- Young Couple Sitting on a Dock, circa 1920
A black &andwhite photograph of a young couple sitting on a dock in their bathing suits. Behind the couple on the left side of the dock is a rock. In the distance a hill with a forest on it can be seen.
A black &andwhite photograph of a young couple sitting on a dock in their bathing suits. Behind the couple on the left side of the dock is a rock. In …
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- Philips Family Portrait, circa 1867
The back row is George Philips and John Philips. The middle row is Emma, Mary, Bill, and an unknown Philips. In the front row is Nelson Philips.
The back row is George Philips and John Philips. The middle row is Emma, Mary, Bill, and an unknown Philips. In the front row is Nelson Philips.
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- George Nelson on a Chair, circa 1862
A black and white photographic postcard of a toddler George Nelson. George Nelson is standing on a chair with only one arm rest. The chair was likely made for a woman with a large dress.
A black and white photographic postcard of a toddler George Nelson. George Nelson is standing on a chair with only one arm rest. The chair was likely made for a …
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- Portrait of Soldiers Edwin Nelson and Unknown Freeborn, 1918
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- Harry Q. Snugg's Store, circa 1910
Presently at the entrance to the Government Docks.
Presently at the entrance to the Government Docks.
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- View of South Sparks, Magnetawan, circa 1985
Colour photograph of Magnetawan from the fair side of Sparks Street. There are many buildings on the street, which are likely family homes. There is a yellow car sitting in someone's driveway.
Colour photograph of Magnetawan from the fair side of Sparks Street. There are many buildings on the street, which are likely family homes. There is a yellow car sitting in …
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- Orangemen's Day Celebration, Day's Hotel, circa 1900
Black and white photograph of a large group of men standing outside of Day's Hotel on Orangemen's Day , July 12th. The lodge has a balcony wrapping around the second floor.
Black and white photograph of a large group of men standing outside of Day's Hotel on Orangemen's Day , July 12th. The lodge has a balcony wrapping around the second …
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- The Skating Rink, bottom of Biddy Street, Magnetawan, 1934
Black and white photograph of the skating rink in Magnetawan in 1934. The rink has no one skating on it. The rink is bordered by a wooden fence. Behind the rink is the village with many shops and homes.
Black and white photograph of the skating rink in Magnetawan in 1934. The rink has no one skating on it. The rink is bordered by a wooden fence. Behind the …
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- 325 River Road, Lot 25 Con 7, Mangetawan
A colour picture of the stone farmhouse on 325 River Road and a brief report on the history of the building and property. The photograph shows the one story farmhouse with attic space. The attic has access through a door above the main entrance. There may have been a balcony …
A colour picture of the stone farmhouse on 325 River Road and a brief report on the history of the building and property. The photograph shows the one story farmhouse …
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- The Magnetawan School, 1916
The Magnetawan School, this picture was taken in 1916 when G.J. Grunin was principal.
The Magnetawan School, this picture was taken in 1916 when G.J. Grunin was principal.
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- A Cottage at the Waters Edge, circa 1910
Black and white photograph of a cabin just off a body of water. There is a dock on the water and a canoe pulled up on the shore. The cabin is nestled in the forest. The cabin is a one floor wooden structure with an attic space or a loft. …
Black and white photograph of a cabin just off a body of water. There is a dock on the water and a canoe pulled up on the shore. The cabin …
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- Motorboat Sitting on Lake, circa 1920
Black and white photograph of a white motor boat anchored in a lake. In the background there is a hill with a forest on it.
Black and white photograph of a white motor boat anchored in a lake. In the background there is a hill with a forest on it.
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- Cedar Croft Fishermen's Race, circa 1920
Black and white photographic postcard of a motorboat race of fishermen. The race was either sponsored by the Cedar Croft Lodge or was made up of guests of the Cedar Croft Lodge or some combination there in. A few of the boats can be seen each has one driver and …
Black and white photographic postcard of a motorboat race of fishermen. The race was either sponsored by the Cedar Croft Lodge or was made up of guests of the Cedar …
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- Early Days of Camp We-na-nak, circa 1920
We-na-nak means nestled in the forest, possibly in Ojibway.
We-na-nak means nestled in the forest, possibly in Ojibway.
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- The Jail House, Magnetawan, circa 1940
Black and white photograph of the old wooden jail in Magnetawan. The back of the building has a small window with bars in it. When this picture was taken the jail has not be used in some time. Some of the shingles on the roof have fallen off.
Black and white photograph of the old wooden jail in Magnetawan. The back of the building has a small window with bars in it. When this picture was taken the …
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- Early and Modern Anglican Churches, Magnetawan, circa 1920 and 1997
Church was painted by A.G. Cassen and the group of seven and image hangs in the National Art gallery in Ottawa.
Church was painted by A.G. Cassen and the group of seven and image hangs in the National Art gallery in Ottawa.
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- Flooding of the Magnetawan River, circa 1929
The image was created from two different pictures.
The image was created from two different pictures.
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- Reta, Dimple, and Orma in a Field, circa 1950
Black and white photograph of three children standing with arms over each others shoulders on a farm. Behind the children is a wooden fence and a farm field.
Black and white photograph of three children standing with arms over each others shoulders on a farm. Behind the children is a wooden fence and a farm field.
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- Birds Eye View of Magnetawan, 1960
Colour aerial photograph of Magnetawan in 1960. The swing bridge can be seen crossing the Magnetawan River. Main street and a portion of the village can be seen on the left hand side of the photograph.
Colour aerial photograph of Magnetawan in 1960. The swing bridge can be seen crossing the Magnetawan River. Main street and a portion of the village can be seen on the …
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- Joe Nelson's House and Gordon Raaflauf's Hose, Magnetawan
Two black and white photographs of the same home. The top photograph shows the house when it was owned by Joseph Nelson. At the time it was a one story brick home. The home has a small attack above the main floor. The second photograph shows the same building from …
Two black and white photographs of the same home. The top photograph shows the house when it was owned by Joseph Nelson. At the time it was a one story …
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