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Snowy street scene with "KASTNERS" menswear sign and large snow pile. A yellow fire hydrant is visible. Buildings and additional signs in the background.

Before Cornwall Square – History of Lower Pitt St.

Museum Blog – March 2017 The 70’s and 80’s marked a period of intense transformation in Cornwall. Progress and renewal often result in saying some ‘good byes’. Cornwall Square, the […]

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A man in a suit stands on a platform with a police officer, surrounded by a large, diverse crowd of children and adults, smiling and attentive. Festive atmosphere.

The Legacy of Aaron Horovitz

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Museum Blog – May 2017 To celebrate the Canada 150 Mayor’s Picnic taking place in Lamoureux Park this Victoria Day Monday, we offer this glimpse into the life of the man who championed

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Black and white photo of a tree-lined street in winter. Bare branches and Victorian houses convey a serene, vintage atmosphere. Sparse pedestrians.

Vintage Houses Near Nazareth Orphanage

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Museum Blog – May 2017 Our first in a series of image sequences from the streets of Cornwall. Nazareth Orphanage operated out of the former McMartin house (Highland Manor) on

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Black-and-white portrait of a man in a military uniform, resting his head on his hand, conveying a contemplative expression. The uniform features a high collar and buttons.

59th Battalion, Pvt. Philias Carriere

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Museum Blog – May 2016 This spring marks the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Verdun, which resulted in an approximated 700,000 casualties. In researching the history of our local

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