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      Manual for CP Rail train dispatchers bound in an orange binder with the logo prominent. Lable on front reads "J.R.W.".

      Rondo 8mm video camera that is operated by a hand crank and powered by stored spring energy. Video produced by this camera is considered low quality. There are three lenses; telephoto, wide, and normal.

      Also known as a pianola, or an autopiano, this instrument contained a pneumatic or electrical mechanism that operated the piano action via pre-programmed music perforated paper, or in rare instances, metallic rolls.

      Schreiber High School basketball Letterman jacket. Yellow and green were the official colours of the school, and the name of the team was the Golden Hawks. Jacket is comprised of yellow leather and a plaid, flannel lining. The name "Wayne" is on a patch on the right sleeve, with the …

      This is the Rose Bowl Trophy awarded to Howard Featherston of Onondaga for the Top Boy Score at the S. S. No. 6 School Fair in 1933. Howard Featherston was born on July 23, 1922. The original trophy was provided for photography by Barbara Plant during a Scan & Share …

      This jacket was worn by Frederick J. Allhusen (1878-1933). Mr. Allhusen arrived in Iron Bridge from England in 1900. He served in WW 1, in both France and England and was discharged at 41 in 1919. He passed away at the age of 55.

      Mrs. Allhusen was known in the Iron Bridge for her skills as a midwife. (1877-1930)

      One of many devices to help ease descent on snow covered hills. Called a Barienger brake after its inventor, also called a crazy wheel due to its complexity. It consisted of an endless half mile loop of cable that intertwined in the six wheels of the machine itself. Apparently it …

      This is a hand made wooden recreation of an early horse stable that would have been typical of the livestock barns in the logging camps.

      This is a very unique item and was produced by Trams Manufacturing Co. from Chicago, Illinois (Crystal Lake, Ill) and is a 3.5 hp, 77 cc engine. It was produced approximately around 1957. Model # 2428338

      Handheld brass/copper 2 1/2 quart fire extinguisher produced by Stop-Fire, Inc., New Brunswick, N.J. with "Redi-grip" and pistol grip pump handle. Model AC-24, originally filled with Carbontetrachloride pressurized with dry air or nitrogen. Probably made in the 1950's.

      LaFrance Engine and Foamite Limited was a Canadian fire apparatus manufacturer located in Toronto and Cooksville, Ontario. Seeking a share of the Canadian market, the American LaFrance Company of Elmira, New York, set up a plant in Toronto under the name American LaFrance Fire Engine Company of Canada Limited. The …

      In 1935, Bickle brothers took over the production and sale of Seagrave fire apparatus in Canada and on 1 January 1936, the name of the company changed to Bickle-Seagrave Limited. This highly successful alliance allowed the company to supply fire departments with all types of apparatus and Bickle-Seagrave soon became …

      In 1935, Bickle brothers took over the production and sale of Seagrave fire apparatus in Canada and on 1 January 1936, the name of the company changed to Bickle-Seagrave Limited. This highly successful alliance allowed the company to supply fire departments with all types of apparatus and Bickle-Seagrave soon became …

      The conductor was the captain of the train and his job was more than just ticket collection as the entire crew was under his supervision. One of his more important obligations was making sure the train arrived on time with the proper cargo.

      Old 4 gallon hand fire extinguisher produced by Dayton Pump and Manufacturing Company. Metal container with handles (painted red) with black rubber hose. Measurements for container without handles and hose: diameter: 27 cm. Height with handle: 60 cm.

      In the 1800s, glass fire grenades filled with suppressant liquids were popular but this type of glass extinguishers (with sealed opening) was designed in the 1910s. The glass bulb can be throw directly at the base of a fire or it will deploy automatically if a fire develops, being triggered …

      This handheld bullet ball mold was carried by Canadian or British soldiers in the County of Brant area during the campaign of the War of 1812. It was used with the famous British "Brown Bess" Land Pattern Musket, and provided soldiers with a small, portable means to create balls. This …

      This cutlass was carried by British soldiers in the County of Brant area during the campaign of the War of 1812. This is a 1795 model which was issued to the British 7th Light Dragoons cavalry regiment. This artifact was provided for photography by Richard Shaver from his personal collection. …

      This hand made recreation of a horse drawn wagon and driver was created by Joseph Briere and shows great details such as the whiffletree, the collars, harnessing, the brake on the wagon.