Susanna McLeod

1 week ago | thewhig.com | Susanna McLeod

Advertisement 1  •   •  Article contentNotching his mark in the history of Kingston, banker Henry Pellatt Sr. experienced a rise in prominence, but then such a low that the outgoing man moved his family to Toronto. While the senior Pellatt made a local impression, his son reached a greater audience. Henry Pellatt Jr. was a gregarious, respected authority in diverse fields — military, commerce, insurance, and hydro electricity.

2 weeks ago | thewhig.com | Susanna McLeod

Advertisement 1  •   •  Article contentIn the early 1900s, the air in many homes was not clean. Circulating particles of coal soot and wood smoke from heaters left wallpaper with dark, grubby smudges. Homemakers made their own compound to roll up and down on the wall to remove the dirt. Kutol Products filled the need with a handy pre-made substance that sold well until the market tanked.

3 weeks ago | thewhig.com | Susanna McLeod

Advertisement 1  •   •  Article contentA passionate entrepreneur in the mid-1800s, Robert Reford held interests in large-scale ventures, from transportation and steamships to timber mills and flour mills, and more. One of the Irish immigrant’s industrial ventures was a smaller product, something that could be held loosely in the palm of one hand. Established in 1882, the Dainty company continues as Canada’s only rice mill. And his shipping company? It thrives still today.

1 month ago | thewhig.com | Susanna McLeod

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1 month ago | thewhig.com | Susanna McLeod

Advertisement 1  •   •  Article contentCharming, elegant and enduring, the buildings designed by architect Thomas Rogers have a cachet that highlights Kingston’s historical presence as a flourishing community. Many of his plans were constructed in stone in the city’s core for residents, and institutions along with government and religious buildings in Belleville, Picton and Toronto.