Category Archives: history

Allains River Bridge

Posted on July 8, 2024 by Katherine

The former rail bridge over the Allains River in Annapolis Royal

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The Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway (E&N Railway) boasts a captivating history on Vancouver Island. The Island Corridor Foundation is the proprietor of the E&N Railway, which is currently largely inactive. Despite facing numerous challenges, there are ongoing efforts to preserve … Continue reading →

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107 Wing Cenotaph

Posted on July 2, 2024 by Katherine

The 107 (Valley) Wing, Greenwood, Nova Scotia Cenotaph consists of a granite stone set upon a concrete base, with an “Argus” propeller mounted on a 7-foot steel “I” beam behind it. The bilingual inscription on the stone states: “Dedicated to … Continue reading →

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Avro 683 Lancaster

Posted on April 2, 2024 by Katherine

Gutless Gert, an Avro 683 Lancaster at the Greenwood Military Aviation Museum

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Iglesia Católica San José

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Katherine

Located in Céspedes Park, the historical Iglesia de San José is one of the most significant buildings in Holguín.

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The Niagara Scow

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Katherine

The Niagara scow broke loose from its towing tug on Aug. 6, 1918 After breaking loose from its towing tug on Aug. 6, 1918, the iron scow became lodged in the rapids of the upper Niagara River. On Aug. 6, … Continue reading →

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BriTex From Above

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Katherine

Founded in 1960 as branch of United Elastic Limited based in New York,Britex (BRIdgetown TEXtiles) manufactured elastic textiles used in a large variety of garments produced in other factories. The factory closed in 2004.

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A Bit Of Bomarc

Posted on May 20, 2023 by Katherine

This goes back to July 2013, when I just happened to be at the Bomarc Site in North Bay. In the fall of 1958 Prime Minister John Diefenbaker’s Conservative government announced an agreement with the US to deploy two squadrons … Continue reading →

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The Cars Of Cuba

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Katherine

Two of the beautiful classic cars in Guardalavaca

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Diefenbunker

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Katherine

Welcome to the Diefenbunker The Diefenbunker is a massive four-storey underground bunker, built between 1959 and 1961. During the Cold War, top officials were to take shelter here in the event of a nuclear war. It was active as Canadian … Continue reading →

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