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- Main Street, Huntsville, Ontario, looking west. School children's parade.J.H. Mosley, with his son Myrll, held the Ford dealership from Severn Bridge to Powassan. In the March 27, 1913, Forester, J.E. Mosley Ford Agency advertised, "Ford, the Universal Car - there are only 2 kinds of cars - the Fords and can't affords!" In 1914 Model-T Fords sold for …J.H. Mosley, with his son Myrll, held the Ford dealership from Severn Bridge to Powassan. In the March 27, 1913, Forester, J.E. Mosley Ford Agency advertised, "Ford, the Universal Car …Huntsville Public Library
- Swing bridge and town dock, Huntsville, Ontario.The first car in Huntsville was in 1910. The 100ft. extension to the town dock originally completed in 1904, was ready for use in the fall of 1911.The first car in Huntsville was in 1910. The 100ft. extension to the town dock originally completed in 1904, was ready for use in the fall of 1911.Huntsville Public Library
- Main Street, Huntsville, Ontario, looking west, before 1907.Original repaired with tape Post mark on reverse "Huntsville pm Sp 28 07 Ont." The postcard was sent to Mrs. Wm. Mawhinney, Sturgeon Falls, Ontario. Mrs. Mawhinney was the former Mary Valina "Daisy" Wardell, daughter of Matthew Wardell and Mary Grace Smale. She married William Mawhinney of Messrs. Mawhinney & …Original repaired with tape Post mark on reverse "Huntsville pm Sp 28 07 Ont." The postcard was sent to Mrs. Wm. Mawhinney, Sturgeon Falls, Ontario. Mrs. Mawhinney was the former …Huntsville Public Library
- Waterfront Huntsville, Ontario, looking west.
Town dock, the Algonquin, the Huntsville Planing Mills Ltd.J.R. Boyd and Son moved to 90 Main St. E. in 1917. The Huntsville Planing Mills Ltd. was purchased by Allen White in 1931 after which the buildings in the picture were erected. The S.S. Algonquin made her last trip in 1952. The original wharf on the waterfront was built …J.R. Boyd and Son moved to 90 Main St. E. in 1917. The Huntsville Planing Mills Ltd. was purchased by Allen White in 1931 after which the buildings in the …Huntsville Public Library
- Town Hall and Trinity United Church, Huntsville, Ontario.Town Hall built 1926, opened 1927. Clock in tower officially started 11:00 a.m. October, 11, 1927. Methodist Church opened 1897. It was built by George Hutcheson. Following the union of Presbyterian and Methodist churches in 1925, it became Trinity United Church.Town Hall built 1926, opened 1927. Clock in tower officially started 11:00 a.m. October, 11, 1927. Methodist Church opened 1897. It was built by George Hutcheson. Following the union of …Huntsville Public Library
- River Street, beside the Muskoka River, Huntsville, Ontario.View of River Street Huntsville, Ontario, looking toward the swing bridge, crossing the Muskoka River. Two storey house at 9 River Street on left, built c. 1884 by Martha and James Whitney Bettes. James was appointed sheriff of Muskoka in 1886 and the family moved to Bracebridge. The house was …View of River Street Huntsville, Ontario, looking toward the swing bridge, crossing the Muskoka River. Two storey house at 9 River Street on left, built c. 1884 by Martha and …Huntsville Public Library
- Bigwin Inn, Lake of Bays, view of sun deck, marine and main dining rooms and round room.Bigwin Inn was opened to the public June 26, 1920, on Bigwin Island on Lake of Bays. It was built by Charles Orlando Shaw who was a major shareholder of the Huntsville, Lake of Bays and Lake Simcoe Navigation Company and manager of the Anglo- Canadian Leather Company, the largest …Bigwin Inn was opened to the public June 26, 1920, on Bigwin Island on Lake of Bays. It was built by Charles Orlando Shaw who was a major shareholder of …Huntsville Public Library
- Boley's Bakery Dairy Lunch Milk Bar, 27 Main Street East, Huntsville,Ontario."Peter Boley was the first Italian worker at the Huntsville tannery. When he returned home to Italy for his wife and family in 1906, his friend Luigi Allemano came back with him. Tannery owner C.O. Shaw was so taken with their work ethic that he asked them to return to …"Peter Boley was the first Italian worker at the Huntsville tannery. When he returned home to Italy for his wife and family in 1906, his friend Luigi Allemano came back …Huntsville Public Library
- Mulveney's in the Pines, White Rose service station, Utterson, Ontario.Mulveney's "The Pines", was established in 1932 by father Charles and son Percy Mulveney. It consisted of a service station, restaurant and cabins. Percy ran the business, until 1970. Note the doors on the 1935 Oldsmobile. They were called suicide type doors because they were later proven unsafe. They opened …Mulveney's "The Pines", was established in 1932 by father Charles and son Percy Mulveney. It consisted of a service station, restaurant and cabins. Percy ran the business, until 1970. Note …Huntsville Public Library
- Fairyport Inn, Fairy Lake, Huntsville, Ontario.In 1876 Frederick May and wife Elizabeth Carter, homesteaded with their children on the south shore of Fairy Lake on Lot 20, Concession 13 and 14 and Lot 21, Concession 13 and 14, Brunel Township. In 1890 they sold the property to John L. Baker, a son-in-law of the neighbouring …In 1876 Frederick May and wife Elizabeth Carter, homesteaded with their children on the south shore of Fairy Lake on Lot 20, Concession 13 and 14 and Lot 21, Concession …Huntsville Public Library
- Algonquin steamboat passing through the swing bridge, Huntsville, Ontario.The bridge in the picture is the new two lane bridge constructed in 1938. The Algonquin is headed downstream toward Fairy Lake, Peninsula Lake and the North Portage.The bridge in the picture is the new two lane bridge constructed in 1938. The Algonquin is headed downstream toward Fairy Lake, Peninsula Lake and the North Portage.Huntsville Public Library
- Charles Deeprose Boyd (1887-1942) and his wife Ann Nettie Estella "Anetta" Wardell (1886-1985)Charles Deeprose Boyd (1887-1942) and his wife Ann Nettie Estella "Anetta" Wardell (1886-1985)Charles Deeprose Boyd (1887-1942) and his wife Ann Nettie Estella "Anetta" Wardell (1886-1985)Huntsville Public Library
- The Archway, Highway 11, west entrance to Huntsville, Ontario, 1932-1958.From With Spirit and Resolve, by Susan Pryke, Fox Meadow Creations, 2000 Welcome Arch "While the Department of Highways provided road signs identifying all the towns along on highways in southern Ontario, communities in Muskoka were left to their own devices. The highway north of the Severn River were administered …From With Spirit and Resolve, by Susan Pryke, Fox Meadow Creations, 2000 Welcome Arch "While the Department of Highways provided road signs identifying all the towns along on highways in …Huntsville Public Library
- Dwight beach taken from the bay, Lake of Bays, Muskoka, Ontario, 1950s.In centre of picture Gouldie Manor with the post office on the right. Further to the right Victor Asbury's boathouses and docks. On the right the Pine Grove Inn boathouse.In centre of picture Gouldie Manor with the post office on the right. Further to the right Victor Asbury's boathouses and docks. On the right the Pine Grove Inn boathouse.Huntsville Public Library
- Junction old Highway 11 north and Highway sixty, Huntsville,Ontario, weight scales and Oke's Grocery Store, 1950s.The postcard is post marked "JUN 9 8.18 AM '54". It was sent from Huntsville to Banff Springs Hotel, Banff, Alberta. The postage stamp has been removed from the left upper corner. The house in the centre was the home of Verne and Edna Oke. The two storey building to …The postcard is post marked "JUN 9 8.18 AM '54". It was sent from Huntsville to Banff Springs Hotel, Banff, Alberta. The postage stamp has been removed from the left …Huntsville Public Library
- Main Street in Huntsville, Ontario, looking east, in winter, 1907-1920.The Dominion Bank purchased the Bettes block, seen on the left and in 1925 moved from the location in the picture, into a new building at the corner of King and Main Streets where White Brothers Hardware (later Hern Hardware) was located. Hern Hardware moved west into the Post office …The Dominion Bank purchased the Bettes block, seen on the left and in 1925 moved from the location in the picture, into a new building at the corner of King …Huntsville Public Library
- Pine Grove Inn beach, Dwight, Lake of Bays, Ontario in 1920s.From Dwight Memories 1875-1985 compiled by Dwight Women's Institute, 1989 Victor Asbury Sr. Family Victor Asbury Sr. was born in Baysville, Ontario on January 8, 1889, son of Charles and Margaret Asbury. He moved with his parents to Oxtongue Lake in 1891, finally settling in Dwight in 1903. He purchased …From Dwight Memories 1875-1985 compiled by Dwight Women's Institute, 1989 Victor Asbury Sr. Family Victor Asbury Sr. was born in Baysville, Ontario on January 8, 1889, son of Charles and …Huntsville Public Library
- Steamboat Algonquin passing through the Canal between Fairy and Peninsula Lakes, Huntsville, Ontario.Canal excavation began 1886, complete 1888. The mile long channel was constructed at a cost of $25,000. S.S. Algonquin 1928-1952.Canal excavation began 1886, complete 1888. The mile long channel was constructed at a cost of $25,000. S.S. Algonquin 1928-1952.Huntsville Public Library
- The boathouse, Port Cunnington Lodge, Lake of Bays, Muskoka.In Post Cards from Lake of Bays by Bruce MacLellan this postcard is shown on page 104 with the note: "On this card mailed in 1935, the sender marked her room with an 'x'." Port Cunnington Lodge was opened in 1886 by Boyce Cunnington who purchased the property from a …In Post Cards from Lake of Bays by Bruce MacLellan this postcard is shown on page 104 with the note: "On this card mailed in 1935, the sender marked her …Huntsville Public Library
- Portage Flyer at the South Portage, Lake of Bays, Muskoka.The major obstacle to water navigation between Huntsville and the resorts on Lake of Bays was the portage between Penninsula Lake and Lake of Bays. Although only a distance of one mile separated the two lakes, the difference in elevation betwen the lakes was 100 feet with the ridge of …The major obstacle to water navigation between Huntsville and the resorts on Lake of Bays was the portage between Penninsula Lake and Lake of Bays. Although only a distance of …Huntsville Public Library