Pigeon River
Photos – 1930s to mid-40s
The second customs house, ca. early 1930s
Private collector, Publisher: Novelty Mfg. and Art Co.
The hotel around 1930 with the new addition on the south. The building to the right was part of the hotel.
The small building on the left was the park office
The small building on the left was the park office
Private collector, Publisher: Novelty Mfg. and Art Co.
The new steel span bridge, built in the 1930s. This view is from the US side
Private collector, Publisher: Novelty Mfg. and Art Co.
Two women standing on the Pigeon River Bridge, ca. 1930s
Thunder Bay Public Library
Looking south towards the US. Note the tall ladder on the right, likely used for stringing up the banner
Private collector, Publisher: PECO
The hotel in the mid 1930s
Private collector, Publisher: PECO
Peace plaque dedication, June 8, 1938
Private collector, Photo: The Camera Shop
An unidentified event or celebration in August 1938
Private collector, Photo: The Camera Shop
The townsite in September 1938
Private collector
A row of housekeeping cabins, described by one guest as "very nice."
Private collector, Publisher: PECO
The hotel drawing room, ca. 1930s
Private collector, Publisher: Novelty Mfg. and Art Co.
A super town view. ca. 1942. The hotel is on the right. Pictured left to right: Rhea Mayer, J.M. Robertson, Allane Logan. Wonderful plaid blazers.
Courtesy: Wilf Scheibler
Looking south to the US from the busy main road. Note the new customs building on the right. ca. early to mid 40s
Private collector
Looking north to Canada from the US side, ca. 1940s
Private collector,