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Exterior of the Ramsay House, the oldest house in Alexandria built in 1724 by Scottish merchant and first postmaster William Ramsay. The home was likely transported to Alexandria on a barge from nearby once the city of Alexandria was established.

29 Campbell Road

Exterior of Robert Portner's brewery, established 1862. The operators boasted that the factory contained "the latest scientific improvements in brewing, refrigerating, and bottling machinery. The factory complex also included a car shop, where they…

Exterior of Robert E Knight's store, which sold newspapers, stationery, and sporting goods.

Pamphlet advertising destinations and activities in Quebec and the Maritimes. Includes a fold out map of the region.

Exterior of Pulman & Co's store. The company sold grocery items, meat , dry goods, and shoes.

Focuses on a woman riding a horse, with the caption holding pretty curves win, trying to depict the image that women must be slim and fit, which is achieved through smoking.

A full page advertising power tools, illustrating the process of modernization, both encouraging and forcing farmers to adapt to power tools

Advertisement of many farm implements, many are power tools which require engines to operate.