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Fenelon Falls Post Office – CIBC
In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries public buildings were important symbols in Ontario. Generations of immigrants had moved to the region to chop farms from the forests or help establish new services in towns. Many worked their whole lives just to afford and build a home they could give to their children.
Lindsay Library
In the nineteenth century—before the advent of motion pictures or radio—let alone the internet, print media was basically the only media that could reach an international audience. Having access to books opened exciting possibilities for those who could read—literacy was far from universal.
Beaverton Harbour
Beaverton developed as a crossroads village at the mouth of the Beaver River on Lake Simcoe. From this community’s earliest days, there was steamboat service on the lake, beginning with the Sir John Colborne, which was launched in 1832 at the lower landing on the Holland River, on Yonge Street.
Verulam Town Hall, Bobcaygeon
For the first generation after large scale European immigration began to the area, in communities like Bobcaygeon, Rokeby (as the village north of the river was then called) and Verulam Township, many of the public institutions were very rudimentary.
The McArthur House Hotel
During the age of the steamboats and stage coaches, it took much longer to get anywhere than it does today. In that era, steam travel was associated with progress, because it was so much faster and easier to transport large quantities of goods than in previous generations when people paddled.
Millyard’s Drug Store - Souter’s Variety
One of the many striking buildings on the main street of Coboconk, the exterior of Souter’s has changed little since it was Millyard’s Drug Store in the early twentieth century.
Old St. James
St. James Anglican Church is among the oldest organizations in Fenelon Falls. Before the advent of public schools, many children received their education through the church. It helped care for sick and elderly—for most people, giving to church was their primary charitable donation.
Coboconk’s VicPly Factory
As Coboconk was situated on the Gull River, a large proportion of the timber floated down the Trent Watershed in the late nineteenth century passed through the village—some would float as far as Trenton. In 1913, the Gull River Lumber Company built a large sawmill, on the shore of the Gull River, opposite the railway station
Kinmount Station
Kinmount grew around the Bobcaygeon Road’s bridge over the Burnt River. Though the Burnt River is a pleasant canoe route today, it was not practical for steam navigation because there were several rapids along the way. But it soon became one of the main arteries for exporting sawlogs from Haliburton.
Maryboro Lodge
As the village’s owner, James Wallis could choose any site he wished to build his home. He selected a lot in the Oak Grove, with a view of Cameron Lake and the Fenelon River.
Coboconk’s Lime Kilns
In 1889, Robert Callan (less commonly Callen) opened the Coboconk Lime Works, having previously made this product at St. Mary’s and Innerkip.
Lindsay’s Wharf
In the nineteenth century, Lindsay’s riverfront was a centre of industrial activity, particularly in the vicinity of the wharves and lock.
The Beehive - Eganridge Resort
In 1988, John and Patty Egan, who made a career of developing well-known hospitality properties, bought the Beehive and renamed it Eganridge Inn and Country Club.
Handley Lumber
Now in its fourth generation, Handley Lumber carries on as Fenelon Falls’ lumber yard.
Highlands Cinemas
Called “the most UNIQUE multiplex in the world,” Keith built Highlands Cinemas in an era when theatres were closing across North America.
The Boyd Barn, Bobcaygeon
In the nineteenth century, improving agriculture was a social cause that was almost universally esteemed.
Fenelon Falls Lock
The lock was completed in 1887, but it was not functional until a ridge was removed from the Fenelon River near the entrance to Cameron Lake and a swing railway bridge replaced the fixed span.
The Pattie House
Originally Keys Hotel, it was located in a logging town, and many of its customers were lumbermen.
Cameron's Orange Hall
By the early nineteenth century, the Orange Order was active in British North America, and became popular throughout Ontario …