Seguin Falls
Historical Photos
An early town view of Seguin Falls with a large group of people clustered along the Nipissing Road. The King George Hotel can be seen in the background. ca. early 1900s
Courtesy: Merv Brown
The Ebenezer Watkinson home with family members grouped in front. ca. late 1800s, early 1900s
Courtesy: Sue (Hart) Little
Asaph Watkinson and his daughter Mamie, with the family dog. ca. 1915-17
Courtesy Merv Brown
The Empire Store, owned by Thomas and Charlotte Vickers. Co-owner Charlotte Watkinson Vickers in pictured in the doorway
Courtesy: Merv Brown
Thomas Vickers designed and built this washing device.
It's being used by Nellie (Vickers) Langford. Her young daughter Glenna is on the left.
It's being used by Nellie (Vickers) Langford. Her young daughter Glenna is on the left.
Courtesy: Debbie (Stevenson) Patterson
The Vigrass general store that operated from 1929 - 41
Courtesy: Howard Jr. (Rusty) Vigrass
The handsome King George Hotel is pictured in this undated postcard taken during more prosperous times.
Courtesy: Shane McKinnon
Mac McKinnon in front of the King George with his 1930 Durant, ca. 1932
Courtesy: Shane McKinnon
Mac McKinnon in his truck, ca. 1930s
Courtesy: Shane McKinnon
The McKinnon truck, ca. 1930s.
Courtesy: Shane McKinnon
Gary and Debbie Stevenson posing on the steps of the Anglican Church
Photo: Merv Brown
A view of the community ca. 1935
Courtesy: Merv Brown
The CN flag station, ca. 1940s
Courtesy: Donna McKinnon
Earl McKinnon in front of the CN flag station
Courtesy: Donna McKinnon
Section Gang - Tom McKinnon, Frank Forbes, Aaron McGarvey oil bolts on railway to prevent rusting
Courtesy: Shane McKinnon
Thomas & Charlotte Vickers (the former store owners) in later years with daughter, Nellie Langford (the lady with the washing machine). circa 1946
Courtesy: Charles Vickers
Lloyd (Bud) Langford (right) with his brother-in-law Gilbert (Gib) Hall. Both men operated vehicles professionally, Bud worked for the province and Gib was self employed. ca. 1940s
Courtesy: Merv Brown
Joseph Nelson's House. Built 1949
Courtesy: Shane McKinnon
A view of the CN tracks, possibly taken from the King George Hotel, ca. 1950s
Courtesy: Shane McKinnon
Lifting the tracks. The schoolhouse can be seen in the background. ca. 1955
Courtesy: Merv Brown
Three ladies, Elsie, Mary Jane and Grace post in Seguin Falls during the 1950s. The post office was located in the hotel.
Courtesy: Shane McKinnon
South of the townsite during the 1950s
Courtesy: Shane McKinnon
Facing southwest. The schoolhouse is in the lower right
Courtesy: Shane McKinnon
The Prince George Hotel and the Vigrass home.
The Vigrass general store and gas pumps sat roughly where the large spruce tree is standing.
The Vigrass general store and gas pumps sat roughly where the large spruce tree is standing.
Courtesy: Merv Brown
An undated photo of the Vigrass house in later years. The balcony and porch have been removed.
Burks Falls Public Library
The King George Hotel, ca. 1950s or 60s
Courtesy: Shane McKinnon
The King George Hotel probably during the 1950s
Courtesy: Shane McKinnon
Possibly the last photo ever taken of the King George Hotel before it was destroyed by fire in 1989. During its heyday, the hotel provided accommodation for millhands and passengers on the nearby CN (formerly CAR and GTR) railway line.
Courtesy: Shane McKinnon
A special thanks to everyone for sharing their photos and information. Merv Brown, Mary Clare, Maureen (Vigrass) Maguire, Donna McKinnon. Mike Morden. Lois (Vigrass) Murray, Candy Pletzer , Rodney Pletzer, Charles Vickers, John Vigrass, Ken Walker, Ferne (Morden) Wylie for sharing their photos and information. Please show respect and do not use these photos without permission.