A Portrait of Owen Sound: Photographs by J. James 1905-1955

During the first half of the last century, J. James, an avid professional photographer, created a rare visual record of Owen Sound, his adopted home. He was fascinated with the busy harbour, vibrant industrial sector, churches, homes, small businesses, and people of this growing community. J. James left behind a legacy of stunning black-and-white images which identify Owen Sound as a place of some importance. A Portrait of Owen Sound is a photographic tribute to one man's commitment to show future generations the way we were.