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  • This photo obtained from the National Archives shows Denoon Street, looking westward.

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    denoon street

    This photo obtained from the National Archives shows Denoon Street, looking westward.

  • The Pictou Foundry in 1941.

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    pictou foundry

    The Pictou Foundry in 1941.

  • Frank Salters in 1971.

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    frank salters

    Frank Salters in 1971.

  • Irving's Bus.

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    irving s bus

    Irving's Bus.

  • Pictou from the shore.

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    munro photographer

    Pictou from the shore.

  • The Marine Hospital.

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    marine hospital

    The Marine Hospital.

  • Lobster traps in Caribou during the 1980s.

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    lobster traps

    Lobster traps in Caribou during the 1980s.

  • Left to right: Dana Wong, Brian Beck, Roli Babinec, unknown, unknown.

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    workshop on water street

    Left to right: Dana Wong, Brian Beck, Roli Babinec, unknown, unknown.

  • Henderson Shoe Store in 1950.

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    henderson shoe store

    Henderson Shoe Store in 1950.

  • The waterfront fire in 1959.

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    waterfront fire

    The waterfront fire in 1959.

  • A car at Don MacMillans service station during the 1920s.

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    car at don macmillans service station  s18

    A car at Don MacMillans service station during the 1920s.

  • A floating house.

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    A floating house.

  • Pictou Academy's Girls Basketball Team in 1959.

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    pictou academy basketball

    Pictou Academy's Girls Basketball Team in 1959.

  • The pea factory.

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    pea factory

    The pea factory.

  • A sleigh ride during the winter.

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    winter sleigh

    A sleigh ride during the winter.

  • Rudolph Grohmann sharpened lawn mower blades in addition to making knives.

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    Rudolph Grohmann sharpened lawn mower blades in addition to making knives.

  • Seaforth during 1949.

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    seaforth

    Seaforth during 1949.

  • Victory Heights during the 1950s.

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    Victory Heights during the 1950s.

  • In 1942 this sailor was standing in front of the three storey building that housed Neville's Grocery which was on the corner of Coleraine and St. Andrews Street.

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    coleraine street  nevilles grocery     ethel ross

    In 1942 this sailor was standing in front of the three storey building that housed Neville's Grocery which was on the corner of Coleraine and St. Andrews Street.

  • This 1928 photo shows Santa visiting the Oddfellows Home. Note the decorations of those times!

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    santa at the ioof     beth henderson

    This 1928 photo shows Santa visiting the Oddfellows Home. Note the decorations of those times!

  • Dan English was Deputy Town Clerk for the Town of Pictou in 1971.

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    dan english  deputy town clerk    roland sherwood

    Dan English was Deputy Town Clerk for the Town of Pictou in 1971.

  • Do you remember when Teddy Cameron had his bottle exchange on Market Street?

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    pipe band

    Do you remember when Teddy Cameron had his bottle exchange on Market Street?

  • The Terrace Cottage later became known as the Annex. It was located next to the Braeside Inn and was torn down in the 1960s. It was a popular place for tourists to stay.

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    terrace cottage   the annex malcolm house

    The Terrace Cottage later became known as the Annex. It was located next to the Braeside Inn and was torn down in the 1960s. It was a popular place for tourists to stay.

  • Some of those attending the christening of a ship at Ferguson Ind. Ltd. shipyard are Rev. John Roberts, Allan Ferguson Sr., J. B. Ferguson, Allan Ferguson Jr. and Father Morley.

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    Some of those attending the christening of a ship at Ferguson Ind. Ltd. shipyard are Rev. John Roberts, Allan Ferguson Sr., J. B. Ferguson, Allan Ferguson Jr. and Father Morley.

  • The Pictou Refitters hockey team 1945-1946.

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    pictou refitters   1945   evening news

    The Pictou Refitters hockey team 1945-1946.

  • Special Constable Donnie Wright and Kinsman Bill MacLellan ride elephants in a parade on Water Street. Note the location of the Sears business.

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    special constable donnie wright and kinsman bill maclellan race up water st.

    Special Constable Donnie Wright and Kinsman Bill MacLellan ride elephants in a parade on Water Street. Note the location of the Sears business.

  • Note the beauty of the pulpit of the St. James Anglican Church decorated for Christmas in the early 1960s.

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    st. james anglican church pulpit and organ

    Note the beauty of the pulpit of the St. James Anglican Church decorated for Christmas in the early 1960s.

  • The ferry, Maple Leaf, was registered in Pictou in 1891. It traveled annually from Pictou to Pictou Landing and then tied up for the winter at the end of Coleraine Street.

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    ferry maple leaf at foot of coleraine pictou to pictou landing registered in pictou

    The ferry, Maple Leaf, was registered in Pictou in 1891. It traveled annually from Pictou to Pictou Landing and then tied up for the winter at the end of Coleraine Street.

  • This spectacular photo of Pictou Harbour shows a variety of boats and Pictou Landing in the background.

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    This spectacular photo of Pictou Harbour shows a variety of boats and Pictou Landing in the background.

  • Do you remember the Onslow Lass Dairy?

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    onslow lass dairy

    Do you remember the Onslow Lass Dairy?

  • This building was known as the Commercial Centre and is today's Pictou Pharmasave on Water Street. The name and date of 1865 has been recreated in the recent renovations.

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    This building was known as the Commercial Centre and is today's Pictou Pharmasave on Water Street. The name and date of 1865 has been recreated in the recent renovations.

  • 1959-1960 Pictou Academy girls soccer team. See more photos of the 1950s on display at the deCoste Entertainment Centre.

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    1959 pictou academy girls soccer team

    1959-1960 Pictou Academy girls soccer team. See more photos of the 1950s on display at the deCoste Entertainment Centre.

  • This house is located on the corner of Denoon and Wellington Streets. The present owners are Dr. Ed Hawkins and Dr. Kora Hanrahan and family.

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    ferguson chisholm

    This house is located on the corner of Denoon and Wellington Streets. The present owners are Dr. Ed Hawkins and Dr. Kora Hanrahan and family.

  • Pictou Lighthouse burned on July 5, 2004.

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    pictou lighthouse

    Pictou Lighthouse burned on July 5, 2004.

  • St. James Anglican Church Choir members.

    Front Row: l-r: Donnie Murphy, Eleanor Heighton, Monica, Alice Campbell, Winnie Reynell, Paul Morrow.

    Middle Row: l-r: Charlotte deCoste, Hazel Roddam, Rev. Cecil Hebb, Joyce Brown, Alice Reid, Lillian Clarke

    Back Row: l-r: Bruce Heighton, Mel Langille, Jim Murphy, Vic Hemmings, Evan Crowe, Lester Clarke

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    st. james anglican church choir

    St. James Anglican Church Choir members.

    Front Row: l-r: Donnie Murphy, Eleanor Heighton, Monica, Alice Campbell, Winnie Reynell, Paul Morrow.

    Middle Row: l-r: Charlotte deCoste, Hazel Roddam, Rev. Cecil Hebb, Joyce Brown, Alice Reid, Lillian Clarke

    Back Row: l-r: Bruce Heighton, Mel Langille, Jim Murphy, Vic Hemmings, Evan Crowe, Lester Clarke

  • Many visitors could be found on Sunday afternoons at the popular Barry's Mills. This photo was taken in 1900. Note the gowns worn by the ladies.

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    Many visitors could be found on Sunday afternoons at the popular Barry's Mills. This photo was taken in 1900. Note the gowns worn by the ladies.

  • Great celebrations took place this summer as former students celebrated the 200th anniversary of Pictou Academy.

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    pictou academy

    Great celebrations took place this summer as former students celebrated the 200th anniversary of Pictou Academy.

  • denoon street
  • pictou foundry
  • frank salters
  • irving s bus
  • munro photographer
  • marine hospital
  • lobster traps
  • workshop on water street
  • henderson shoe store
  • waterfront fire
  • car at don macmillans service station  s18
  • evening news   house floating
  • pictou academy basketball
  • pea factory
  • winter sleigh
  • rudolph grohmann   mike babinec
  • seaforth
  • victory heights  s   jerry chaisson
  • coleraine street  nevilles grocery     ethel ross
  • santa at the ioof     beth henderson
  • dan english  deputy town clerk    roland sherwood
  • pipe band
  • terrace cottage   the annex malcolm house
  • allan a. ferguson  priest  unknown  rev. john roberts  j.b. ferguson. allan ferguson jr. and father morley
  • pictou refitters   1945   evening news
  • special constable donnie wright and kinsman bill maclellan race up water st.
  • st. james anglican church pulpit and organ
  • ferry maple leaf at foot of coleraine pictou to pictou landing registered in pictou
  • pictou harbour   donna grosvold
  • onslow lass dairy
  • commercial centre in
  • 1959 pictou academy girls soccer team
  • ferguson chisholm
  • pictou lighthouse
  • st. james anglican church choir
  • barry s mills   evening news
  • pictou academy
    • denoon street
    • pictou foundry
    • frank salters
    • irving s bus
    • munro photographer
    • marine hospital
    • lobster traps
    • workshop on water street
    • henderson shoe store
    • waterfront fire
    • car at don macmillans service station  s18
    • evening news   house floating
    • pictou academy basketball
    • pea factory
    • winter sleigh
    • rudolph grohmann   mike babinec
    • seaforth
    • victory heights  s   jerry chaisson
    • coleraine street  nevilles grocery     ethel ross
    • santa at the ioof     beth henderson
    • dan english  deputy town clerk    roland sherwood
    • pipe band
    • terrace cottage   the annex malcolm house
    • allan a. ferguson  priest  unknown  rev. john roberts  j.b. ferguson. allan ferguson jr. and father morley
    • pictou refitters   1945   evening news
    • special constable donnie wright and kinsman bill maclellan race up water st.
    • st. james anglican church pulpit and organ
    • ferry maple leaf at foot of coleraine pictou to pictou landing registered in pictou
    • pictou harbour   donna grosvold
    • onslow lass dairy
    • commercial centre in
    • 1959 pictou academy girls soccer team
    • ferguson chisholm
    • pictou lighthouse
    • st. james anglican church choir
    • barry s mills   evening news
    • pictou academy
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