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Sartorio’s Sons of Italy Band
A 1927 photograph of the Sons of Italy in Guelph previous to the discrimination and isolation of the Second World War. Visible in the photo are both…
Biltmore Beaver Pelt Felt Hat
The use of felt in the production of this hat harkens back to a high point in the success of Biltmore Hats in the Ward. Biltmore, in 1953, accumulated enough capital to buy out their supplier Lancashire Felt on the corner of York and Morris and…
Biltmore Hats' Location on Suffolk Street
Biltmore Hats' central location previous to the 1953 purchase of Lancashire Felt. The building is on the northwest corner of Suffolk and Yorkshire Streets.
Lou Fontinato, The Biltmore Mad Hatters
Guelph local and future New York Rangers NHL player Lou Fontinato.
Contemporary View Down Morris Street Toward York Road
On the right hand side of this photo, down Morris Street, closer to York Road is the former Biltmore Hats location.
Guelph Biltmores, 1957 OHA Champions
The 1957 OHA champions: one of the many success stories to originate from Biltmore sponsored hockey teams.
Canteen Girls Biltmore Hats Strike July 22 1938 Local 82
Women participants in the activities of the 1938 Biltmore Strike.
1938 Biltmore Strike Committee
The Biltmore Hats Strike Committee in a residential area, 1938.
Biltmore Madhatters Crest
Biltmore Madhatters crest from an unspecified year.
1935 Biltmore Hats Employees
A photo of the workers of Biltmore Hats in 1935, previous to the company's move to Morris Street and York Road.