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      This shot of Bracebridge was taken from above the falls. Note the extensive piles of lumber and a partial log boom in the water.

      Brown's Log Cabin garage or service station was established by Bert Brown, the local British American Oil distributor. According to Bracebridge: an early settlement in Muskoka by Bob Petry, this business was located at the corner of Manitoba Street and Monck Hill, or the current Hwy 118 W.

      Brown's Log Cabin Service station or garage, owned by Bert Brown, was situated at the corner of Manitoba St. and Hwy 118 West, the current site (2019) of Scotiabank plaza.

      The interior of Hutchison's grocery, flour and feed store, established in 1886 and located for many years on the east side of Manitoba Street in downtown Bracebridge.

      Logging sleighs such as these were used to transport logs to the mill or possibly to the river to be floated to the mill.

      This photo was taken of Windermere House on Lake Rosseau in its early days before it expanded in 1902, adding a second tower. By the 1890s, the resort could accommodate 220 guests.

      A photo of Bracebridge Bay, below the falls, ringed with boat houses, after the new wharf was constructed in 1906.

      The arrival of the railroad in 1886 marked the beginning of a new settlement near Falkenburg, which came to be known as Falkenburg Station. this was once a major siding for CN trains, operating until the early 1960s just a few kilometers north of Bracebridge.

      This image shows the Falkenburg train station in later years with a small addition to the left. Looks like the dog has treed the cat!

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      Owner: The Klein Family Address: 15710 County Road 29 Structural History: Records indicate the following agricultural structures were erected at this address, although some may no longer remain standing. This chronological list provides a built heritage narrative to accompany the image of the remaining barn(s) on the property. 1901 Single …

      Owner: The Reddom Family Address: 315 Huff Road Structural History: Records indicate the following agricultural structures were erected at this address, although some may no longer remain standing. This chronological list provides a built heritage narrative to accompany the image of the remaining barn(s) on the property. 1890 Type I …

      This is an undated cabinet card photograph of an unidentified young woman. This photograph would have been taken by Edy Brothers sometime between 1883 and 1920 when they were at their 214 Dundas Street location. Based on the dress style, this photograph was likely taken c. 1890. The ornate photographer's …

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      Fred Heeks and his family moved into the house in the fall of 1909. The 3-story, red brick house was built by Mr. Heeks himself. It once stood on a farm that extended from Rebecca St. to Old Lakeshore Rd. in the south.

      The Waterloo Band Festival was organized by Charles F. Thiele in 1932 in celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the Waterloo Musical Society. The festival became an annual event at Waterloo Park from 1932 to 1940 and again from 1946 to 1958, known as Canada's premiere band festival. At times …

      Mark Rowe and Rick Hunter chat with Mayor Rick Bonnette on the right, while people inspect the Shorncliffe Quilt on display at Mountainview Senior’s Home.

      Pauline Greenslade points out her father’s name, Orbey Herrington on the Shorncliffe Quilt on display at Mountainview Senior’s Home.

      Mark Rowe, Rick Hunter, Ray Denny and XXXX at Esquesing Historical Society meeting about Jean Somerville’s book on her father, Andy Frank, He Did It All with Dignity and Dispatch. It was held at the Acton Public Library.

      Jean Somerville holds the book on her father, Andy Frank, He Did It All with Dignity and Dispatch at Esquesing Historical Society meeting where she spoke. It was held at the Acton Public Library.