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- CPR Wreck Caused by Bursting Dam - Current River ParkThree hundred feet of the Paquette Dam were affected when a one hundred fifty foot opening in the dam let water through. Five men were killed with the wreckage of a train when it ran headlong into the riverbank.Three hundred feet of the Paquette Dam were affected when a one hundred fifty foot opening in the dam let water through. Five men were killed with the wreckage of …Thunder Bay Public Library
- Current River DisasterThe spring of 1908 was a season of extremes with May temperatures in the mid 80's. In the middle of May, the rains came, causing streams to swell. Shortly before midnight on May 27 a 200 million cubic foot, 20 foot high wall of water began surging down the Current …The spring of 1908 was a season of extremes with May temperatures in the mid 80's. In the middle of May, the rains came, causing streams to swell. Shortly before …Thunder Bay Public Library
- Current River (1908)Photo showing the swollen Current River. The flood of 1908 caused the loss of lives, power outages, and destruction of property, making it one of the Lakehead's greatest tragedies.Photo showing the swollen Current River. The flood of 1908 caused the loss of lives, power outages, and destruction of property, making it one of the Lakehead's greatest tragedies.Thunder Bay Public Library
- Current River Disaster (1908)Photo showing the CPR train wreck at Current River, May 28, 1908.Photo showing the CPR train wreck at Current River, May 28, 1908.Thunder Bay Public Library
- Current River Disaster (May 1908)Photo showing the damage done to the flumes, as a result of the flooding of the Current River, May 27, 1908.Photo showing the damage done to the flumes, as a result of the flooding of the Current River, May 27, 1908.Thunder Bay Public Library
- Disaster at Current River Park (May 27, 1908)Photo showing the Current River Disaster. Heavy rains and flooding caused the tracks to be washed out, resulting in the derailment of a CPR freight train at Current River Park.Photo showing the Current River Disaster. Heavy rains and flooding caused the tracks to be washed out, resulting in the derailment of a CPR freight train at Current River Park.Thunder Bay Public Library
- Paquette Dam (1908)Photo showing the destruction to the Paquette Dam caused by heavy rains and flooding of the Current River., The rains poured from mid May, swelling streams already engorged by sudden spring runoff. At the foot of a steep valley, a few miles downstream from the Onion Lake Dam, the smaller …Photo showing the destruction to the Paquette Dam caused by heavy rains and flooding of the Current River., The rains poured from mid May, swelling streams already engorged by sudden …Thunder Bay Public Library
- Train Wreck, Current River Park (1908)Also P3529Also P3529Thunder Bay Public Library
- Workers at Kam Power Project (~1906)The Kam River Power Project was initiated to supply power to Fort William for its industries. The construction of the power plant at Kakabeka Falls in 1906 provided employment for over 600 workers. The men that lost their lives on this project are buried at this site in Kakabeka Falls, …The Kam River Power Project was initiated to supply power to Fort William for its industries. The construction of the power plant at Kakabeka Falls in 1906 provided employment for …Thunder Bay Public Library
- Kam Power Project (1906)Also P3520Also P3520Thunder Bay Public Library
- Steam Shovel - Trans Continental RailwayA photo of a steam shovel and work crew excavating and clearing the way for the construction of the railway near Keewatin in the early 1900's. To the left of the photo is the steam engine used to transport the shovel to the area.A photo of a steam shovel and work crew excavating and clearing the way for the construction of the railway near Keewatin in the early 1900's. To the left of …Thunder Bay Public Library
- Trans Continental Railway - Chambers Camp #4A winter view at Chambers Camp #4 - McArthur and McFadden Contract - along the Trans Continental Railway. The crew and horses pose near Keewatin, Ontario.A winter view at Chambers Camp #4 - McArthur and McFadden Contract - along the Trans Continental Railway. The crew and horses pose near Keewatin, Ontario.Thunder Bay Public Library
- John Mathers Tie MillMather's lumber mill was awarded the contract to supply 25,000 cords of wood and 500,000 railway ties for use as telegraph poles, timber for bridges, trestles, and lumber for station houses.Mather's lumber mill was awarded the contract to supply 25,000 cords of wood and 500,000 railway ties for use as telegraph poles, timber for bridges, trestles, and lumber for station …Thunder Bay Public Library
- Steam Locomotive Unloading BallastTo bridge the gap between rivers, or to create a solid road bed for the rail, a great amount of ballast was required in preparation for the tracks for the TransContinental Railway. At times, the 'track layers' were only ten miles behind the bridge makers on the line.To bridge the gap between rivers, or to create a solid road bed for the rail, a great amount of ballast was required in preparation for the tracks for the …Thunder Bay Public Library
- Arola's Home in Nolalu (~1901)In the foreground is a large field. In the middle ground, a man stands with a chair in front of him. Behind him and to his left, is a woman, also holding a chair. To her left is a man, also carrying something. A log home and outbuildings are in …In the foreground is a large field. In the middle ground, a man stands with a chair in front of him. Behind him and to his left, is a woman, …Thunder Bay Public Library
- NolaluThe town of Nolalu was named after the Northland Lumber Company. In this photograph, the first building is the old Bishop Store (~1907). The building in the background is the Arola's home, when it had only two rooms. The building that is farthest back is the steam bath.The town of Nolalu was named after the Northland Lumber Company. In this photograph, the first building is the old Bishop Store (~1907). The building in the background is the …Thunder Bay Public Library
- Silver Islet Mine Stamp Mill (~1900),Black and white photo of the wooden building identified as the Silver Islet Mine Stamp MillBlack and white photo of the wooden building identified as the Silver Islet Mine Stamp MillThunder Bay Public Library
- Silver Islet Cabins (~1900)Black and white photo of Miner's cabins at Silver IsletBlack and white photo of Miner's cabins at Silver IsletThunder Bay Public Library
- Silver Islet Stamp Mill in Winter(~1905)Black and white photo of the Silver Islet Stamp Mill, used to extract silver from the ore. This photo was taken during the Northern Ontario winter on Lake Superior.Black and white photo of the Silver Islet Stamp Mill, used to extract silver from the ore. This photo was taken during the Northern Ontario winter on Lake Superior.Thunder Bay Public Library
- Silver Islet Mine Hoist House (~1900)Black and white photo of the Silver Islet Mine Hoist House where the ore is landed. Picture of the head frame over main shaft and connecting stamp mill at Silver Islet on Lake Superior, Ontario.Black and white photo of the Silver Islet Mine Hoist House where the ore is landed. Picture of the head frame over main shaft and connecting stamp mill at Silver …Thunder Bay Public Library