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  • King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at Schreiber (1939)
    King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at Schreiber (1939)
    Image       King George and Queen Elizabeth At Schreiber in 1939.
    Image     King George and Queen Elizabeth At Schreiber in 1939.
    Schreiber Public Library
  • The Royal Visit
    The Royal Visit
    Image       King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visit Schreiber during the royal tour in 1939.
    Image     King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visit Schreiber during the royal tour in 1939.
    Schreiber Public Library
  • The Royal Visit
    The Royal Visit
    Image       King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visit Schreiber during the royal tour in 1939.
    Image     King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visit Schreiber during the royal tour in 1939.
    Schreiber Public Library
  • The Royal Visit
    The Royal Visit
    Image       King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visit Schreiber during the royal tour in 1939.
    Image     King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visit Schreiber during the royal tour in 1939.
    Schreiber Public Library
  • Schreiber Fall Fair Royal Visit Souvenir
    Schreiber Fall Fair Royal Visit Souvenir
    ImagePublication       A booklet from the Schreiber Fall Fair in 1939.
    ImagePublication     A booklet from the Schreiber Fall Fair in 1939.
    Schreiber Public Library
  • First Esso Delivery Truck
    First Esso Delivery Truck
    Image       Black and white photograph of the first Esso delivery truck employed in Schreiber, Ontario.
    Image     Black and white photograph of the first Esso delivery truck employed in Schreiber, Ontario.
    Schreiber Public Library
  • Trans Canada Highway 17
    Trans Canada Highway 17
    Image       The Nipigon/Schreiber highway near Kama Hill, Ontario. Opening of Queen's Highway (#17) in 1939.
    Image     The Nipigon/Schreiber highway near Kama Hill, Ontario. Opening of Queen's Highway (#17) in 1939.
    Schreiber Public Library
  • Trans Canada Highway 17
    Trans Canada Highway 17
    Image       Nipigon/Schreiber highway near Kama Hill, Ontario. Opening of Queen's Highway (#17) in 1939.
    Image     Nipigon/Schreiber highway near Kama Hill, Ontario. Opening of Queen's Highway (#17) in 1939.
    Schreiber Public Library
  • The Royal Visit
    The Royal Visit
    Image       King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visit Schreiber during the royal tour in 1939.
    Image     King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visit Schreiber during the royal tour in 1939.
    Schreiber Public Library
  • Photograph of Queen Elizabeth
    Photograph of Queen Elizabeth
    Object       A photo of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth's visit to Schreiber, Ontario in 1939. Caption reads: "The visit of their Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to Schreiber, Ont., May 28, 1939."
    Object     A photo of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth's visit to Schreiber, Ontario in 1939. Caption reads: "The visit of their Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to Schreiber, …
    Schreiber Heritage & Tourism Committee
  • Royal Visit to Fort William (1939)
    Royal Visit to Fort William (1939)
    Image       King George VI and Queen Elizabeth pose to be photographed in a First Nations encampment set up for the purposes of the Royal visit on the banks of the McIntyre River.
    Image     King George VI and Queen Elizabeth pose to be photographed in a First Nations encampment set up for the purposes of the Royal visit on the banks of the McIntyre …
    Thunder Bay Public Library
  • Last Train for P.A.D.&W Railway
    Last Train for P.A.D.&W Railway
    Image       The Port Arthur Duluth and Western Railway was simply known as the Pee Dee. The Thunder Bay Colonization Railway was incorporated on Feb.1,1883. The railway's aim to construct a railway from Prince Arthurs Landing to some point south of Arrow Lake, which turned out to be Gunflint Lake approx. 85 …
    Image     The Port Arthur Duluth and Western Railway was simply known as the Pee Dee. The Thunder Bay Colonization Railway was incorporated on Feb.1,1883. The railway's aim to construct a railway …
    Thunder Bay Public Library
  • Charlie Cox and George Wardrope (1939)
    Charlie Cox and George Wardrope (1939)
    Image       A sports breakfast at the Prince Arthur Hotel. The Patton Trophy sits on the head table, while behind it dignitaries pose for the camera. Winners of the Allan Cup were welcomed home to a breakfast celebration at the Prince Arthur Hotel. The Bearcats hockey team disembarked from their journey at …
    Image     A sports breakfast at the Prince Arthur Hotel. The Patton Trophy sits on the head table, while behind it dignitaries pose for the camera. Winners of the Allan Cup were …
    Thunder Bay Public Library
  • Eaton's Foodateria
    Eaton's Foodateria
    Imagecomment       Eaton's Foodateria in Fort William proudly displays its new store front, which features modernistic lettering and black and white tiling. Eaton's opened its food store in Fort William in 1929. The store continued operations at the Victoria Avenue location until October 21st,1948, where it re-opened on South Syndicate Avenue. This …
    Imagecomment     Eaton's Foodateria in Fort William proudly displays its new store front, which features modernistic lettering and black and white tiling. Eaton's opened its food store in Fort William in 1929. …
    Thunder Bay Public Library
  • King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (1939)
    King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (1939)
    Image       A street scene showing war veterans waiting to meeting King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at the CPR railroad station. Near the centre of the photograph you will see Queen Elizabeth and slightly ahead of her to her left is King George VI. The CPR station on the left was …
    Image     A street scene showing war veterans waiting to meeting King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at the CPR railroad station. Near the centre of the photograph you will see Queen …
    Thunder Bay Public Library
  • Thunder Bay Trumpeteers (1939)
    Thunder Bay Trumpeteers (1939)
    Image       Shops in background: Zellers; Dr. Benger, Dentist; Colonial Theatre; Commodore Tea Room; O.G. Snyder, Optometrist
    Image     Shops in background: Zellers; Dr. Benger, Dentist; Colonial Theatre; Commodore Tea Room; O.G. Snyder, Optometrist
    Thunder Bay Public Library
  • King George Vl and Queen Elizabeth on train during royal visit - May 23, 1939
    King George Vl and Queen Elizabeth on train during royal visit - May 23, 1939
    Image       On May 23, 1939 King George Vl and Queen Elizabeth toured the twin cities (Fort William and Port Arthur, Ontario). There was a genuine outpouring of joy and affection as the King and Queen went by. Special medallions in bronze and aluminum were distributed for this occasion.
    Image     On May 23, 1939 King George Vl and Queen Elizabeth toured the twin cities (Fort William and Port Arthur, Ontario). There was a genuine outpouring of joy and affection as …
    Thunder Bay Public Library
  • Memorial Ave. Snowstorm - Feb. 2,1939
    Memorial Ave. Snowstorm - Feb. 2,1939
    Image       Feb. 2, 1939, a heavy snowfall meant tow trucks were busy. Here, one from Lakehead Motors, is assisting a stranded motorist.; 4.3'wide x 3.1'high b&w photo
    Image     Feb. 2, 1939, a heavy snowfall meant tow trucks were busy. Here, one from Lakehead Motors, is assisting a stranded motorist.; 4.3'wide x 3.1'high b&w photo
    Thunder Bay Public Library
  • Possible view of Red River Road on a winter day on Feb. 16, 1939.
    Possible view of Red River Road on a winter day on Feb. 16, 1939.
    Imagemysterycomment       Possibly a street scene of Red River Road in Port Arthur. View of street car rails. Winter day - Feb 16, 1939.
    Imagemysterycomment     Possibly a street scene of Red River Road in Port Arthur. View of street car rails. Winter day - Feb 16, 1939.
    Thunder Bay Public Library
  • St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church
    St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church
    Image       This photo depicts a First Communion at St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church in 1939.
    Image     This photo depicts a First Communion at St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church in 1939.
    Thunder Bay Public Library
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