Résultats

      In 2003, the Erland Lee (Museum) Home was designated by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, and a plaque was placed by the sidewalk leading into the side porch of the Museum. The plaque reads “This 19th-century farmhouse is the birthplace of the Women’s Institutes (WI), an organization …

      This plaque, mounted on a stone cairn, was placed at the roadside in front of the Erland Lee (Museum) Home in 1961, while it was still a private residence. It reads "In memory of Erland Lee and his wife, Janet, who pioneered the first Women's Institute - now world-wide - …

      In 2016, Norwich Township declared that the hall could not be rented due to changing fire regulations. With rising hydro and fuel costs and declining involvement, the Cornell Women's Institute could no longer look after the hall. The Township sold it in 2017 to Wilson Farms from Norwich.

      Adamsville WI Hall Adamsville Women's Institute was organized in 1934 and disbanded in 2012. The Community Hall was the former one-room school (S.S. #3, Albemarle Township, Bruce County) until 1967 when Central Schools were formed. The Community bought the school for $50.00 and appointed a Board of Trustees. The building …

      A piece of the Red Ribbon from the Deux Rivières boat ramp opening ceremony.

      Loretta Boisonneault, Reeve for Head Clara and Maria 1969 to 1970 wore this Township badge on her blazer at Renfrew County Council Meetings. Reeves in Renfrew county had to buy a blue blazer and wear their Township Badge on their shoulder for the County council meetings. Every Reeve who attended …

      Mackey Park is situated where St. Narcissus Parish used to be located. The church was demolished in 1950 when the Des Joachims (Swisha) Dam rose the water level of the Ottawa River. The community of Mackey Station (now called Mackey) had to be relocated to higher ground.

      Carnival Time. Stonecliffe Ontario. February 3 + 4 1984...

      Button design for the 1990 Stonecliffe Winter Carnival.

      Button design for the 1993 Stonecliffe winter carnival.

      Crest believed to have been one of many designed and submitted to the Home Coming committee for a contest held in 1989. Records show it was in use prior to 1993.

      Framed oil painting of the Canadian Pacific Railway station in Schreiber, Ontario.

      Framed photographs that show Engine #6539 before and after its restoration. The first photograph was taken by Brian Schuff, and the second was taken by Ray Gionet. Text on first photo reads: "A proud MLW RS-3 ex-Kimberly-Clark -CPR 6539 awaits cosmetic resotration by the Schreiber Heritage and Tourism Committee in …

      Black and white photograph of Schreiber showing the railroad in the centre of town.

      Framed photograph depicts Unit 5533 in the Schreiber C.P.R. yard.

      Framed photograph of the Schreiber C.P.R. yard circa 1900. Text reads: "Schreiber had developed into an important divisional point by the time this photograph was taken in 1900. Besides the extensive switching yards, the facilities included ice houses, a water tower, a round house, repair shops, coal shutes and stock …

      Stove is a circular shape and has a fair degree of rust on the exterior. Constructed out of solid metal. Stoves were used in the caboose of the train.

      An early framed photograph of Queen Elizabeth II.

      Hilda Maria (neè Hakala) and Anselm Haapa of Finland had a family farm in Schreiber between the years of 1915-1962. The farm was located from the south end of Winnipeg Street to the current location of Costa's Foodateria. Ansel was a hired contractor for the CPR as well.

      Framed black and white photograph of the late Mrs. Singleton with the 1960 Battle of Boyne Flag.