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Contributors: Timber Village Museum- Geographic Location: Blind River
- Load of Hay, Blind River ca 1925, Timber Village #0599
This postcard was colourized. This postcard was colourized.Timber Village Museum - This is Blind River, Circa 1982
The cover shows a portion of Woodward Avenue and an insert photo of a log building with a "Blind River Welcomes You" sign overhead. This building was the first tourism info booth which was located originally behind Woodward Avenue beside the river (behind the current RBC Royal Bank). It was … The cover shows a portion of Woodward Avenue and an insert photo of a log building with a "Blind River Welcomes You" sign overhead. This building was the first tourism …Timber Village Museum - A Brief History of Seymour L. Sellers, Blind River, 1883-1978
Mr. Sellers spent 60 years with Carpenter Hixon. Mr. Sellers spent 60 years with Carpenter Hixon.Timber Village Museum - Blind River Mill in Colour, Circa 1940
This mill was once the largest white pine mill east of the rockies. More information about the logging days of this area can be found in the book Logging Days in Blind River by Carl Kauffmann, available at the Timber Village Museum. This mill was once the largest white pine mill east of the rockies. More information about the logging days of this area can be found in the book Logging Days …Timber Village Museum - CKNR radio station promotion piece, Blind River, Circa 1958
Tom Nash was the owner of CKNR radio in Blind River, Ontario. Tom Nash was the owner of CKNR radio in Blind River, Ontario.Timber Village Museum - Appliqued Quilt, Early 1900's (Made by Mary E. (Peterson) Allhusen
Mrs. Allhusen was known in the Iron Bridge for her skills as a midwife. (1877-1930) Mrs. Allhusen was known in the Iron Bridge for her skills as a midwife. (1877-1930)Timber Village Museum - Hand Carved Reproduction of a Crazy Wheel (Barienger Brake)(Created by Joe Briere)
One of many devices to help ease descent on snow covered hills. Called a Barienger brake after its inventor, also called a crazy wheel due to its complexity. It consisted of an endless half mile loop of cable that intertwined in the six wheels of the machine itself. Apparently it … One of many devices to help ease descent on snow covered hills. Called a Barienger brake after its inventor, also called a crazy wheel due to its complexity. It consisted …Timber Village Museum - Hand Carved Reproduction of 1890's Ox Driver Beer Cart (Created by Joe Briere)
See a short letter written by Joseph's grandson Michael Joseph Briere, in fond remembrance of his grandfather. My grandfather was a very determined man. If he said he would do something, he always did. He loved children and always brightened their day by sending them to the store for ice … See a short letter written by Joseph's grandson Michael Joseph Briere, in fond remembrance of his grandfather. My grandfather was a very determined man. If he said he would do …Timber Village Museum - Photo of Joseph Briere (Sculptor)
A black and white photo of wood sculptor Joseph Briere in his kitchen. With a replica of a "brag load". A black and white photo of wood sculptor Joseph Briere in his kitchen. With a replica of a "brag load".Timber Village Museum - Hand Carved Reproduction of Road Icing Machine (Created by Joe Briere)
Water Tanks: During logging days, roads were iced to enable the horses to pull loads of logs with greater efficiency. Icing of roads usually occured at night when it was the coldest so freezing would occur. The roads ended up with a glassy surface and also two deep ruts for … Water Tanks: During logging days, roads were iced to enable the horses to pull loads of logs with greater efficiency. Icing of roads usually occured at night when it was …Timber Village Museum - Hand Crafted Replica of Logging Camp Horse Stable (Created by Joe Briere)
This is a hand made wooden recreation of an early horse stable that would have been typical of the livestock barns in the logging camps. This is a hand made wooden recreation of an early horse stable that would have been typical of the livestock barns in the logging camps.Timber Village Museum - Hand Crafted Replica of Horse Drawn V Plough (Created by Joe Briere)
This is a hand crafted reproduction of what was a horse drawn V Plough that was used to clear the roads. This is a hand crafted reproduction of what was a horse drawn V Plough that was used to clear the roads.Timber Village Museum - Horse Drawn Log Skidder, Model (Created by Joe Briere)
Skidding is described as the act of pulling felled logs out of the bush either with oxen or later horses which proved to be a better choice for handling abilities. Some horses proved very adept at their jobs and knew what was expected with little to no direction from their … Skidding is described as the act of pulling felled logs out of the bush either with oxen or later horses which proved to be a better choice for handling abilities. …Timber Village Museum - Hand Made Replica of Logging Camp Camboose (Created by Joe Briere)
"Camboose: from Canadian French, from French cambuse hut, store, from Dutch kambuis. The early days of logging saw a camboose which was used for both heating and cooking inside the log cabins or ""shanties"" that the loggers lived in. The ""camboose"" was constructed of four hardwood logs and a few … "Camboose: from Canadian French, from French cambuse hut, store, from Dutch kambuis. The early days of logging saw a camboose which was used for both heating and cooking inside the …Timber Village Museum - Logging Camp Sauna Replica (Created by Joe Briere)
Saunas were popular in Finland long before Finland had a name. A sauna is a small room or hut heated to around 80 degrees Celsius. It is used for bathing as well as for mental and physical relaxation. Saunas were popular in Finland long before Finland had a name. A sauna is a small room or hut heated to around 80 degrees Celsius. It is used for bathing …Timber Village Museum - Hand Carved Replica of Wooden Logging End Jammer (Created by Joe Briere)
A jammer was a primitive horse powered crane used for lifting logs up onto a pile or onto a sleigh. Two tall poles were stood on end, with a pulley at the top, which hoisted logs up onto the pile. Two loggers, called "bull-ropers", using "canthooks", helped to keep the … A jammer was a primitive horse powered crane used for lifting logs up onto a pile or onto a sleigh. Two tall poles were stood on end, with a pulley …Timber Village Museum - Hand Crafted Wood and Metal Model of Alligator, Steam Warping Tug (Created by Joe Sarazin)
Called alligator because they had the ability to crawl or winch themselves across land from one body of water to another. The boat was a flat-bottomed scow (warping tug) made of three-inch by six inch white pine planks and driven by two paddlewheels. The power came from a simple, upright, … Called alligator because they had the ability to crawl or winch themselves across land from one body of water to another. The boat was a flat-bottomed scow (warping tug) made …Timber Village Museum - Wooden Replica of Tramway, ca 1950, part of Blind River sawmill site, (Created by Joe Sarazin)
This is a hand created replica of a wooden tramway which was used for the horses to travel toward the greenway at the sawmill. The logs would be unloaded and travel up the greenway into the sawmill building to be sawed by the sawyer. Tramways were often a place where … This is a hand created replica of a wooden tramway which was used for the horses to travel toward the greenway at the sawmill. The logs would be unloaded and …Timber Village Museum - Hand Quilted Name Quilt (From Mississauga First Nation)to Dr. Frank Hammil.
The quilt making was initiated by May Thompson and assembled in her home. A list of names of all the contributing families can be seen here. The quilt making was initiated by May Thompson and assembled in her home. A list of names of all the contributing families can be seen here.Timber Village Museum - Hand sewn Blue And White Name Quilt
Names Listed On the Quilt: AMES ON 1920'S QUILT. A. J. Abernethy Fred Adams Grace Adams R. R. Adams J. Addison J. M. Albert Dr. A. A. Allan Mr & Mrs G. Allen F. Anderson J. B. Anderson R. F. Anderson C. E. Andrews S. Applegath F. W. Arnold J. … Names Listed On the Quilt: AMES ON 1920'S QUILT. A. J. Abernethy Fred Adams Grace Adams R. R. Adams J. Addison J. M. Albert Dr. A. A. Allan Mr & …Timber Village Museum
