Pigeon River
Historical Park Photos
The Middle Falls Park before commercialization in 1924.
Private collector, Photo: The Lovelady Brothers
A series of great aerial views from the late 40s, early 50s. This view shows the highway looking north.
Private collector, Photo: The Camera Shop
Looking northwest. This shows the wading pool and parking lot, ca. late 40s, early 50s
Private collector, Photo: The Camera Shop
A full view of the park, ca. late 40s, early 50s
Private collector, Photo: The Camera Shop
Middle Falls Park looking north showing the river and parking lot to the left, ca. late 40s, early 50s
Private collector, Photo: The Camera Shop
The concession building at the Middle Falls Park, ca. late 40s
Private collector
Wading pool, concession stand and picnic area, ca. late 40s
Private collector
Another view of the popular wading pool, ca. 1940s
Private collector
The pool and lookout, ca. early 50s
Private collector
Three middle aged ladies visiting the park in the 1950s
Private collector
The highway and border sign. Despite the park's original name, the Middle Falls are on the US side
Private collector
Family enjoying a picnic at the newly-branded Pigeon River Provincial Park, ca. 1959
Ontario Department of Travel & Publicity
The Middle Falls during the 1940s
Private collector, Photo: Harold's, Fort William
The changing faces of the Middle Falls, ca. 1950s. Note the lookout up to the falls and attractive landscaping
Private collector, Photo: Russell Romanick