Category Archives: history

Stone Spiral Stairs

Posted on January 25, 2025 by Katherine

The spiralling stone stair case in the Martello Tower at Fort Frederick, Ontario

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Fort Frederick Martello Tower

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Katherine

The Martello Tower at Fort Frederick

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An Old School

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Katherine

One of the many shuttered schools in rural Ontario

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Boeing 737-100

Posted on January 22, 2025 by Katherine

The prototype Boeing 737-100 at the Museum Of Flight The Museum’s aircraft is the very first 737 ever produced. It was the last new airplane to be manufactured at Boeing Plant 2. The aircraft made its first flight with Brien … Continue reading →

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Brier Island Lighthouse

Posted on September 28, 2024 by Katherine

Brier Island Lighthouse – West edge of Brier Island

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Fort Point Museum

Posted on September 1, 2024 by Katherine

Fort Point Museum National Historic Site Fort Point, established by Isaac de Razilly in 1632, was the first capital of what was then known as New France. This site is now part of the Fort Point Museum in LaHave, Nova … Continue reading →

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An Old Wharf

Posted on August 9, 2024 by Katherine

The remains of an old wharf fading into history as it is reclaimed by relentless weather and the Atlantic Ocean

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The Once Was A Wharf

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Katherine

The Atlantic Ocean is slowly reclaiming disused structures such as this old wharf that may have included a marine railway at one point.

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Cape St. Marys Lighthouse

Posted on August 3, 2024 by Katherine

Cape St. Marys Lighthouse, the memorial to the local fishermen lost at sea, and a trio of flags on a windy day.

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Port Clyde Bridges

Posted on July 24, 2024 by Katherine

The Highway 309 bridge spans Lyle harbour in Port Clyde The former rail bridge is now is used as part of the Port Clyde Trail

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