| Fuel Station | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 60'6"x23' | GTRB&B |
| Type | Hunt Tower | GTRB&B |
| Chutes | 6 | GTRB&B |
| Fuel Station | ||
| Dimensions | 42'x23' | GTRB&B |
| Type | Bigger Tower | GTRB&B |
| Chutes | 1 | GTRB&B |
| Turntable, 1906 | ||
| Length | 70' | GTRB&B |
| Capacity | 200 tons | GTRB&B |
| Clearance | All clear | GTRB&B |
| Kind | Steel | GTRB&B |
| Manufacturer | C.B.Co.,Walkerville | GTRB&B |
| Roundhouse | ||
| Stalls | 12 | GTRB&B |
| Cost | $38,879.75 | Newby, 2005-04-26 |
| Construction | Concrete | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Tar and Gravel | GTRB&B |
| Machine shop | ||
| Cost | $5202.25 | Newby, 2005-04-26 |
| Water Station | ||
| Tank | 18'x23' | GTRB&B |
| Stand Pipe | 8" Fairbanks and Morse | GTRB&B |
| Number of pipes | 2 | GTRB&B |
| Pump | Worthington | GTRB&B |
| Steam Cylinder | 9 1/2" x 10" | GTRB&B |
| Water Cylinder | 5 1/2" x 10" | GTRB&B |
| Suction Pipe | 4"x90' | GTRB&B |
| Discharge Pipe | 3"x88' | GTRB&B |
| Conduit Pipe | 3" | GTRB&B |
| Source | Georgian Bay, also from fire pump and elevator | GTRB&B |
| Remarks | 60000 gal | GTRB&B |
| Main Tower and Elevator | ||
| Construction | Galvanized Iron | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Tar & Gravel | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Concrete | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 80'x92'x149' | GTRB&B |
| Addition | ||
| Construction | Galvanized Iron | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Tar & Gravel | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Concrete | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 80'x196' | GTRB&B |
| Marine Tower | ||
| Construction | Galvanized Iron | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Tar & Gravel | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Concrete | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 25'x16 1.2'x139' | GTRB&B |
| Gallery connecting marine tower and elevator | ||
| Construction | Galvanized Iron | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Gravel | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 79'x14'x10' | GTRB&B |
| Idler Tower | ||
| Construction | Galvanized Iron | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Tar & Gravel | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Concrete | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 18 1/2' x 18 1/2' x 60' | GTRB&B |
| Power House | ||
| Construction | Brick | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Tin | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Gravel | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 58'x110'x22' | GTRB&B |
| Smoke Stack | ||
| Construction | Sheet Iron | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Concrete false | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 129' high, 40 1/2' diam at base | GTRB&B |
| Coal Bin | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 320'x50' | GTRB&B |
| Coal Chutes | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Shingle | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Post | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 69' x 12 1/2' | GTRB&B |
| Chutes | 9 | GTRB&B |
| Coal Bin for Power House | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 22 1/2' x 22 1/2' | GTRB&B |
| Store Room and Office | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Board | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Sill | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 30 1/2' x 15 1/2' x 9' | GTRB&B |
| 22 Dwelling Houses | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Gravel | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Post | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 20 1/2' x 24 1/2' x 18' | GTRB&B |
| Kitchen (att'd) | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Gravel | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Post | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 14' x 28' x 18' | GTRB&B |
| 22 Closet | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Shingle | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Sill | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 3' x 5 1/2' x 8' | GTRB&B |
| 29 Dwelling Houses | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Gravel | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Post | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 26 1/2' x 37 1/2' x 18' | GTRB&B |
| Kitchen (att'd) | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Gravel | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Post | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 26 3/4' x 11' x 9' | GTRB&B |
| 29 Closet | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Shingle | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Sill | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 3' x 5 1/2' x 8' | GTRB&B |
| Dwelling Houses | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Shingle | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Post | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 40 3/4' x 20 2/3' x 19' | GTRB&B |
| Kitchen (att'd) | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Shingle | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Post | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 10 1/2' x 24' x 29' | GTRB&B |
| Outside Kitchen | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Shingle | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Post | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 15 2/3' x 24' x 11' | GTRB&B |
| Closet | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Shingle | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Sill | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 3' x 5 1/2' x 8' | GTRB&B |
| 19 Dwelling Houses | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Shingle | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Post | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 24 2/3' x 20 1/2' x 18' | GTRB&B |
| Kitchen (att'd) | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Shingle | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Post | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 27 2/3' x 20 1/2' x 18' | GTRB&B |
| 19 Closets | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Shingle | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Sill | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 3' x 5 1/2' x 8' | GTRB&B |
| Town Hall | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Gravel | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Stone | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 44' x 38 2/3' x 34' | GTRB&B |
| Shed (att'd) | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Gravel | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Stone | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 9 1/2' x 9 1/3' x 9' | GTRB&B |
| 2 Closets | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Shingle | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Post | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 14 1/2' x 8 1/2' x 9' | GTRB&B |
| Pump House | ||
| Construction | Brick | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Gravel | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Concrete | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 21 1/2' x 19 1/2' x 13' | GTRB&B |
| Bunk House | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Gravel | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Stone | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 30 1/2' x 99' x 34' | GTRB&B |
| Addition | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Gravel | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Stone | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 30 1/2' x 23' x 34' | GTRB&B |
| Closet | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Shingle | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Post | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 14 1/2' x 8 1/2' x 9' | GTRB&B |
| Butcher Shop | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Gravel | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Post | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 16 2/3' x 30 2/3' x 12' | GTRB&B |
| Post Office | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Gravel | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Stone | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 24 1/2' x 16 1/2' x 12' | GTRB&B |
| General Store | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Gravel | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Stone | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 30 1/2' x 60 1/2' x 22' | GTRB&B |
| Out House (att'd) | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Gravel | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Stone | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 9 1/3' x 9 1/2' x 8 1/2' | GTRB&B |
| Roadmaster's Office and Barber Shop | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Shingle | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Post | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 36 1/2' x 20 1/2' x 22' | GTRB&B |
| 10 Dwelling Houses | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Shingle | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Post | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 20 1/2' x 24 1/2' x 18' | GTRB&B |
| Kitchen (att'd) | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Shingle | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Post | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 24 x 12 1/2' x 8' | GTRB&B |
| 10 Closets | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Shingle | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Post | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 3' x 5 1/2' x 8' | GTRB&B |
| Hose House | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Shingle | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Sill | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 7 1/4' x 9' x 8' | GTRB&B |
| Station | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Tin | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Post | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 26 1/4' x 19 1/2' x 9' (1 storey) | GTRB&B |
| Freight Shed (att'd) | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Tin | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Post | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 19 1/2' x 49 1/2' x 9' | GTRB&B |
| coal Shed | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Tin | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Post | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 13 1/2' x 8 1/4' x 7' | GTRB&B |
| Platform | ||
| Area | 3100 sq.ft. | GTRB&B |
| coal Chute | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 16 1/2' x 16' | GTRB&B |
| Switchman's House | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Shingle | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Post | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 16 1/2' x 18 1/2' x 9' | GTRB&B |
| Closet | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Shingle | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Sill | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 6' x 4 1/2' x 7' | GTRB&B |
| Car Repair Shop | ||
| Construction | Two old box cars | GTRB&B |
| Sand Building | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Shingle | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Sill | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 14 1/2' x 16' x 13' | GTRB&B |
| Hose Tower | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Gravel | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Post | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 14 1/2' x 14 1/2' at base, 42' ht. | GTRB&B |
| Stable | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Shingle | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Post | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 26 1/2' x 37' x 21' | GTRB&B |
| Shoe Store | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Shingle | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Sill | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 18 1/2' x 14 1/2' x 10' | GTRB&B |
| Oil House | ||
| Construction | Tin | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Shingle | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Post | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 20 1/2' x 40 1/2' x 11' | GTRB&B |
| Office (att'd) | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Shingle | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Sill | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 9 1/4' x 12 1/2' x 11' | GTRB&B |
| Dwelling House | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Shingle | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Post | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 24 1/2' x 24 1/2' x 16' | GTRB&B |
| Freight Office | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Gravel | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Post | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 31 1/2' x 45' x 34' | GTRB&B |
| Freight Shed No. 1 | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Gravel | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Post | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 600' x 80' x 16' | GTRB&B |
| Freight Shed No. 2 | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Gravel | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Post | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 700' x 80' x 16' | GTRB&B |
| Platform at Freight Sheds | ||
| Area | 7800 sq. ft. | GTRB&B |
| Boarding House | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Gravel | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Stone | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 45 1/2' x 74 2/3' x 34' | GTRB&B |
| Dining Room (att'd) | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Gravel | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Stone | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 75 1/2' x 34' x 34' | GTRB&B |
| Kitchen (att'd) | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Gravel | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Stone | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 57' x 43' x 15' | GTRB&B |
| Engine House for Laundry | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Gravel | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Stone | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 36' x 16' x 13' | GTRB&B |
| Covered Way Connecting Kitchen and Hotel | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Gravel | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Stone | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 9 1/2' x 13 1/2' x 12' | GTRB&B |
| Dwelling House | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Shingle | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Post | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 25 1/2' x 14' x 12' | GTRB&B |
| Dwelling House | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Shingle | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Stone | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 24 1/2' x 16 1/2' x 18' | GTRB&B |
| Kitchen (att'd) | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Shingle | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Stone | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 20 1/2' x 16 1/2' x 18' | GTRB&B |
| Outside Kitchen (att'd) | ||
| Construction | Frame | GTRB&B |
| Roof | Shingle | GTRB&B |
| Foundation | Post | GTRB&B |
| Dimensions | 14 1/2' x 20 1/2' x 10' | GTRB&B |
| Date | Event | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1897-09-06 | Tomilson (sic) received contract for rebuilding Island Hotel, destroyed by fire this summer. | Ottawa Citizen, 1897-09-06 | Thanks to Colin Churcher. Tomilson is most likely Tomlinson. |
| 1898-04-15 | Parry Sound Star reported work under way to complete OAPS elevator. Steam "Lynn" awaiting orders. | Fleming: Renfrew Mercury | |
| 1898-05-06 | "Lynn" unloaded 214,500 bushels of corn, about 6000 tons or 350 cars. | Fleming: Renfrew Mercury | |
| 1899-04-14 | Coal moving plant installed. Tower 20 feet high, coal handled by 1 ton clam buckets. 1000 tons per day capacity. | Fleming:Renfrew Mercury | |
| 1900-01 | CA to extend yards and add docks. | CRSW p7 | |
| 1900-02 | Press release regarding second elevator with capacity 1,500,000 bushells. Report was unauthorized. | CRSW p41 | |
| 1900-02 | Filling trestle here, improving yards. | CRSW p41 | |
| 1907-01-30 | New roundhouse completed in year ending today. | Newby, 2005-04-26 | |
| 1908-01-30 | New machine shop completed in year ending today. | Newby, 2005-04-26 | |
| 1928 | Roundhouse closed and engine servicing moved to Parry Sound. | Newby, 2005-04-26 |