Photographs, Paintings or Drawings
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Title: London, Looking SE Across the River Creator: Unknown Archive or Repository: University of Western Ontario Archives Collection or Fond: J.J. Talman Regional Collection, London Free Press Collection of Photographic Negatives Reference Number: Historical Tray #2, 1840 Notes: The courthouse is pictured in the top left of the drawing. Large | Larger |
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Title: Thomas Hossack, Coroner Creator: Alfred Smart Archive or Repository: University of Western Ontario Archives Collection or Fond: J.J. Talman Regional Collection Reference Number: RC415 Notes: This photograph is a detail of RC415 held by the University of Western Ontario Archives. Information about individuals in the photograph obtained from the following: Ray Fazakas. "The Donnelly Album." Willowdale: Firefly Books Ltd., 2002. Large | Larger |
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Title: William Stanley, J.P. Creator: Alfred Smart Archive or Repository: University of Western Ontario Archives Collection or Fond: J.J. Talman Regional Collection Reference Number: RC415 Notes: This photograph is a detail of RC415 held by the University of Western Ontario Archives. Information about individuals in the photograph obtained from the following: Ray Fazakas. "The Donnelly Album." Willowdale: Firefly Books Ltd., 2002. Large | Larger |
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Title: Garrett Farm Creator: Unknown Archive or Repository: University of Western Ontario Archives Collection or Fond: J.J. Talman Regional Collection, A.S. Garrett Fonds Reference Number: B5319, File 3 Notes: Though it is not the Donnelly homestead, this farm looks similar to the original Donnelly home. Large | Larger |
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Title: Hugh MacMahon (Lawyer for the Defence) Creator: Unknown Archive or Repository: University of Western Ontario Archives Collection or Fond: J.J. Talman Regional Collection Notes: Photograph source: George Wilkie et al. "The Bench and Bar of Ontario." Toronto: Brown-Searle Printing Co., 1905. Large | Larger |
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Title: Aemilius Irving (Lawyer for the Prosecution) Creator: Unknown Archive or Repository: University of Western Ontario Archives Collection or Fond: J.J. Talman Regional Collection Notes: Photograph source: George Wilkie et al. "The Bench and Bar of Ontario." Toronto: Brown-Searle Printing Co., 1905. Large | Larger |
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Title: Justice John Douglas Armour Creator: Unknown Archive or Repository: University of Western Ontario Archives Collection or Fond: J.J. Talman Regional Collection Notes: Photograph source: George Wilkie et al. "The Bench and Bar of Ontario." Toronto: Brown-Searle Printing Co., 1905. Large | Larger |
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Title: James Magee (Lawyer for the Prosecution) Creator: Unknown Archive or Repository: University of Western Ontario Archives Collection or Fond: J.J. Talman Regional Collection Notes: Photograph source: George Wilkie et al. "The Bench and Bar of Ontario." Toronto: Brown-Searle Printing Co., 1905. Large | Larger |
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Title: Bernard (Barney) Stanley's Cash/Hardware Store About 1875 Creator: Unknown Archive or Repository: University of Western Ontario Archives Collection or Fond: J.J. Talman Regional Collection Reference Number: RC100308 Notes: Stanley was one of the wealthiest men in Lucan and an enemy of the Donnellys. Large | Larger |
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Title: Home of Bernard Stanley About 1875 Creator: Unknown Archive or Repository: University of Western Ontario Archives Collection or Fond: J.J. Talman Regional Collection Reference Number: RC100309 Notes: The size of the house is indicitive of Stanley's wealth. Compare this home to that of a rural family like the Donnellys. Large | Larger |
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Title: Prisoners Eating at the Kingston Penitentiary, 1875 Creator: Unknown Archive or Repository: National Archives of Canada Collection or Fond: C-062894 Notes: Prisoners at Kingston Penitentiary ate breakfast and lunch together, but ate supper by themselves in their cells. This illustration is a detail of a larger picture that originally appeared in "Canadian Illustrated News," 25 September 1875. Large | Larger |
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Title: Prisoners Obtain their Supper at the Kingston Penitentiary, 1875 Creator: Unknown Archive or Repository: National Archives of Canada Reference Number: C-062894 Notes: This is the dome that the convicts passed through on the way to their sleeping cells. In the illustration they are receiving a tin of tea and a piece of bread for their supper. This illustration is a detail of a larger picture that originally appeared in "Canadian Illustrated News," 25 September 1875. Large | Larger |
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Title: Stone Shed at the Kingston Penitentiary, 1875 Creator: Unknown Archive or Repository: National Archives of Canada Reference Number: C-062894 Notes: Prisoners cut stones in the stone shed at the Penitentiary. It was difficult work and punishment books reveal prisoners were often caught talking in the stone shed, which was forbidden. This illustration is a detail of a larger picture that originally appeared in "Canadian Illustrated News," 25 September 1875. Large | Larger |
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Title: George Foreman Residence (Concession 13, Lot 28), Biddulph Township, 1878 Creator: Unknown Archive or Repository: University of Western Ontario Archives Collection or Fond: J.J. Talman Regional Collection Notes: Drawing from H.R. Page & Co., Illustrated Historical Atlas of the County of Middlesex, Ont., 1878 Large | Larger |
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Title: Western Hotel in Delaware, Middlesex County, 1878 Creator: Unknown Archive or Repository: University of Western Ontario Archives Collection or Fond: J.J. Talman Regional Collection Notes: Drawing from H.R. Page & Co., Illustrated Historical Atlas of the County of Middlesex, Ont., 1878 Large | Larger |
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Title: Photograph of the First and Second Pages of the Peace Committee Oath, 1879 Creator: Jennifer Pettit Archive or Repository: J.J. Talman Regional Collection, University of Western Ontario Arvhives Collection or Fond: Reaney Papers Reference Number: Box 25 (B1311), File 29 Notes: In June of 1879 Father John Connolly announced the creation of what he called a property protective association to help put a stop to crime in Biddulph. He asked members of the congregation to sign to indicate their committment to ending crime. The top of the oath reads: "We the undersigned Roman Catholics of St. Patrick's of Biddulph solemnly pledge ourselves to aid our spiritual director and Parish priest in the discovery and putting down of crime in our mission. While we at the same time protest as Irishmen and as Catholics against any interference with him in the legitimate discharge of his spiritual duties." Many believe there is a link between this association and the infamous Vigilance Committee. Photograph was taken in August, 2005 at the Archives and Research Collections Centre, University of Western Ontario. Copyright Great Unsolved Canadian Mysteries Project Large | Larger |
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Title: Middlesex County, Gaol Summary Creator: Unknown Archive or Repository: University of Western Ontario Archives, J.J. Talman Regional Collection Collection or Fond: Gaol Register, Middlesex County, 1867-1920 Reference Number: M443 Notes: The information contained in this chart is exactly the same as the original document. The format of the chart, however, has been changed to fit this website. Large | Larger |
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Title: John Donnelly in Death Creator: Reprint by Phelps Publishing Notes: This drawing originally appeared in the 1880 newspaper coverage of the Donnelly murders. It is reprinted in Donald L. Cosens, ed. "The Donnelly Tragedy, 1880-1980." London: Phelps Publishing Company, 1980. This pamphlet is no longer in print. Large | Larger |
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Title: Johannah (Judith) Donnelly Creator: Reprint by Phelps Publishing Notes: This drawing originally appeared in the 1880 newspaper coverage of the Donnelly murders. It is reprinted in Donald L. Cosens, ed. "The Donnelly Tragedy, 1880-1980." London: Phelps Publishing Company, 1980. This pamphlet is no longer in print. Large | Larger |
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Title: Drawing of Johnny O'Connor Creator: Reprint by Phelps Publishing Notes: This drawing originally appeared in the 1880 newspaper coverage of the Donnelly murders. It is reprinted in Donald L. Cosens, ed. "The Donnelly Tragedy, 1880-1980." London: Phelps Publishing Company, 1980. This pamphlet is no longer in print. Large | Larger |
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Title: James Carroll Creator: Reprint by Phelps Publishing Notes: This drawing originally appeared in the 1880 newspaper coverage of the Donnelly murders. It is reprinted in Donald L. Cosens, ed. "The Donnelly Tragedy, 1880-1980." London: Phelps Publishing Company, 1980. This pamphlet is no longer in print. Large | Larger |
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Title: Engraving of James Carroll Creator: Reprint by Phelps Publishing Notes: This drawing originally appeared in the 1880 newspaper coverage of the Donnelly murders. It is reprinted in Donald L. Cosens, ed. "The Donnelly Tragedy, 1880-1980." London: Phelps Publishing Company, 1980. This pamphlet is no longer in print. Large | Larger |
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Title: Drawing of James Carroll Creator: Reprint by Phelps Publishing Notes: This drawing originally appeared in the 1880 newspaper coverage of the Donnelly murders. It is reprinted in Donald L. Cosens, ed. "The Donnelly Tragedy, 1880-1980." London: Phelps Publishing Company, 1980. This pamphlet is no longer in print. Large | Larger |
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Title: John Kennedy Creator: Reprint by Phelps Publishing Notes: This drawing originally appeared in the 1880 newspaper coverage of the Donnelly murders. It is reprinted in Donald L. Cosens, ed. "The Donnelly Tragedy, 1880-1980." London: Phelps Publishing Company, 1980. This pamphlet is no longer in print. Large | Larger |
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Title: Drawing of Thomas Donnelly Creator: Reprint by Phelps Publishing Notes: This drawing originally appeared in the 1880 newspaper coverage of the Donnelly murders. It is reprinted in Donald L. Cosens, ed. "The Donnelly Tragedy, 1880-1980." London: Phelps Publishing Company, 1980. This pamphlet is no longer in print. Large | Larger |
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Title: Drawing of William Donnelly Creator: Reprint by Phelps Publishing Notes: This drawing originally appeared in the 1880 newspaper coverage of the Donnelly murders. It is reprinted in Donald L. Cosens, ed. "The Donnelly Tragedy, 1880-1980." London: Phelps Publishing Company, 1980. This pamphlet is no longer in print. Large | Larger |
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Title: Martin McLaughlin Creator: Reprint by Phelps Publishing Notes: This drawing originally appeared in the 1880 newspaper coverage of the Donnelly murders. It is reprinted in Donald L. Cosens, ed. "The Donnelly Tragedy, 1880-1980." London: Phelps Publishing Company, 1980. This pamphlet is no longer in print. Large | Larger |
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Title: Drawing of the Donnelly Homestead Creator: Reprint by Phelps Publishing Notes: This drawing originally appeared in the 1880 newspaper coverage of the Donnelly murders. It is reprinted in Donald L. Cosens, ed. "The Donnelly Tragedy, 1880-1980." London: Phelps Publishing Company, 1980. This pamphlet is no longer in print. Large | Larger |
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Title: Johnny O'Connor Creator: Reprint by Phelps Publishing Notes: This drawing originally appeared in the 1880 newspaper coverage of the Donnelly murders. It is reprinted in Donald L. Cosens, ed. "The Donnelly Tragedy, 1880-1980." London: Phelps Publishing Company, 1980. This pamphlet is no longer in print. Large | Larger |
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Title: Drawing of John Donnelly Creator: Reprint by Phelps Publishing Notes: This drawing originally appeared in the 1880 newspaper coverage of the Donnelly murders. It is reprinted in Donald L. Cosens, ed. "The Donnelly Tragedy, 1880-1980." London: Phelps Publishing Company, 1980. This pamphlet is no longer in print. Large | Larger |
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Title: Drawing of Father Connolly Creator: Reprint by Phelps Publishing Notes: This drawing originally appeared in the 1880 newspaper coverage of the Donnelly murders. It is reprinted in Donald L. Cosens, ed. "The Donnelly Tragedy, 1880-1980." London: Phelps Publishing Company, 1980. This pamphlet is no longer in print. Large | Larger |
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Title: Drawing Entitled "Old (James) Donnelly" Creator: Reprint by Phelps Publishing Notes: This drawing originally appeared in the 1880 newspaper coverage of the Donnelly murders. It is reprinted in Donald L. Cosens, ed. "The Donnelly Tragedy, 1880-1980." London: Phelps Publishing Company, 1980. This pamphlet is no longer in print. Large | Larger |
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Title: Drawing of the Exterior of the Donnelly Homestead Creator: Reprint by Phelps Publishing Notes: This drawing originally appeared in the 1880 newspaper coverage of the Donnelly murders. It is reprinted in Donald L. Cosens, ed. "The Donnelly Tragedy, 1880-1980." London: Phelps Publishing Company, 1980. This pamphlet is no longer in print. Large | Larger |
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Title: James Maher Creator: Reprint by Phelps Publishing Notes: This drawing originally appeared in the 1880 newspaper coverage of the Donnelly murders. It is reprinted in Donald L. Cosens, ed. "The Donnelly Tragedy, 1880-1980." London: Phelps Publishing Company, 1980. This pamphlet is no longer in print. Large | Larger |
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Title: John Purtell Creator: Reprint by Phelps Publishing Notes: This drawing originally appeared in the 1880 newspaper coverage of the Donnelly murders. It is reprinted in Donald L. Cosens, ed. "The Donnelly Tragedy, 1880-1980." London: Phelps Publishing Company, 1980. This pamphlet is no longer in print. Large | Larger |
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Title: Thomas Ryder Creator: Reprint by Phelps Publishing Notes: This drawing originally appeared in the 1880 newspaper coverage of the Donnelly murders. It is reprinted in Donald L. Cosens, ed. "The Donnelly Tragedy, 1880-1980." London: Phelps Publishing Company, 1980. This pamphlet is no longer in print. Large | Larger |
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Title: James Shea Creator: Reprint by Phelps Publishing Notes: This drawing originally appeared in the 1880 newspaper coverage of the Donnelly murders. It is reprinted in Donald L. Cosens, ed. "The Donnelly Tragedy, 1880-1980." London: Phelps Publishing Company, 1980. This pamphlet is no longer in print. Large | Larger |
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Title: Looking South Along Richmond St. in London, Ontario, 1881 Creator: Unknown Archive or Repository: University of Western Ontario Archives Collection or Fond: J.J. Talman Regional Collection, London Free Press Collection of Photographic Negatives Reference Number: Historical Tray #2, 1881 Large | Larger |
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Title: Salvation Army Barracks, Lucan Creator: Unknown Archive or Repository: University of Western Ontario Archives Collection or Fond: J.J. Talman Regional Collection, A.S. Garrett Fonds Reference Number: B5319, File 1 Notes: Robert Donnelly was repeatedly charged with harassing the Salvation Army in Glencoe, similar to the group shown here in Lucan. Large | Larger |
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Title: Sir John Beverley Robinson Creator: Unknown Archive or Repository: University of Western Ontario Archives Collection or Fond: J.J. Talman Regional Collection Notes: Photograph Source: George Wilkie et al. "The Bench and Bar of Ontario." Toronto: Brown-Searle Printing Co., 1905. Large | Larger |
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Title: William Ralph Meredith (Lawyer for the Defence) Creator: Unknown Archive or Repository: University of Western Ontario Archives Collection or Fond: J.J. Talman Regional Collection Notes: Photograph Source: George Wilkie et al. "The Bench and Bar of Ontario." Toronto: Brown-Searle Printing Co., 1905. Large | Larger |
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Title: Photograph of the First Page of a Letter from Aemilius Irving to Charles Hutchinson, 27 May 1881 Creator: Jennifer Pettit Notes: Unfortunately, over time, many of the letterbooks are becoming difficult to read since the ink is bleeding through from one side to the other as can be seen in this picture. Photograph was taken in August, 2005 at the Archives and Research Collections Centre, University of Western Ontario. Copyright Great Unsolved Canadian Mysteries Project Large | Larger |
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Title: Hodgins and his Stagecoach Creator: Unknown Archive or Repository: London Free Press Notes: This photograph appeared as part of an article by Jennie Raycraft Lewis about the "Proof Line." The caption reads: "`Long John' Hodgins, of Lucan, is here shown about to start his London-Lucan round trip with the stage coach he operated for years on the old Proof Line Road, now identified as Highway No. 4. The picture was taken early in the present century." Large | Larger |
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Title: Justice Matthew Crooks Cameron Creator: Unknown Archive or Repository: University of Western Ontario Archives Collection or Fond: J.J. Talman Regional Collection Notes: Photograph Source: George Wilkie et al, "The Bench and Bar of Ontario.: Toronto: Brown-Searle Printing Co., 1905. Large | Larger |
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Title: Wife of Peter Butler Creator: Unknown Archive or Repository: University of Western Ontario Archives Collection or Fond: J.J. Talman Regional Collection, A.S. Garrett Fonds Reference Number: B5319, File 4 Notes: Peter Butler was one of the first settlers in the Wilberforce Settlement in Biddulph. Large | Larger |
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Title: Woman Pictured with a Kettle Supposedly Owned by the Donnellys Creator: Unknown Archive or Repository: University of Western Ontario Archives Collection or Fond: J.J. Talman Regional Collection, London Free Press Collection of Photographic Negatives Notes: Many people claim to own Donnelly items. While some of these items are authentic, many have been proven to be fakes. The attention received by these items (witnessed by auctions, etc.) reveals that interest in the Donnelly story remains high. Large | Larger |
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Title: Loghouse on Concession 12, Biddulph Creator: Unknown Archive or Repository: University of Western Ontario Archives Collection or Fond: J.J. Talman Regional Collection, A.S. Garrett Fonds Reference Number: B5319, File 3 Notes: This home is similar to the house the Donnellys lived in when they were murdered in 1880. Large | Larger |
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Title: Sign Announcing the Closure of the St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church Due to Curiosity Seekers, 1964 Creator: Unknown Archive or Repository: University of Western Ontario Archives Collection or Fond: J.J. Talman Regional Collection, London Free Press Collection of Photographic Negatives Large | Larger |
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Title: Bedroom Where Bridget and Mrs. Donnelly Were Sleeping, Lucan and Area Heritage and Donnelly Museum Creator: Jennifer Pettit Notes: The museum's log home is a recreation of the original Donnelly cabin that burned the night of the murders in 1880. Copyright Great Unsolved Canadian Mysteries Project Large | Larger |
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Title: Bedroom Where Johnny O\'Connor Was Sleeping, Lucan Area Heritage and Donnelly Museum Creator: Jennifer Pettit Notes: The museum's log home is a recreation of the original Donnelly cabin that burned the night of the murders in 1880. Copyright Great Unsolved Canadian Mysteries Project Large | Larger |
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Title: Photograph of a Page of Crown Attorney Charles Hutchinson's Letterbook from 1880 Creator: Jennifer Pettit Notes: Photograph was taken in August, 2005 at the Archives and Research Collections Centre, University of Western Ontario. Copyright Great Unsolved Canadian Mysteries Project Large | Larger |
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Title: Photograph of Two Volumes of Crown Attorney Charles Hutchinson\'s Letterbooks from 1880 Creator: Jennifer Pettit Notes: Photograph taken in August, 2005 at the Archives and Research Collections Centre, University of Western Ontario. Copyright Great Unsolved Canadian Mysteries Project Large | Larger |
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Title: Pennies on top of the Donnelly Tombstone at St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Biddulph, 2005 Creator: Jennifer Pettit Notes: The "Official Donnelly Website" (www.donnellys.com) claims there are a number of possible reasons why the pennies are left on the tombstone. Some believe that if you leave pennies the Donnellys will bring you luck or grant your wish. Others believe it will prevent a haunting by a ghost. Still others claim that if somone owed you money before they died, ghosts will collect the money for you. Copyright Great Unsolved Canadian Mysteries Project Large | Larger |
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Title: False Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. Donnelly Creator: Unknown Archive or Repository: Private Collection of Robert Salts Notes: This photograph was purchased at an auction. The photograph was described as an authentic picture of James and Judith (Johannah) in front of their home. Later, it was determined that, like many other photographs, this was not in fact a photograph of the Donnellys. It does, however, still give us a sense of rual housing during the time period. Thank you to Robert Salts and Ray Fazakas for this information. By Permission of Robert Salts Large | Larger |
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Title: Donnelly Homestead As It Appears Today Creator: Jennifer Pettit Notes: Owner Robert Salts stands where the Donnelly home was once located before it was burned in 1880. The trees in the photograph are two of the five horse-chestnut trees that William planted in memory of his five murdered family members. Thanks to Robert Salts, present-day owner of the Donnelly Homestead, who allowed this photograph to be taken. Copyright Great Unsolved Canadian Mysteries Project Large | Larger |
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Title: One of the Fieldstones That Supported the Donnelly Home Creator: Jennifer Pettit Notes: The fieldstones that supported the Donnelly home can still be seen today in their original location. Thanks to Robert Salts, present-day owner of the Donnelly Homestead, who allowed this photograph to be taken. Copyright Great Unsolved Canadian Mysteries Project Large | Larger |
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Title: Interior of the Barn Located On the Donnelly Property Today Creator: Jennifer Pettit Notes: This barn was built in the 1880s, after the murders took place. Some claim to have sighted ghost-like figures in the barn. Thanks to Robert Salts, present-day owner of the Donnelly Homestead, who allowed this photograph to be taken. Copyright Great Unsolved Canadian Mysteries Project Large | Larger |
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Title: Exterior View of the Barn Erected on the Donnelly Property in the 1880s After the Murders Took Place Creator: Jennifer Pettit Notes: Thanks to Robert Salts, present-day owner of the Donnelly Homestead, who allowed this photograph to be taken. Copyright Great Unsolved Canadian Mysteries Project Large | Larger |
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Title: The Donnelly Homestead Today Creator: Jennifer Pettit Notes: The middle section of the home that stands today was constructed by Patrick, William and Robert in 1881. Today the site is owned by the Salts family. Thanks to Robert Salts, present-day owner of the Donnelly Homestead, who allowed this photograph to be taken. Copyright Great Unsolved Canadian Mysteries Project Large | Larger |
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Title: Sign Advertising Tours of the Donnelly Homestead, 2005 Creator: Jennifer Pettit Notes: Interest in the Donnelly murders remains high. So much so, in fact, that Robert Salts gives regular tours of the Donnelly homestead to tourists and school groups. Thanks to Robert Salts, present-day owner of the Donnelly Homestead, who allowed this photograph to be taken. Copyright Great Unsolved Canadian Mysteries Project Large | Larger |
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Title: Overhead View of Murder Scene at the Donnelly Homestead Creator: Léon Robichaud and Mathieu Bilodeau Notes: Based upon models and plans by Ray Fazakas with additional research by Jennifer Pettit, Kori Street and Léon Robichaud. Copyright Great Unsolved Mysteries in Canadian History Project Large | Larger |
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Title: Aerial View of the Donnelly Homestead in 1880 Creator: Léon Robichaud and Mathieu Bilodeau Notes: Based upon models and plans by Ray Fazakas with additional research by Jennifer Pettit, Kori Street and Léon Robichaud. Copyright Great Unsolved Mysteries in Canadian History Project Large | Larger |
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