Résultats

      Black and white photograph of the Canadian Pacific Railway station in Schreiber, Ontario.

      Donated by Mr and Mrs Edgar Inkster. Belonged to Mrs. Inkster's mother, taken from her wedding dishes, over 100 years old.

      This type of knife was used by farmers to cut through an outdoor hay pile or mow in order to get at cleaner untouched hay on the inside. It took a great deal of strength to use it.

      This predeccesor of the "Swiss Army Knife" has a wood handle that has begun to show its age with pieces missing but has several different implements attached. There is a corkscrew, various knife blades and a pick type tool.

      Set of two leather horse collars. These collars are part of the harness used for horse's when pulling wagons or a plow. The collar allows the horse to use its full strength when pulling.

      This single harness yoke would be used for hitching a horse or a mule to some type of farm implement such as a plow, or a hay wagon . These were most commonly used in the late 1800's to early 1900's.

      This type of churn had the whole barrel turning which turned the milk into solids and was widely used in the late 1800's and early 1900's.

      This device was used prior to the invention of hay elevators and baling equipment. This large fork like apparatus was used to help get the hay from the wagon to the lofts in the upper portions of a barn. It was attached to a pulley that a horse would provide …

      This item appears to have been hand hewn and looks to be very old, it has broken off on one end along what appears to be a fault in the wood.

      This is a u shaped wooden item with an iron frame, attached to the front, it has two larger holes through the ends of the bottom of the open end suggesting something could be attached.

      The writing is still clearly visible on the wringer saying Steel Tempered Ball Bearings, oil the ball bearings frequently, enclosed cog wheels

      Round wooden wash tub on four legs, iron bands hold barrel together.

      Mrs. Allhusen was known in the Iron Bridge for her skills as a midwife. (1877-1930)

      original statement

      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.

      Mrs. Laderoult was born and raised in Nesterville and she is the daughter of John McFarling. This photo can be found in the Tweedsmuir History created by the Nesterville Women's Institute.

      Notes indicate that the original dock was constructed of wood that was then replaced in later years by cement. At the time there were few roads so people often took the ships to travel to Sault Ste. Marie, Owen Sound or other distant destinations accessible by water.

      Nathaniel Dyment first arrived in Thessalon in 1871 coming from Barrie, Ontario. He proceeded to purchase 300 acres on the east side of the Thessalon River toward the far end of what is now Main Street. The Mill was constructed in 1876. Mr. Dyment also owned a store, a boardinghouse …

      Thomas Holcombe's small water powered mill at Little Rapid's. Built in 1894.