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- 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 - Wardell & Co., 86 Main Street East, Huntsville, Ontario, in summer.
Prior to the Huntsville fire of April 18, 1894, a mercantile business, owned by George Hutcheson, operated on this site under the name Hutcheson & Son. This mercantile business had been purchased by George Hutcheson from Smith and Culp in 1883. After the fire, George Hutcheson rebuilt the store on … Prior to the Huntsville fire of April 18, 1894, a mercantile business, owned by George Hutcheson, operated on this site under the name Hutcheson & Son. This mercantile business had …Huntsville Public Library - Mary Valina "Daisy" Wardell (1873-1972) and Maude Valetta Wardell (1870-1952).
Mary Valina "Daisy" Wardell and Maude Valetta Wardell were the daughters of Matthew Wardell and Mary Grace Smale. This portrait was probably taken in Toronto, Ontario, where the family lived until moving to Huntsville, Ontario about 1895, where Matthew founded Wardell & Co. Mary Valina "Daisy" Wardell and Maude Valetta Wardell were the daughters of Matthew Wardell and Mary Grace Smale. This portrait was probably taken in Toronto, Ontario, where the family lived …Huntsville Public Library - Mary Valina "Daisy" Wardell (1873-1972) and Maude Valetta Wardell (1870-1952).
Mary Valina "Daisy" Wardell, left (1873-1972) and Maude Valetta Wardell, right (1870-1952) were the daughters of Matthew Wardell and Mary Grace Smale, who lived in Toronto, Ontario before moving to Huntsville, Ontario about 1895. Mary Valina married William Mawhinney, June 6, 1904 in Huntsville and Maude Valetta married George Donal … Mary Valina "Daisy" Wardell, left (1873-1972) and Maude Valetta Wardell, right (1870-1952) were the daughters of Matthew Wardell and Mary Grace Smale, who lived in Toronto, Ontario before moving to …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 - The Top of the World Ski Hill, Limberlost Lodge, Huntsville, Ontario.
From Huntsville With Spirit and Resolve by Susan Pryke In the late 1920s or early 1930s Gordon Hill purchased property at Interlaken where he had several log buildings available for overnight camping trips. To further tempt visitors, Hill carved 150 miles of ski trails through his 3,000 acre estate and … From Huntsville With Spirit and Resolve by Susan Pryke In the late 1920s or early 1930s Gordon Hill purchased property at Interlaken where he had several log buildings available for …Huntsville Public Library - Vesle Skaugum, Lake of Bays, Ontario.
Vesle Skaugum is located on Lot 3 Concession 7, Finlayson Township, Limberlost Road, Lake of Bays. The property known as Interlocken is located on the isthmus between Oxbow, originally Fatty, and Long, originally Dotty Lakes, north east of Huntsville, Ontario. From Huntsville Lake of Bays, Pictures From the Past, by … Vesle Skaugum is located on Lot 3 Concession 7, Finlayson Township, Limberlost Road, Lake of Bays. The property known as Interlocken is located on the isthmus between Oxbow, originally Fatty, …Huntsville Public Library - Flaxman Block, Main Street, Huntsville, Ontario.
The Flaxman Block was built in 1901,by a tailor, E. Flaxman, east of the Dominion Hotel, which was on the south side of Main Street at the corner of Centre and Main Streets. The Block was later acquired by William Mayhew and suffered a major fire in 1919. The Flaxman Block was built in 1901,by a tailor, E. Flaxman, east of the Dominion Hotel, which was on the south side of Main Street at the corner of Centre …Huntsville Public Library - Airplane on Hunter's Bay in front of the Muskoka Wood Manufacturing Company in the early 1930s.
From Huntsville With Spirit and Resolve by Susan Pryke, c 2000. From October 1927to the summer of 1928, Huntsville council launched an aggressive campaign to secure a landing field near Huntsville. Councillors had been discussing the benefits of an airfield with the Jack Elliott Air Sevice. In spite of their … From Huntsville With Spirit and Resolve by Susan Pryke, c 2000. From October 1927to the summer of 1928, Huntsville council launched an aggressive campaign to secure a landing field near …Huntsville Public Library - Grandview Inn as seen from the air, Fairy Lake, Huntsville, Ontario.
From Huntsville With Spirit and Resolve, by Susan Pryke, c2000. "In May 1909 the Forester announced that Mrs. John Cookson's new resort, Grandview, was rapidly nearing completion. Minnie Cookson was one of the legion of orphaned children who had been placed with Canadian families in hopes of a better life. … From Huntsville With Spirit and Resolve, by Susan Pryke, c2000. "In May 1909 the Forester announced that Mrs. John Cookson's new resort, Grandview, was rapidly nearing completion. Minnie Cookson was …Huntsville Public Library - Huntsville, Ontario, 1886.
This is a view of the village of Huntsville, looking east, in 1886, the year the railway arrived. The white building on the right is Jacob's Hotel, later the Dominion Hotel and then the Empire Hotel,located at the corner of Main and Centre Streets. This is a view of the village of Huntsville, looking east, in 1886, the year the railway arrived. The white building on the right is Jacob's Hotel, later the Dominion …Huntsville Public Library - Huntsville Lumber Company, 1892-1929, Huntsville, Ontario.
From Huntsville With Spirit and Resolve, by Susan Pryke, c2000. One of the earliest lumber companies, Heath, Tait and Turnbull, built beside the railway at the foot of Yonge Street in 1886. The company located on land owned by George Elliott. That year (1886) Elliott registered his subdivision and development … From Huntsville With Spirit and Resolve, by Susan Pryke, c2000. One of the earliest lumber companies, Heath, Tait and Turnbull, built beside the railway at the foot of Yonge Street …Huntsville Public Library - Election wager between H.E. Rice and J.E Mosley, September 1911, Huntsville, Ontario.
From Huntsville With Spirit and Resolve, by Susan Pryke, c2000.. The Dominion elections in September 1911 saw Wilfred Laurier's Liberal government defeated over its support of free trade between the United States and Canada. The reciprocity issue consumed the public's attention for most of that year. The Forester ran an … From Huntsville With Spirit and Resolve, by Susan Pryke, c2000.. The Dominion elections in September 1911 saw Wilfred Laurier's Liberal government defeated over its support of free trade between the …Huntsville Public Library - Ski train to Huntsville, Ontario, 1930s.
From Huntsville With Spirit and Resolve by Susan Pryke, c2000. "Seeing that people were willing to go to great effort and expense to sample the delights of a winter holiday, Mayor J. Frank Kelly announced in February 1932 that council must "set to work immediately to provide winter recreation facilities … From Huntsville With Spirit and Resolve by Susan Pryke, c2000. "Seeing that people were willing to go to great effort and expense to sample the delights of a winter holiday, …Huntsville Public Library - Skijoring behind horses, Huntsville, Ontario, 1930s.
Skijoring behind horses, Huntsville, Ontario, 1930s. Skijoring behind horses, Huntsville, Ontario, 1930s.Huntsville Public Library - The Archway,Highway 11, west entrance to Huntsville, Ontario, 1932-1958.
The Archway,Highway 11, west entrance to Huntsville, Ontario, 1932-1958. The Archway,Highway 11, west entrance to Huntsville, Ontario, 1932-1958.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 - First confirmed site of the Huntsville Public Library above White's Hardware Store, 38 Main Street East, Huntsville, Ontario.
From Huntsville With Spirit and Resolve, by Susan Pryke, c2000. Supporters of the literary arts approached council in May 1891 asking for financial assistance for the Mechanics Institute, a forerunner of the public library. Council agreed to a $25 grant and continued that commitment, increasing the donation to $100 each … From Huntsville With Spirit and Resolve, by Susan Pryke, c2000. Supporters of the literary arts approached council in May 1891 asking for financial assistance for the Mechanics Institute, a forerunner …Huntsville Public Library - Winnifred Lowe, Librarian, Huntsville Public Library, 1943-1963.
Mrs. Lowe was long associated with the Huntsville Library when it was located over Boyd's store on Main Street East. Durinig her time as Librarian the Library became a Free Public Library (1954) and moved to what had been the Council Chambers in the Municipal building (1959). Mrs. Lowe was long associated with the Huntsville Library when it was located over Boyd's store on Main Street East. Durinig her time as Librarian the Library became a Free …Huntsville Public Library - Calderwood Bros. Grocers, Main Street, Huntsville, Ontario.
Calderwood Bros. Grocers, Main Street, Huntsville, Ontario. Calderwood Bros. Grocers, Main Street, Huntsville, Ontario.Huntsville Public Library
