Name/Title
Jack McLean, Photographed by G.E. Whiten, Orillia, OntarioEntry/Object ID
2020.339.3Scope and Content
Photograph of Jack McLean, photographed by G.E. Whiten, Orillia, OntarioContext
The McLean family managed, built, owned, operated hotel establishments in Wasaga Beach circa 1910 to 1960. After managing the Ivandale Hotel on the Nottawasaga River at Wasaga Beach, John and Sarah Ann McLean purchased land on the beach in 1911and built the first beachfront hotel at Wasaga Beach, the Capstan Inn. The hotel was destroyed by fire in March, 1915 and was quickly rebuilt and reopened on July 1st, 1915. In 1919, the John and Sarah bought an adjacent lot and their oldest sons, James Alexander "Sandy" and Wilson Hugh McLean built the Dardanella Dancehall. Also in 1919, Dan McLean, their third son and his wife Lora built the Wasaga Inn and operated it until 1945.
Sarah Ann & John ran the Capstan Inn until her death in 1931 when Wilson Hugh McLean and sisters, Pearl and Iva operated the hotel. In 1945, the sisters sold their shares in the hotel to Wilson who operated the Capstan until his retirement in 1958. Wilson "Red" McLean, Sandy's son and John and Sarah's grandson, and his wife Lorraine built the Breakers in 1931 and bought the Nottawa Inn in 1944. Wilson sold the Nottawa Inn in 1960.
The photograph shows a small child with curly hair standing on the seat of an armchair while leaning on the back of the chair. The child is also standing on a pillow on the seat of the armchair. He is also holding daisies in his hand. The photograph is attached to heavy paper stock. Gold letters on the backing below the picture read: "Whiten ORILLIA HONARABLE MENTION BY HER MAJESTY"
Imprinted on the back of the photo is information about the photographer:
"G. E. Whiten
PHOTOGRAPHER
Highest Award at Orillia, also Prizes at Toronto and
Barrie.
ALL PHOTOS. MADE WITH THE NEW PROCESS.
THE EXPOSURE IS BUT ON SECOND.
GALLERY:
MISSISSAGA STREET EAST, - ORILLIA
Between Queen's Hotel and Russell House.
Six Photos. Extra (same as on this
Card) for $1.50"
A decorative border around the card is included as well as small fisherman on the bottom left corner and plants and flowers on the bottom right corner. There are other decorative designs throughout the card.
"Jack McLean" is handwritten in pencil across the top area of the card.Acquisition
Accession
2020.339Source or Donor
UnknownAcquisition Method
Gift
