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  • Mink Tunnel
    Mink Tunnel
    Imagecomment       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 …
    Imagecomment     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 Bridge
    Trans Canada and CPR Bridge
    Imagecomment       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 …
    Imagecomment     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 Station
    Marathon Train Station
    Imagecomment       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 …
    Imagecomment     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 Tower
    Water Tower
    Imagecomment       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 …
    Imagecomment     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
  • Marathon
    Marathon
    Imagemysterycomment       Marathon Recreation centre known as the Rec Hall.
    Imagemysterycomment     Marathon Recreation centre known as the Rec Hall.
    Thunder Bay Public Library
  • Marathon
    Marathon
    Imagemysterycomment       Marathon Recreation centre known as the Rec Hall.
    Imagemysterycomment     Marathon Recreation centre known as the Rec Hall.
    Thunder Bay Public Library
  • The Everest Hotel in Marathon
    The Everest Hotel in Marathon
    Imagemysterycomment       A view of the Everest Hotel in Marathon.
    Imagemysterycomment     A view of the Everest Hotel in Marathon.
    Thunder Bay Public Library
  • CPR Ten wheeler engine 1081
    CPR Ten wheeler engine 1081
    Imagecomment       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 Bay subdivisions and used for pusher service on Selim Hill. The engine was retired in February 1960.
    Imagecomment     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 8407
    Val Lemieux and Myra Smilski by Engine 8407
    Imagecomment       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 to as 'call girls' and men were referred to as 'call boys.' Today employees at this job are called crew …
    Imagecomment     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)
    Schreiber CPR Station (~1886)
    Imagecomment       This is the second CPR station in Schreiber, east of the present Town Hall. b&w photo
    Imagecomment     This is the second CPR station in Schreiber, east of the present Town Hall. b&w photo
    Schreiber Public Library
  • Schreiber Main Street (~1900)
    Schreiber Main Street (~1900)
    Imagecomment       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 photo
    Imagecomment     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 …
    Schreiber Public Library
  • CPR Engine 4013
    CPR Engine 4013
    Imagecomment       Steam locomotive 4013 shown eastbound at the Jackfish Curve in the early to mid-1950's.
    Imagecomment     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 - Schreiber
    Superintendent's Office, Old Train Station - Schreiber
    Imagecomment       A black and white photograph of the Superintendent's office in the old CPR station at Schreiber.
    Imagecomment     A black and white photograph of the Superintendent's office in the old CPR station at Schreiber.
    Schreiber Public Library
  • Old Roundhouse
    Old Roundhouse
    Imagecomment       Colour photograph of part of the old Roundhouse in Schreiber.
    Imagecomment     Colour photograph of part of the old Roundhouse in Schreiber.
    Schreiber Heritage & Tourism Committee
  • Painting of Canadian Pacific Railway Station in Schreiber
    Painting of Canadian Pacific Railway Station in Schreiber
    ObjectImagecomment       Framed oil painting of the Canadian Pacific Railway station in Schreiber, Ontario.
    ObjectImagecomment     Framed oil painting of the Canadian Pacific Railway station in Schreiber, Ontario.
    Schreiber Heritage & Tourism Committee
  • Canadian Pacific Railway Kitchen Cap
    Canadian Pacific Railway Kitchen Cap
    Objectcomment       Striped cap used by cooks on the Canadian Pacific Railway. Tag on front reads: "Railroad Signal Kitchen's Union Made"
    Objectcomment     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 Camera
    Rondo Traveller 8T Film Camera
    Objectcomment       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; telephoto, wide, and normal.
    Objectcomment     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 Schreiber
    Flood in Schreiber
    Imagecomment       A black and white photograph of a flood in Schreiber.
    Imagecomment     A black and white photograph of a flood in Schreiber.
    Schreiber Public Library
  • "We Bow to Their Majesties The Kiddies!"
    "We Bow to Their Majesties The Kiddies!"
    Imagemysterycomment       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.
    Imagemysterycomment     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 Class
    Miss Quinlan's Class
    Imagemysterycomment       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 McGregor, Hetty Paske. 3rd Row: Webster Struthers, Allan Nelso,__,__,Nora Walsh,__, Ray Lindsey. 4th Row: Harold Haskins, Norma Guthrie,__,Vera McMullen, Margaret …
    Imagemysterycomment     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
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