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      Ed Hoover (Helen's Dad) is the first man sitting on the right.

      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 black and white photo taken in the bush of four men loading logs onto a wooden skid. One man stands on top of some logs already loaded. The three remaining men are standing on the ground and appear to be preparing to add another log to the …

      The term 'brag load' referred to loads of logs which were large enough that their size was worth bragging about.

      This is a black and white photo of a group of men manually loading lumber onto a large freighter. Five men stand on top of a large pile of lumber ready to be loaded. Five additional men are actively involved in receiving the lumber and laying it down on the …

      The Thessalon Lighthouse served to keep sailors safe for over 60 years. It was built in 1898 as a Lighthouse and dwelling and was built at a cost of $1,219.36. Previously a private light had been maintained by the Dyment Lumber Company. Originally the Lighthouse was tended by Mr. and …

      At the bottom of the photo: "St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church opened December 17, 1893. It was replaced and moved to Nestorville after the new church was built 1909. It was moved during the winter and pulled by horses to its new location in Nestorville."

      This house was home to Mabel Rowan as a child. The farm consisted of 60 acres along the Little Bridgeland River. This photo be found in the Tweedsmuir History created by the Nesterville Women's Institute.

      Notes indicate that during the late 1800s and early 190's sulky racing was very popular with many local and farm people in the area.

      Slate Falls was originally between Thessalon and Iron Bridge but due to development these falls no longer exist.

      The mill was built at the foot of Lorne St.

      The planing mill was located next to Dyments Mill and lumber yard on the east side of the south end of Main Street.

      Opening services for this church were held on January 3, 1889, by Reverend Professor Grigg. Around 1900 the Methodist congregation decided they needed a larger church and construction was begun at a site on Main Street. In approximately 1917, after both the Methodists and the Presbyterians had both built large …

      Opening services for this church were held on January 3, 1889, by Reverend Professor Grigg. In approximately 1917 after both the Methodists and the Presbyterians had both built large churches, local industry fell on hard times and the two congregations decided to worship together in the Presbyterian Church. This church …

      Handwritten notes on the back of a photo indicate the picture was taken from the roof of one of the hotels on Main Street. The McEwan home was built in 1897 by Norman McEwan, a brother of William and Andrew McEwan. The house had windows facing all four directions. The …

      The pumphouse was built near the lake on the property where the Bellisle Motel now stands. The pump house drew water from the lake to supply the town. This same pump house may be the one that was used to change the running of the printing press at the Advocate …

      This is a black and white photo of part of Main Street showing several buildings including 'Agymon Hardware.' This store would later become MacLeans Hardware. The photo also features W. W. Windross and the building that housed Town Hall, the Fire Department, and the Library. In front of one building …

      A collection of local history summaries, which focus on various businesses and organizations in the Thessalon area. The majority of these summaries are less than a page in length, and highlight the date of establishments, mention the people involved, and describe where a business was located.

      This is a black and white photo of the First Presbyterian Church in Thessalon. It is a wood frame building with white wooden siding. The church has arch topped windows that appear to be stained glass and the door matches the window style. A squared turret complete with spire extends …

      The home was built in 1897 by Norman McEwan, a brother of William and Andrew McEwan. Notes written by Fanny (Simpson) Johnson say that the house had windows facing all four directions and that the rooms were quite large. The first tenants were Mr. W. A. McEwan and family who …