The road to the wharf and ferry, south of Highway #2, Aultsville
- LVMC-AV-1-012
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- 1956
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The road to the wharf and ferry, south of Highway #2, Aultsville
The road to the wharf and ferry, south of Highway #2, Aultsville
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The road to the wharf and ferry, south of Highway #2, Aultsville
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"The Dock" at Aultsville with Stein Island in the background. This was the wharf used by travelers between Aultsville and Louisville Landing, New York. This was a popular swimming site as well.
Construction of Diversion Canal
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Construction of Diversion Canal at Maple Grove. Newly constructed dyke opening in the background – pre-1957
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Hydro and Seaway construction at Maple Grove. Newly completed structure for opening in dyke on the left. This opening was required for the anticipated all-Canadian seaway that never materialized
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Charles Wilkins (1936-2005) - resident of Mille Roches and Long Sault
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The Aultsville Grand Trunk/Canadian National Railway Station at Aultsville c. 1956. Note the patch on the roof required after a locomotive jumped the track and crashed into the station c. 1928. Allen MacMillan was the CNR agent for many years, but the last agent was Leon Piper
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Moses-Saunders Power Dam construction at Maple Grove – photo c. 1956
Winter construction at power dam
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Winter construction at power dam site. Heating gravel for the concrete mixers
Demolishing the Mille Roches Powerhouse
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Demolishing the Mille Roches Powerhouse - c. 1956
Home of George and Grace (O'Shaughnessy) Loucks
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Top photo is the home of George and Grace (O'Shaughnessy) Loucks, located at the west end of Mille Roches, next door east of Mille Roches United Church and overlooking Bergin Lake. This house was the 120th house to be relocated into Long Sault to 10 Saunders Avenue, and was known as SL 299. The house was vacant at the time of its move to Lot 283 on March 15, 1957. It was placed on its new foundation on March 18, 1957.
Bottom photo is of the Mille Roches Arena, officially opened on February 8, 1936. The officers of the first board were: President- George A. Butzer; Vice-President- I.G. Fleming; Secretary- Floyd E. Barkley; Treasurer- Percy E. Johnston; Directors- W.S. Fleming, Douglas Easter, Joe Robertson
Students and teachers from Aultsville High School
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Students and teachers from Aultsville High School
St. Paul's Anglican Church at Aultsville
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St. Paul's Anglican Church at Aultsville. The stained glass windows and bell were removed and incorporated into the new St. Peter's Anglican Church in Ingleside. The church was built in 1887 on land owned by Jacob and Anne Summers.
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This building at 7 Frost Avenue, Long Sault, was the former Dr. J.W. Messecar home and office at Mille Roches, as well as the home of Louise McCartney. Brian McCartney, esteemed teacher and musician, has memories of life in this home, overlooking Bergin Lake, at the west end of Mille Roches beside the Mille Roches United Church. This was the 85th house moved into Long Sault, and it was identified as SL 471. This house was vacant at the time of its move from Mille Roches on October 19, 1956. Ten days later, it was placed on its new foundation on Lot 352. Following its move, this house was used as an office for the Chamber of Commerce, served as a depot for the Bank of Montreal until the Long Sault Shopping Centre was completed, and served as a school for students destined for the new St. George's Separate School on Bethune Avenue. For a period of time, until its conversion to Branch #569, Royal Canadian Legion, this dwelling served as the base for many community activities, including Bill Barker's Square Dance lessons for school children.
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Two Department of Transport men cutting a maple tree on Sheek Island in November 1955
Swimming in the bay at "The Head" of Sheek Island
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Swimming in the bay at "The Head" of Sheek Island. This was at Ault Park, a popular Sunday picnic area near the Long Sault Rapids - pre-1956
Home of George and Keitha (Crites) Raymond
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Home of George and Keitha (Crites) Raymond. The original house burned in 1917-18. The frame of the house was a granary. Zalmon Raymond began rebuilding the house, and it was finished in 1932 by George and Keith Raymond. There were five bedrooms, one bathroom, a living room, dining room, kitchen, and walk-in pantry - c.1955
Sheek Island home of Herb and Catherine Raymond
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Sheek Island home of Herb and Catherine Raymond - c. 1955
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Norbert Gowsell home, Mille Roches - relocated to Long Sault - donated by Marie Gallagher
Home of Herb and Catherine Raymond
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Home of Herb and Catherine Raymond, Sheek Island - c. 1955
Combining grain on Herb Raymond's farm
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Combining grain on Herb Raymond's farm in the 1940s. Front tractor owned and operated by Herb Raymond, with son Bob in the wagon; Isodore Champagne on the combine; George Raymond on second tractor - c. 1955
Home of Herb and Catherine Raymond
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Home of Herb and Catherine Raymond, Sheek Island - c. 1955
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Ault Park -Sheek Island - early 1950s
Wilfred and Ruby Raymond's farm
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Home of Wilfred and Ruby Raymond on Sheek Island - c. 1955
St. Lawrence Power Sub-Station
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St. Lawrence Power Sub-Station being demolished – c. 1955-56
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Cities Service station, operated by Milton Matheson at Maple Grove. St. Lawrence Power Sub-Station Operator's home on right – photo pre-1956