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      See the Pages box at top of this record and click the downward pointing select arrow to see the Centennial Fountain Plaza plaque. For further information see - Glenn J. Lockwood. "Smiths Falls: A Social History of the Men and Women in a Rideau Canal Community 1794-1994." Smiths Falls: Corporation …

      For further information: Please see the link at the right of this catalogue record. Glenn J. Lockwood. "Smiths Falls: A Social History of the Men and Women in a Rideau Canal Community 1794-1994." Smiths Falls: Corporation of the Town of Smiths Falls, 1994.

      The plaque reads: "In the 1890's, as recreational bike paths developed beyond the town limits, Matthew Ryan realized that his farm was placed in an ideal location to develop an equestrian park. Located on the stone bluff where the current housing development stands before you, the park coincided with the …

      The plaque reads: "As World War II neared its end, soldiers returning to Canada looked to buy new homes and a major housing boom was experienced in Smiths Falls. With the passing of the Veterans Land Act of 1942, towns were given a financial incentive to build Victory Homes, which …

      The plaque reads: "This Scherzer Rolling Lift bascule bridge was renowned for its ground breaking technology and currently stands as one of the few remaining bridges of its kind left in Canada. Built by the Dominion Bridge Company in 1912-1913 for the Canadian Northern Railway, the bridge was designated to …

      The plaque reads: "This Scherzer Rolling Lift bascule bridge is an outstanding early example of a novel concept in movable bridges, developed by William Scherzer, an American engineer. It combines the balanced counterweight of a conventional bascule bridge, with a unique rolling lift motion that all but eliminates friction. Erected …

      See the Pages box at top of this record and click the downward pointing select arrow to see the artist's signature and plaque. The History of Smiths Falls. University Women's Club of Smiths Falls, 1967, p.60 "Centennial in Smiths Falls // Since its appointment by Council in 1964, the Centennial …

      For further information see: Glenn J. Lockwood. "Smiths Falls: A Social History of the Men and Women in a Rideau Canal Community 1794-1994." Smiths Falls: Corporation of the Town of Smiths Falls, 1994.

      The plaque reads: "The Combined Locks, also known as Foster's Locks, were named after a well-known businessman, Adam Foster. During the the 1960's there was discussion in the municipality to install an electronically operated single lock just upstream from the Combined Locks, and then to destroy these locks, which had …

      The plaque reads: "What began as a simple shop on Gould's Island, with a few stove and ploughs in 1893, developed into Smiths Falls most successful company and largest employer for 116 years. In 1846, company founder Ebenezer Frost partnered with Alexander Wood and by 1865 virtually every company in …

      The plaque reads: "Though associated more with Smiths Falls today, Old Sly's began with a history all of its own. The first settler to the site was William Sly (known as Old Sly), who arrived with his family in 1798 and for whom the rapids were named. The property was …

      The plaque reads: "This lockstation is named after William Sly who settled here in 1798. A set of rapids fell almost 16 feet (5 m) over a distance of 720 yards (660 m). It was originally proposed to have the lower lock angled back into the river channel built in …

      For further information see: Glenn J. Lockwood. "Smiths Falls: A Social History of the Men and Women in a Rideau Canal Community 1794-1994." Smiths Falls: Corporation of the Town of Smiths Falls, 1994.

      See the Pages box at top of this record and click the downward pointing select arrow to access an additional photograph of the plaque site looking north on Beckwith Street. For further information see - Glenn J. Lockwood. "Smiths Falls: A Social History of the Men and Women in a …

      For further information see - Glenn J. Lockwood. "Smiths Falls: A Social History of the Men and Women in a Rideau Canal Community 1794-1994." Smiths Falls: Corporation of the Town of Smiths Falls, 1994.

      See the Pages box at top of this record and click the downward pointing select arrow to access an additional photograph of the postcard images that appear on the plaque. For further information see - Glenn J. Lockwood. "Smiths Falls: A Social History of the Men and Women in a …

      Located at Veterans' Memorial Park, Beckwith Street and Canal Street.

      See Glenn J. Lockwood "Smiths Falls: A Social History of the Men and Women in a Rideau Canal Community 1794-1994." Smiths Falls: Corporation of the Town of Smiths Falls, 1994, pp.388-408, 446-449, 468-471.

      The plaque reads: "The public Market building was designed and constructed in 1894 by Matthew J. Ryan. Ryan was local contractor who had also won contracts to build the Fire Hall, Town Hall, and St. Francis Catholic School. The interior of the market building was designed with several stores and …

      For further information see - Glenn J. Lockwood. "Smiths Falls: A Social History of the Men and Women in a Rideau Canal Community 1794-1994." Smiths Falls: Corporation of the Town of Smiths Falls, 1994.