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      The Muskoka Leather Company was established in Bracebridge by the Beardmore Company in 1877. Located on 35 acres on the north side of the Muskoka River and west of the town, it became by 1890 one of the largest tanneries producing sole leather, in Canada. Although it expanded in 1913, …

      An amazing array of Christmas gift suggestions displayed inside Ecclestone's Hardware store in Bracebridge. Possibly early 1900s.

      An impressive display of items offered to Christmas shoppers at Fenn's hardware in Bracebridge. The display of oil lamps suggests the time prior to reliable electricity in town.

      Tennant's sawmill, on the shores of the north branch of the Muskoka River in Bracebridge, was established on the former Hess Furniture site by George Tennant in 1909. It later became the site of Northern Planing Mills, then Northern Buildall.

      Construction of the second power house at Bracebridge Falls in 1902. The building with the peaked tower in the background would be Inn at the Falls.

      A parade proceeding northwards on Manitoba Street, Bracebridge, possibly late 1930s or early 1940s. Note the motorcycle escort in advance of the parade led by what looks like a pipe band.

      Bracebridge Garage was located on Manitoba Street, next to the Bracebridge Library. (At one time, the Library was flanked on both sides by garages).

      Construction of the Wellington St. bridge in Bracebridge began in 1982 and was open for travel in 1984. Although this meant that the Segwun could no longer come into Bracebridge Bay, the bridge improved automobile traffic in the town.

      Construction of the Wellington St. bridge in Bracebridge began in 1982 and the bridge was open for travel in 1984.

      The Whitby Main Fire Hall was built at the corner of Brock and Colborne Streets in 1964/65. It was officially opened on May 26, 1965 by Mayor Warren Mowat. Before the fire hall, the Hopkins' Music Hall (1877-79) and Town Hall (1879-1960) stood on the same site.

      This is a photo of the 1927 class Form II from Bracebridge High School, Bracebridge, Ont. First row: Ruby McCulley, Agnes Hampson, Helena Morgan, Minnie A. Crowe, Dorothy Nicholson, Eleanor Tobin, Marion Tillson, Beth Kirkpatrick, Elsie McRoberts, Margaret Law. Second Row: Lillian Loughey(?), Mabel Kirbyson, Elsie Pepper, Kathryn Pelletier, Pearl …

      House Summary This home and farmhouse is located in the area of Burford Township. The house was originally built in 1880, and has been the home of over four generations of the Chamberlain family. In 1962, renovations were made by Charles Edward Joseph "Ted" Chamberlain, in which two bedrooms were …

      This photo shows a very large load of firewood or cordwood, cut during the winter months to supply heat for homes in the early days. An arduous task necessary to survival.

      Schoolhouse Summary This former schoolhouse is located at 322 Burford-Delhi Road, Burford, Ontario on Lot 16, Concession 14. It was built in the 1930's as a trustees school for the townships of Burford and Windsor. The land grant was provided for the school in 1937 for $100.80. The building has …

      This is a sketch of a proposed meeting room for the Niagara Public Library.

 Northumberland News (Cobourg, ON), 7 Mar 2019, Section B, p. 9, column 1     ...

 Longwell, Karen, Northumberland News (Cobourg, ON), 15 Mar 2019, Section B, p. 11, column 1     ...

 The Era (Newmarket, Ontario), 17 Jan 2019, p. 9     ...

 The Era (Newmarket, Ontario1965), 17 Jan 2019, p. 27     $25,000 donation to support various charities including shelters and food banks

 The Era (Newmarket, Ontario1965), 21 Feb 2019, p. 6     ...