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Temiskaming (Abitibi-Temiskamingue) | Forestry Fridays: Historic Views of Lumber Mills & Logging Scenes in Eastern Canada

 

This is a 20th century view of the Gov’t Dam & Riordon Mills in Temiskaming, Quebec. Riordan Pulp and Paper – like many lumber companies played a crucial part in 20th century colonization pattern in Quebec. It was they who built a pulp mill on the site of the historic Lumsden Mill and then built the town site for what is now known as Témiscaming.

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 Related Posts:

The Forestry Industry in Eastern Canada – A Topical Index

Vintage Postcards of Quebec

 

Further Reading:

Places in Témiscamingue Regional County Municipality, Quebec

Les scieries à l’époque du Lumsden’s Mill, 1880-1916  en francais

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For Heaven’s Sake – Where Is That Woman?

This is just a little note to let readers  and Festival participants know that I haven’t disappeared or stopped blogging. I’ve just been very busy with a few special education projects that I’m in charge of at school.

Spring is a very busy time of year for us!

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All Things Quebec

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