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Geographic Location: Thunder Bay- Geographic Location: Current River
- Geographic Location: Glencoe
- CPR Wreck Caused by Bursting Dam - Current River Park
Three hundred feet of the Paquette Dam were affected when a one hundred fifty foot opening in the dam let water through. Five men were killed with the wreckage of a train when it ran headlong into the riverbank. Three hundred feet of the Paquette Dam were affected when a one hundred fifty foot opening in the dam let water through. Five men were killed with the wreckage of …Thunder Bay Public Library - Current River Disaster
The spring of 1908 was a season of extremes with May temperatures in the mid 80's. In the middle of May, the rains came, causing streams to swell. Shortly before midnight on May 27 a 200 million cubic foot, 20 foot high wall of water began surging down the Current … The spring of 1908 was a season of extremes with May temperatures in the mid 80's. In the middle of May, the rains came, causing streams to swell. Shortly before …Thunder Bay Public Library - Current River (1908)
Photo showing the swollen Current River. The flood of 1908 caused the loss of lives, power outages, and destruction of property, making it one of the Lakehead's greatest tragedies. Photo showing the swollen Current River. The flood of 1908 caused the loss of lives, power outages, and destruction of property, making it one of the Lakehead's greatest tragedies.Thunder Bay Public Library - Current River Disaster (1908)
Photo showing the CPR train wreck at Current River, May 28, 1908. Photo showing the CPR train wreck at Current River, May 28, 1908.Thunder Bay Public Library - Current River Disaster (May 1908)
Photo showing the damage done to the flumes, as a result of the flooding of the Current River, May 27, 1908. Photo showing the damage done to the flumes, as a result of the flooding of the Current River, May 27, 1908.Thunder Bay Public Library - Paquette Dam (1908)
Photo showing the destruction to the Paquette Dam caused by heavy rains and flooding of the Current River., The rains poured from mid May, swelling streams already engorged by sudden spring runoff. At the foot of a steep valley, a few miles downstream from the Onion Lake Dam, the smaller … Photo showing the destruction to the Paquette Dam caused by heavy rains and flooding of the Current River., The rains poured from mid May, swelling streams already engorged by sudden …Thunder Bay Public Library - A Corner in the Park, Current River (~1910)
A leisurely afternoon in the park. Three canoes float in a placid section of the Current River, Port Arthur, near its mouth . A man stands beneath the trees on the shore., Just two years earlier, flood waters roared through this area, changing the shoreline completely. The Paquette dam had … A leisurely afternoon in the park. Three canoes float in a placid section of the Current River, Port Arthur, near its mouth . A man stands beneath the trees on …Thunder Bay Public Library - Train Wreck - Current River (1908)
On May 27, 1908 heavy rains increased water levels of rivers and creeks that flowed into Onion Lake. Just before midnight, the dam broke, uprooting trees and carving new channels into the landscape. North of the CPR bridge was washed away, causing a CPR freight train to crash into the … On May 27, 1908 heavy rains increased water levels of rivers and creeks that flowed into Onion Lake. Just before midnight, the dam broke, uprooting trees and carving new channels …Thunder Bay Public Library - Train Wreck, Current River Park (1908)
Also P3529 Also P3529Thunder Bay Public Library - Mouth of the Current River, Lake Superior, Thunder Bay
Canoes on water with rapids(?) beyond surrounded by trees. Signed at lower-right. Canoes on water with rapids(?) beyond surrounded by trees. Signed at lower-right.Association for Great Lakes Maritime History - Disaster at Current River Park (May 27, 1908)
Photo showing the Current River Disaster. Heavy rains and flooding caused the tracks to be washed out, resulting in the derailment of a CPR freight train at Current River Park. Photo showing the Current River Disaster. Heavy rains and flooding caused the tracks to be washed out, resulting in the derailment of a CPR freight train at Current River Park.Thunder Bay Public Library - Clearing Away the Wreck - Current River Disaster
This photo shows people clearing away the wreck from the 1908 Current River flood disaster. This photo shows people clearing away the wreck from the 1908 Current River flood disaster.Thunder Bay Public Library - Royal Visit, 1939 - King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on the train waving adieu to the crowds at Glencoe, Ontario
Inscription on the reverse of the photograph is handwritten in pencil. Inscription on the reverse of the photograph is handwritten in pencil.London Public Library - Royal Visit, 1939 - A section of the crowd at Glencoe station, Glencoe, Ontario (enlarged view)
The reverse of the photograph looks as if it was pasted onto another surface in the past and the inscription was taken from a separate typewritten label included with the photograph. It appears to be an enlarged and cropped view of a similar photograph appearing in this digital image gallery. … The reverse of the photograph looks as if it was pasted onto another surface in the past and the inscription was taken from a separate typewritten label included with the …London Public Library - Royal Visit, 1939 - A section of the crowd at Glencoe station, Glencoe, Ontario (original view)
The inscription on the reverse of the photograph is handwritten in pencil. This photograph is similar to an enlarged cropped version which also appears in this digital image gallery. The inscription on the reverse of the photograph is handwritten in pencil. This photograph is similar to an enlarged cropped version which also appears in this digital image gallery.London Public Library - Royal Visit, 1939 - Royal Train arrives at Glencoe, Ontario
According to CN Lines Magazine Volume 12, Number 3(www.cnlines.com), the 12 car Royal Train which carried the royal couple on their 30 day tour was put together by the CNR, CPR and the Canadian government. The cars were painted royal blue with gold outlined window bands of aluminum leaf and … According to CN Lines Magazine Volume 12, Number 3(www.cnlines.com), the 12 car Royal Train which carried the royal couple on their 30 day tour was put together by the CNR, …London Public Library - Royal Visit, 1939 - Pilot Train Arrives at Glencoe, Ontario
The pilot train for the 1939 royal tour ran about 30 minutes before the train carrying the royal couple to ensure the track ahead was safe and to carry the press and others not with the royal party. Source: CN Lines Magazine volume 12, Number 3 (www.cnlines.com) The pilot train for the 1939 royal tour ran about 30 minutes before the train carrying the royal couple to ensure the track ahead was safe and to carry the …London Public Library - Royal Visit, 1939 - Royal Train Arrives at Glencoe, Ontario (slightly wider view)
According to CN Lines Magazine Volume 12, Number 3(www.cnlines.com), the 12 car Royal Train which carried the royal couple on their 30 day tour was put together by the CNR, the CPR and the Canadian government. The cars were painted royal blue with gold outlined window bands of aluminum leaf … According to CN Lines Magazine Volume 12, Number 3(www.cnlines.com), the 12 car Royal Train which carried the royal couple on their 30 day tour was put together by the CNR, …London Public Library - Isabella Whittaker
James A. McCracken is listed as operating photography business in Glencoe, Ont., in 1871. James A. McCracken is listed as operating photography business in Glencoe, Ont., in 1871.Richmond Hill Public Library - Septimus Whittaker
James A. McCracken is listed as operating photography business in Glencoe, Ont., in 1871. James A. McCracken is listed as operating photography business in Glencoe, Ont., in 1871.Richmond Hill Public Library
