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The Town of the Blue Mountains was formed in 1998 with the amalgamation of the Township of Collingwood and the Town of Thornbury. Communities in the municipality include Thornbury, Banks, Camperdown, Castle Glen Estates, Christie Beach, Clarksburg, Craigleith, Duncan, Gibraltar, Heathcote, Kolapore, Little Germany, Loree, Ravenna, Red Wing, Slabtown, and Victoria Corners.
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Rorke Collection
The Rorkes were a prominent pioneering family that resided in Collingwood Township. Many Rorke descendants held prominent positions throughout Collingwood Township. From postmaster to township clerk, the Rorkes helped build up many of the communities in what is now the Blue Mountains.
The Rorke Collection encompases a wide variety of photographs and documents of some of the Rorke descendants.
View CollectionLibrary History
History of libraries in the area, from the Thornbury Mechanics' Institute to the Leonard E. Shore Memorial Library.
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Suyrea’s Koury-Knapman's Mother
This photograph is possibly of Suyrea’s Kourey-Knapman's mother. The photograph was take in July of 1954 and most likely was taken at the Knapman's home in Toronto.
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Photograph of Knapmans house in Toronto, August 1935 or 1938. This photo is showing the front of the house.
View DetailsLetter for Rescuer of the Mary Ward Wreck
Photograph of a letter, addressed to one of the men who helped the victims of the Mary Ward wreck. It states that the rescuer would have been awarded $15. This letter is circa 1872.
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