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Geographic Location: Marathon- Geographic Location: Thunder Bay
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- Mink Tunnel
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 … 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
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 … 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
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 … 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
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 … 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 Recreation centre known as the Rec Hall. Marathon Recreation centre known as the Rec Hall.Thunder Bay Public Library - Marathon
Marathon Recreation centre known as the Rec Hall. Marathon Recreation centre known as the Rec Hall.Thunder Bay Public Library - The Everest Hotel in Marathon
A view of the Everest Hotel in Marathon. A view of the Everest Hotel in Marathon.Thunder Bay Public Library - C.N.R Ticket(1938)
Canadian National Railway ticket issued to Mrs. Marander to take the train to market twice per month, from the stop at Wolfe to Fort William in 1938. Canadian National Railway ticket issued to Mrs. Marander to take the train to market twice per month, from the stop at Wolfe to Fort William in 1938.The Duke Hunt Museum - Canadian Pacific Railway '8000'
This multipressure locomotive was designed in Montreal at Montreal Locomotive works in 1928. These locomotives were assigned road numbers 5900 through 5919. These were part of the Selkirks, a name chosen for then range of Rockies they travelled and crossed. Exhaust steam was mixed with 250 psi pressure steam from … This multipressure locomotive was designed in Montreal at Montreal Locomotive works in 1928. These locomotives were assigned road numbers 5900 through 5919. These were part of the Selkirks, a name …The Duke Hunt Museum - Locomotive '5468'
CPR '5468' represents a high pressure oil-fired, heavy freight locomotive. It is one of the last class freight steam locomotives built new for a Canadian Railway. It is currently under lease to the Selkirk Division of the CRHA, Revelstoke, B.C. and is on display at the Revelstoke Railway Museum. Built … CPR '5468' represents a high pressure oil-fired, heavy freight locomotive. It is one of the last class freight steam locomotives built new for a Canadian Railway. It is currently under …The Duke Hunt Museum - Rebuilt 5200 Freight Locomotive
With 65 engines, Canadian Pacific owned the second largest North American fleet. The first, delivered in 1929, were standard engines, but beginning in 1937 they were streamlined and used primarily for freight. Also referred to as 4-6-4 or Hudson locomotives, they had a stable riding engine. This was the locomotive … With 65 engines, Canadian Pacific owned the second largest North American fleet. The first, delivered in 1929, were standard engines, but beginning in 1937 they were streamlined and used primarily …The Duke Hunt Museum - Kaministiquia Hotel (~1879)
A photograph of the Kaministiquia Hotel, once at the corner of Dease and Hardisty Streets, in Fort William, Ontario. This unique C.P.R. hotel offered accomodations to railroad officials, business executives and summer vacationers in a wilderness setting. The hotel was owned and operated by the Canadian Pacific Railway and was … A photograph of the Kaministiquia Hotel, once at the corner of Dease and Hardisty Streets, in Fort William, Ontario. This unique C.P.R. hotel offered accomodations to railroad officials, business executives …Thunder Bay Public Library - John Korkola
John Korkola is a brother to Henry and Moses Korkola. John was a commercial fisherman on Lake Superior. John Korkola is a brother to Henry and Moses Korkola. John was a commercial fisherman on Lake Superior.Thunder Bay Public Library - John Maki
Text on back of portrait: "John Maki - Young John father. He ended up section foreman at Hornepayne east end." Text on back of portrait: "John Maki - Young John father. He ended up section foreman at Hornepayne east end."Thunder Bay Public Library - John Mackie
Photo of a toddler, John Makie. On the back of the photo is inscribed; 'At age 20, John left for Russia and was never heard from since.' Photo of a toddler, John Makie. On the back of the photo is inscribed; 'At age 20, John left for Russia and was never heard from since.'Thunder Bay Public Library - Korkola Family
Portrait of Mr. and Mrs. Korkola and their children Elvi, Wally and Ali. Portrait of Mr. and Mrs. Korkola and their children Elvi, Wally and Ali.Thunder Bay Public Library - Eatons Foodateria
Interior of Eatons Foodateria in Fort William. Eatons opened its Fort William store on Victoria Avenue in 1929. It remained in this location to serve the community until 1948, when the store was relocated to South Syndicate Ave. Interior of Eatons Foodateria in Fort William. Eatons opened its Fort William store on Victoria Avenue in 1929. It remained in this location to serve the community until 1948, when …Thunder Bay Public Library - Port Arthur Post Office (~1892)
Port Arthur's first permanent post office, built in 1892. It was located at the corner of Court Street and Red River Road (then called Arthur Street)., The site for the post office was hotly debated. George Marks, Simon Dawson, and S. Ray petitioned Ottawa to have the post office located … Port Arthur's first permanent post office, built in 1892. It was located at the corner of Court Street and Red River Road (then called Arthur Street)., The site for the …Thunder Bay Public Library - Ed Peterson's Monoplane (~1910)
Ed Peterson pilots his plane across Kelly's race track near the corner of Edward and Arthur streets. Unfortunately, on this occasion the plane fails to leave the ground. Mr. Peterson built his own modified Bleriot monoplane from wood and canvas. Newspaper reports say this was the first monoplane built in … Ed Peterson pilots his plane across Kelly's race track near the corner of Edward and Arthur streets. Unfortunately, on this occasion the plane fails to leave the ground. Mr. Peterson …Thunder Bay Public Library - 1870 Group Scene
A photo with the caption 'Site of the Bank of Montreal in 1870', showing a wigwam, in the bush. A group of Indigenous Peoples are in front of the wigwam; a skin is drying on the left.; 4.3'wide x 3.1'high b&w photo A photo with the caption 'Site of the Bank of Montreal in 1870', showing a wigwam, in the bush. A group of Indigenous Peoples are in front of the wigwam; …Thunder Bay Public Library
