1931 Survey of Parkwood Estate, Including the Stables.
We have the privilege of sharing a little write-up from
Parkwood Estate National Historic Site Archives.
This is referencing photos at the Ontario Archives re:Parkwood.
The 1919 aerial photos show no stables, arena etc on the property, the 1926 photos do. (Parkwood NHS Archives does not have these photos) Write up from the May 1929 issue of Canadian Home and Gardens.
Horses at play at Parkwood Stables
Date unknown. Archival film called Horses and Colts
Parkwood NHS Archives
http://youtu.be/-RSx_7gOq9s
Date unknown. Archival film called Horses and Colts
Parkwood NHS Archives
http://youtu.be/-RSx_7gOq9s
Parkwood Stables Continued
A view into the arena. Footage courtesy of Parkwood NHS Archives
http://youtu.be/ECNsPajtUDc
A view into the arena. Footage courtesy of Parkwood NHS Archives
http://youtu.be/ECNsPajtUDc
Parkwood Hunters, The Memoir, 1934 private publication
Prior to the Taylor success with the stud farm, the property was Parkwood Farm, where RS McLaughlin housed both equestrian horses, hunters and jumpers, and later racing thoroughbreds.
In 1934, R.S. McLaughlin had a book, 'Parkwood Hunters on Tanbark and Turf', created for his daughters to commemorate the horse culture of Parkwood. The book was written by T.R.Elliott.
This is a selection of photographs that document the equestrian pursuits at the Estate. (Courtesy of Parkwood Estate NHS Archives)
Excerpts from Parkwood Hunters, The Memoir, 1934 private publication
Film link of Parkwood Stables, courtesy of Parkwood Estate National Historic Site
Film Link of the horses of Parkwood Stables, courtesy of Parkwood Estate National Historic Site
Parkwood Stables, photos courtesy of Parkwood Estate, NHS Archives
The Stable. this barn will later be referenced as 'Barn 2' during E.P. Taylor's ownership of the property.
Parkwood Stables, Photo courtesy of Parkwood NHS Archives.
The stables, Photo taken from from Canadian Homes and Garden May 1929, courtesy of Parkwood NHS Archives.
Tack room, Photo taken from from Canadian Homes and Garden May 1929, courtesy of Parkwood NHS Archives.
Stables interior, Photo taken from from Canadian Homes and Garden May 1929, courtesy of Parkwood NHS Archives. (There is a much clearer image found in 'Excerpts from Parkwood Hunters', posted above)
Sitting room in the stable room, Photo taken from from Canadian Homes and Garden May 1929, courtesy of Parkwood NHS Archives. (There is a much clearer image found in 'Excerpts from Parkwood Hunters', posted above)
Sitting room in the stable room, Photo taken from from Canadian Homes and Garden May 1929, courtesy of Parkwood NHS Archives. (There is a much clearer image found in 'Excerpts from Parkwood Hunters', posted above)
Sitting area in the arena, Photo taken from from Canadian Homes and Garden May 1929, courtesy of Parkwood NHS Archives. (There is a much clearer image found in 'Excerpts from Parkwood Hunters', posted above)
Horse Arena, Photo taken from from Canadian Homes and Garden May 1929, courtesy of Parkwood NHS Archives.
Arena Interior, Photo taken from from Canadian Homes and Garden May 1929, courtesy of Parkwood NHS Archives. (There is a much clearer image found in 'Excerpts from Parkwood Hunters', posted above)
