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Trains brought in goods, opened up more recreational fun

At the turn of the 20th century, the railway was eager to reach the Porcupine gold camps

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Ever wonder how the Hollinger mine was discovered?

One prospector laid the path to the discovery, but missed out on the fortune

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Beloved beach has been popular swimming hole for years

The Kinsmen Club helped spruce it up back in 1950

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Welcome aboard! Boat tours of the Mattagami were popular in the '20s

A trip on the S.S. Minga in 1921 would set you back $1 and included refreshments

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The Porcupine's first road to the south opened in 1927

Horses weren't phased out by the fire department until 1934

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Vaudeville's popularity made for memorable local performances

Eager citizens would pack the local theatres

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Underemployed men brought their concerns to council back in '32

The Advance reported 'vast numbers' of people in the community not receiving any relief

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Take a dip into the cultural gift Finns brought to the area

The local landscape seemed to be a perfect fit for the hardy outdoor-loving Finlanders

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Find out what kind of house $1,800 would get you in 1923

That year, people were also questioning when spring is actually coming

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What was laundry day like at the turn of the century?

There was a lot more manual labour involved before washing machines made it to the market

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