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- Clara Township Map ca.1885Early surveyors, like William E. Logan, used Rochon micrometer telescopes and targets (disk on a calibrated pole) to measure distance. Each microscope had a different calibration and therefore a different range. The instruments were calibrated against a distance measured with a surveyors chain (also known as Gunter’s chain). One chain …Early surveyors, like William E. Logan, used Rochon micrometer telescopes and targets (disk on a calibrated pole) to measure distance. Each microscope had a different calibration and therefore a different …Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Map of Clara TownshipEarly surveyors, like William E. Logan, used Rochon micrometer telescopes and targets (disk on a calibrated pole) to measure distance. Each microscope had a different calibration and therefore a different range. The instruments were calibrated against a distance measured with a surveyors chain (also known as Gunter’s chain). One chain …Early surveyors, like William E. Logan, used Rochon micrometer telescopes and targets (disk on a calibrated pole) to measure distance. Each microscope had a different calibration and therefore a different …Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Deux Rivières' Face Lifted By Hydro Dam1952, 1, 6` Though there was some "grumbling" over the need to move, the move is believed to have been the best thing to happen to Deux Rivières in its 150 year history.1952, 1, 6` Though there was some "grumbling" over the need to move, the move is believed to have been the best thing to happen to Deux Rivières in its 150 year history.Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- The Hobo KingThis Gypsie is said to have driven across the country, wore all the badges on his lapel and promoted himself as the "Hobo King".This Gypsie is said to have driven across the country, wore all the badges on his lapel and promoted himself as the "Hobo King".Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Workers Employed by the Building of the Swisha DamThese men were in charge of cutting all the timber in preparation for the rising water levels caused by the building of the Swisha dam at Les Rapides Des Joachims. Left hand Corner of Photograph: Lucien CôteThese men were in charge of cutting all the timber in preparation for the rising water levels caused by the building of the Swisha dam at Les Rapides Des Joachims. …Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- McQuestion Family c.1910Ben and Anna McQuestion and son Victor. According to records, the McQuestion family was in the Upper Ottawa Valley as early as 1845. William E.Logan mentions a Mr. McQuestion while on his survey of Upper Canada in 1845. Ben McQuestion (McQuestein) appears in the 1871 census for the United Townships …Ben and Anna McQuestion and son Victor. According to records, the McQuestion family was in the Upper Ottawa Valley as early as 1845. William E.Logan mentions a Mr. McQuestion while …Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Boissonneault Twenty-Fifth Wedding Anniversary c.1959Father Brown, Loretta and André Boissonneault.Father Brown, Loretta and André Boissonneault.Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Helicopter Lands in Deux RivieresFrom Right: Bonnie Resmer, Diane LeClair, Candice Resmer, Trina Cotnam (little blonde girl), Diane Boissonneault (little one leaning on the helicopter), Andy Boissonneault. Pilot, unknown.From Right: Bonnie Resmer, Diane LeClair, Candice Resmer, Trina Cotnam (little blonde girl), Diane Boissonneault (little one leaning on the helicopter), Andy Boissonneault. Pilot, unknown.Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Boissonneault Homestead, Deux RivièresThis was the Boissonneault homestead. It was also the local post office, grocer, and automobile service station. This picture was taken after the building of the Des Joachims Dam (Swisha project). This one-stop-shop was built in 1947-1948. André Boissonneault bought his first truck and worked moving gravel for the construction …This was the Boissonneault homestead. It was also the local post office, grocer, and automobile service station. This picture was taken after the building of the Des Joachims Dam (Swisha …Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Demolition of St. Lawrence Parish, Deux Rivières c.1969A crane with a wrecking ball idles next to St. Lawrence Parish, Deux Rivières.A crane with a wrecking ball idles next to St. Lawrence Parish, Deux Rivières.Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Boissonneault Home c.1958Father J.K. O'Brien and Andy Boissonneault pose for this picture. This was Andy Boissonneault's first communion.Father J.K. O'Brien and Andy Boissonneault pose for this picture. This was Andy Boissonneault's first communion.Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Confirmation St. Lawrence Parish, Deux Rivières c.1958Father J.K. O'Brien, Marg(nee Cotnam)Resmer, Margaret Howard (Teacher in Deux Rivières), Wayne Resmer, and Andy Boissonneault. Church service was held at St. Lawrence Parish.Father J.K. O'Brien, Marg(nee Cotnam)Resmer, Margaret Howard (Teacher in Deux Rivières), Wayne Resmer, and Andy Boissonneault. Church service was held at St. Lawrence Parish.Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Children After Confirmation St. Lawrence Parish, Deux RivièresPriscilla Boissonneault, Candice Resmer, Bonnie Resmer, Wayne Resmer, Andy Boissonneault, Ivan Boissonneault.Priscilla Boissonneault, Candice Resmer, Bonnie Resmer, Wayne Resmer, Andy Boissonneault, Ivan Boissonneault.Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Home of Ben and Ann McQuestion c.1918This was the home of Ben and Ann McQuestion.This was the home of Ben and Ann McQuestion.Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- View of Ottawa River from Boissonneault HomeA cedar post fence in the foreground with heavy equipment. In the background a road leading down to the Ottawa River and the Laurentian mountains (on the Quebec side) are visible across the river.A cedar post fence in the foreground with heavy equipment. In the background a road leading down to the Ottawa River and the Laurentian mountains (on the Quebec side) are …Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Roman Catholic Church Deux RivierésThe parishioners of St. Lawrence Parish in Deux Rivierés stand outside of their church.The parishioners of St. Lawrence Parish in Deux Rivierés stand outside of their church.Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Roman Catholic Church Deux RivierésSt Lawrence Church.St Lawrence Church.Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Roy Cochrane's Float PlaneFor years Roy flew patrons into the Magnassippi fish and game club in Quebec. Supplies were loaded at the dock in Deux Rivieres.For years Roy flew patrons into the Magnassippi fish and game club in Quebec. Supplies were loaded at the dock in Deux Rivieres.Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- View of Deux RivierésA road stretches off into the distance. It is late fall or early spring because there are no leaves on the branches.A road stretches off into the distance. It is late fall or early spring because there are no leaves on the branches.Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- CPR Steam TrainSteam train pulling train cars.Steam train pulling train cars.Head, Clara and Maria Public Library