Van Horne Fonds, Library and Archives Canada

Of the many hundreds of photographs in the Van Horne fonds at Libary and Archives Canada (LAC) in Ottawa, many are of Minister's Island. Van Horne loved his island and he loved to have it photographed. I present here some of the photographs, with the Archives' permission, which I used in my book on Minister's Island.

The Van Horne's on Covenhoven Lawn LAC e007914033

Family Picnic on the Island LAC e007914020

Sir William Van Horne LAC e007914031

Mary Van Horne, Sir William's Talented Sister LAC e007914040

Adaline Van Horne, Sir William's Faithful Daughter LAC e007914036

Richard Benedict Van Horne, Sir William's Son LAC e007914029

Sir William on Covenhoven Veranda, circa 1914 LAC e007914039

An Unusual Portrait-with Spectacles LAC e007914037

Van Horne at Covenhoven, shortly before his death, circa 1914 LAC e007914035

Covenhoven Gate LAC e007914014

The Magnificent Diningroom LAC e007914036

Covenhoven Verandah, with Algonquin in Distance LAC e007914021

The Vinery at Covenhoven LAC e007914039

Covenhoven Gardens LAC e007914028

Dutch Belted Cattle at Covenhoven LAC e007914041

The Algonquin Hotel The Passamaquoddies Executions Black Population Local People The RailwayFires Water Street, 1878 The Wars The Irish The Poor House The Garrison St. Andrews Land Co. Old St. Andrews The Old Gaol