this thoroughfare, also known as the Saskatchewan or Carlton trail, extended 1440 kilometres between Fort Garry and Fort Edmonton and was the principal overland route in the Canadian northwest for...
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Erickson Playfield Dedicated April 12, 1944 Port Angeles, Wash. Submitted by @Ritterton
The LeClaire House Hotel Built in 1839 at the northeast corner of Second and Main Streets, the LeClaire House Hotel for 20 years prior to the Civil War was a northern resort spot for southerners....
In Tribute For 45 years of dedication and service To Quad-City sports fans, Municipal Stadium was renamed on October 21, 1970 To Honor John O’Donnell 1902-1970 The late Times-Democrat sports...
Black Civil War Substitutes By 1862, the Union Army’s need for new recruits could no longer be met by volunteers; in March 1863, U.S. Congress passed the Enrollment Act authorizing a...
The Irish Settlers Memorial honours over ten thousand early immigrants to the island.The granite Celtic cross symbolizes both Ireland and Christianity. The circular terrace embraces thirty-two...
Dundas TerraceThis apartment building, completed in 1890, is a handsome example of the Queen Anne Revival in Canada. Admired for its picturesque qualities, this style was popular in...
Province HouseCompleted in 1847, this neo- classical building was designed and built by local architect Isaac Smith to accommodate the provincial legislature and administrative offices. I also...
SURVEY OF THE GULF AND RIVER ST. LAWRENCEBetween 1827 and 1856 the first complete hydrographic survey of the Gulf and River St. Lawrence was carried out by Captain Henry W. Bayfield and...
ST. DUNSTAN'S BASILICAWith its soaring spires, picturesque pinnacles and intricate tracery, St. Dunstan's Basilica is an excellent example of the High Victorian Gothic style in...
WILLIAM HENRY POPE1825-1879Born at Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Pope was admitted to the bar in 1847, became Colonial Secretary in 1859, was elected to the Legislative Assembly...
ANDREW ARCHIBALD MACDONALD1829-1912Born at Three Rivers, Brudenell Point, Macdonald, a merchant and shipbuilder, served as a member of the Legislative Assembly (1853-58) and of the Legislative...
Charlottetown and Québec Conferences of 1864These pivotal meetings laid the groundwork for Canadian Confederation. Here in September 1864, the Charlottetown Conference brought together...
GEORGE COLES1810-1875A native Prince Edward Islander, Coles, first elected in 1842, represented the consituency of Queen's in the House of Assembly of the Island until his retirement because of...
THOMAS HEATH HAVILAND1822-1895Born in Charlottetown, Haviland was called to the Prince Edward Island bar in 1846. He represented Georgetown in the legislature (1847-70), serving successively as...