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    Burtis Lumber Co. Mill was built on Carolyn Beach Motel site in 1903. It burned in 1912 or 1913. Pictured: Center: Jack-ladder on which logs were lifted into the mill on an endless belt. There is als

    Nathaniel Dyment first arrived in Thessalon in 1871 from Barrie, Ontario. He purchased 300 acres on the east side of the Thessalon River toward the far end of what is now Main Street in 1872. The Mil

    This company was formed by Mr. White, Mr. Gratrick, and Mr. Mitchell. Mr. W. Chason of Massey was woods manager and Charles Williams of Bay City was the manager of lumber and mill. During their seven

    The planing mill was located next to Dyments Mill and lumber yard on the east side of the south end of Main Street.

    This is a colour photo showing the Saginaw Salt and Lumber Co mill operation in the distance. The large log boom and mill in the foreground of the photo was originally the Gordon Mill. This mill woul

    The mill was built in 1897 and operated until 1909. It was located on Algoma Street East, with easy access to the government dock. In 1919, it was purchased by Robert Mavor who used the building as a

    The Asam Basket Factory existed from 1920 to 1936. The factory employed about 18 people when it opened and the factory produced various baskets and crates. This was done on a piece work basis, with a

    Notes on the photo state: "July 2nd, 1941, Breaking up a log jam. Mary Somers, Evelyn & Beatrice Murphy."

    The Burtis Mill was built in 1903 on the west shore of Thessalon. Mr. E. B. Floss was the president and Manager. The Burtis mill did a lot of contract logging and sawing. Fire took the mill in the su

    A note at the bottom of the photo reads: "Shaw's Planing Mill - 1890. It was located where Home Hardware is located in 1989 Left side of Main Street at Dobie Street."

    The pumphouse was built near the lake on the property where the Bellisle Motel now stands. The pump house drew water from the lake to supply the town. This same pump house may be the one that was use

    A test run of ore was brought in for processing. This test run exposed the fact that the smelter was poorly designed and as a result, this project failed. Notes found indicate that Firstbrook Bros. B

    Nathaniel Dyment first arrived in Thessalon in 1871 coming from Barrie, Ontario. He proceeded to purchase 300 acres on the east side of the Thessalon River toward the far end of what is now Main Stre

    Kneeling. L.to R. Clifford Boyer, Ed Lewis, Sam Lawrence, Shannon Asam, Louis McLeod. Middle Row: Bill Coyne, Paul Asam, Eager Boyer, Archie Clinton, Mrs. Harvey Lewis, Aileen Gagnon, Azelda Dunn. Ba

    Mr. Joseph Asam began discussions with the town of Thessalon in 1918. The terms were finalized in 1920 with the factory being built within the year. The factory closed in 1934 when demand waned durin

    Mr. Joseph Asam began discussions with the town of Thessalon in 1918 and the terms were finalized in 1920 with the factory being built within the year. The factory was closed in 1934 when demand wane

    Handwritten notes on the back of the photo read: "Crane Lumber Co. courtesy of Gerry Somers, 1920"

    Mr. Joseph Asam began discussions with the Town in 1918 and the terms were finalized in 1920 with the factory being built within the year. It was closed in 1934 when demand waned during the Depressio

    This is a black and white photo of the Thessalon River full of logs moving downstream towards the mouth of the river. The walking bridge can be seen in the distance. Various buildings are visible on

    A collection of local history summaries, which focus on various businesses and organizations in the Thessalon area. The majority of these summaries are less than a page in length, and highlight the d