Suomi Koti (Finland Home) of Thunder Bay, retirement home in Thunder Inc., a charitable organization dedicated to providing seniors a residence where they can live independently but connect to a welcoming community. Hanna Karhunen is standing beside…

Black and white photograph of the Tourist Pagoda, built in 1909. Situated not far from the waterfront, it attracted to the city the attention of tourists and the general public. In 1961, a clandestine group of people from the local Jaycees…

Black and white photograph of the Finnish monument in the International Friendship Gardens. Originated by the Soroptimist International of Thunder Bay as a Centennial project, the unique monuments represent many ethnic groups in the Thunder Bay area.…

Colour photograph of the owners of the Finnish Bookstore/Kitchen Nook: a family owned & operated business for over 65 years.

Colour photograph of the Kestitupa Cafeteria, The "Kesti" provided home cooked meals on Bay Street. Restaurant sign reads: Suomalainen Itsepalelu Ravintola

Coloured photograph of the Otava male choir. The choir was originally organized in 1938 by Finnish Vice-Consul Kosti Koivukoski as a mixed choir and was to be a Finnish cultural, politically neutral organization. Concerts and other performances held…

Colour photograph of the Kiikurit Finnish folk dance group performing on an outdoor stage at the Tapiola Sports Park. Tapiola, on Pento Road, was at that time owned by the Finlandia Association.

Colour photograph of the Finnish Grand Festival Party Committee '98 Suurjuhlat Juhlakomitea. Caption: KUVA: Finn-Time TV

Coloured photograph of Lee Johnson performing live on stage at the Finlandia Comedy Night. Issu's stage name was Issu Rautsalainen

Steve Collins, professional ski jumper at the podium winning bronze at the 70 meter competition