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Geographic Location: Thunder Bay- Geographic Location: Midland
- Geographic Location: Current River
- Geographic Location: Parry Sound
- CPR Wreck Caused by Bursting Dam - Current River Park
Three hundred feet of the Paquette Dam were affected when a one hundred fifty foot opening in the dam let water through. Five men were killed with the wreckage of a train when it ran headlong into the riverbank. Three hundred feet of the Paquette Dam were affected when a one hundred fifty foot opening in the dam let water through. Five men were killed with the wreckage of …Thunder Bay Public Library - Current River Disaster
The spring of 1908 was a season of extremes with May temperatures in the mid 80's. In the middle of May, the rains came, causing streams to swell. Shortly before midnight on May 27 a 200 million cubic foot, 20 foot high wall of water began surging down the Current … The spring of 1908 was a season of extremes with May temperatures in the mid 80's. In the middle of May, the rains came, causing streams to swell. Shortly before …Thunder Bay Public Library - Current River (1908)
Photo showing the swollen Current River. The flood of 1908 caused the loss of lives, power outages, and destruction of property, making it one of the Lakehead's greatest tragedies. Photo showing the swollen Current River. The flood of 1908 caused the loss of lives, power outages, and destruction of property, making it one of the Lakehead's greatest tragedies.Thunder Bay Public Library - Current River Disaster (1908)
Photo showing the CPR train wreck at Current River, May 28, 1908. Photo showing the CPR train wreck at Current River, May 28, 1908.Thunder Bay Public Library - Current River Disaster (May 1908)
Photo showing the damage done to the flumes, as a result of the flooding of the Current River, May 27, 1908. Photo showing the damage done to the flumes, as a result of the flooding of the Current River, May 27, 1908.Thunder Bay Public Library - Paquette Dam (1908)
Photo showing the destruction to the Paquette Dam caused by heavy rains and flooding of the Current River., The rains poured from mid May, swelling streams already engorged by sudden spring runoff. At the foot of a steep valley, a few miles downstream from the Onion Lake Dam, the smaller … Photo showing the destruction to the Paquette Dam caused by heavy rains and flooding of the Current River., The rains poured from mid May, swelling streams already engorged by sudden …Thunder Bay Public Library - A Corner in the Park, Current River (~1910)
A leisurely afternoon in the park. Three canoes float in a placid section of the Current River, Port Arthur, near its mouth . A man stands beneath the trees on the shore., Just two years earlier, flood waters roared through this area, changing the shoreline completely. The Paquette dam had … A leisurely afternoon in the park. Three canoes float in a placid section of the Current River, Port Arthur, near its mouth . A man stands beneath the trees on …Thunder Bay Public Library - Train Wreck - Current River (1908)
On May 27, 1908 heavy rains increased water levels of rivers and creeks that flowed into Onion Lake. Just before midnight, the dam broke, uprooting trees and carving new channels into the landscape. North of the CPR bridge was washed away, causing a CPR freight train to crash into the … On May 27, 1908 heavy rains increased water levels of rivers and creeks that flowed into Onion Lake. Just before midnight, the dam broke, uprooting trees and carving new channels …Thunder Bay Public Library - Train Wreck, Current River Park (1908)
Also P3529 Also P3529Thunder Bay Public Library - Mouth of the Current River, Lake Superior, Thunder Bay
Canoes on water with rapids(?) beyond surrounded by trees. Signed at lower-right. Canoes on water with rapids(?) beyond surrounded by trees. Signed at lower-right.Association for Great Lakes Maritime History - Disaster at Current River Park (May 27, 1908)
Photo showing the Current River Disaster. Heavy rains and flooding caused the tracks to be washed out, resulting in the derailment of a CPR freight train at Current River Park. Photo showing the Current River Disaster. Heavy rains and flooding caused the tracks to be washed out, resulting in the derailment of a CPR freight train at Current River Park.Thunder Bay Public Library - Clearing Away the Wreck - Current River Disaster
This photo shows people clearing away the wreck from the 1908 Current River flood disaster. This photo shows people clearing away the wreck from the 1908 Current River flood disaster.Thunder Bay Public Library - Minnehaha (1882)
Official No.: 78027; 60x13x7 Owned by Parry Sound Lumber Co. 1882; J. C. Miller, Parry Sound 1886. Built by J. Potter, Parry Sound and launched 26/04/82. Engine 12x14 by G. H. Notter, Buffalo, N.Y. (made 1869). Tug. Wrecked 11/10/95 near Parry Sound. ; Final Location: Near Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, … Official No.: 78027; 60x13x7 Owned by Parry Sound Lumber Co. 1882; J. C. Miller, Parry Sound 1886. Built by J. Potter, Parry Sound and launched 26/04/82. Engine 12x14 by G. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Ophir (1902) Official No.: 112173; 42x9x4 Owned by M. Pearce, Parry Sound. Yacht. Destroyed by fire 27/05/19 Parry Sound. ; Final Location: Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, Burnt Official No.: 112173; 42x9x4 Owned by M. Pearce, Parry Sound. Yacht. Destroyed by fire 27/05/19 Parry Sound. ; Final Location: Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, BurntMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Clara North and Johnny Lloyd, circa 1905
Black and white studio photograph of couple Clara North and Johnny Lloyd. Johnny is seated on the left, and is wearing a dark three piece suite with a tie. On the right is Clara. She is also seated, but in a lower chair. She is wearing a dark jumper with … Black and white studio photograph of couple Clara North and Johnny Lloyd. Johnny is seated on the left, and is wearing a dark three piece suite with a tie. On …Whitestone Public Library - Mabel Sands, circa 1910
Black and white portrait photograph,of the infant Mabel Sands. She is sitting a wooden and leather bench with elaborate wood border on the chair. The little white dress she is wearing looks very nice on her. Black and white portrait photograph,of the infant Mabel Sands. She is sitting a wooden and leather bench with elaborate wood border on the chair. The little white dress she is …Whitestone Public Library - Group of the People at a Railroad Camp, circa 1910
Black and white photograph of four people standing in front of a large white tent. In front of the people there is a smoldering fire in a fire pit. Around them are the trees in a forest. Black and white photograph of four people standing in front of a large white tent. In front of the people there is a smoldering fire in a fire pit. Around …Whitestone Public Library - Agriculture
Images of agriculture in Parry Sound. Images of agriculture in Parry Sound.Parry Sound Public Library - Lumbering
Images of the lumber industry in Parry Sound. Images of the lumber industry in Parry Sound.Parry Sound Public Library - Railway
Images of the railway in Parry Sound Images of the railway in Parry SoundParry Sound Public Library
