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It’s Wayback Wednesday brought to you by Cavalcade Color Lab! This week, an early view of the swing bridge. Can you guess the date or identify any of the buildings in the background? (Photo courtesy of Muskoka Digital Archives.)
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Here’s what Doppler readers had to say about this ca. 1960 photo:
Gary Wright: “These are boat races held in Dwight, ON about 1959 or 1960. The picture is taken on the beach in front of Pine Grove Inn looking back toward the public dock in Dwight. The races were in part organized by Art Asbury the famous local Boat Racer racing for the Canadiana Team. As an aside, the property partly seen on the right was once owned by Art Asbury’s father and family, and the boat house was owned by Arts Uncle Vic and Aunt Ethel. I remember the excitement but was only 7 or so at the time.”
Dave Johns: “Going with 1960 Dwight Beach. This was outboard hydroplane racing which took place in the summer months. Then in September the Braden Memorial races were help at the same location from 1960 to 1963, and I never missed a one. Art Asbury was always present with driving either Miss Rimouski or Miss Canadiana. Certainly miss those exciting times.” “I lied. I am now going with 1962.”
Brian Tapley: “Definitely the boat races at Dwight. Not sure the year. I guess this was back before the insurance companies and fear of liability reached their current levels as one sure as heck would never have races like these today!”
Other guesses included Gull Lake, Fairy Lake and Pen Lake. Thanks for your comments, everyone!
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