Born in Waterloo County, Daniel Knechtel came to Hanover
in 1864. Two years later, he began producing handcrafted
furniture and in 1874 opened a factory on this site. By
using local timber resources and applying the latest
techniques . . . — — Map (db m278306) HM
On 10th Street 0.1 kilometers east of 10th Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
The Founding of Hanover
A tavern established here about 1849 by Abraham Buck
provided the nucleus around which a small settlement began
to develop. Strategically located at the intersection of the
Durham Road and a branch of . . . — — Map (db m278247) HM
On 10th Street at 10th Avenue, on the right when traveling east on 10th Street.
[north side]
To commemorate the sacrifice of our honoured dead in the Great War 1914 - 1918
[east side]
Our honoured dead
Stanley Prewett James ·
Thomas Henry McGeach ·
Frederick George Hawkes ·
James Selkirk Wilson ·
Howard James . . . — — Map (db m279110) WM
On 11th Avenue at 11th Street, on the right when traveling south on 11th Avenue.
Noah Brusso was born near Hanover in 1881. He took up professional boxing under the name of Tommy Burns, and although standing only 5 feet 7 inches and rarely heavier than 170 pounds, was a leading heavyweight. In 1906 by defeating Marvin Hart, he . . . — — Map (db m278310) HM
