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      This multi-page document gives a brief history of Blind River and provides some background about the location, vegetation, soils, wildlife and population of the area.

 Norlyn Purych, The Sault Star, March 17, 2001     This article concerns the induction of the first country musician from the Blind River area into the Northern Ontario Country Music Hall of Fame. Some information about Earl Bell, Lucien Pilon and Richard Sayers, the nominees and voting was included.

      This is a brief clipping and photo from September 27, 1977 regarding the completion of construction to enlarge the library building. It also provides information about where the money came from to undertake the project.

      This is a one page article written about Dr. & Mrs. Burd who settled in Blind River in 1898. Mrs. Burd was the first librarian when the library opened in 1926.

      This is a one page newspaper article about the beginnings of the Town of Blind River. It follows the history from the time of the arrival of indigenous people to later years and the formation of the actual town.

      This is Part Two of a story published in the Standard moving forward in time covering some of the industries that drove the growth of Blind River, such as logging, trapping, and fishing.

      This article covers some of the towns history from the time of 1761 when a sturgeon fishery was operating in the area, and then continues to the arrival of the first sawmill built in 1903 by J.J. McFadden and John Malloy.

      This is a reprint of a story from the archives of The Standard with photos provided by the Blind River Timber Museum. The article gives some history and stories about the Normac, a car ferry that saw service on the Great Lakes from 1902 to 1968.

      The writer recalls the days of summer spent at First Sand Beach at the east end of Blind River by many townspeople. It recalls days of being young, family picnics, and outdoor sports such as volleyball, bocci, and bonfires.

      Prior to 1969 Blind River had its own police force and this article discusses what type of duties the officers carried out and how things have changed over the years.

      This is a continuation of the previous article. Part 2 discusses the hours the officers worked, and the history of one officer in particular.

      This is a colorful description of the Town of Blind River in its heyday when logging and mining were king. It it is a lively tale of by gone days that is worth a read.

      The Blind River Curling Club was built in 1956 and has been the hub of many enjoyable gatherings. This article provides some history of its 50 + years.

      The Catholic Church played a lot part in the history of the area around Blind River from the missionaries arrival in the mid 1800's to a snow machine riding "circuit" priest named Father Dufresne, who was the first priest to be buried in Blind River. This is a bit of …

      The Palace Theatre built in 1928 could seat 400 people and was not only a movie theatre, but was used for theatrical productions, electioneering, and a "defacto" newsroom during the war years

      This piece was written by a long time fan of the Palace Theatre and recounts some of his best memories.

      Dr. Hamill was presented with many gifts including a reclining chair.

      Dr. Dolan practiced medicine for seven and a half years in Blind River before moving to North Bay to work in the new Forensic Psychiatry Unit at the Ontario Hospital there. He died within a year of that move.

      The writer indicates that while Gravenhurst was Bethune's birthplace and has a Memorial there, Norman Bethune actually spent more of his youth in Blind River, attending both elementary and high school.

      Mrs. Nash was an influential woman in her time. She ran Nash Electric, was president of the horticultural society and secretary-treasurer of the public library.