The family returned to canada from britain when billy became vicepresident of the mccoll frontenac oil co. In 1891 there were 120 mccoll families living in lancashire. Vintage napkin from the 1940s or 1950s advertising mccoll frontenac red indian aviation oil. The most mccoll families were found in and scotland in 1841and scotland in 1851and scotland in 1861and scotland in 1871and scotland in 1881and scotland in 1891and scotland in 1901. A hidden message, treachery, opposition, and a godgiven success will lead to an unlikely bounty. Frontenac historical society and museum home facebook. Frontenac historical society and museum, union springs. Local history books on the internet archive digital kingston.
The mccoll frontenac oil company limited maritime history of the. Mccoll frontenac red indian guide book very early edition guide book. The rest, as they say, is history but what a history. I have recently published a book, aldbrough, the township with a past and in it there is some information on the mccolls, who started the mccoll frontenac oil co. Beautiful certificate from the mccoll frontenac oil company limited issued no later than 1958. Nesbitt thomson is the company that merged frontenac oil refineries with mccoll bros. Mccollfrontenac red indian motor oil guide book ebay. The chateau frontenac is situated on 1, rue des carrieres, at the eastern edge of old quebecs upper town, built on the promontory of quebec, a raised mass of land that projects into the saint lawrence river. Organizational charts for texaco exploration canada january 1, 1978. Chateau frontenaca 1981 video feature about the history of the fairmont le chateau frontenac. In 1927 it merged with frontenac oil refineries to become mccollfrontenac oil company. Shares in the new company were acquired by the texas company, and by 1941 it had acquired a majority ownership position of mccollfrontenac. Mccoll frontenac oil red indian napkin serviette 7 aviation.
Mccoll this scottish clan surname is recorded in the spellings of maccoll, maccole, mccoll and mccole. The don river caught fire on at least two occasions two oil refineriesmccollfrontenac and british american oilwere. Find great deals on ebay for mccoll frontenac and red indian oil. Jan 02, 2011 as we enter the twentyfirst century, the nineteenthcentury buildings of old frontenac remain virtually untouched by the heavyhanded development that has so recently decimated other historical areas. The mccollfrontenac name and its red indian products were in use until 1941 when they were replaced by the texaco name and its sky chief products. Article in the newsletter of the petroleum history society. The mccoll frontenac named was changed to texaco in 1959. A competition was held for the design of a white rose logo depicting the actual flower. In 1840 there were 10 mccoll families living in new york. John irwin unloads at the mccoll frontenac toronto terminal c. Full text is unavailable for this digitized archive article. Fairmont le chateau frontenaccontemporary photos of the glamerous interior spaces of the fairmont le chateau frontenac. The chateau frontenac is an excellent example of the grand hotels developed by railway companies in canada in the late 1800s. If this is the case then it is also one of a large group of greek and.
Consists of records relating to the history and organization of texaco canada. It is hoped that this little time capsule of minnesotas architectural history, occupied by preservationminded owners, will survive. Apr 27, 2014 rare small red indian pint mccollfrontenac motor oil. Mccollfrontenac then bought texax company of canada. Local history and genealogy kingston frontenac public library. It further strengthened its interest in the company. In todays market anything red indian is extremely collectable right now. Includes names of members who will receive their 25 year award and names of members with 25 years or more of service. Part of the western ontario history nuggets series, this being volume no.
It was created in 1927 as a result of a merger between two companies, mccoll brothers, founded by john mccoll in 1873, and frontenac oil refineries. The hotel property is bounded by rue saint louis to the north, and rue mont carmel to the south. Mccoll anderson oil company was formed in 1873 in toronto, ontario, and consisted of a refinery and a lubricating oil and grease facility. Hector halbertram bradburn 18721958 manitoba historical society. The firm then decided to use erie canal type barges and, to this end.
Chateau frontenac, chateaustyle hotel in historic old quebec, built by the canadian pacific railroad company in 1893 and designed by american architect bruce price. Petroleum history society archives newsletter june 2000. Genealogy and related books for sale ontario past times. Mccoll genealogy, mccoll family history geni family tree. Rare small red indian pint mccollfrontenac motor oil imperial. We write of frontenac, not because he played a direct role in the history of acadia, but because he was such a giant figure in early north american history and had such an impact on the course of events. See the article in its original context from may 27, 1938, page 29 buy reprints. Chateau frontenac hotel, quebec city, quebec, canada. In march 20, martin mccoll s implemented a company wide change in the colouring of sels and pos, opting for ivory sel strips and a mixture of block coloured red and white pos material. The mccoll family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. The mccoll frontenac name and its red indian products were in use until 1941 when they were replaced by the texaco name and its sky chief products. While the senior bishop established himself in montreal, arthur, marise known as jackie and his mother stayed for a time with her family in toronto and spent the summer at ravenscrag, the eaton family cottage on lake.
Winged combat goodreads meet your next favorite book. This book covers the logging railroads in warren, forest, venango, crawford, kinzua, and erie counties. Our local history collection is housed on the second floor of our newlyrenovated central branch, in the historic bishops house. In harvest of gold book 2, the scribe sarah married darius, and at times she feels as if she has married the persian aristocracy, too.
Thomas, which was started in 1822 by a duncan mccoll and thus named the mccoll cemetery. Mccoll frontenac red indian texaco sky chief stick decal vinyl sheet gas oil a93. The frontenac museum is located in the beautiful village of union springs on cayuga lake, new york state. Your order will be on its way to you within 2 business days of cleared payment. Non retail operations continued as texaco canada petroleum incorporated until 1995. Allegheny valley railroads by casler, no 11 of the pennsylvania logging series,108 pages. He became vicepresident of mccoll frontenac in 1929 and served until shortly before his death. The winner was bill templeton, an artist employed with the advertising firm of e.
Subscribers may view the full text of this article in its original form through timesmachine. The operations of mccoll frontenac, still a relatively small concern in that it served only ontario and quebec, came to an end in 1947 when it was absorbed into the large international texaco organization. Browse the best of ebay, connect with other collectors, and explore the history behind your favorite finds. We have a 72 mccoll frontenac tin sign in fairgood shape. Around this time, the texas corporation began to buy shares in mccollfrontenac and within a few years gained controlling interest in the company. The mccoll frontenac oil company was an oil company based in canada. Mccollanderson oil company was formed in 1873 in toronto, ontario, and consisted of a refinery and a lubricating oil and grease facility. Genealogical books and paper ephemera for sale ontario. The mccollfrontenac named was changed to texaco in 1959.
At this time, the three tankers were transferred to texaco canada ltd. Book kingston court records, 18611868 minutes of the court of quarter sessions of the peace. Unfollow mccoll frontenac to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Overall condition is good but see all photos to judge for yourself. This issue also contains about 40 pages on logging locomotives and equipment in general, including a locomotive roster of local. New york, toronto etc oxford university press, 1926. Martin mccoll began another rebrand making the stores more appealing to customers and changed their pos format to go with the new brand. Mccoll frontenac is a very significant company to oil historians and collectors, and i personally found it a shame that an article doesnt exist. Includes statutory books for mccollfrontenac, texaco canada limited and. I can understand how a person that doesnt share an interest in oil history in canada is unable to understand the importance and significance, but that doesnt mean it. Local history and genealogy are you looking for kingston frontenac resources to help grow your family tree. In 1927 it merged with frontenac oil refineries to become mccollfrontenac oil. This historic document was printed canadian banknote.
Corporate history and organization twentyfive year service award banquet program. The mccollfrontenac oil company was an oil company based in canada. Winged combat takes us from the hijinks of a green recruit to his dramatic forays across the english channel into dogfights with the luftwaffe just 18 years old in 1941, arthur bishop, as a newly minted fighter pilot in the royal canadian air force rcaf, was posted overseas with 401. Advertising artwork employs a native to promote mccoll. In 1927 it merged with frontenac oil refineries to become mccoll frontenac oil company. Red indian old timers club, mccollfrontenac oil company limited. Chateau frontenachistoric photos of the chateau frontenac. Sometime before 1897 the name was shortened to mccoll bros. Merged with frontenac oil refineries to become mccoll frontenac oil company. Lumber company barnet lumber company mccollfrontenac oil distribution co. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Sep 28, 2014 the book is full of fascinating insights into the history of the don. Advertising artwork employs a native to promote mccoll frontenac oil companys red indian motor oil, in this magazine ad early to mid 20th century designed in frontenac, quebec, canada.