- Over, Through, Up, & Down

This essay deals with the various waterways surrounding the village of Magneteawn. It highlight the waterways themselves, bridges, boats, and general activities on the water.

This essay deals with the various waterways surrounding the village of Magneteawn. It highlight the waterways themselves, bridges, boats, and general activities on the water.
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- Weekend Getaways

A look at some of the cottages and camps around the Magnetawan area.

A look at some of the cottages and camps around the Magnetawan area.
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- View of the Village of Magnetawan, 1918

In the lower right corner of the photograph, "1918," is handwritten.

In the lower right corner of the photograph, "1918," is handwritten.
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- Magnetawan Post Office, circa 1920

Black and white photograph of the old Magnetawan Post Office. Its a two story wooden building. There are steps leading up to the entrance and a deck on either side of the entrance. There's a woman in a dress standing on the deck at the entrance of the Post Office.

Black and white photograph of the old Magnetawan Post Office. Its a two story wooden building. There are steps leading up to the entrance and a deck on either side ...
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- Magnetawan from a Distance, 1938

On the front of the picture at the bottom, '1938,' is handwritten in blue ink. On the back of the photograph, 'vacation 1938,' is handwritten in pencil.

On the front of the picture at the bottom, '1938,' is handwritten in blue ink. On the back of the photograph, 'vacation 1938,' is handwritten in pencil.
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- View from the Locks, Magnetawan, circa 1920

On the front of the photograph along th bottom, "VIEW FROM THE LOCKS, MAGNETAWAN, ONTARIO," is typed by the manufacturer of the postcard.

On the front of the photograph along th bottom, "VIEW FROM THE LOCKS, MAGNETAWAN, ONTARIO," is typed by the manufacturer of the postcard.
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- To the Memory Of the Late James S. Freeborn M.D. F.R.C.S.


This is a 6 page booklet dedicated to the memory of James S. Freeborn, M.D. F.R.C.S. He was the Magnetawan community's doctor for forty years. The booklet contains a record of the service and a biography of the good doctor.


This is a 6 page booklet dedicated to the memory of James S. Freeborn, M.D. F.R.C.S. He was the Magnetawan community's doctor for forty years. The booklet contains a record ...
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- Magnetawan's Answer to Canada's Call Plaque, circa 1950

Colour photograph of a bronze plaque honouring the men who fought in the First World War. The plaque also honours the men who died while fighting in that war.

Colour photograph of a bronze plaque honouring the men who fought in the First World War. The plaque also honours the men who died while fighting in that war.
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- Collage 'Blythwood', Ahmic Lake, circa 1900

Colour painted postcard of the cabin Blythwood on Ahmic Lake near Magnetawan ON. There lake is storming and white-caps can be seen at the top of the waves. In the centre of the photograph is a dock going into the woods where a cabin is nestled into the forest. Around ...

Colour painted postcard of the cabin Blythwood on Ahmic Lake near Magnetawan ON. There lake is storming and white-caps can be seen at the top of the waves. In the ...
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- Harry Q. Snugg's Store, circa 1910

Black and white photograph of Harry Q. Snuggs General store. Its a two story wooden building painted white. There's a sign in front of the store advertising ice cream. The second story is likely living space. There is a man standing in front of the building.

Black and white photograph of Harry Q. Snuggs General store. Its a two story wooden building painted white. There's a sign in front of the store advertising ice cream. The ...
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- View of South Sparks, Magnetawan, circa 1985

Colour photograph of Magnetawan from the fair side of Sparks Street. There are many buildings on the street, which are likely family homes. There is a yellow car sitting in someone's driveway.

Colour photograph of Magnetawan from the fair side of Sparks Street. There are many buildings on the street, which are likely family homes. There is a yellow car sitting in ...
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- The Skating Rink, bottom of Biddy Street, Magnetawan, 1934

At the top of the photograph, 'The skating rink at the bottom of Biddy Street Tommy Miller's garage can be seen in the background, built in 1934.'

At the top of the photograph, 'The skating rink at the bottom of Biddy Street Tommy Miller's garage can be seen in the background, built in 1934.'
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- The Jail House, Magnetawan, circa 1940

At the bottom of the photograph there are two written lines. The first line has, 'Jail Magnetawan,' handwritten in blue pencil. The second line has, 'SITUATED NEAR THE DOCKS BELOW THE ANGLICAN CHURCH WAS BUILT BY THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO - ONLY ONE DOOR,' is handwritten in blue ink.

At the bottom of the photograph there are two written lines. The first line has, 'Jail Magnetawan,' handwritten in blue pencil. The second line has, 'SITUATED NEAR THE DOCKS BELOW ...
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- Early and Modern Anglican Churches, Magnetawan, circa 1920 and 1997

Written in the middle of the photograph, 'ANGLICAN CHURCH 1997,' is handwritten.

Written in the middle of the photograph, 'ANGLICAN CHURCH 1997,' is handwritten.
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- Flooding of the Magnetawan River, circa 1929

Black and white photograph of the Magnetawan River flooding. The marina on the river is being flooded. Behind the marina are a few buildings. On the hill is the Anglican Church.

Black and white photograph of the Magnetawan River flooding. The marina on the river is being flooded. Behind the marina are a few buildings. On the hill is the Anglican ...
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- Birds Eye View of Magnetawan, 1960

Colour aerial photograph of Magnetawan in 1960. The swing bridge can be seen crossing the Magnetawan River. Main street and a portion of the village can be seen on the left hand side of the photograph.

Colour aerial photograph of Magnetawan in 1960. The swing bridge can be seen crossing the Magnetawan River. Main street and a portion of the village can be seen on the ...
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- Blacksmith Shop, Magnetawan, 1973

In between the two photographs, 'Blacksmith Shop, May 11, 1973,' is typed.

In between the two photographs, 'Blacksmith Shop, May 11, 1973,' is typed.
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- William and Lila Boettger Home, Magnetawan, 1942


36 BayStreet. East side Lot 13, Andrews, Street access from Bay Street This frame story and a half house was built for Mr. Schade and his family. The back piece was added some years later and Jim Mc Lachlan lived there for a while. Lila and William Boettger bought the ...


36 BayStreet. East side Lot 13, Andrews, Street access from Bay Street This frame story and a half house was built for Mr. Schade and his family. The back piece ...
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- A Cottage at the Waters Edge, circa 1910


Black and white photograph of a cabin just off a body of water. There is a dock on the water and a canoe pulled up on the shore. The cabin is nestled in the forest. The cabin is a one floor wooden structure with an attic space or a loft. ...


Black and white photograph of a cabin just off a body of water. There is a dock on the water and a canoe pulled up on the shore. The cabin ...
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- Dr. Kelly and Friends Prepare for Stargazing at the Evening House, circa 1920

Black and white photograph of Dr. Kelly & some of his friends standing on top of the 'evening house' near Indian Point. The building is a log building roughly shaped like a cube. The group is standing around a telescope in the centre of the roof. The roof is pointing ...

Black and white photograph of Dr. Kelly & some of his friends standing on top of the 'evening house' near Indian Point. The building is a log building roughly shaped ...
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