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      A Tweedsmuir History compiled by the Sunnyside Women's Institute. This scrapbook contains a number of photos, handwritten notes, newspaper clippings, and various other paper based media.

      The home in the photo was constructed in 1926, replacing the farm's original log home that was first occupied in 1898. This photo can be found in the Tweedsmuir History created by the Princess Elizabeth Women's institute.

      This photo can be found in the Tweedsmuir History created by the Princess Elizabeth Women's institute.

      Mr. Charles Ray emigrated from Lurgen, Ireland and Mrs. Mary Ray (nee Brown) came from Kincardine, Ontario. Mr. Ray purchased the 160 acre farm in 1897 for $160. The photograph was taken at the Ray family farm, Thessalon, in October, 1950. The occasion was the gathering of the children of …

      The child in the photo is Mr. and Mrs. Ray's great grandson. He is the child of their son James who married Winnie Bailey. James and his family continued to work the farm until 1950 when his health forced them to leave. This photo can be found in the Tweedsmuir …

      Shown in the back are (Left to Right) Winnie (Bailey) Ray, son Lincoln, son Bailey, and James Ray. In front are their two daughters with Miriam on the left and Patricia on the right. Bailey's brother Lincoln wed Colleen Owens Ray the next year on 22 Jun 1948. This photo …

      Mr. and Mrs. Wingrave moved to the Algoma area from Cobalt where Mr. Wingrave had been a miner. Mr. Wingrave was the original owner and builder of the Little Rapids store. They farmed the land until 1929. This photo can be found in the Tweedsmuir History created by the Princess …

      Notes in the photo indicate the males are Mr. Wingrave, Leslie and Bob. This suggests that it is Mr. Leslie Wingrave Sr., his son Leslie and while not confirmed, the young boy could be Mr. Wingrave's grandson Bob. This photo can be found in the Tweedsmuir History created by the …

      Notes beside this photograph state that "a new meeting house was build in North Livingstone " in 1922 and that "In July 1962, an extension was needed and Sunday School rooms were built onto the back of the building". This photo can be found in the Tweedsmuir History created by …

      Notes adjacent to this photo state that the Co-op received its charter to transport milk in December 1945 and transported milk until 1962. This photo can be found in the Tweedsmuir History created by the Princess Elizabeth Women's Institute.

      Notes attached to this photo read: "Picture taken early 1900's. 1. Harry Davidson 2. George Shaw 3. Tom Buchanan. Red Bridge over the Thessalon River." These numbers refer to the homes in the pictures.

      The Thessalon House was the town's first hotel on the corner of Main and Algoma Streets, built circa 1882. It was built for the Dyment Lumber Company. The hotel had two barns and a large shed to accommodate the horses of visitors. The dining room offered fine service, the tables …

      This is a black and white photo of the Thessalon train station. The Thessalon depot sign hangs on the track side of the building. There are many windows located on what would have been the passenger area of the building.

      Mr. Delhenty contracted polio as a child and lost the use of one of his legs.

      The original Empire Theater was constructed between 1915-1916 and was owned and operated by D.J. Sandie. The "Wonderland Theatre" was located on the second floor. The attached building held the Canadian Imperial Bank and Kinches Menswear, and the Masonic Lodge. When the original theater was deemed too small construction began …

      A steamship, also called the Norgoma was built at Collingwood shipyards in 1950.

      This is a black and white photo of five people standing outside of a blacksmith shop. On the left is a man, presumably the blacksmith, wearing a leather apron and white shirt. He is holding onto a young child with his left hand. This child is barefoot, wearing a light …

      Thomas Hotchkiss and his wife Sarah (Featherstone) are pictured. Their daughter Laura, married Frank Bennett, and owned the Hardware Store in Thessalon. Sarah, married Edward White, and operated the Grocery Store in Thessalon where Clinton's Store was. Mary married Clark Reynolds, and ran the General Store in Portlock. Their sons …

      The notes accompanying this photo say: "Arabella Millar (Bird) born 1886, Died 1906. Mother of the children in picture across."

      This is a black and white photo of the Rory McBain family. Seated are Mrs. McBain and Mr. Rory McBain. Standing from Left to Right are Kenneth, Emma, Jim, and Dan. Mr. McBain wears a sport coat with a shirt and tie, as well as a v-neck sweater. Mrs. McBain …