Bobby McBrady was an up and coming Port Arthur Lawyer… with his entire life ahead of him…
Tricks and Treats through Narrow Streets
Back lanes my friends, back lanes. These overlooked and sometimes eerie alley ways were key in asuccessful 2-3-pillowcase plunder!
King’s Park Paradox
Joseph G. King was a prominent Port Arthur citizen and Businessman. He was known for his grain elevators and the innovative way that he handled poor, wet and soiled grain so it could be sold and used efficiently. His methods…
Will the Real William Murdoch Please Stand Up
May I have your attention please? May I have your attention please? Will the real Will Murdoch please stand up? I don’t know about you, but I love the show “Murdoch Mysteries” on CBC. If you haven’t watched it – you…
It’s not just a Wall, it’s our History
In recent news, Thunder Bay City Council decided to remove the historic High Street stone retaining wall and replace it with an artificial “rock face” at a mere $2.4 million price tag. Many citizens are divided on this issue; some defending…
Hand me the Sargon, I’m out of Vodka and Metamucil
It’s been awhile since I’ve chatted about my latest genealogical discoveries, possibly because I came across an article which is undecidedly awkward? I don’t know much about Great Grandmamma Golden (I’ve been on a Downton fix, “grandmamma” sounds amazeballs to…
Nugent Street Neglect: The Abandoned Corner Cottage
26 Nugent Street boasts a little corner cottage, facing the McVicar Creek. This property sprawls two lots and has the most beautiful bricked barn with a bright green door. Sadly this home has seen better days, and better owners. We decided to…
Old Man Russian down at McVicar Creek
The other day my dad told me a story about “Old Man Russian”, who lived on Elgin Street – just a few properties down from Maudslay Court. His lengthy backyard sloped towards McVicar’s Creek, it was a lush and fantastical forested area….
Misfortune at Maudslay Court
In an innocent search for information regarding Port Arthur’s oldest apartment building, Maudslay Court, I stumbled on misfortune. As I mentioned, Maudslay Court is Port Arthur’s oldest apartment building – perfectly situated on Court Street, overlooking the McVicar creek. Its gorgeous setting…
Phantoms of Port Arthur
On the occasion of All Hallows’ Eve, an evening dedicated to remembering the faithfully departed, I have found my way to the 1800s to visit the Phantoms of Port Arthur. This starless story isn’t my usual saucy demeanour, however I think it’s…
Vanished from the Ridge
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,…
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….
