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      This is a black and white photo of a large group of men and women standing in front of the Thessalon School. The women all wear long skirts and large hats and their clothing appears to be quite formal. The men are wearing suits and ties. There are two small …

      Water was put into the container pictured and used to ice roads in the bush, so that horses could pull logs in the winter.

      This is a sepia photo of a man in what appears to be a gated front yard. He wears dark pants, a white shirt, suspenders, and a homburg style hat. There is a picket fence behind him, as well as the wooden walking bridge that crossed the Thessalon River. There …

 March 28 1952     This is a newspaper clipping about the recollections of early pioneer life in the north shore area as remembered by local pioneer and historian Donald McKay. A head photo of Donald MacKay accompanies the text.

      In the back row, left to right are Robert Gray, Robert McAlpine, John Clinton, W.A. Bridges, George Shaw and Carney Hagan. In the front row, left to right, are Bill Glanville, Archie Gray, Harry Westwood, John Glanville, and Albert Roach. The only two living members of this band are Bill …

      This newspaper clipping and photo are about Stan Olmstead from the Thessalon area. The clipping is a letter he wrote to the editor of the local paper while he was stationed overseas.

      This newspaper clipping is about two local men who were stationed overseas during the Second World War. The first man is Stan Olmstead who distinguished himself for bravery. The second man is Signalman Bill Rothera, who wrote a letter to his parents regarding Stan Olmstead.

      Stan Olmstead

      Stanley Olmstead

      This is a newspaper article regarding Corporal Stan Olmstead originally of Thessalon, Ont and details some of his military career while stationed overseas. The article includes information about the wounds he received and how he chose to return to the front lines in spite of his conditon.

      This newspaper clipping is a brief note about a Thessalon man Stan Olmstead who was injured for the second time during his time in Europe during World War II.

      Mr. Allens' stone work included Thessalon's Anglican Church of the Redeemer, the O'Connor Block, the foundation of the United Church and the manufacturing of all the bricks for the Maple Ridge School. The writer of this article, Thelma Allen, is noted as Herb Allen's daughter-in-law (married to Herb's son Dean). …

      "Retired Stone Mason - Herb Allen, formerly of Livingston Creek, now of Thessalon, will celebrate his 86th birthday Monday. Mr. Allen has been a resident of the district for 82 years when he landed at Blind River with his parents who came here from Wellington County to a farm in …

      This is a newspaper clipping from the Sault Star that has both text and a picture showing a Miss Bellrose feeding two pet deer in the pen behind the Moorehouse in Thessalon, in 1911.

 Margi Turner, The Sault Star, 07-Jan-91, Section B, p.7     This is a clipping describing a major fire in downtown Thessalon that was caused by a faulty chimney located in Davey and Sons Marine in 1991.

      This is a newspaper clipping and photo of the A.E. Dyment home located on River Road in Thessalon, photo year unknown. The article describes the history and unique features of the home from its estate-like early days to more recent years when it was turned into a six unit apartment …

 The Sault Star, October 7, 1975     The article outlines some of the planned activities and those involved plus expected attendees. The list of ladies in the photo is noted at the bottom of the photo.

 The Sault Star, December 4, 1972     This newspaper article shares information about Dr. John Bascomb St. John, a man born in the Thessalon area who went on to become an award winning journalist, respected education critic and special assistant to the Deputy Minister of Education in May 1971.

 Richard Plaunt, The Sault Star, June 25, 1975     The pictures show various parts of the company operation with descriptive notes under each picture.

 April 5, 1952     One of the photos shows the old town hall while the other shows the newer North End motel.