Culumbs Ontario Canada Street View 1910 Real Photo Postcard

Columbus, Ontario, historically a small hamlet within Whitby Township (now part of the Town of Whitby), emerged in the 19th century as a modest rural community. As depicted in this early 20th-century street view, its character was defined by residential dwellings, unpaved roads, and a strong connection to agricultural life. The presence of utility poles suggests the gradual introduction of modern infrastructure, marking a period of incremental development in this quiet corner of Ontario.