- CPR Tracks (~1947)
Looking north, across the CPR tracks towards South Camp and the mill, near Terrace Bay, Ontario.
Looking north, across the CPR tracks towards South Camp and the mill, near Terrace Bay, Ontario.
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- Hayes Lake Hydro Dam Construction
A view of a crane working on the Hayes Lake Dam that was engineered in 1946, Terrace Bay Ontario.
A view of a crane working on the Hayes Lake Dam that was engineered in 1946, Terrace Bay Ontario.
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- Hayes Lake Dam Construction
Another view of the construction at Hayes Lake Dam located by Terrace Bay, Ontario.
Another view of the construction at Hayes Lake Dam located by Terrace Bay, Ontario.
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- Hotel Terrace (1948)
By the end of 1948, Terrace Bay consisted of 230 homes, equipped with hydro, water and sewer. Telephone calls could be made from a phone booth located at the corner of Hudson and Selkirk. Roads were rough and ungraded, surrounded by sand and brush. In December of 1948, the Hotel …
By the end of 1948, Terrace Bay consisted of 230 homes, equipped with hydro, water and sewer. Telephone calls could be made from a phone booth located at the corner …
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- Looking South Across CPR Tracks (1945)
Black and white photo looking south across CPR tracks towards town site of Terrace Bay. Train station first to the right.
Black and white photo looking south across CPR tracks towards town site of Terrace Bay. Train station first to the right.
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- South Camp - Terrace Bay
In the post war (1947), the lure of a new beginning on Lake Superior shores was irresistible to many. Pioneers from around the globe came to the isolated country of Canada, hoping to provide a safe and healthy environment for their children. This was made possible by hard work and …
In the post war (1947), the lure of a new beginning on Lake Superior shores was irresistible to many. Pioneers from around the globe came to the isolated country of …
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- Unloading Prefabricated Bunkhouses (1945)
Black and white photo of unidentified men unloading prefabricated bunkhouses at Black Siding, Ontario (Terrace Bay Station).
Black and white photo of unidentified men unloading prefabricated bunkhouses at Black Siding, Ontario (Terrace Bay Station).
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- Black Siding (1946)
Photo of Black Siding before it became Terrace Bay, Ontario.
Photo of Black Siding before it became Terrace Bay, Ontario.
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- Black Siding
Black Siding prior to the construction of the pulp mill spur line and rail yard, late spring 1946 looking eastward. Black Siding or Black Pit was the original name for Terrace Bay, due to the material extracted from a CPR ballast pit from track construction and maintenance.
Black Siding prior to the construction of the pulp mill spur line and rail yard, late spring 1946 looking eastward. Black Siding or Black Pit was the original name for …
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- Black Siding (~1946)
Black Siding or Black Pit was the original name for Terrace Bay due to the nature of material extracted from a C.P.R. ballast pit for track construction. The first residential home in Terrace Bay was not built until March of 1946. Prior to 1945, Black Siding was only a passing …
Black Siding or Black Pit was the original name for Terrace Bay due to the nature of material extracted from a C.P.R. ballast pit for track construction. The first residential …
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- Random Pictures Community of Terrace Bay (~1947)
Pictures of the (1) the mill (2)hydro tunnel looking out (3)sub soil testing at millsite (4)opening of post office Feb'47 (5) Dr. McCausland examining patient (6) water tower 1947 (7) hockey (8) laying temporary sewer lines at camp site (9) tying reinforcing steel for Boiler House (10) first girl stenographer …
Pictures of the (1) the mill (2)hydro tunnel looking out (3)sub soil testing at millsite (4)opening of post office Feb'47 (5) Dr. McCausland examining patient (6) water tower 1947 (7) …
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- Aerial View of Kimberly Clark Pulp and Paper Co.
In 1940, LongLac Pulp and Paper Co. conceived the idea of developing the town of Terrace Bay, and by 1958, the paper mill changed its name to Kimberly-Clark Pulp and Paper Co. This area had a suitable natural harbour for loading and unloading of lake freighters and rail transportation that …
In 1940, LongLac Pulp and Paper Co. conceived the idea of developing the town of Terrace Bay, and by 1958, the paper mill changed its name to Kimberly-Clark Pulp and …
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- Jackfish Bridge, R.G. Reid's CPR Contract
Jackfish Bridge was constructed by the CPR around 1884-85 with the last spike being driven at mileage 102.7 about three km west of Jackfish, May 16, 1885. The booming railway added to the growth of settlements, big lake freighters, commercial fishing in Rossport, Port Coldwell and Jackfish.
Jackfish Bridge was constructed by the CPR around 1884-85 with the last spike being driven at mileage 102.7 about three km west of Jackfish, May 16, 1885. The booming railway …
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- Longlac Pulp and Paper Co. (~1946)
The decision to develop the town of Terrace Bay was first conceived in the early 1940's by the Longlac Pulp and Paper Company. The name was changed to Kimberly-Clark in 1958.
The decision to develop the town of Terrace Bay was first conceived in the early 1940's by the Longlac Pulp and Paper Company. The name was changed to Kimberly-Clark in …
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- Jackfish, Winter (~1950)
Photo of the Jackfish Bay shoreline on Lake Superior during the winter of 1950.
Photo of the Jackfish Bay shoreline on Lake Superior during the winter of 1950.
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- Mill Construction (~1947)
Construction of the pulp and paper mill in the Terrace Bay area.
Construction of the pulp and paper mill in the Terrace Bay area.
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- Jackfish Tunnel (~1900)
Black and white photograph of three ladies, posing on C.P.R. railway track near the opening of the tunnel at Jackfish, Ontario. The ladies are identified as: Ann, Liv and Kelly Dahl (left to right). Identification has been provided by the son of Liv Dahl. It was from this point that …
Black and white photograph of three ladies, posing on C.P.R. railway track near the opening of the tunnel at Jackfish, Ontario. The ladies are identified as: Ann, Liv and Kelly …
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- Pulpwood in Aguasabon River
Pulp logs on the ice, awaiting the spring break-up, and river drives.
Pulp logs on the ice, awaiting the spring break-up, and river drives.
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- Jackfish
An aerial view of Jackfish coal terminal located outside of Terrace Bay, Ontario. During, the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries a heavy traffic of French and later English fur traders, past through the local area on the way to numerous outposts and stations in the west, east,, and north. In …
An aerial view of Jackfish coal terminal located outside of Terrace Bay, Ontario. During, the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries a heavy traffic of French and later English fur traders, …
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- Temporary Water Tower
Temporary water supply tower in Terrace Bay, Ontario.
Temporary water supply tower in Terrace Bay, Ontario.
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