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Ask a QuestionWhat is the history of the old house in Fort Stewart associated with Dr. Harriette?
What is known about the historic house in Fort Stewart that local residents have said was once owned by a doctor whose name may…
What records exist for the Cane or Cain family in Coe Hill and The Ridge?
Are there historical records for William Cane or Cain and his family in the Coe Hill or The Ridge area during the late 1800s?
Whose traditional territory is Bancroft located on?
Which Indigenous nation or nations have traditional territory in the Bancroft area, and where can visitors find authoritative information about that history?
Where can I view historical photographs of Bancroft?
Which local museum, archive, library or online collection has the largest selection of historical photographs of Bancroft and the surrounding area?
Where can visitors find the locations of ghost towns near Bancroft?
Is there a reliable map or guide showing the locations and history of ghost towns in the Bancroft and North Hastings area?
Are there old photos or brochures from Lavallée Lake?
Are there historical photographs, brochures or memories of the former tent-and-trailer camp at Lavallée Lake?
Are there photos of the Diamond Lake lumber camp and one-room school?
Are there surviving photographs or records of the Diamond Lake lumber camp, its camp house and the one-room school attended by workers’ children during…
What was the place known as “8 Pines” near Coe Hill?
Does anyone remember a lodge or property called “8 Pines” outside Coe Hill during the 1970s, and are there photographs or records of it?
What is the local story of Magdalene Fralick and Lavallée Park?
What historical records or local stories explain the sign at Lavallée Park referring to Magdalene Fralick and the claim that she was known to…
Are there photos of the old go-kart track on Highway 28?
Does anyone have photographs, advertisements or memories of the go-kart track that once operated near the present bus yard on Highway 28?
What remains of the IB&O railway bridge over the York River?
What is known about the IB&O railway bridge over the York River west of Bancroft, and are there maps or photographs showing the bridge…
Are there photos or records of Bancroft’s first police constable, John Bailey?
Are there photographs, documents or family records relating to John Bailey, identified in local history as Bancroft’s first police constable?