admin | March 26, 2010
The following information is from an ad for a Bed and Breakfast
in an Ontario Northland Caboose. This was sent to me from a friend and
I thought I would pass it on to readers of this blog.
Clearview Station 2 km north of Creemore Ontario offers you the
ambiance of yesterday…Back to the day when the railway was [...]
admin | March 26, 2010
The Sarnia Observer and Western Advertiser
Port Sarnia
April 20, 1854
WAR! WAR!!
The crisis which has been to a certain extent expected for some time
past, has at last arrived. Europe is now in a state of declared war.
The arrival of the Hermann at N. York on the 14th inst., with London
dates to the [...]
admin | March 19, 2010
This is an interesting site for any one looking for historical maps and atlases. The David Rumsey Map Collection site is quite large and you can order a copy of the map you want. I have added this site to my links.
Click here – David Rumsey Collection
admin | March 19, 2010
The Sarnia Observer and Western Advertiser
April 13, 1854
Nova Scotia Railways
A Letter from Mr. Jackson to Lt. Governor of Nova Scotia, dated 3d of the present month, was
submitted to the Assembly of Halifax last week which for the present puts an end to all hope of
railways in Nova Scotia being constructed by Messers Jackson,Pete, [...]
admin | March 13, 2010
The Sarnia Observer and Western Advertiser
April 13, 1854
☛ Grand Trunk of Canada
Extract from a private letter, from a merchant in Hull,to Wm. Radston,
Esq.
“You will perceive by the Hull newspaper, that we had a visit from Mr.
C.P. Roney, and Mr. Keefer who seem to be much interested in the
prosperity of Canada. A deputation [...]
admin | March 6, 2010
The Sarnia Observer and Western Advertiser
April 2, 1854
The Inventors of Railroads
We hear the question asked who was the inventor of the railway and
have never heard it satisfactorily answered, and believe there are
very few persons in this country who know anything on this subject.
Some few years ago,Howett,of Peoples Journal gave a somewhat lengthy [...]
admin | March 5, 2010
Essex Train Station.
admin | March 5, 2010
Here are a few pics I took at the Essex Train Show.
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