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Oshawa Then and Now
Then Local History Photo
Here's a 1978 view of the south side of King Street, just west of Simcoe and a view of the same location today. The buildings are still there except for the Lancaster Hotel on the far right, which was replaced by the Michael Starr building in 1983.
Our Local History Resources
Oshawa Newspaper & Obituary Index
Search obituaries and articles from newspapers of the past. Physical copies are available on microfilm at the McLaughlin Branch.
History of Oshawa
Curious about the history of your hometown? Find a comprehensive list of titles available in our Local History Room.
The McLaughlin Family
Learn more about R. S. McLaughlin, founder of the McLaughlin Motor Car Company, and his family.
