This week, an 1875 pencil sketch of a young Huntsville by George Harlow White depicts a much different place than we know today. Oh, Huntsville, how you’ve grown! (Image courtesy of Toronto Public Library)
Wayback Wednesday
It’s Wayback Wednesday: library lovers
This week, Huntsville has long had a public library. Can you pick out the location of this one? What’s your favourite library memory?
It’s Wayback Wednesday: one, two, three strikes you’re out
This week, a vintage baseball game. Can you guess the year and where this diamond was? Bonus points if you can name any players on the team.
It’s Wayback Wednesday: Lake of…babes?
In this week’s photo: What would have had a camera crew filming this row of mostly swimsuit-clad women in Lake of Bays? Can you guess the occasion and the date?
It’s Wayback Wednesday: Beach days
In this week’s photo: Port Sydney beach is a popular spot in the summer, but you may not have seen it from this view. Can you guess the location and the date? (Photo courtesy of Muskoka Heritage Place, Clarke Collection.)
It’s Wayback Wednesday: Movies in the heart of Huntsville
In this week’s photo: the King George Theatre. It was built in 1926 and movies later moved to the Capital Theatre. Do you recall what happened to the original King George? (Photo courtesy of Muskoka Heritage Place.)
It’s Wayback Wednesday: Marina mystery
This week, the OPP are on scene at the former Blackburn’s Marina. Can you peg the date and guess why the police boat was there?
It’s Wayback Wednesday: The nicest corner of Muskoka
This week, we couldn’t agree more with this banner that went up in 1984. It’s still true today. And check out the price of gas!
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