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Old Barn burns in Knutsford
The following article appeared on the Guardian newspaper's website: http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/News/Local/2015-05-01/article-4132014/Faulty-lightbulb-caused-Knutsford-barn-fire/1Faulty lightbulb...
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Old House at Murray Harbour
I was up to Murray Harbour last week - finally getting out and about after the worst winter on record here on Prince Edward Island. This old house is located at 268 Machon Point Road.Meachams...
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Belcourt Centre on list of Top 10 Endangered Places by Heritage Canada...
Those of us wishing to see Belcourt Centre saved are delighted to see it included in this years Heritage Canada National Trust Top 10 Endangered Places. Below is a photo I took in February...
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Tignish United Church 1893-1973
I found the following clipping on Norma Deagle-MacPhee's Facebook Page...Journal Pioneer Newspaper - July 22, 1964PIONEER SERVICE RECALLS LONG HISTORY OF CHURCHTIGNISH- A centennial anniversary...
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Holman Island to be preserved - popular 1870's resort property
The following appeared on the Guardian Newspaper's website today......
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Historic 1888 Leard's Mill threat to fish
It's amazing the slant we have to resort to to these days to save heritage buildings, ie: the immensely important Leard's Grist Mill in Coleman. It's a threat to fish?! We can't use the...
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Canadian Potato Museum
I visited the Canadian Potato Museum yesterday with my family of whom many had not been there before despite living nearby. We had a lunch in the restaurant where everything served is made from...
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Alberton's Old Landmark Demolished - 1950's
The article below appeared in the Journal-Pioneer newspaper in the mid-1950’s - the article was posted on the Facebook page of Norma Deagle-MacPhee, summer 2015.- Pictured above in the first...
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...I have been distracted from my blog the past few months - I'm attempting to catch up on some important news.
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Prince County Properties receive protected status
This is really old new, Published on March 27, 2015 - cf. Journal-Pioneer newspaper website by Colin MacLean:...
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Immaculate Conception Church, Palmer Road - Parish Picnic
I was up to the Palmer Road Parish Picnic this summer - my first time despite having grown up nearby!! It was an excellent event on an incredibly hot summers day! Great efforts in fundraising...
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Holy Trinity Alma Anglican Church - 125 years
This year marks 125 years since Holy Trinity Anglican Church was consecrated - it is located on the western Road in Alma. The old church, despite being in excellent condition, has an uncertain...
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Regenerating Places of Faith Workshop
Speaking of churches and the future of these buildings, there will be a one-day workshop on September 24th, 2015 in Sydney, Cape Breton. A note of interest in the workshop poster below - on...
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Regenerating Places of Faith Workshop
We got to attend the "Regenerating Places of Faith Workshop: A Workshop for Rural and Small Urban Communities"last week in Sydney, Cape Breton. The workshop was hosted by "National Trust of...
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47 & 49 Edward St. Charlottetown
47-49 Edward Street is a Colonial Revival influenced multiple dwelling built at some point after 1878. According to local directories Mrs. Sarah Nicholson owned the house from at least 1935 until...
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Leard's Mill Fundraising - help save the last grist mill on PEI!
LEARDS MILL HATS AND T-SHIRTS FOR SALE, HELP SAVE LEARDS MILL WITH EACH PURCHASE. $10 for Hats and $13 for T-shirts. Now available at the Canadian Potato Museum, O’Leary, Prince Edward Island....
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Mend-a-Bath - Bathtub Refinishing
The other day I met Marlowe Wood, Master Franchisee and his son at my brother's shop - they're located in Freetown, here on Prince Edward Island. Marlowe has more than 20 years experience in...
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Robert Gallant's Blacksmith Shop, Howlan - Demolished
On my way to O'Leary the other day, I took the route through Howlan - below is what remains of Robert Gallant's Blacksmith Shop. Another historic building gone!! I guess the old buildings...
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Holy Trinity Alma - consecrated 125 years ago today
Our little country church in Alma (Rte.2/Western Rd.) was consecrated. My great-great-grandfather Stephen E. Jeffery was the first Warden - the church has been used seasonally for the past 25...
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St. Luke's Anglican Church - consecrated 125 years ago today
St. Lukes Church, O’Leary, Sep 14, 1891( originally called Church of the Jubilee )Present: The Rector Rev. J.M. Forbes and Chapel Wardens Jas. A. Webb and E.H. Duvar Inventory– This church ?...
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