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 Outlaw Bridge, ca. 1920s. This view appears to be from the Canadian side
Private collector, Photo: Lovelady Brothers

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

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





