Court Street has a very interesting and long history. It was one of the first streets developed in Port Arthur, with stately homes and sprawling properties. Van Horn Street was actually considered the end of city limits around 1906. Presently,…
Admiring the Despicable – Coco Chanel
I find it extremely interesting when women (specifically), post or pin “inspirational” quotes and photos of women who I find utterly loathsome. Exhibit A. My biggest irritants are Coco Chanel quotes and admiration for this terrible human being. Google now, there are “inspirational”…
Stanley’s Godmother was cooler than your Godmother.
Grandpa Stan’s history is quite interesting, and it began at a very early age – birth to be exact. I knew there was some sort of Princess story in the family, but never fully paid it much attention… until I found an…
Secret Recipes, or just Secrets?
Today would have been our Nana, Glenna Golden’s 97th Birthday. Nana was a pretty funny chick. Here’s a photo where she’s falling out of a hammock, and it’s hilarious. Or maybe it’s just hilarious to me? Yes, this would totally happen…
It’s Kathern, not Catherine.
There are three Catherine Goldens in our family. That’s right, three. Great Grandmamma Catherine Golden I (nee McKinnon) Who favoured the pet name, “Kitty” and enjoyed her Sargon. Aunt Catherine Golden II Granddaughter of Catherine Golden I Who preferred “Cathy” in…
Court Street’s Civil War Connection
1906– Port Arthur Nestled between Wolseley and Van Horn streets at the end of city limits, sits a stately home. It is comprised of three floors overlooking Lake Superior and the Sleeping Giant, it boasts a spiraled turret, an open…
The Ladies’ Aid of the General Hospital – Thunder Bay’s Vanished Vanguards
There are many things which truly disappoint me with our city and the people who make final decisions. One of them being, the complete disregard for our history and the lack of acknowledgment to those people/organizations/buildings and their historical significance….
Paulina & Jordan
Paulina and I go way back, to our Pole Dancing days. Yes, such sweet, darling little Polish Dancers we were. What were you thinking? Paulina emailed me and asked if I could do some wedding stationery (Menu/Toast Card/Thank You Monogram Sticker…
Do you Recognize these Pilots?
Seeking Families who recognize their loved ones who served in the RAF & RCAF during WWII. These images were captured in Moncton, New Brunswick. Our Nana, Glenna May Golden (nee Hare), I believe, was quite the cosmopolitan woman and quite the photographer. Here…
O Christmas Tree
I’ve found a few of my favourite Christmas Tree images in my family collection and I had to share them. Above is a photo my Nana took, using a tripod and her brownie camera. I’m guessing this photo was submitted…
Classic Christmas Cinema
Ah, Christmas; the most wonderful time of the year. Every year I look forward to watching Christmas movies/television shows, especially National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and Christmas Eve on Sesame Street (CLASSIC). Although I love my modern classics, pre and post…
Restored! Hudson’s Bay Baycrest Radio Console
Where we last left off with the Radio… Grandpa Stan’s Radio was sitting at my parents’ house, on my dad’s workbench. To read my mildly entertaining story about why no one used the radio, click here! Here’s a little reminder…
