- Rosshill Tourist Cabins, 1944
The Ross Hill Cabins, originally called Hilltop Cabins, were established by George Ross in 1935 on the south side of Dundas Street, east of Hopkins street where Owasco Volkswagon is today. They were located at 1425 Dundas Street East. The gas station and cabins were demolished about 1972-1973.Whitby’s house numbering …
The Ross Hill Cabins, originally called Hilltop Cabins, were established by George Ross in 1935 on the south side of Dundas Street, east of Hopkins street where Owasco Volkswagon is …
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- Photo of Newspaper Clipping regarding Promotion of Leighton Astrop
Alex Brown is a local Whitby area veteran. He is a member of the Royal Canadian Legion. Leighton Edward Astrop was born at Reading Berkshire, England on September 15, 1918. He enlisted with the Ontario Regiment during 1940 in the Second World War and was appointed adjutant. He went overseas …
Alex Brown is a local Whitby area veteran. He is a member of the Royal Canadian Legion. Leighton Edward Astrop was born at Reading Berkshire, England on September 15, 1918. …
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- Port Arthur Ore trestle - vertical bents
Vertical bents are being lifted into place on the second level of the trestle. The crane doing the lifting is stationed behind the first level.
Vertical bents are being lifted into place on the second level of the trestle. The crane doing the lifting is stationed behind the first level.
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- C.N.R. Trestle Under Construction
The trestle begins to take shape as the wooden bents are set in place.
The trestle begins to take shape as the wooden bents are set in place.
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- Port Arthur Ore Dock - Track Laying Equipment(Oct.26th 1944)
Track laying equipment begins to lay down track on the CN ore trestle.
Track laying equipment begins to lay down track on the CN ore trestle.
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- Port Arthur Ore Dock - raising bents (Oct 26th 1944)
A crane begins to raise a vertical bent during construction of the Canadian National Ore Dock at Port Arthur.
A crane begins to raise a vertical bent during construction of the Canadian National Ore Dock at Port Arthur.
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- Port Arthur Ore Trestle (Oct 15th 1944)
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Mines, Mining, Ore, Construction
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Mines, Mining, Ore, Construction
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- James River Marathon Ltd. (pulp mill)
Construction started in 1944. There have been six name changes since construction. Today it is known as Marathon Pulp Inc. Owned by Tembec/Kruger.
Construction started in 1944. There have been six name changes since construction. Today it is known as Marathon Pulp Inc. Owned by Tembec/Kruger.
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- Port Arthur Ore Dock - Buildings (Aug 2 1944)
Black and white photo (#14) of two large ramps and, several small buildings on the construction site. The buildings below the ramp housed the mixed sand and gravel.
Black and white photo (#14) of two large ramps and, several small buildings on the construction site. The buildings below the ramp housed the mixed sand and gravel.
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- Port Arthur Ore Dock construction. Sand and gravel
Black and white photo of a large crane moving fill. Concrete aggregates were produced from Lake Superior sand and gravel dredged from the lake bottom and brought to the site on scows. The contractor set up a site for the screening and separation of sand and gravel. The materials were …
Black and white photo of a large crane moving fill. Concrete aggregates were produced from Lake Superior sand and gravel dredged from the lake bottom and brought to the site …
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- Aerial View of the Port Arthur Ore Dock Construction (1944)
Black and white aerial photo (#1) taken of the Canadian National ore dock at Port Arthur. Photograph shows wooden pilings on the shore and in the water.
Black and white aerial photo (#1) taken of the Canadian National ore dock at Port Arthur. Photograph shows wooden pilings on the shore and in the water.
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- Port Arthur Ore Dock #2 (July 31st 1944)
Black and white photo taken on July 31, 1944, of the beginning, stages of the building of the Port Arthur Ore Dock.
Black and white photo taken on July 31, 1944, of the beginning, stages of the building of the Port Arthur Ore Dock.
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- Port Arthur Ore Dock #4 - Mystery Photo
This photo was taken on July 28th, 1944, during the construction of the Canadian National iron ore dock and trestle at Port Arthur, Ontario. We would appreciate any information regarding the name of the equipment in use, and any description of the work being done.
This photo was taken on July 28th, 1944, during the construction of the Canadian National iron ore dock and trestle at Port Arthur, Ontario. We would appreciate any information regarding …
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- Port Arthur Ore Dock - Pouring concrete (Aug 2 1944)
Black and white photo of men pouring concrete while working on the construction, of the Canadian National ore dock.
Black and white photo of men pouring concrete while working on the construction, of the Canadian National ore dock.
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- Port Arthur Ore trestle - plinths (Oct 11th 1944)
Construction of the trestle in beginning stage. Cement plints, shown here on Memorial Avenue were all that was left of the trestle once in was dismantled in 1993., (October 15, 1944)
Construction of the trestle in beginning stage. Cement plints, shown here on Memorial Avenue were all that was left of the trestle once in was dismantled in 1993., (October 15, …
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- Port Arthur Ore Dock - Looking East From About Bent 34 (July 1944)
Black and white photo (#3) of Port Arthur Ore Dock as seen from the east. Pilings were driven into an area 900 by 60 feet. In the background, a suction dredge, called Primrose, is in operation. The contract for dredging was won by the Canadian Dredge and Dock Company.
Black and white photo (#3) of Port Arthur Ore Dock as seen from the east. Pilings were driven into an area 900 by 60 feet. In the background, a suction …
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- Trestle bridgemen (~1944)
Black and white photo of experienced timber trestle bridgemen, borrowed from the Hudson Bay Railway to work on the CNR trestle at Port Arthur. Names inscribed on the front of the photo from L to R are: D. Poulin, S. McRae, D. Carmichael, Paul Citke, E. Ackerman and D. Davidson.
Black and white photo of experienced timber trestle bridgemen, borrowed from the Hudson Bay Railway to work on the CNR trestle at Port Arthur. Names inscribed on the front of …
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- Port Arthur Ore Trestle - vertical bents (1944)
The vertical bents rise on the second level of the trestle. Men on the ground with guy wires help position the bents.
The vertical bents rise on the second level of the trestle. Men on the ground with guy wires help position the bents.
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- Port Arthur Ore Dock - forms for footings
Aerial photo showing forms for pedestal footings of the ore dock.
Aerial photo showing forms for pedestal footings of the ore dock.
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- Port Arthur Ore Dock - Port Arthur Spur Track (Sept 15th 1944)
Black and white aerial photo (#22) of the Port Arthur spur, track, pedestal footings and the Canada Dredge Pipeline in the foreground.
Black and white aerial photo (#22) of the Port Arthur spur, track, pedestal footings and the Canada Dredge Pipeline in the foreground.
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