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 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 the Queens Hotel, the first large scale hotel built in Port Arthur. Destroyed by fire in 1879, it was succeeded by the Northern Hotel in 1885, and eventually the Mariaggi Hotel. The hotel itself can be seen with a crowd…

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

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 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 the Port Arthur town hall with members of the volunteer fire department gathering in front.

Black and white photograph of an early Port Arthur streetcar operated by the Port Arthur Street railway commission. Men in the photos have been identified as: Norman Harrington (Man with hands in pockets on street car), Bailey (Motorman), Dick Jones…

Black and white photograph of a previous Port Arthur town hall. Text beneath the photograph suggests that it was succeeded by a jewelry store and was host to a number of famous road shows.