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- Mink TunnelLocated 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 …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 …Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
- Trans Canada and CPR BridgeThis 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 …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 …Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
- Marathon Train StationWith 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 …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 …Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
- Water TowerOriginally, 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 …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 …Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
- MarathonMarathon Recreation centre known as the Rec Hall.Marathon Recreation centre known as the Rec Hall.Thunder Bay Public Library
- MarathonMarathon Recreation centre known as the Rec Hall.Marathon Recreation centre known as the Rec Hall.Thunder Bay Public Library
- The Everest Hotel in MarathonA view of the Everest Hotel in Marathon.A view of the Everest Hotel in Marathon.Thunder Bay Public Library
- CPR Ten wheeler engine 1081Canadian Pacific Railway locomotive class D10k was built in Montreal by the Montreal Locomotive works in October of 1912. It was used for weight/freight service on the Nipigon and Heron Bay subdivisions and used for pusher service on Selim Hill. The engine was retired in February 1960.Canadian Pacific Railway locomotive class D10k was built in Montreal by the Montreal Locomotive works in October of 1912. It was used for weight/freight service on the Nipigon and Heron …Schreiber Public Library
- Val Lemieux and Myra Smilski by Engine 8407This photograph shows railway employees Val Lemieux and Myra Smilski standing in front of Engine 8407. Both women worked in the shop calling crews to work. The ladies were referred to as 'call girls' and men were referred to as 'call boys.' Today employees at this job are called crew …This photograph shows railway employees Val Lemieux and Myra Smilski standing in front of Engine 8407. Both women worked in the shop calling crews to work. The ladies were referred …Schreiber Public Library
- Schreiber CPR Station (~1886)This is the second CPR station in Schreiber, east of the present Town Hall. b&w photoThis is the second CPR station in Schreiber, east of the present Town Hall. b&w photoSchreiber Public Library
- Schreiber Main Street (~1900)Schreiber main street looking north down Winnipeg St., from the corner of Scotia St. McIntosh Store is on the corner. It was built in the late 1800's, and is now Spadoni's Store (1998). 4.3'wide x 3.1'high b&w photoSchreiber main street looking north down Winnipeg St., from the corner of Scotia St. McIntosh Store is on the corner. It was built in the late 1800's, and is now …Schreiber Public Library
- CPR Engine 4013Steam locomotive 4013 shown eastbound at the Jackfish Curve in the early to mid-1950's.Steam locomotive 4013 shown eastbound at the Jackfish Curve in the early to mid-1950's.Schreiber Public Library
- Superintendent's Office, Old Train Station - SchreiberA black and white photograph of the Superintendent's office in the old CPR station at Schreiber.A black and white photograph of the Superintendent's office in the old CPR station at Schreiber.Schreiber Public Library
- Old RoundhouseColour photograph of part of the old Roundhouse in Schreiber.Colour photograph of part of the old Roundhouse in Schreiber.Schreiber Heritage & Tourism Committee
- Painting of Canadian Pacific Railway Station in SchreiberFramed oil painting of the Canadian Pacific Railway station in Schreiber, Ontario.Framed oil painting of the Canadian Pacific Railway station in Schreiber, Ontario.Schreiber Heritage & Tourism Committee
- Canadian Pacific Railway Kitchen CapStriped cap used by cooks on the Canadian Pacific Railway. Tag on front reads: "Railroad Signal Kitchen's Union Made"Striped cap used by cooks on the Canadian Pacific Railway. Tag on front reads: "Railroad Signal Kitchen's Union Made"Schreiber Heritage & Tourism Committee
- Rondo Traveller 8T Film CameraRondo 8mm video camera that is operated by a hand crank and powered by stored spring energy. Video produced by this camera is considered low quality. There are three lenses; telephoto, wide, and normal.Rondo 8mm video camera that is operated by a hand crank and powered by stored spring energy. Video produced by this camera is considered low quality. There are three lenses; …Schreiber Heritage & Tourism Committee
- Flood in SchreiberA black and white photograph of a flood in Schreiber.A black and white photograph of a flood in Schreiber.Schreiber Public Library
- "We Bow to Their Majesties The Kiddies!"Black and white photograph of people posing at an unknown outdoor event. A sign with the text "We Bow to Their Majesties the Kiddies" is visible.Black and white photograph of people posing at an unknown outdoor event. A sign with the text "We Bow to Their Majesties the Kiddies" is visible.Schreiber Public Library
- Miss Quinlan's ClassTeacher: Miss Quinlan. 1st Row: Kay Walker, Reba Guthrie, Chrissie Thurlow, Doreen Hadley, Katie Cosgrove, Ida Arnot, Rowena Drake. 2nd Row: Arnold Glad, Eileen Boswell, Harriet Miller, Hilda D'Arcy, Maybelle McGregor, Hetty Paske. 3rd Row: Webster Struthers, Allan Nelso,__,__,Nora Walsh,__, Ray Lindsey. 4th Row: Harold Haskins, Norma Guthrie,__,Vera McMullen, Margaret …Teacher: Miss Quinlan. 1st Row: Kay Walker, Reba Guthrie, Chrissie Thurlow, Doreen Hadley, Katie Cosgrove, Ida Arnot, Rowena Drake. 2nd Row: Arnold Glad, Eileen Boswell, Harriet Miller, Hilda D'Arcy, Maybelle …Schreiber Public Library