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Bill Nash · Nov 23, 2024 7:10 AM IN Sault memories

Fort Wasguhaegun was constructed at the Sault Locks near the swing bridge in the 1960s. It was a replica of a trading post in the area from years gone by. Street actors would play out scenarios though to be experienced by early fur traders. They even had large canoe races down the canal. It grew out of popularity very shortly, and the timbers were refurbished to construct the Hiawatha ledge on the 4th line.

Bill Nash · Nov 23, 2024 7:00 AM IN Sault memories

The famous Sault Ste. Marie water tower rose from its site on Second Line near great Northern Road. The iconic landmark has stood for decades, but was close to meeting the wrecking ball a while back. Instead, it was purchased by its namesake, the Watertower Inn, refurbished, and new life given to it. Here are some photos along the way, ...

Early construction

Bill Nash · Nov 23, 2024 6:53 AM IN Sault memories

One of the Sault's first fast food drive-ins was located on Second Line West close to where the No Frills is now located. It was originally called the Penguin Drive-in, and specialized in burgers and soft-serve ice cream. In 1962 it transformed into the drive-in chain, "The Big Boy". The success of a fast food drive-in in the west end lead to "JJ's Hacienda" opening across the street in the 60s, which probably lead to the later demise of the Big

Bill Nash · Nov 23, 2024 6:42 AM IN Sault memories

Back in the 60s, kids around North America flocked around their TV to watch the "Batman" series with Adam West and Burt Ward, which ran from 1966 to 1968. At the annual Car Show at the Memorial Gardens in 1967, one of the exhibits was the actual Batmobile (or one of them) used in the TV series. They had a draw that evening, and some lucky kid in the Sault was going to have the Batmobile pick them up from home and bring them to school that day. I

Steph Bifano · Nov 22, 2024 2:11 PM IN Sault memories

Saw this photo online - Not sure who to credit and I'd like to know more about it! 🦌

Sault Museum · Nov 20, 2024 9:13 PM IN Sault memories

Community Stories: Our Neighbourhood The Sault Ste. Marie Museum is undertaking a project to create and develop information and exhibition pieces regarding the various neighbourhoods and their development, alongside the development of Sault Ste. Marie as a community. We will be creating these pieces for all the neighbourhoods identifiable in Sault Ste. Marie. We aim to allow for our community to better engage with our local history,

Steph Bifano · Nov 20, 2024 2:20 PM IN Sault memories

What are the interesting things you've discovered with our community's history? Here are some neat photos of area flooding provided by H.R. Lash's "History In Pictures" collection.

Joseph Pedalino · Nov 20, 2024 1:17 PM IN Sault memories

Sault Lock Memory from 1998

Cover Photo: First boat through new lock, July 1998. Parks Canada/Joe Pedalino

Sault Museum · Nov 19, 2024 4:47 PM IN Sault memories

Hello everyone and welcome to Sault Memories, the Space for all things local history! We are the Sault Ste. Marie Musuem, and we are happy to host you here! As our first post, we figured we would chat about the history of the Museum. The Sault Ste. Marie Museum is a non-profit, charitable organization facilitated by the Sault Ste. Marie & 49th Field Regiment R.C.A. Historical Society for the citizens of Sault Ste. Marie and the District of

From the collection of the Sault Ste. Marie Museum

Steph Bifano · Nov 19, 2024 12:58 AM IN Sault memories

Found this photo of the construction of the Memorial Gardens, and some interesting history on The Gouin Street Arena, which existed there prior (story below)...

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