1892-1945
An historic streetscene of early Thunder Bay includes a tobacconist’s shop, a one room school house, the Lyceum Theatre where silent films like Thunder Bay’s own “A Race for Ties” (1929) play all the time, and a replica of part of Port Arthur’s 1892 streetcar. As you move down the street you’ll walk past a real estate office (circa 1913), an early newspaper press room, and a general store from the 1930s (seen here). Be sure to stop to check out Dr. Smellie’s surgery.
Visit the “ham” radio shack and a shoe repair shop. View the latest fashions (circa 1930) in the seamstress shop, or check out the tight curls and stiff perms doled out at the beauty parlour (circa 1928).
Each exhibit is self contained, lit by period lamps, and decorated in the period style.
