Black and white photograph of the Port Arthur town hall with members of the volunteer fire department gathering in front.

Black and white photograph of an early Canada Pacific Railway engine taken in Fort William, Ontario, Canada. Canada Pacific Railway was formed in 1881 and was Canada's first transcontinental railway providing service from eastern Canada to British…

Black and white photograph of an early Fort William in the winter taken from Fort William Road on the Neebing River Bridge. A person on a horse and carriage can be seen just in front of the bridge while Fort William can be seen on the horizon.

Black and white photograph of a number of people on horse drawn sleds in an area between Prince Arthur Landing and Fort William.

Black and white photograph of one of the first Canada Pacific Railway trains. Canada Pacific Railway was formed in 1881 and was Canada's first transcontinental railway providing service from eastern Canada to British Columbia. Text underneath…

Black and white photograph of a Canada Pacific Railway bridge over the Nipigon river. The bridge can be seen with a train engine on top surrounded by railway workers both on the bridge and in its underbelly.

Black and white photograph of Port Arthur in winter from what would come to be known as Hillcrest park. Labels from right to left signify the following:

1. Old town hall
2. Old St. Paul's church
3. Methodist church
4. Central school
5. Old St.…

Black and white photograph of a section of Water Street in Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada. The Queens Hotel can be seen on the left of the image and a caption on the back of the photograph states that William Flaherty was proprietor of said hotel until…

Black and white photograph of "immigration sheds" in Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada. Part of Canada's early commitment to the well being of immigrants coming to Canada, these sheds provided initial accommodations for immigrants and served as offices…

Black and white photograph of Ray Street and Co. bank. The building can be seen in the center of the photograph with Matthews Dry Goods Store shown on the right. The man standing in the door way is identified as Col. Ray.