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Remember this? Shift change at the mine

This photo of the Hollinger Mine dates back to 1936. That’s less than three decades after a young barber named Benny Hollinger lifted up some moss and made history.

This photo of the Hollinger Mine dates back to 1936.

That’s less than three decades after a young barber named Benny Hollinger lifted up some moss and made history.

Think about that!

And then read the following caption provided by the Timmins Museum:

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“The pay shack” and shift change at the Hollinger Gold Mine, 1936.

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Each week, the Timmins Museum provides TimminsToday readers with a glimpse of the city’s past.

Check out what the museum has to offer at www.timminsmuseum.ca, and look for more Remember This? columns here.