O'Neill in Oshawa in Durham Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
On The Lake (The Argyle)
By Ross Beard, Welland, Ontario (1995)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 27, 2022
1. On The Lake (The Argyle) Marker
The Argyle was a passenger and freight steamer that docked at Sydenham Harbour in the early 1900’s. It operated between Toronto and Cobourg with stops in Whitby, Oshawa and Bowmanville. The return fare from Oshawa to Toronto was $1.00. Evening cruises and excursions to Niagara-on-the-Lake were popular summer activities.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 43° 53.88′ N, 78° 51.739′ W. Marker is in Oshawa, Ontario, in Durham Region. It is in O'Neill. Marker is at the intersection of King Street East and Ontario Street, on the left when traveling east on King Street East. Marker is mounted at eye-level on the southwest corner of the building at this address, facing Ontario Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 34 King Street East, Oshawa ON L1H 1B3, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Driving Force (within shouting distance of this marker); Borsberry Music Hall (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Kingston Road Stage Coach (about 150 meters away); Oshawa 1935 (about 210 meters away); In Honoured Memory of the Men of the Ontario Regiment (about 210 meters
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1. The steamer Argyle docked at Port Oshawa, picking up passengers. Excerpt:
The photo shows the Argyle, a passenger steamer, moored at the Oshawa pier. The goods shed and ticket offices were located in the building at the end of the quay, to the right of the photo. The normal fare to Toronto was seventy-five cents for a return ticket. Horse-drawn coal wagons used the railroad tracks to load coal, which was used to power the ship. The Argyle was operated by the Lake Ontario Navigation Company in Toronto. Sailed regularly between Toronto and the Thousand Islands.(Submitted on July 9, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. ‘The Argyle’ mural on Ontario Street in Oshawa slated for removal. Excerpt:
(2/15/2022) A mural depicting Oshawa’s harbour a century ago and one of dozens commissioned in the 1990s to help beautify the city is being ‘de-commissioned’ on the request of the building owner. “On the Lake (The Argyle),” which was created in 1995 by(Submitted on July 9, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)Welland artist Ross Beard, is a 59 X 11-foot mural depicting the harbour around 1910 and the Argyle steamship, which ran regular routes between Whitby and Oshawa and Kingston beginning in 1907.Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 27, 20222. On The Lake (The Argyle) Marker(marker is on the corner; the corresponding mural is missing; it was on the left [west] wall facing Ontario Street)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 57 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 9, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
