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      This is a photograph of the St. Marys Swimming Quarry sometime before 1945. Although the Quarry was not officially open for swimming at this time, this was a hard rule to enforce on a hot day. Quarrying was a major industry in early St. Marys history, but in 1920 the ...

      This is a photograph of the swimming quarry in St. Marys on a busy summer day. There are many people relaxing on the grass, swimming in the water and on the high dive. At the front of the image you can see the railing located near the cliff. Quarrying was ...

      This photograph was taken at the St. Marys Quarry in the summer of 1968. The picture features former Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau jumping off of the diving board at the quarry. He was visiting the quarry after taking in a show at the Stratford Festival earlier in the day ...

      This is a photo of one of the old limestone quarries in St. Marys. Inside, you can see some people and a couple of horses. Quarrying was a major industry in early St. Marys history, but in 1920 the quarries closed because there was no longer a demand for stone. ...

      This is a photo of one of the old limestone quarries in St. Marys. Inside, you can see some machinery. Quarrying was a major industry in early St. Marys history, but in 1920 the quarries closed because there was no longer a demand for stone. By 1930, all machinery had ...

      Photo of the St. Marys Quarry, a popular summer swimming spot. This photo was taken around 1950 and shows the high dive (diving board - which someone had obviously just jumped off), people in the water and on the deck, as well as people up on the grass.

      THAMES QUARRY ST' MARYS ONT

      Photo of the Thames Quarry taken in 1904 for the Bureau of Mines, Vol. 12. The photo shows men working in the quarry. A simple cottage can be seen in the background.

      Photo of the Thames Quarry taken in 1904 for Bureau of Mines, Vol. 12. This photo shows a lot of rubble.

      This is a photo of one of the old limestone quarries in St. Marys. You can see some buildings and machinery that were used. Quarrying was a major industry in early St. Marys history, but in 1920 the quarries closed because there was no longer a demand for stone. By ...

      According to an inscription on the back of the photo, this is a photograph of the Horseshoe Quarry in St. Marys when the hoisting derrick collapsed into the quarry killing "Nob" Garner. The man on the left in the quarry has been identified as William Riordan, father of Mrs. Vic ...

      "Horseshoe Stone Quarries, St. Mary's."

      Series of photos of members of the Perth County Historical Board touring Arthur Meighen's birthplace. Arthur Meighen was the ninth Prime Minister of Canada and was born in Anderson, Ontario - not too far from St. Marys, Ontario. His family later moved to St. Marys in order for the children ...

      Ottawa, Ont. My heart-felt thanks are extended to you for your message of good wishes and I assure you that it is most helpful for me in meeting the heavy responsibilities of my office to know that I have your support. With best regards, I am, Yours sincerely, J. Diefenbaker

      Photo showing the Thames Quarry and the South Ward. This view was taken from a hill in the South Ward. The Opera House and the church steeples are visible.

      Horse Shoe Quarry, St. Marys, Ont.

      Photo of the Horseshoe Quarry taken in 1901. There is a building in the background and a few employees standing in the foreground.

      Photo of the Quarry, specifically noticeable is the "high dive" diving board. The Quarry is a recreational swimming pool that was once a limestone quarry. It has been enjoyed for decades by St. Marys residents and tourists alike.

      Photo of the Horseshoe Quarry showing a wall of rock leading into a pit as well as a few buildings in the background.

      Photo of the Horseshoe Quarry featuring an explosion.