Postcard Memories

Orillia plant made a variety of plows, wheelbarrows, wagons, spreaders, pumps, cow bowls, harrows and other important equipment needed during that time

Ernie Glass and his wife, Myrtle, built five cabins and turned a garage into a store that sold all the staples and was home to popular pinball machine

Originally known as the Rhythm Kings, the group entertained audiences all over the region with their style of swing and popular dance music

Despite changes in ownership and a devastating fire in 1941, the hardware store was a fixture in downtown Orillia from 1867 until 1960s

The Moffat property, comprising 170 acres between Couchiching and Simcoe, had an abundance of gardens and pasture laid out into building and park lots

Frank Stanton rebuilt the Gleader, adding 10 feet to accommodate more passengers and operated her as a cruise boat until he retired in his 80s

In 1860, Christopher Moore was one of Orillia's earliest harness makers and his Mississaga Street enterprise operated, in one form or another, until 1970s

With only three months practice, the group entered the Ontario Championship Competition at Massey Hall and placed sixth out of 14 quartets

The library was built in 1910 and officially opened on Dec. 28 1911, the Carnegie Foundation provided funding in the amount of $12,500

From 1880 until 1930s, Oliver Thompson and his family operated the seven-bedroom lodge and boathouse that was often used for dances