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- Blind River Public Library Circulation Records 1926-33Due to the quality of the original documents some pages may not display well.Due to the quality of the original documents some pages may not display well.Blind River Public Library
- Blind River Library Circulation Records, 1933Due to the quality of the original documents some pages may not display well.Due to the quality of the original documents some pages may not display well.Blind River Public Library
- Log Slide North Of Blind River, Aubrey Falls, 1928writing on the back of the photo indicates it was taken in 1928.writing on the back of the photo indicates it was taken in 1928.Blind River Public Library
- Carpenter & Hixon Log Jam at Mississauga Bridge, Indian River, Circa 1925This black and white photo shows a log jam at the Mississauga Bridge on the Indian RiverThis black and white photo shows a log jam at the Mississauga Bridge on the Indian RiverBlind River Public Library
- Employees Honor Octogenarian Lumberman, 1943This newspaper article from the Sudbury Star shows photos of the very large birthday celebration held in honor of J.J. McFadden on his 80th birthday. Mr. McFadden was the president of J.J. McFadden Lumber that employed many people on the North Shore over many years.This newspaper article from the Sudbury Star shows photos of the very large birthday celebration held in honor of J.J. McFadden on his 80th birthday. Mr. McFadden was the president …Blind River Public Library
- Bush Travel Big Problem For Loggers and Hunters, 1957While the source of this article is unknown, it deals with the conflict between sportsmen and loggers using privately owned logging roads. In order to access many of the best areas for hunting and fishing sportsmen often use private roads created for and by the logging companies. This can create …While the source of this article is unknown, it deals with the conflict between sportsmen and loggers using privately owned logging roads. In order to access many of the best …Blind River Public Library
- Fickle Fate Harasses Town, 1980This article appears to be the third in a series of articles discussing the effect of the ups and downs of the lumber industry on the town of Blind River. This piece covers a period from 1929 to 1958.This article appears to be the third in a series of articles discussing the effect of the ups and downs of the lumber industry on the town of Blind River. …Blind River Public Library
- Domtar Announcement Surprises Town, 1980Article four in this series discusses the 1968 announcement by Domtar of the closure of the local mill. The last whistle blew at 5 pm on June 19, 1969 and saw 300 people join the 300-400 who had already been laid off.Article four in this series discusses the 1968 announcement by Domtar of the closure of the local mill. The last whistle blew at 5 pm on June 19, 1969 and …Blind River Public Library
- Town Conquers Economic Defeat, 1980This is the fifth part of the series discussing the depletion of white pine forest stock in the area that would have led to an inevitable shut down of the Domtar mill sooner or later. It also discusses the then Mayor (Red Venturi) optimism that Blind River would survive again …This is the fifth part of the series discussing the depletion of white pine forest stock in the area that would have led to an inevitable shut down of the …Blind River Public Library
- Blind River Recalls The Days of The World's Biggest White-Pine Mill, 1977The Globe and Mail ran a large article about the McFadden mill that was the worlds larges white pine sawmill in the 1950`s. During its peak operation over 12 miles of concrete `streets` were laid for access to the lumber stacks. The mill itself was built by the Carpenter Hixon …The Globe and Mail ran a large article about the McFadden mill that was the worlds larges white pine sawmill in the 1950`s. During its peak operation over 12 miles …Blind River Public Library
- Sawmills, Logging Big Part of Town`s Colorful History, 1981The Blind River Standard published this article recalling the heyday of the logging industry in the Blind River area. Including the chain of ownership of the mill that provided many jobs in Blind River for years.The Blind River Standard published this article recalling the heyday of the logging industry in the Blind River area. Including the chain of ownership of the mill that provided many …Blind River Public Library
- Logging Days In Blind River, 1975This seven page document provides a point form time line of the progression of the logging industry in the Blind River area, from the arrival of the french explorers in 1640 to more modern days in 1967.This seven page document provides a point form time line of the progression of the logging industry in the Blind River area, from the arrival of the french explorers in …Blind River Public Library
- Lingo Of The Woods (from The Mississaugi Country: A Study In Logging History), 1974This excerpt from a report written by Graham A. MacDonald for the Ministry of Natural Resources - Division of Parks provides a glimpse of the colorful vocabulary particular to the loggers, such as ``Bang Juice - (Dynamite) or ``Pay-Cheater`` (a timekeeper).This excerpt from a report written by Graham A. MacDonald for the Ministry of Natural Resources - Division of Parks provides a glimpse of the colorful vocabulary particular to the …Blind River Public Library
- AECB Delays Decision On Eldorado Area Anti-Nuke Members Surprised - The Standard, 1981This article from January 1981 covers some of the opposition to the building of a Uranium Trioxide Refinery near Blind River by Eldorado Nuclear. Local residents had taken their concerns to the Atomic Energy Control Board in hopes of stopping the project.This article from January 1981 covers some of the opposition to the building of a Uranium Trioxide Refinery near Blind River by Eldorado Nuclear. Local residents had taken their concerns …Blind River Public Library
- Anti Nukes Using Scare Tactics - Mayor - The Sault Star, 1981This story from the Sault Star outlines how outside anti-nuclear protesters became involved in the Eldorado debate around the Blind River area and attempted to turn local citizens against the project using any means possible.This story from the Sault Star outlines how outside anti-nuclear protesters became involved in the Eldorado debate around the Blind River area and attempted to turn local citizens against the …Blind River Public Library
- Growth Arouses Feelings Of Fear, Excitement - The Sault Star, 1981An article that discusses what effects the boom in Elliott Lake would have on Blind River and what the construction of Eldorado Nuclear would do for the small town of Blind River.An article that discusses what effects the boom in Elliott Lake would have on Blind River and what the construction of Eldorado Nuclear would do for the small town of …Blind River Public Library
- Refinery Controversy Brews In Blind River - The Sault Star, 1981The controversy was constant in the days prior to the building of Eldorado in Blind River. Many concerned citizens for and against attended meetings with members of the AECB to discuss the pros and cons the plant might present. This article discusses one such meeting convened by the Blind River …The controversy was constant in the days prior to the building of Eldorado in Blind River. Many concerned citizens for and against attended meetings with members of the AECB to …Blind River Public Library
- Eldorado Has Raised Shrill Voices On North Shore - The Sault Star, 1981Articles appeared daily with no shortage of fodder regarding the construction of the Eldorado plant in Blind River. One of its biggest supporters were the residents of the Chiblow Mississauga Indian band seeing jobs and opportunity. On the other hand some local citizens continued to rally against it.Articles appeared daily with no shortage of fodder regarding the construction of the Eldorado plant in Blind River. One of its biggest supporters were the residents of the Chiblow Mississauga …Blind River Public Library
- Optimism Felt About North Shore Refinery - The Sault Star, 1981Articles appeared daily with no shortage of fodder regarding the construction of the Eldorado plant in Blind River. One of its biggest supporters were the residents of the Chiblow Mississauga Indian band seeing jobs and opportunity. On the other hand some local citizens continued to rally against it.Articles appeared daily with no shortage of fodder regarding the construction of the Eldorado plant in Blind River. One of its biggest supporters were the residents of the Chiblow Mississauga …Blind River Public Library
- Refinery Promise Sought -The Sault Star, 1981This article covers a story of CUPE (Canadian Union of Public Employees) demand to the council of Blind River that they provide a legally binding agreement saying they would be held responsible for any effects caused to people or the environment by the Eldorado plant along the North Shore.This article covers a story of CUPE (Canadian Union of Public Employees) demand to the council of Blind River that they provide a legally binding agreement saying they would be …Blind River Public Library