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…
A Tragic Weekend at the Waldorf: A Fort William Misfortune
Not up for reading right now? Maybe you’d prefer to listen to this story below. Eugene Grimes Murphy was the son of Annie and James Murphy (the famous coal merchant and owner of the Fort William Times Journal) The Murphy’s…
Death in the Cemetery
It’s unusual for me to write about young tragedies, but this particularly dark story got me thinking about the many unpleasantries in our city which become concealed and forgotten over the years. In my quest for some information on J.J….
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…
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…
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….
