Mar
28
1922 CNR Algonquin Park Map Posted
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Here is another vintage Algonquin Park Map. Produced by Canadian National Railways in 1922. This map is one of the better quality old maps out there, showing not only old roads and portages, but phone lines as well, as they existed at that time. Under sections 6.1 and 12 of the Canadian Copyright Act, this […]
Feb
23
Vintage Algonquin Map Posted
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Today, I posted my first in what I hope to be a series of vintage Algonquin Park Maps. Today’s posting is of a Government of Ontario, Algonquin Park Area Map, circa 1946. Copyright expired at the end of 1996 and is deemed public domain under Section 12 of the Canadian Copyright Act. Many Thanks goes out […]
Dec
9
Chugga-Chugga-Choo-Choo!
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Dropping in on a long time friend of mine yesterday for a short visit, a box was pulled out and presented to me. To my amazement, the box’s contents were of boyhood dreams and hobbies. How my friend came to be in possession of the box, even he doesn’t know, but it was discovered recently while moving.