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Dairies & Creameries
December 14, 2020
Most early settlers didn’t have traditional farm animals at the time of settlement, but once they became more established, herd animals such as sheep and ...
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Jewellers
December 12, 2020
When one thinks of pioneers and the sorts of businesses one may find in their settlements, we tend to think of the miller, the blacksmith, the ...
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The Wreck of the Ann Maria
October 15, 2020
On Tuesday, October 7, 1902, strong northwesterly winds were blowing breakers high onto the Kincardine pier. Around 10pm, faint cries could be heard coming from ...
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Blue and White Ware
October 14, 2020
With its bold and contrasting blue and white, the most recognizable pattern in chinaware is the Willow or Blue Willow pattern. The pattern has existed ...
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Tokens
October 14, 2020
In this age of online banking and the rise of digital currency, an interesting item to be found in the collection of the Museum are ...
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Stevens-Hepner Co. Ltd.
October 14, 2020
The company that became know as the Stevens-Hepner Co. Ltd. had a slightly rocky start. Founder John Hepner came to Port Elgin from Napanee in ...
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