Arnprior & McNab/Braeside Archives

Date

1981

Format

textual records

photographic

Collection/Fonds

Andriend Schlievert fonds

Description Level

Fonds

Physical Description

2 cm of text and 8 b/w photographs

History / Biography

Fourteen cars of a 115-car freight train of the Canadian Pacific Railway derailed at the intersection of William and Edward Streets, Arnprior on September 6, 1981. The accident took place about 75 feet from the home of the donor.

Acquisition Source

Donated by Andriend Schlievert on April 20, 1998.

Scope and Content

Fonds consists of clippings and 8 photos of a 14-car CP freight train derailment in Arnprior on September, 1981.

Related Material

See also 2005-0180

Accession No.

1998-0097

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Date

7 Sep 1981

Format

photographic

Collection/Fonds

Andriend Schlievert fonds

Description Level

Item

Reproduction Location

Binder 6A P0708

Scope and Content

Two men on tracks beside overturned boxcar. Possibly a copy from the Arnprior Guide newspaper.

Accession No.

1998-0097

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Date

7 Sep 1981

Format

photographic

Collection/Fonds

Andriend Schlievert fonds

Description Level

Item

Reproduction Location

Binder 6 P0709

Scope and Content

Crowd standing on William Street at Edward St. intersection. Possibly a copy from the Arnprior Guide newspaper.

Accession No.

1998-0097

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Date

7 Sep 1981

Format

photographic

Collection/Fonds

Andriend Schlievert fonds

Description Level

Item

Reproduction Location

Binder 6A P0710

Scope and Content

Crew inspect damaged boxcars. Possibly a copy from the Arnprior Guide newspaper.

Accession No.

1998-0097

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Date

7 Sep 1981

Format

photographic

Collection/Fonds

Andriend Schlievert fonds

Description Level

Item

Reproduction Location

Binder 6A P0711

Scope and Content

Shot of mangled tracks and boxcar. Possibly a copy from the Arnprior Guide newspaper.

Accession No.

1998-0097

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Date

7 Sep 1981

Format

photographic

Collection/Fonds

Andriend Schlievert fonds

Description Level

Item

Reproduction Location

Binder 6A P0712

Scope and Content

Aerial photograph of train derailment and surrounding area. Possibly a copy from the Arnprior Guide newspaper.

Accession No.

1998-0097

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Date

7 Sep 1981

Format

photographic

Collection/Fonds

Andriend Schlievert fonds

Description Level

Item

Reproduction Location

Binder 6A P0712a.

Scope and Content

Aerial photograph of train derailment and surrounding area including Kenwood building. Possibly a copy from the Arnprior Guide newspaper.

Accession No.

1998-0097

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Date

7 Sep 1981

Format

photographic

Collection/Fonds

Andriend Schlievert fonds

Description Level

Item

Reproduction Location

Binder 6A P0713

Scope and Content

Aerial photograph of train derailment and surrounding area including Kenwood building. Possibly a copy from the Arnprior Guide newspaper.

Accession No.

1998-0097

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Date

1981

Format

photographic

Collection/Fonds

Claire Amirault fonds

Description Level

Fonds

Physical Description

8 colour photographs

Scope and Content

Fonds contains 8 colour photographs taken in September 1981 by Claire Amirault. Mrs. Amirault took these photos when a train derailed near the train station in Arnprior. Fourteen cars of a 115-car freight train of the Canadian Pacific Railway derailed at the intersection of William and Edward Streets, Arnprior on September 6, 1981.

Related Material

See also 1998-0097

Accession No.

2005-0180

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Date

1939

Format

photographic

Collection/Fonds

Margaret Stewart fonds

Description Level

Item

Reproduction Location

Binder 3A P0195

Scope and Content

Crowd gathered to watch arrival of Royal train. Print numbered R- 50.

Accession No.

1993-0010

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Date

1939

Format

photographic

Collection/Fonds

Margaret Stewart fonds

Description Level

Item

Reproduction Location

Binder 3A P0200

Scope and Content

The Royal Train and platform.

Accession No.

1993-0010

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Date

1939

Format

photographic

Collection/Fonds

Margaret Stewart fonds

Description Level

Item

Reproduction Location

Binder 3A P0201

Scope and Content

Photograph shows the engine and first compartments of the Royal Train and a large crowd gathered around it.

Accession No.

1993-0010

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Date

1939

Format

photographic

Collection/Fonds

Margaret Stewart fonds

Description Level

Item

Reproduction Location

Binder 3A P0207

Scope and Content

Crowd gathered around train engine.

Accession No.

1993-0010

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Date

1939

Format

photographic

Collection/Fonds

Margaret Stewart fonds

Description Level

Item

Reproduction Location

Binder 3A P0212

Scope and Content

Close-up view of Royal Train with crest. John Powis Ltd. [ photographer] appears on back of photograph.

Accession No.

1993-0010

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Date

1968

Format

photographic

Collection/Fonds

Wayne Tasse fonds

Description Level

Item

Physical Description

Colour photograph

Scope and Content

Colour photograph of the CN Train Station in Arnprior. It was taken in the Spring or Summer of 1968 by Wayne Tasse.

Accession No.

2005-0178

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Date

1968

Format

photographic

Collection/Fonds

Wayne Tasse fonds

Description Level

Item

Physical Description

Colour photograph

Scope and Content

Colour photograph of the CPR Train Station in Arnprior with a Canadian Pacific Express truck parked beside it. It was taken in the Spring or Summer of 1968 by Wayne Tasse.

The roof changed over time and this photo shows the newer roof with the short overhang. See page 112 of the "Arnprior Story" for photo of the building when it had a large overhang.

Accession No.

2005-0178

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City

Braeside

Province

Ontario

County

Renfrew County

Township

McNab/Braeside

Description

Rail service to Braeside ran from 1865 to 2009. The first train station at Braeside was located directly across from Gillies Bros. first mill building. It was destroyed by fire in June, 1919. A new station was built at the base of Arthur's Hill, close to the road, which was replaced by a two story building sometime before 1926. It was demolished some time in the 1980’s.

Time Period

c 1925 - c 1985

Physical Condition

destroyed

Function Category

Transport

Function Type

train station

Location

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Date

1914 - 1918c

Format

photographic

Collection/Fonds

Arnprior District Museum Collection

Description Level

Item

Reproduction Location

Binder 1A P0048

Scope and Content

Three photographs of train excursion including shots of train bridge over deep ravine and officers, dog and nurse at end of car. Part of album page missing ; photocopy shows remainder.

Accession No.

1993-0005

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Date

c1920

Format

photographic

Collection/Fonds

Glasgow Women’s Institute fonds

Description Level

Item

Physical Description

1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 cm x 10 cm

Scope and Content

Photograph shows the Glasgow train station built in 1894 and destroyed by fire Mar. 26, 1945.

Accession No.

1999-0118

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Date

12 July 1920c

Format

photographic

Collection/Fonds

Peter Hessel collection

Description Level

Item

Fonds No.

0021

Series

1

Subseries

BRA

Reference No.

12

Reproduction Location

Binder 6 P0717

Scope and Content

Postcard shows crowd at Braeside train station for Orangemen’s Parade. Date supplied read “before 1915” but this must be incorrect as the station in 1915 was located directly across from the mill. The station burned down in 1919 when the mill was destroyed by fire.

Accession No.

1994-0021

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