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      This photo can be found in the Tweedsmuir History created by the Princess Elizabeth Women's Institute.

      This photo can be found in the Tweedsmuir History created by the Princess Elizabeth Women's Institute.

      Mrs. Laderoult was born and raised in Nesterville and she is the daughter of John McFarling. This photo can be found in the Tweedsmuir History created by the Nesterville Women's Institute.

      Notes indicate that the original dock was constructed of wood that was then replaced in later years by cement. At the time there were few roads so people often took the ships to travel to Sault Ste. Marie, Owen Sound or other distant destinations accessible by water.

      Nathaniel Dyment first arrived in Thessalon in 1871 coming from Barrie, Ontario. He proceeded to purchase 300 acres on the east side of the Thessalon River toward the far end of what is now Main Street. The Mill was constructed in 1876. Mr. Dyment also owned a store, a boardinghouse …

      Thomas Holcombe's small water powered mill at Little Rapid's. Built in 1894.

      Notes accompanying this photo read: "Dan McDonald, foreman, on right: Stewart Kintrea, Mill foreman and timber scaler fourth from right. Holcombe gristmill in foreground. Home of Thomas Holcombe, founder of Little Rapids on left. Little Rapids about 1900. Holcombe gristmill in foreground. Thomas Holcombe home on left."

      This is a black and white photo of the Burtis Mill boarding house located at the edge of the water. There are three two story buildings, and two smaller one story buildings, all are wood frame construction, with what appears to be cedar shake shingles on the roofs. A tugboat …

      This is a black and white photo of the Burtis Lumber mill as viewed from across the bay. Several buildings are visible including the main mill building where the jack leg extends down to the water to feed the mill with raw lumber. The bay is filled with floating logs …

      Mr. And Mrs. Weir originally were from Lanocshire, Scotland and resided in Hagersville prior to moving to the Livingstone Creek area in 1878. They resided on the farm for approximately 30 years and raised a family of four. This photo can be found in the Tweedsmuir History created by the …

      This photo can be found in the Tweedsmuir History created by the Princess Elizabeth Women's institute.

      This photo can be found in the Tweedsmuir History created by the Princess Elizabeth Women's institute.

      The people in the photo are Mr. Leslie Wingrave (front left), Mrs. Wingrave (front right), and daughters Mable, Ethel and their son, Leslie. This photo can be found in the Tweedsmuir History created by the Princess Elizabeth Women's institute.

      Notes at the bottom of the photo read:"McEwen's Castle, Built 1886 by Norman McEwen. Torn Down 1949-50." The home was built in 1897 by Norman McEwan, a brother of William and Andrew McEwan. The first tenants were Mr. W. A. McEwan and family who took in boarders and later rented …

      This is a black and white photo of a horse racing staging area with many horses hitched to wagons. Several wagons have men seated in them and there are many more people in the background. There is a large wooden barn and an open run in shelter behind the buggies …

      This foundry is believed to have been located north of the Shaw Mill on Main Street, Thessalon.

      The mill was built in 1897 and operated until 1909. It was located on Algoma Street East, with easy access to the government dock. In 1919, it was purchased by Robert Mavor who used the building as a base for Thessalon Wood Products.The top floor was then renovated and used …

      This house was located on River Road. This house later became the home of James Dobie, sold in 1909. James Dobie sold the house to Mr. and Mrs. Sid Jones who turned the home into six apartments.

      This is a black and white photo of the N. Dyment, a twin screw tug boat owned by the (Bishop Lumber Co.) of Nesterville. The photo shows five men on board one of whom appears to be the captain. A large set of moose antlers adorn the upper rail at …

      Notes indicate that Samuel and David Cole (father and son) of Thessalon Ontario purchased logs and sold them to an American Company, shipping the logs from Thessalon.