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- CPR Station - Heron Bay (~1949)A train steams into the Heron Bay Station on a crisp winter day. This station burned down in 1953 and a new station was built across the road, near the present day McCuaig General Store. The second station was dismantled about 1991, following the discontinuation of VIA passenger service along …A train steams into the Heron Bay Station on a crisp winter day. This station burned down in 1953 and a new station was built across the road, near the …Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
- Steamer at Heron Bay (~1889)In 1885, Heron Bay was known as Heron Bay Subdivision, and was primarily used to supply locomotives with fuel. The steamer would fit between the shore and CPR Island (Coal Island), north of the Pic River mouth. Here the first steam locomotive on the spur line would be unloaded. This …In 1885, Heron Bay was known as Heron Bay Subdivision, and was primarily used to supply locomotives with fuel. The steamer would fit between the shore and CPR Island (Coal …Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
- The Village of Jackfish (~1889)Photograph showing the village of Jackfish, Ontario, circa 1889. Jackfish began as a fishing village in the 1870's. In 1884, the CPR began using Jackfish as a landing for construction supplies. Along with the wharf (lower left), a 600 foot trestle coal dock was constructed. Coal was unloaded from the …Photograph showing the village of Jackfish, Ontario, circa 1889. Jackfish began as a fishing village in the 1870's. In 1884, the CPR began using Jackfish as a landing for construction …Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
- New Age of locomotives - CPR (~1949)December 5, 1949 created quite a stir for Marathonians, when the CPR showed off the new General Motors Diesel Ltd. locomotives that would shortly be replacing the old steam locomotives. That day, number 7001 stayed long enough for the residents to walk around and admire its beauty.December 5, 1949 created quite a stir for Marathonians, when the CPR showed off the new General Motors Diesel Ltd. locomotives that would shortly be replacing the old steam locomotives. …Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
- Historic North ShoreCPR archives lists this photo simply as 'Historic North Shore: Lake Superior District, Ontario' It is speculated that the men in this photo could be returning from the west, where they fought in the Louis Riel Rebellion of 1885. That rail journey from Red Rock to Winnipeg was 24 hrs …CPR archives lists this photo simply as 'Historic North Shore: Lake Superior District, Ontario' It is speculated that the men in this photo could be returning from the west, where …Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
- Logging - Horse Drawn SleighPeninsula Harbour on the Pic River was a significant link in the construction of the railway. Peninsula was the base of operations for the most difficult and costly phase of the entire construction program. Railroad tie sawmills were an industry along the shore of the Pic River.Peninsula Harbour on the Pic River was a significant link in the construction of the railway. Peninsula was the base of operations for the most difficult and costly phase of …Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
- Logging at PeninsulaMechanization began to replace horsepower. Here a tractor is used to pile logs.Mechanization began to replace horsepower. Here a tractor is used to pile logs.Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
- MarathonA postcard of the town of Marathon. In the foreground is the Everest Hotel. The Everest Hotel dorms, located behind the train station, housed single men, mill and woodyard workers. The little square building behind the Everest was the taxi stand. In the background, is the CPR 'Canadian' passenger train, …A postcard of the town of Marathon. In the foreground is the Everest Hotel. The Everest Hotel dorms, located behind the train station, housed single men, mill and woodyard workers. …Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
- Marathon Train StationThe Marathon Station opened for business June 3, 1946 before it was even completed. Until 1953 when the western section of the Trans Canada Highway was finally opened, the only way in or out of Marathon was by train.The Marathon Station opened for business June 3, 1946 before it was even completed. Until 1953 when the western section of the Trans Canada Highway was finally opened, the only …Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
- Construction Camp - PeninsulaThe bustling town of Peninsula in 1884. This was the first landing used in the construction of the CPR. Peninsula was known as 'the wickedest city in America'. Supplies carried by steamers, such as the Butcher's Boy, were landed at Peninsula Harbour to accommodate an estimated 12,000 men and 5,000 …The bustling town of Peninsula in 1884. This was the first landing used in the construction of the CPR. Peninsula was known as 'the wickedest city in America'. Supplies carried …Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
- CPR Train Station - Peninsula (~1938)A view of Peninsula station, and tracks. Peninsula was once a popular location for painters and fishermen. Once booming, the CPR Peninsula was later reduced to the status of a siding. The ruins of the old hotel near the shore and another near the station survived for some years, but …A view of Peninsula station, and tracks. Peninsula was once a popular location for painters and fishermen. Once booming, the CPR Peninsula was later reduced to the status of a …Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
- CPR Station - Penninsula (~1934-45)Penninsula, Ontario, transportation, railway, railroadPenninsula, Ontario, transportation, railway, railroadMarathon District Museum & Historical Society
- CPR Bridge Crossing Big Pic River (~1889)Marathon, Ontario, transportation, railway, railroadMarathon, Ontario, transportation, railway, railroadMarathon District Museum & Historical Society
- CNR Station - Stevens Ont.(~1947)Photo of the CNR Station at Stevens, Ontario on a brisk -42 degree Fahrenheit. A steam locomotive pulls into the depot for the Marathon paper mills of Canada. Other stops along the way included Hearst, Caramat, Hillsport and Hornepayne.Photo of the CNR Station at Stevens, Ontario on a brisk -42 degree Fahrenheit. A steam locomotive pulls into the depot for the Marathon paper mills of Canada. Other stops …Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
- Marathon Train StationPhoto of Marathon Train Station In April of 1944, work began on the mill site. The General Timber depot near the CPR tracks became construction headquarters. Temporary board and tar paper buildings sprang up to the east.Photo of Marathon Train Station In April of 1944, work began on the mill site. The General Timber depot near the CPR tracks became construction headquarters. Temporary board and tar …Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
- Mink TunnelLocated approximately 15 miles west of Marathon, this view is looking east towards the town. As faithful passengers on the Canadian, one of the highlights of each trip was going through the tunnels, especially in the daylight, when the interior passengers lights were turned off. For a few moments that …Located approximately 15 miles west of Marathon, this view is looking east towards the town. As faithful passengers on the Canadian, one of the highlights of each trip was going …Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
- Red Sucker TunnelThe Canadian Pacific Railway completed this section of track while the troops were headed for Manitoba from Ottawa to suppress the Red River rising led by Louis Riel in 1885.The Canadian Pacific Railway completed this section of track while the troops were headed for Manitoba from Ottawa to suppress the Red River rising led by Louis Riel in 1885.Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
- Trans Canada Highway ConstructionThe Government of Ontario was proceeding with work on Highway 17 in 1949. By 1950, it was decided that the route would include Marathon, Ontario, on the Trans Canada Highway. The construction was to be completed by 1951. In this photo, a construction tractor hauls rocks from an area to …The Government of Ontario was proceeding with work on Highway 17 in 1949. By 1950, it was decided that the route would include Marathon, Ontario, on the Trans Canada Highway. …Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
- Trans Canada and CPR BridgeThis coloured postcard reveals the beauty surrounding the Big Pic River and Heron Bay on the shore of Lake Superior. Possible hazards of the road were dramatized one late October day when a 'Eulid' truck crashed through the guard rails to the bridge 10 ft. below. It was there that …This coloured postcard reveals the beauty surrounding the Big Pic River and Heron Bay on the shore of Lake Superior. Possible hazards of the road were dramatized one late October …Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
- Freight Train with Royal CrestPhotograph of majestic CPR steam locomotive number 25.The occasion for the photograph is unknown.Photograph of majestic CPR steam locomotive number 25.The occasion for the photograph is unknown.Marathon District Museum & Historical Society