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  • Seven Main Coffee Shop, 7 Main Street West, Huntsville, Ontario, 1994.
    Seven Main Coffee Shop, 7 Main Street West, Huntsville, Ontario, 1994.
    Image       From Huntsville More Pictures From the Past, a Committee of Heritage Huntsville, Boston Mills, c1998. "At one time Huntsville's Main Street was lined with buildings similar to the one at 7 Main West. Now this little gem of a building is the only surviving wood-frame and wood-clad commercial building left. …
    Image     From Huntsville More Pictures From the Past, a Committee of Heritage Huntsville, Boston Mills, c1998. "At one time Huntsville's Main Street was lined with buildings similar to the one at …
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  • Charles Deeprose Boyd (1887-1942) and his wife Ann Nettie Estella "Anetta" Wardell (1886-1985)
    Charles Deeprose Boyd (1887-1942) and his wife Ann Nettie Estella "Anetta" Wardell (1886-1985)
    Image       Charles Deeprose Boyd (1887-1942) and his wife Ann Nettie Estella "Anetta" Wardell (1886-1985)
    Image     Charles Deeprose Boyd (1887-1942) and his wife Ann Nettie Estella "Anetta" Wardell (1886-1985)
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  • The Archway, Highway 11, west entrance to Huntsville, Ontario, 1932-1958.
    The Archway, Highway 11, west entrance to Huntsville, Ontario, 1932-1958.
    Image       From With Spirit and Resolve, by Susan Pryke, Fox Meadow Creations, 2000 Welcome Arch "While the Department of Highways provided road signs identifying all the towns along on highways in southern Ontario, communities in Muskoka were left to their own devices. The highway north of the Severn River were administered …
    Image     From With Spirit and Resolve, by Susan Pryke, Fox Meadow Creations, 2000 Welcome Arch "While the Department of Highways provided road signs identifying all the towns along on highways in …
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  • Main Street in Huntsville, Ontario, looking east, in winter, 1907-1920.
    Main Street in Huntsville, Ontario, looking east, in winter, 1907-1920.
    Image       The Dominion Bank purchased the Bettes block, seen on the left and in 1925 moved from the location in the picture, into a new building at the corner of King and Main Streets where White Brothers Hardware (later Hern Hardware) was located. Hern Hardware moved west into the Post office …
    Image     The Dominion Bank purchased the Bettes block, seen on the left and in 1925 moved from the location in the picture, into a new building at the corner of King …
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  • Dwight beach taken from the bay, Lake of Bays, Muskoka, Ontario, 1950s.
    Dwight beach taken from the bay, Lake of Bays, Muskoka, Ontario, 1950s.
    Image       In centre of picture Gouldie Manor with the post office on the right. Further to the right Victor Asbury's boathouses and docks. On the right the Pine Grove Inn boathouse.
    Image     In centre of picture Gouldie Manor with the post office on the right. Further to the right Victor Asbury's boathouses and docks. On the right the Pine Grove Inn boathouse.
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  • Junction old Highway 11 north and Highway sixty, Huntsville,Ontario, weight scales and Oke's Grocery Store, 1950s.
    Junction old Highway 11 north and Highway sixty, Huntsville,Ontario, weight scales and Oke's Grocery Store, 1950s.
    Image       The postcard is post marked "JUN 9 8.18 AM '54". It was sent from Huntsville to Banff Springs Hotel, Banff, Alberta. The postage stamp has been removed from the left upper corner. The house in the centre was the home of Verne and Edna Oke. The two storey building to …
    Image     The postcard is post marked "JUN 9 8.18 AM '54". It was sent from Huntsville to Banff Springs Hotel, Banff, Alberta. The postage stamp has been removed from the left …
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  • Pine Grove Inn beach, Dwight, Lake of Bays, Ontario in 1920s.
    Pine Grove Inn beach, Dwight, Lake of Bays, Ontario in 1920s.
    Imagecomment       From Dwight Memories 1875-1985 compiled by Dwight Women's Institute, 1989 Victor Asbury Sr. Family Victor Asbury Sr. was born in Baysville, Ontario on January 8, 1889, son of Charles and Margaret Asbury. He moved with his parents to Oxtongue Lake in 1891, finally settling in Dwight in 1903. He purchased …
    Imagecomment     From Dwight Memories 1875-1985 compiled by Dwight Women's Institute, 1989 Victor Asbury Sr. Family Victor Asbury Sr. was born in Baysville, Ontario on January 8, 1889, son of Charles and …
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  • Algonquin steamboat passing through the swing bridge, Huntsville, Ontario.
    Algonquin steamboat passing through the swing bridge, Huntsville, Ontario.
    Image       The bridge in the picture is the new two lane bridge constructed in 1938. The Algonquin is headed downstream toward Fairy Lake, Peninsula Lake and the North Portage.
    Image     The bridge in the picture is the new two lane bridge constructed in 1938. The Algonquin is headed downstream toward Fairy Lake, Peninsula Lake and the North Portage.
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  • Bigwin Inn, Lake of Bays, view of sun deck, marine and main dining rooms and round room.
    Bigwin Inn, Lake of Bays, view of sun deck, marine and main dining rooms and round room.
    Image       Bigwin Inn was opened to the public June 26, 1920, on Bigwin Island on Lake of Bays. It was built by Charles Orlando Shaw who was a major shareholder of the Huntsville, Lake of Bays and Lake Simcoe Navigation Company and manager of the Anglo- Canadian Leather Company, the largest …
    Image     Bigwin Inn was opened to the public June 26, 1920, on Bigwin Island on Lake of Bays. It was built by Charles Orlando Shaw who was a major shareholder of …
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  • Alfred Charles Bernath(February 22, 1874-August 10,1937). Principal Huntsville Public and High School 1900-1937.
    Alfred Charles Bernath(February 22, 1874-August 10,1937). Principal Huntsville Public and High School 1900-1937.
    Image       A.C. Bernath was born February 22, 1874 in Grey Township, Huron County. He only had two years teaching experience when he was hired as principal of Central School in Huntsville. He had studied the classics and could speak knowledgeably on many subjects. He founded the Huntsville Literary Club in 1903. …
    Image     A.C. Bernath was born February 22, 1874 in Grey Township, Huron County. He only had two years teaching experience when he was hired as principal of Central School in Huntsville. …
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  • View of waterfront, swing bridge, S.S. Algonquin, Huntsville, Ontario.
    View of waterfront, swing bridge, S.S. Algonquin, Huntsville, Ontario.
    Image       This postcard was mailed October 7, 1909 from Huntsville to Port Carling. Message: "Huntsville, Please bail out the well. We expect to be home on Monday. A.L.Casselman." Addressed to Mr. Ivet Stevens, Port Carling, Ontario. Report of the Comissioner of Public Works for 1901: "Bridge at Huntsville - Provision was …
    Image     This postcard was mailed October 7, 1909 from Huntsville to Port Carling. Message: "Huntsville, Please bail out the well. We expect to be home on Monday. A.L.Casselman." Addressed to Mr. …
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  • Bigwin Inn, Lake of Bays, Ontario
    Bigwin Inn, Lake of Bays, Ontario
    Image       For more information see, Bigwin Inn, by Douglas McTaggart, Boston Mills, c1992.
    Image     For more information see, Bigwin Inn, by Douglas McTaggart, Boston Mills, c1992.
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  • Bigwin Inn, Lake of Bays, Ontario. Indian Head Room, Venetian Terrace, Marine Dining Room, Round Room, Marine and Sun Deck.
    Bigwin Inn, Lake of Bays, Ontario. Indian Head Room, Venetian Terrace, Marine Dining Room, Round Room, Marine and Sun Deck.
    Image       For more information see, Bigwin Inn, by Douglas McTaggart, Boston Mills, c1992.
    Image     For more information see, Bigwin Inn, by Douglas McTaggart, Boston Mills, c1992.
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  • Main Street, Huntsville, Ontario, looking east, 1944-1950.
    Main Street, Huntsville, Ontario, looking east, 1944-1950.
    Image       Newest car third on right, a 1947 Chrysler. In 1931 the Israel and Morris Ginsberg sold the Snyder block to Bracebridge businessman G.W. Ecclestone, who opened a hardware store. It can be seen on the left. In 1944 Stan Gibbs and Lloyd Chantler took over the grocery department of the …
    Image     Newest car third on right, a 1947 Chrysler. In 1931 the Israel and Morris Ginsberg sold the Snyder block to Bracebridge businessman G.W. Ecclestone, who opened a hardware store. It …
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  • Ski Jump Inn (Jorlea Lodge), Huntsville, Ontario.
    Ski Jump Inn (Jorlea Lodge), Huntsville, Ontario.
    Imagecomment       Ski Jump Inn was built in 1948 by Jim and Margery Jordan, together with Jim's sister and husband Jean and Bill Leadbeater. It was originally named Jorlea Lodge. The name was changed in the early 50's when an American advertising executive suggested changing the name to Ski Jump Inn. The …
    Imagecomment     Ski Jump Inn was built in 1948 by Jim and Margery Jordan, together with Jim's sister and husband Jean and Bill Leadbeater. It was originally named Jorlea Lodge. The name …
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  • Aerial view of Huntsville, Ontario, looking north, 1950s.
    Aerial view of Huntsville, Ontario, looking north, 1950s.
    Imagecomment       Aerial view of Huntsville, Ontario, looking north, 1950s. Main intersection: West Street South, Minerva Street on right which becomes High Street on left. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on corner of West Sreet. South and High Street. Blackburn's Marina on east side of Muskoka River. The new fire hall, which was …
    Imagecomment     Aerial view of Huntsville, Ontario, looking north, 1950s. Main intersection: West Street South, Minerva Street on right which becomes High Street on left. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on corner of …
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  • C.N.R. Train Station, Huntsville, Ontario.
    C.N.R. Train Station, Huntsville, Ontario.
    Image       The railway came to Huntsville in 1885 and the station opened in 1886. In 1892 it was known as the Grand Trunk railway. In 1923 it became the Canadian National Railway. The present station as shown in the postcard was built in 1924. It was designated a heritage railway station …
    Image     The railway came to Huntsville in 1885 and the station opened in 1886. In 1892 it was known as the Grand Trunk railway. In 1923 it became the Canadian National …
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  • Algonquin Steamboat on the Muskoka River near Huntsville, Ontario.
    Algonquin Steamboat on the Muskoka River near Huntsville, Ontario.
    Image       S.S. Algonquin 1928-1952
    Image     S.S. Algonquin 1928-1952
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  • The stone fireplace at Ski Jump Inn (Jorlea Lodge), Huntsville, Ontario.
    The stone fireplace at Ski Jump Inn (Jorlea Lodge), Huntsville, Ontario.
    Imagecomment       The inscription on the mantel reads: "Chop your wood, light your fire, you will be twice warm." The inscription on the clock reads; "Slow comes the hour, its passing speed how great." Original name of Ski Jump Inn was Jorlea Lodge.
    Imagecomment     The inscription on the mantel reads: "Chop your wood, light your fire, you will be twice warm." The inscription on the clock reads; "Slow comes the hour, its passing speed …
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  • View of Huntsville, Ontario, from Lookout Mountain, looking north.
    View of Huntsville, Ontario, from Lookout Mountain, looking north.
    Imagemystery       View of Huntsville, Ontario, from Lookout Mountain, looking north. Church Street is on the left and Fairy Avenue is on the right.
    Imagemystery     View of Huntsville, Ontario, from Lookout Mountain, looking north. Church Street is on the left and Fairy Avenue is on the right.
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