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    The Minnewaska Hotel, originally built in 1897, was later (1908-1916)converted to a private sanitarium for the treatment of tuberculosis. In its third life, it was used as a prisoner-of-war camp, Cam

    The Canadian Keswick Conference Centre, pictured here as it was in 1940, was an interdenominational Bible Camp from 1926 to 1945, when it burned down. The original building on this site in 1880 was a

    The original bandstand in Memorial Park in Bracebridge was an octagonal shape and the site of concerts performed by the Citizen's Band during the early 1900's. Donated by W. S. Shaw, a member of the

    The second bandstand, which replaced the original in 1929, was much larger. It opened in September with a Citizen's Band concert featuring a coronet solo by Rocco Morra and euphonium solo by J. W. Re

    Bracebridge Public Library as it appeared in the 1970's on Manitoba Street next to the Uptown Esso station. The library has remained in this location since 1908 but the Esso station has been replaced

    The original water pump is being moved down Manitoba Street around 1880 to the pump house for town water. Note the Hess Furniture building behind the Morris Blacksmithing building.

    Aerial shot of Baysville, showing the dam on the Muskoka River. The first dam was built of logs and rock in 1873, a second was built in 1918. Finally in 1960 the present dam was opened, replacing the

    Built by Gordon Hill in 1921, Limberlost had 200 miles of trails for riding, hiking and cross-country skiing. In 1941, Snow Trains transported tourists from Buffalo, Rochester and Toronto up to Limbe

    The Gateway at the south end of Gravenhurst was originally constructed in 1925 when the Ferguson Highway was completed, allowing automobile traffic. It has undergone several renovations - this appear

    The birthplace of Norman Bethune, which was the Presbyterian manse in 1890, the year of his birth, has become a very popular museum, especially with Chinese tourists. Dr. Norman Bethune contributed r

    The birthplace of Dr. Norman Bethune was the Presbyterian manse in Gravenhurst in 1890 where Dr. Bethune's father served as minister. It was sold to the federal government in 1973 and officially open

    Segwun and Sagamo in retirement at dock in Gravenhurst.

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    Aerial view of Bracebridge in 1947 showing the southern end of Manitoba Street, the Silver Bridge, the railroad tracks and Entrance Drive.

    The Steamer "Mildred" travelling down the Muskoka River with passengers enjoying the sights.

    See Muskoka the "Mildred" Way, according to the back of this postcard. Three cruises every day left from the Wharf in Bracebridge. Morning cruise fare $2, afternoon cruise fare $2.50 and sunset cruis

    The memorial fountain in Bracebridge Memorial Park was originally the result of a campaign launched in 1900 by G. H. O. Thomas, principal of Bracebridge Public School, who organized an outdoor childr

    Bracebridge Municipal Building or Town Hall as it appeared in 1999, located on Dominion St., in Bracebridge.

    Aerial photo of Bracebridge Bay in 1999.