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      There is a sun spot in the lower right hand corner of the photo, making it difficult to see that portion of the photograph. This photo can be found in the Tweedsmuir History created by the Iron Bridge Women's Institute.

      This photo can be found in the Tweedsmuir History created by the Iron Bridge Women's Institute.

      There were several blacksmith shops in Iron Bridge from the early 1900's with the first one being built by James Forrest. Later Mr. Earnest Lizotte built another around 1915. Yet another early blacksmith was Edward Johnson whose shop was taken over by Andy LaRone and later John Lees. This blacksmith …

      Donated by Mr and Mrs Edgar Inkster. Belonged to Mrs. Inkster's mother, taken from her wedding dishes, over 100 years old.

      This type of knife was used by farmers to cut through an outdoor hay pile or mow in order to get at cleaner untouched hay on the inside. It took a great deal of strength to use it.

      Garner Nicholson was Gil's grandfather.

      This predeccesor of the "Swiss Army Knife" has a wood handle that has begun to show its age with pieces missing but has several different implements attached. There is a corkscrew, various knife blades and a pick type tool.

      Set of two leather horse collars. These collars are part of the harness used for horse's when pulling wagons or a plow. The collar allows the horse to use its full strength when pulling.

      This single harness yoke would be used for hitching a horse or a mule to some type of farm implement such as a plow, or a hay wagon . These were most commonly used in the late 1800's to early 1900's.

      This type of churn had the whole barrel turning which turned the milk into solids and was widely used in the late 1800's and early 1900's.

      This device was used prior to the invention of hay elevators and baling equipment. This large fork like apparatus was used to help get the hay from the wagon to the lofts in the upper portions of a barn. It was attached to a pulley that a horse would provide …

      This item appears to have been hand hewn and looks to be very old, it has broken off on one end along what appears to be a fault in the wood.

      This is a u shaped wooden item with an iron frame, attached to the front, it has two larger holes through the ends of the bottom of the open end suggesting something could be attached.

      The writing is still clearly visible on the wringer saying Steel Tempered Ball Bearings, oil the ball bearings frequently, enclosed cog wheels

      Round wooden wash tub on four legs, iron bands hold barrel together.

      Thomas and Rebecca Carlyle married June 8, 1884 in Ansonia, Ontario. This photograph can be found in a scrapbook entitled "Part of the Carlyle Family Story."

      This photograph can be found in a scrapbook entitled "Part of the Carlyle Family Story."

      Joe LePage is on horseback next to the white horse at back left of picture.

      A black and white photograph of a load of logs being pulled by two horses. The logs are piled on a sled, and a man holding the horses' reins is sitting on the load of logs.

      "Ephriam Everette Allen b. 6/12/1891 d. 25/8/1593 62 years, married Alice Fletcher, 1 son: Glenn Allen.