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      Located approximately 15 miles west of Marathon, this view is looking east towards the town. As faithful passengers on the Canadian, one of the highlights of each trip was going through the tunnels, especially in the daylight, when the interior passengers lights were turned off. For a few moments that …

      This coloured postcard reveals the beauty surrounding the Big Pic River and Heron Bay on the shore of Lake Superior. Possible hazards of the road were dramatized one late October day when a 'Eulid' truck crashed through the guard rails to the bridge 10 ft. below. It was there that …

      With the end of World War II, the men returning from the war, the men who were released from POW camps, and Europeans wishing to stay in Canada, were all well received by the town of Marathon. In this photo is the CPR depot which was under construction. In the …

      Originally, water for the town had to be drawn from the lake. It needed to be heavily chlorinated. Later water from an artesian well, behind the town was found to be clean, safe and provided a sufficient supply for all the town's needs. In 1957 a new 208,000 gallon water …

      County/District/Region: York County Historical Township: Markham Current Municipality: Town of Markham Lot: 29 Concession: 5 Location Address: 11248 Kennedy Road Denomination: Free Presbyterian; United Church of Canada Transcription Status: Transcribed (1969, 1994) Registration Status: Registered Additional Notes: est. c.1849

      Marathon Recreation centre known as the Rec Hall.

      Marathon Recreation centre known as the Rec Hall.

      A view of the Everest Hotel in Marathon.