Thursday, June 28, 2012

Parkdale Dairy/Harris and Sons

A bottle from the old Harris & Sons Dairy in Parkdale with the old phone exchange.

21 comments:

  1. There was a dairy at the corner of MacDonell and Rideau. Is this it?

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  2. Still trying to locate it.
    I couldn't find it in the 1921 City Directory.
    There were a few dairies here in Parkdale around the turn of the century.

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    1. I am the grandson of the owners of the Harris & sons Dairy . I have alot of information on the Dairy if you are interested. you can email me at newfierose@yahoo.com.

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    2. Who was your Grandfather. I am also a grand son of the owner. My grandfather was Leonard Rueben Harris. This is very interesting lenswayauto@gmail.com

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    3. My name is Dave Harris,son of Leonard, son of Roy, son of Walter, son of charlie R Harris, founder of Harris dairy ca.1881

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    4. Walter, Harry, and Leonard were all brothers. If you want more family info, please call 1-705-640-0246, I'm just as interested.

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    5. Hi, I have one of the bottles and not in great shape, but if a Harris wants it you’re welcome to it.
      Goldnboy21@hotmail.com
      I’m in the gta

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  3. I am the proud owner of this property and have been to city archive and couldn't find any documents and pictures of the property. We leave in the old warehouse and also own the original corner store. I would love to have more information on the Dairy. You can email me back at anne@tongtong.co

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  4. I have an olden wooden milk box that says Parkdale dairy on it, I use it for a record holder, I have no idea of it age

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    1. Would you be interested in parting with this ?

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    2. My name is Leonard Harris my grandfather Leonard rubin Harris was owner with his two brothers would be interested in the wooden milk case if you still have it

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    3. Please contact me at lenswayauto@gmail.com

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    4. Do you still have the Milk case and are you willing to part with it. .y grandfather was one of the owners of the dairy and we are interested in collecting family memorabilia email address is lenswayauto@gmail.com

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  5. I have a clear pint bottle with the 2392 phone number but also says 'Lakeside'

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    1. I have an embossed 1/2 pint sized bottle that also reads “Lakeside 2392” that I am willing to part with. Send email to bgordon1949@gmail.com

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    2. My name is Leonard Harris my grand father was Rubin Leonard Harris .I would love to have this milk bottle if possible thanks

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  6. I have an embossed 1/2 pint sized bottle that also reads “Lakeside 2392” that I am willing to part with. Send email to bgordon1949@gmail.com

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  7. I found a smaller version of a Harris and sons milk bottle while hydrovaccing near the old mill. One small chip on the back side. Email cam.oneill92@gmail.com

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    1. Hi I would be interested in the bottle my grandfather and brothers owned the dairy e mail me at lenswayauto@gmail.com thanks

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  8. To the “unknown” Leonard Harris, would you like me to send you photos first? Send me a pm with your email address and I will email pics to you.

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