- Bracebridge, 1910
This shot of Bracebridge was taken from above the falls. Note the extensive piles of lumber and a partial log boom in the water.
This shot of Bracebridge was taken from above the falls. Note the extensive piles of lumber and a partial log boom in the water.
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- Tennant sawmill, Bracebridge, Ont.
Tennant's sawmill, on the shores of the north branch of the Muskoka River in Bracebridge, was established on the former Hess Furniture site by George Tennant in 1909. It later became the site of Northern Planing Mills, then Northern Buildall.
Tennant's sawmill, on the shores of the north branch of the Muskoka River in Bracebridge, was established on the former Hess Furniture site by George Tennant in 1909. It later …
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- Brown's Log Cabin garage, Bracebridge.
Brown's Log Cabin garage or service station was established by Bert Brown, the local British American Oil distributor. According to Bracebridge: an early settlement in Muskoka by Bob Petry, this business was located at the corner of Manitoba Street and Monck Hill, or the current Hwy 118 W.
Brown's Log Cabin garage or service station was established by Bert Brown, the local British American Oil distributor. According to Bracebridge: an early settlement in Muskoka by Bob Petry, this …
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- Brown's Log Cabin garage, Bracebridge.
Brown's Log Cabin Service station or garage, owned by Bert Brown, was situated at the corner of Manitoba St. and Hwy 118 West, the current site (2019) of Scotiabank plaza.
Brown's Log Cabin Service station or garage, owned by Bert Brown, was situated at the corner of Manitoba St. and Hwy 118 West, the current site (2019) of Scotiabank plaza.
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- Hutchison's store, Bracebridge.
The interior of Hutchison's grocery, flour and feed store, established in 1886 and located for many years on the east side of Manitoba Street in downtown Bracebridge.
The interior of Hutchison's grocery, flour and feed store, established in 1886 and located for many years on the east side of Manitoba Street in downtown Bracebridge.
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- Ecclestone Hardware Christmas display, Bracebridge
An amazing array of Christmas gift suggestions displayed inside Ecclestone's Hardware store in Bracebridge. Possibly early 1900s.
An amazing array of Christmas gift suggestions displayed inside Ecclestone's Hardware store in Bracebridge. Possibly early 1900s.
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- Christmas display at Fenn's hardware store, Bracebridge.
An impressive display of items offered to Christmas shoppers at Fenn's hardware in Bracebridge. The display of oil lamps suggests the time prior to reliable electricity in town.
An impressive display of items offered to Christmas shoppers at Fenn's hardware in Bracebridge. The display of oil lamps suggests the time prior to reliable electricity in town.
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- A Brag Load of firewood.
This photo shows a very large load of firewood or cordwood, cut during the winter months to supply heat for homes in the early days. An arduous task necessary to survival.
This photo shows a very large load of firewood or cordwood, cut during the winter months to supply heat for homes in the early days. An arduous task necessary to …
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- Logging sleighs in winter.
Logging sleighs such as these were used to transport logs to the mill or possibly to the river to be floated to the mill.
Logging sleighs such as these were used to transport logs to the mill or possibly to the river to be floated to the mill.
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- Construction of Wellington St. bridge, Bracebridge
Construction of the Wellington St. bridge in Bracebridge began in 1982 and was open for travel in 1984. Although this meant that the Segwun could no longer come into Bracebridge Bay, the bridge improved automobile traffic in the town.
Construction of the Wellington St. bridge in Bracebridge began in 1982 and was open for travel in 1984. Although this meant that the Segwun could no longer come into Bracebridge …
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- Construction of Wellington St. bridge, Bracebridge
Construction of the Wellington St. bridge in Bracebridge began in 1982 and the bridge was open for travel in 1984.
Construction of the Wellington St. bridge in Bracebridge began in 1982 and the bridge was open for travel in 1984.
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- 'Mind your Pennies' [C] by Levine
Orillia Today, 14 Mar 2019, p. 29 ...
Orillia Today, 14 Mar 2019, p. 29 ...
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- Image of Proposed Meeting Room
This is a sketch of a proposed meeting room for the Niagara Public Library.
This is a sketch of a proposed meeting room for the Niagara Public Library.
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- Muskoka Leather Co. employees Bracebridge
The Muskoka Leather Company was established in Bracebridge by the Beardmore Company in 1877. Located on 35 acres on the north side of the Muskoka River and west of the town, it became by 1890 one of the largest tanneries producing sole leather, in Canada. Although it expanded in 1913, …
The Muskoka Leather Company was established in Bracebridge by the Beardmore Company in 1877. Located on 35 acres on the north side of the Muskoka River and west of the …
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- Windermere House in the early days, Lake Rosseau.
This photo was taken of Windermere House on Lake Rosseau in its early days before it expanded in 1902, adding a second tower. By the 1890s, the resort could accommodate 220 guests.
This photo was taken of Windermere House on Lake Rosseau in its early days before it expanded in 1902, adding a second tower. By the 1890s, the resort could accommodate …
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- Bracebridge Bay
A photo of Bracebridge Bay, below the falls, ringed with boat houses, after the new wharf was constructed in 1906.
A photo of Bracebridge Bay, below the falls, ringed with boat houses, after the new wharf was constructed in 1906.
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- Bracebridge Garage
Bracebridge Garage was located on Manitoba Street, next to the Bracebridge Library. (At one time, the Library was flanked on both sides by garages).
Bracebridge Garage was located on Manitoba Street, next to the Bracebridge Library. (At one time, the Library was flanked on both sides by garages).
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- "Chilly paddle board"
Longwell, Karen, Northumberland News (Cobourg, ON), 3 Jan 2019, Section A, p. 11, column 1 ...
Longwell, Karen, Northumberland News (Cobourg, ON), 3 Jan 2019, Section A, p. 11, column 1 ...
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- Construction of second power house at Bracebridge Falls
Construction of the second power house at Bracebridge Falls in 1902. The building with the peaked tower in the background would be Inn at the Falls.
Construction of the second power house at Bracebridge Falls in 1902. The building with the peaked tower in the background would be Inn at the Falls.
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- Parade up Manitoba Street, Bracebridge
A parade proceeding northwards on Manitoba Street, Bracebridge, possibly late 1930s or early 1940s. Note the motorcycle escort in advance of the parade led by what looks like a pipe band.
A parade proceeding northwards on Manitoba Street, Bracebridge, possibly late 1930s or early 1940s. Note the motorcycle escort in advance of the parade led by what looks like a pipe …
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