross

Plan #9353.

File consists of a set of reproduced house plans (most likely ordered by the Westmount Construction Co.). Basic desgin by Edward R. Tyler. Rudolph A. Matern, Architect (New York, NY).

Dixon, Ross

Oakhill.

File consists of house plans. Plans stamped as property of H.E. Ratz Lumber Co. Ltd.

Dixon, Ross

Model homes : N.O. Hipel Ltd.

File consists of house plans by N.O Hipel Ltd. (Preston, Ontario). Includes plans for the Airewood, Belwood, Cliffwood, Dalewood, and Edwood model homes.

Dixon, Ross

Job 121/122.

File consists of house plans by the Westmount Construction Co., some labelled Job 121 and some labelled Job 122.

Dixon, Ross

Job 120 : residence for Mr. & Mrs. Don Keith.

File consists of house plans by P. Lynden for the Westmount Construction Co. File also includes an inspection report and an outline specification from the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

Dixon, Ross

Roseneath : plans.

File consists of architectural drawings for the resort proposed for the Roseneath property. Plans created by Strong and Associates Architects and Planners. Includes a site plan for the property and drawings of the various buildings (administration, staff, restaurant/athletic centre, housing units, etc.).

Muskoka Lakes Association

Job 120.

File consists of house plans by the Westmount Construction Co.

Dixon, Ross

Job 119.

File consists of plans for the Avon model house by the Westmount Construction Co. Duplicates present.

Dixon, Ross

Job 115.

File consists of house plans by the Westmount Construction Co.

Dixon, Ross

Job 115.

File consists of house plans by the Westmount Construction Co. Plans are reverse photocopies.

Dixon, Ross

Job 114.

File consists of house plans by the Westmount Construction Co.

Dixon, Ross

Job 113.

File consists of house plans by the Westmount Construction Co.

Dixon, Ross

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