Located near owen sound attractions like the waterfront, billy bishop museum, and inglis falls, our owen sound accommodations are the perfect place to start your adventure in the scenic city. Owen sound photographer rob cotton includes in owen sound harbour a photographic history, more than 100 black and white photographs of a time all but forgotten, drawn largely from the j. Rome2rio makes travelling from owen sound to pearson airport terminal 3 easy. Owen sound harbour a photographic history, by robert a. As a prototype it is subject to occasional, unexplained interruptions in service. A photographic history of the harbour the hub of owen sound. In his foreword to owen sound harbour a photographic history local marine historian scott l. Owen sound harbour a photographic history april 23rd.
Owen sound harbour a photographic history genesis of a. Since 2005 this site has been the prototype for the digital collection management tools built for the our digital world formerly the ourontario project of knowledge ontario. Owen sound harbour a photographic history genesis of a local history book this event has already occurred. It currently receives and exports grains, salt and cement, with a capacity for much more. While visiting owen sound during the summer months, be sure to make it out to one of the highly attended td harbour nights, which are concerts that happen at 7pm on sunday evenings. The stage is located just outside the owen sound tourism centre. As home port of the owen sound transportation company, the inner harbour is. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. A little gem by the harbour that offers history and a sweet location.
Rob will also discuss how the project developed, and his work with the grey. Fill your flasks at the hippest watering holes in owen sound during this all immersive experience featuring the saints and sinners of yesterday and the brew masters of today in owen sound, the birthplace of the. Owen sound, ontario canadas drinkinest, fightinest, most whorin. Local author, rob cotton, professional photographer, historian, and partner of the grey bruce image archives, will discuss and expand on the topics in his recently published book. Owen sound is located at the mouths of the pottawatomi and sydenham rivers on an inlet of georgian bay. Coloured postcard of tugs and other ships in owen sound harbour.
Grey bruce image archives, 842 2nd avenue east, owen sound. The harbour history of owen sound is rich with detail of businesses which were located at various wharves. The 15 best things to do in owen sound 2020 with photos. The maritime history of the great lakes site is managed by walter lewis. Rob cottons article on the history of owen sound harbour the fortunes of a georgian bay harbour is now available in the fall edition of grey bruce boomer magazine. See the citys history and black history pages for more information. The city of owen sound is located on an inlet at the south end of georgian bay, at the outlet of the sydenham and pottawatomi rivers, 190 km northwest of toronto. Comfort inn in owen sound owen sound accommodations. As a historian who has written extensively about the georgian bay region and owen sound in particular, owen sound harbour a photographic history, by robert a.
Book your tickets online for the top things to do in owen sound, canada on tripadvisor. Find owen sound breaking news, latest stories, recent happenings, events and updates in owen sound, ontario. Commercial great lakes fishing it is probably safe to suggest that the commercial fishing industry was an important part of the early growth of this region. Exclusive coverage, photo galleries, videos and much more from owen sound sun times. This 144page book is a collection of photographs and commentary documenting the long history of owen sound harbour and the impact that shipping played on development of the community and local economy. The beginning of owen sound can be traced to the 1840 historical meeting, in a small forest clearing, between surveyor charles rankin and land agent john telfer.
The beginning of owen sound can be traced to the 1840 historical meeting, in a small forest clearing, between surveyor charles rankin and land agent john. Even if youre not into trains, the history of owen sound rail is so well worth the time. From 20152017, larry and rob rolfe served with distinction as owen sounds poet laureates. Owen sound harbor a photographic history book a photographic history using over 100 restored historical photographs, each accompanied by a short commentary, cotton takes you on a visual journey through owen sound harbour from the early grain schooners and sidewheel steamers through the arrival of canadian pacifics fleet in 1884 to a harbour filled with the hindman fleet in the 1950s. Larry jensen has released 15 albums over the years featuring all original songs. The city of owen sound is located on the southern shore of georgian bay in a valley below the limestone cliffs of the niagara escarpment. The port of owen sound has a demonstrated history of moving and receiving a variety of goods across canada. This photographic collection is more than a simple compilation of pictures. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff will help with all your visitor needs, from maps and guides to souvenirs and trip planning. Martin and the owen sound transportation company ms chicheemaun are seen in layup in the owen sound harbour. Owen sound ontario book provides a unique and humorous perspective about this georgian bay port and hockey hotbed. The normac arrived at toronto in her owen sound colours, and was soon painted all white. Camera club member rob cotton has published a new book, owen sound harbour a photographic history.
Its free and available at foto art camera and many other outlets. Book now at 10 restaurants near owen sound harbour on opentable. Although owen sounds days as a busy port city have changed, tourism and agriculture in the area are thriving and owen sound serves important roles as the gateway to cottage country and regional centre for culture, recreation, and culture. Owen sound harbour a photographic history new press books. Tonight, the manitoba will be relit on owen sounds inner harbour, after many years of darkness. Owen sound, ontario canadas drinkinest, fightinest. The marine navigation app provides advanced features of a marine chartplotter including adjusting water level offset and custom depth shading. Using over 100 restored historical photographs, each accompanied by a short commentary, cotton takes you on a visual journey through owen sound harbour.
The port city begins with the native peoples of the area and moves through pioneer settlement to the creation of a city in this more northerly area of central ontario. Late in the 1800s owen sound, then known as sydenham, was the principal connection between the. Using images from a variety of sources, primarily the grey bruce image archives, rob has assembled a narrative of the nautical activities that. Both canadian pacific and grand trunk had rail lines running into town and along both sides of the harbour. Shortly afterward the steel hull was repainted bright red, to make it more noticeable from the street. Blackandwhite photographs span a period of almost 100 years and document the evolution from early steampowered vessels to more modern day ships. A photographic history of our harbour the hub of owen sound. When you purchase our nautical charts app, you get all the great marine chart app features like fishing spots, along with owen sound harbour marine chart. Owen sound operates a fullservice visitor information centre on the waterfront, housed in a historic railway depot at 1155 1st ave.
Owns and operates at owen sound, the largest chair factory under the british flag, and was established 15 years ago. Using over 100 restored historical photographs, each accompanied by a short commentary, cotton takes you on a visual journey through owen sound harbour from the early grain schooners and sidewheel steamers through the arrival of canadian pacifics fleet in 1884 to a harbour filled with the hindman fleet in the 1950s. Qwik print 148 photos printing service 1240 2nd ave. Writing and researching owen sound ontario local history is interesting, and at times it can be extremely entertaining. Owen sound to pearson airport terminal 3 3 ways to. Owen sound a photographic history book centred on owen sounds harbour scenes and notable schooners, steamboats and other vessels launched this week. Qwik print provided prepress, proofing and managed production of owen sound harbour, a photographic history, local history book by rob cotton. The book consists of poems and song lyrics spanning larrys career. Grey county includes owen sound grey county historical. Owen sound originally known as the village of sydenham. Larry has also released a selfpublished book entitled some are songs a book of words. Using images from a variety of sources, primarily the grey bruce image archives, rob has assembled a narrative of the nautical activities that helped shape owen sound and ontario. Late in the 1800s owen sound, then known as sydenham, was the.
Saloons were open 247 and bartenders worked 12 on12 off. Owen sound marinerail museum 2020 all you need to know. Find all the transport options for your trip from owen sound to pearson airport terminal 3 right here. Qwik print specializes in digital printing in a variety of formats with same day, next day and two day service for most jobs. Fishing spots and depth contours layers are available in most lake maps. This 144page book is a collection of photographs and commentary documenting the long history of owen sound harbour and the impact that shipping played. Owen sound, the county seat of grey county, is a city in the northern area of southwestern ontario, canada. She was then sold in 1969, to john letnik, and was converted into captain johns harbour boat restaurant, a floating restaurant in toronto harbour. Everyone has a story to tell about their lives and the community in which they grew up.
North american bent chair company north american bent. Owen sound harbourto celebrate the harbours current mixeduse. It lies at the foot of the bruce peninsula, famous for its exceptional geography. Owen sound, ont, incorporated as a city in 1920, population 21 688 2011c, 21 753 2006c. Owen sound 2016 census population 21,341, the county seat of grey county, is a city in the. Join us at the library for a discussion on the fascinating history of owen sounds harbour on monday, april 23 at 7. Join us at the library for a discussion on the fascinating history of owen sound s harbour on monday, april 23 at 7.
An ontario historical plaque explains that a first nations band, led by chief newash had. The primary tourist attractions are the many waterfalls within a short drive of the town. Cottons documentation of shipping in georgian bay reveals a rich part of ontarios history. Another mustexperience is the very exciting harbourfest event. Picture, 1910, english owen sound harbour in winter. The beginning of owen sound can be traced to the 1840 historical meeting, in a small forest clearing. My uncle from wales visited here in july and insisted i should also visit. Cotton is a book that interests my historiographical curiosity. For details about the history of owen sound, there is a series of books by melba morris croft.
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