Early Black Residents of Thunder Bay

The early development of Fort William and Port Arthur saw the influx of people from different backgrounds drawn to the economic promise of the Lakehead’s rich natural resources. Among these was a small group of Canadians of African descent, who were an integral part of the social landscape of early Thunder Bay. While historical resources … Read more

Horn Elevator Painting

Horn Elevator Painting

By Wavell Urry Depicted in this painting is a typical scene of the Port Arthur waterfront as it was a century ago. In the foreground are steamships awaiting cargo, a tug, and a log boom, representing a time when timber was still floated across Lake Superior to pulp mills and sawmills. In the background looms … Read more

Biographical Dictionary and History of Victorian Thunder Bay (1850-1901)

Biographical Dictionary and History of Victorian Thunder Bay (1850-1901)

Thunder Bay, a midwestern city 700 km from Winnipeg and Sault Ste Marie, its nearest urban neighbours in Minnesota, Duluth 305 km and Minneapolis-St Paul 550 km, has been plagued by shifting geographical names, to the point that it has suffered from weak name recognition across the country. Fort William, Prince Arthur’s Landing, Port Arthur, … Read more