Pigeon River
Early Photos
The Pigeon River Lumber Co. as headed by William Scott, ca. 1908
Private collector, Publisher: A.L. Smith, Port Arthur
The parade from Canada to the US celebrating the grand opening of the Outlaw Bridge in August 1917.
Thunder Bay Public Library
The gorge, ca. 1924
Private collector, Photo: The Lovelady Brothers
The Outlaw Bridge looking north from the American side, ca. 1920
Private collector
The Outlaw Bridge, ca. 1920s. This view appears to be from the Canadian side
Private collector, Photo: Lovelady Brothers
Two young ladies, Edith and Marie Lendrom pose beside the bridge in 1921
Private collector
Looking north from the US side. The bridge and customs house are in view but there appears to be little else. ca. 1920
Private collector. Publisher: R.D. Handy, Duluth
Looking south from the Canadian side before the hotel was built., ca. 1920
Private collector, Photo: Lovelady Bros. Port Arthur
Looking north from the Canadian side. The small settlement is taking shape, ca. early 1920s
Private collector, Photo: Lovelady Bros. Port Arthur
The hotel in 1924 shortly after it opened
Private collector, ca. 1924
A beautiful photo of the hotel and townsite looking south in 1926
Thunder Bay Public Library, Photo: Lovelady Brothers
Another view of the busy townsite looking north during the mid 1920s
Private collector, Publisher: Novelty Mfg, & Art Co. Ltd.
A panoramic view of the townsite in the late 1920s. The customs house is on the left. The building with the porch on the right was part of the hotel for many years.
Private collector, Publisher: Novelty Art & Manufacturing Montreal
The hotel with new signage in the late 1920s.
That is likely the Hurtigs and their three older children proudly posing in front.
That is likely the Hurtigs and their three older children proudly posing in front.
Private collector, Publisher: Novelty Mfg. & Art Co. Ltd.
The Hotel Sextus on the US side, described as the "first and last hotel in the US." The Outlaw Bridge is on the right, ca. 1920s
Private collector