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Construction Camp - Peninsula

Description
Media Type
Image
Item Type
Photographs
Description
The bustling town of Peninsula in 1884. This was the first landing used in the construction of the CPR. Peninsula was known as 'the wickedest city in America'. Supplies carried by steamers, such as the Butcher's Boy, were landed at Peninsula Harbour to accommodate an estimated 12,000 men and 5,000 work horses.

Date of Original
1884
Subject(s)
Local identifier
M&DHS: #1
Geographic Coverage
Copyright Statement
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Contact
Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
Email:marathonmuseum@gmail.com
Website:
Agency street/mail address:

25 Stevens Avenue

Marathon, Ontario

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