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Contributors: Marathon District Museum & Historical Society- Media Types: Images
- Year: 1889
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- Steamer at Heron Bay (~1889)
In 1885, Heron Bay was known as Heron Bay Subdivision, and was primarily used to supply locomotives with fuel. The steamer would fit between the shore and CPR Island (Coal Island), north of the Pic River mouth. Here the first steam locomotive on the spur line would be unloaded. This … In 1885, Heron Bay was known as Heron Bay Subdivision, and was primarily used to supply locomotives with fuel. The steamer would fit between the shore and CPR Island (Coal …Marathon District Museum & Historical Society - The Village of Jackfish (~1889)
Photograph showing the village of Jackfish, Ontario, circa 1889. Jackfish began as a fishing village in the 1870's. In 1884, the CPR began using Jackfish as a landing for construction supplies. Along with the wharf (lower left), a 600 foot trestle coal dock was constructed. Coal was unloaded from the … Photograph showing the village of Jackfish, Ontario, circa 1889. Jackfish began as a fishing village in the 1870's. In 1884, the CPR began using Jackfish as a landing for construction …Marathon District Museum & Historical Society - CPR Bridge Crossing Big Pic River (~1889)
Marathon, Ontario, transportation, railway, railroad Marathon, Ontario, transportation, railway, railroadMarathon District Museum & Historical Society
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