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Archive Record
Metadata
Item ID# |
A2010.099.0791 |
Title |
Owen Sound : The Port City |
Object Name |
Book |
Dates of Creation |
2000 |
Creator |
White, Paul |
Other Creators |
Published by Natural Heritage Books 2000 Toronto |
Description |
This book reflects the history of Owen Sound, beginning with the Native Peoples of the area and moving through pioneer settlement to the creation of the city. The influence of Georgian Bay and the beginning of marine commerce, combined with the coming of the railway, led to rapid industrial growth. It includes stories of interesting personalities, determined entrepreneurs and local rivalries. Chapter Headings: Aboriginals of the Area A Clearing in the Wilderness John Telfer, Land Agent The Fly, Georgian Bay Schooner The Impact of Isolation Determination and Innovation The Beginning of Maritime Commerce From a Wilderness Clearing to the Town of Owen Sound Railway Intrigue Maritime Commerce Early African-American Citizens Coming of Age Industrial Growth The Growth of the Harbour From "Panic" to Anticipation The Strengthening of Civic Pride At Last! A Line of steel The "Corkscrew" Town Entrepreneurial Goodwill and Opportunity Rivalries Owen Sound and the CPR Broadening Economic Horizons The City of Owen Sound On the Social Side A Time of Disasters Suburban Sprawl and the Baby Boomers Owen Sound Today ISBN-1-896219-23-3 |
Collection |
Schmalz, Peter fonds |
System of arrangement |
This item was listed by the donor in his inventory "Dr. Schmalz's Library" under the category of "Local History." |
Parent Object |
Schmalz series 1, file 6 |
Level of Description |
Item |
Physical Description |
47 p. : ill. ; 23 cm x 15 cm x 1.3 cm (Glossy paper back with local photographs on the cover) |
Places |
Owen Sound |
People |
Telfer, John |
Search Terms & Subjects |
Business Harbours Marine Railway companies (railroad companies) Railways (railroads) Ships Temperance & prohibition |
Related Units of Description |
Another copy of this book is available in the Bruce County Archives & Research Room, AX2009.003. |
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