Someone Identified Their Current House From A 1922 Aerial Photo Of Peterborough

Vintage Peterborough Facebook page posted this great aerial pic of Peterborough circa 1922...

A woman named Tara saw the picture on Facebook, and identified the home she currently resides in...

So anyone else see their house in the picture?

[via Vintage Peterborough Kawarthas Facebook page]

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There Is A Tunnel Between PCVS And The Armoury Dating From The 1930s

We have heard over the years anecdotally about an old tunnel that exists under PCVS—that though not in use for many years, some have tried to access.

We decided to reach out to renowned local historian/archivist Elwood H. Jones from Trent Valley Archives to ask him about its existence.

Historical photo courtesy Trent Valley Archives: Armoury (at left) and PCVS (at right)

"There was a tunnel between PCVS and the Armoury apparently dating from the 1930s that was intended to facilitate cadets from the school who would be saved outside movement in tough times," Elwood confirms to PTBOCanada.

"It is definitely blocked off now," Elwood adds. "I have seen similar tunnels that were used for steam heating conduits. As a university student at Saskatchewan, I used such tunnels to get across campus more quickly and without frost bite. When I viewed the PCVS site, my impression was of a large storage room."

Cool stuff nonetheless.

Also, the photo above Elwood sent us from the Trent Valley Archives office gives context for where the tunnel is between the Armoury and PCVS. It's also a really neat pic.

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Happy 50th Anniversary Of The National Flag Of Canada

Today (February 15th) marks the 50th anniversary of the Canadian flag. Parks Canada employees at the Trent-Severn Waterway—along with volunteers from the Peteborough community—celebrated it by recently painting the Canadian flag on the ice in front of the Historic Lift Lock...

BEAUTY SHOT FROM ABOVE...

Canada’s flag turns 50 today! We celebrated by painting it on the ice under the PLL. Check out the video! #FLAG50 http://t.co/BCmfO5knb1

— TrentSevern Waterway (@TrentSevernNHS) February 15, 2015

Watch the full video here of the flag being painted...

When Parks Canada employees at the Trent-Severn Waterway wanted to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Canadian flag, they invited the community of Peterborough to join them in a truly Canadian undertaking. Here's what community spirit, patriotism, and a little bit of winter built at the Peterborough Lift Lock National Historic Site.

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Awkward Group Photo In Front Of The Lift Lock In 1908

Maybe it was super hot that day, or maybe there was a tiff over where to eat in town, or maybe people didn't smile then... but either way this is a totally awkward group photo from circa 1908. Please discuss.

[Photo via Vintage Peterborough Lindsay and the Kawartha Region Facebook page]

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New Art Exhibit In Peterborough Features Photos Of Abandoned Houses & Buildings In Rural Ontario

Peterborough artist Julie Douglas and Brighton artist Mark S. Gagne have teamed up for a unique photo exhibit at Ashburnham Ale House in East City for the month of November. Entitled "Chasing Shadows", it features stunning photos of abandoned buildings and spaces throughout Ontario, including several from Peterborough. Here are just a few...

1. "Old Telly"

(Photograph was taken in an abandoned farmhouse near Colborne, Ont. Many articles were left behind such as couches, chairs, an antique stove, and vintage televisions.)

Mark S. Gagne

2.  "Ascension"

(Photograph was taken in the Mount St. Joseph Convent in Peterborough.)

Mark S. Gagne

3. "21 Steps"

(Photograph was taken in an abandoned farmhouse near Peterborough. In older homes such as this one, you'll find that stairways have shorter risers and more steps compared to newer homes.)

Mark S. Gagne

4. "Old Trike"

(Photograph was taken in an abandoned house near Campbellford. Many vintage children's toys were found in this home, including dolls, board games and this lonely little trike.)

Mark S. Gagne

5. "Traces"

(Photograph taken in an abandoned farmhouse near Warsaw.)

Julie Douglas

6. "Waiting"

(Photograph taken in an abandoned house near Hastings.)

Julie Douglas

7. "Spirit of the Piano"

(Photograph taken in an abandoned house near Campbellford.)

Julie Douglas

8. "Alice Hastings 2"

(Photograph taken in an abandoned house near Hastings.)

Julie Douglas

For more info on the exhibit, click here.

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Take An Aerial Tour Of Lang Pioneer Village

First there was Lakefield, then Peterborough, then Bridgenorth... and now Mark Nelsons has captured this excellent aerial footage of Lang Pioneer Village—a living history museum in Keene where costumed interpreters demonstrate the life and trades of an early settler. Have a watch below...

Arial Video Tour of Lang Pioneer Village

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Amazing Historical Video Of The Construction Of The Little Lake Fountain

This film below on the design and construction of the Centennial Fountain in Little Lake via Chex Daily is some of the best historical footage you'll ever watch.

The fountain, installed in 1967, is the highest jet fountain in Canada. This is ingenuity at its finest.

Watch this video below...

Post by Chex Daily.

[via CHEX Daily on Facebook]

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