Nipissing District Postcards: Click the image to see a larger version The postcards in this section were from a postcard booklet compiled by Bob Atkinson and printed by Wm. R. Forder Souvenirs in 1981.
	(Photo circe 1906) Original Town Hall, proposed in 1902. Located at N.W. corner of McIntyre & Ferguson, it was demolished in 1978. The first Mayor of North Bay was John Bourke (1891). North Bay was incorporated as a city in August 1925. (Description from reverse side)
	(Photo circe 1946) Long known as the "Gateway to the North" North Bay has actually had many "Gateways" besides the one shown on this card. The first was built in 1930. After many modifications to accommodate growing traffic needs, it was finally moved to nearby Lee Park and re-dedicated in 1975. (Description from reverse side)
	(Photo circa 1910) The Canadian Pacific Railway reached the north shore of Lake Nipissing during the summer of 1882. (Description from reverse side)
	(Photo circa 1909) The construction of the Temiskaming and Norther Ontario Railway commenced in 1902. In 1945, the T & N.O. became the Ontario Northland Railway. These offices located at Oak & Regina.(Description from reverse side)
	(Photo circa 1906) Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital opened in 1904 and became the Manor Hotel in 1950. Located at the top of "Priest Hill" on Lock Ave. (Algonquin), it was demolished in 1961. (Description from reverse side)
	(Photo circa 1924) The "Public Library", originally located at the S.E. corner of McIntyre & Wyld, was completed in 1914 at a cost of $17, 790. (Description from reverse side)
	(Photo circa 1907) The "Ferguson Block", a flatiron building at the corner of Main & Oak & Algonquin was destroyed by fire in 1964. Also known as the "Transportation Building", it was name after John McIntyre Ferguson on North Bay's founders and mayor (191901922). Oak Street was originally named Front Street. (Description from reverse side)
	(Photo circa 1934) Captiol Theatre, Main Street, opened in 1929. (Description from reverse side)
	(Photo circa "unknown") The "Church of England" (St. John the Devine), Main St. E., was founded September 28, 1884. This present church was completed in 1897. (Description from reverse side)
	(Photo circa 1907) Looking west on Main St. to intersection of Ferguson. Main St. was first paved in 1920. (Description from reverse side)
	(Photo circa 1940) Cornerstone of Scollard Hall, High St. was blessed on July 13, 1931. Named after Rev. D.J. Scollard, Bishop of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie from 1905 to 1934. (Description from reverse side)
	(Photo circa 1934) St. Joseph's Hospital, McLarent St., was opened Oct. 7, 1931. (Description from reverse side)
	(Photo circa 1910) Duchesnay Falls, near Hwy. 17 bypass at the western entrance to North Bay has always been a popular spot for residents and tourists alike. (Description from reverse side)
	(Photo circa 1909) The Methodist Church (Trinity United, Ferguson & McIntyre) was organized in 1882 with the present building dating from 1907. (Description from reverse side)
	(Photo circa 1908) The Catholic Church (Pro-Cathedral of the Assumption, Algonquin & McIntyre) was dedicated on Dec. 17, 1905. (Description from reverse side)
	(Photo circa 1911) The Presbyterian Church (St. Andrew's United, Algonquin & Cassells) was dedicated in May 1905. (Description from reverse side)
	(Photo circa 1910) The First Baptist Church, Main St. W. between Cassells and Foren was dedicated on Oct. 8, 1893 and torn down in 1961.(Description from reverse side)
	(Photo circa 1912) The Normal School ( Canadore College, Fraser & First) was opened in 1909 with an enrollment of 25 students. (Description from reverse side) Side NOTE: The Normal School is now the home of the Corrections Offices and The Lindsey Weld Daycare Center.
	(Photo circa 1907) The word "Nipissing" appeared as long ago as 1615 as "Nippisierinij" in the notes of Samuel de Champlain when he first explored the North Bay area. The word Nipissing means "little water" or "little lake" to distinguish it from the large lake (Huron) or Georgian Bay. (Description from reverse side)
	(Photo circa 1905) The Government Dock on Lake Nipissing was in use before 1900. (Description from reverse side) The Government Dock is now known as "King's Landing"
	(Photo circa 1905) Road work in front of Town Hall, Ferguson St. in 1987, the speed limit for bicycles in North Bay was set at 4 miles per hour. (Description from reverse side)
	(Photo circa 1925 Old Timers' Reunion) Reunion of travellers to North Bay in 1882 on CPR Locomotive "Lucy Dalton", which was named of the niece of Lord Lisgar, Governer General of Canada (1868-1872). (Description from reverse side)
	(Photo circa 1908) The High School (Ecole Secondaire Algonquin, Algonquin & Jane Streets), was built in 1904. To the left is the residence of William Milne, lumberman and mayor of North Bay in 1907-1908 (Copeland & Murray) "Priest Hill" on Klock Ave. (Algonquin). (Description from reverse side)
	(Photo circa 1910) Post Office (S.E. corner of Main & Fraser) used from 1908-1958. (Description from reverse side)
	(Photo circa 1913) Harvey St. Public School (King George Public School, Harvey & Jane) was opened in 1912. (Description from reverse side)
	(Photo circa 1905) Worthington St. Public School, also known as Queen Victoria School (S.E. corner of Worthington & Ferguson) opened in 1891 and torn down in 1973. (Description from reverse side)
	(Photo circa 1935) The Lookout, originally located nae the top of Thibeault Hill (Hwy. 11 north of the Bypass) afforded a panoramic view of the city and lake. (Description from reverse side)
	(Photo circa 1935) The Empire Hotel (Fraser & McIntyre) opened in 1929. (Description from reverse side)
	(Photo circa 1908) The Pacific Hotel (later known as St. Regis Hotel, S.W. corner of Algonquin and Main) was built in 1886 at a cost of $20, 000. Demolished in 1981. (Description from reverse side)
	(Photo circa 1906) The Queen's Hotel (S.E. corner of Fraser & Oak) was built in 1890 and destroyed by fire in 1936. (Description from reverse side)
	(Photo circa "unknown") The Traders Bank was the first bank in North Bay, opening in 1895. In 1912, the Traders Bank was absorbed by the Royal Bank of Canada. (Description from reverse side)
	(Photo circa 1910) The Cecil Hotel (now Continental Hotel, Main & Wyld) was built in 1907. (Description from reverse side) Today the Cecil is "Wylders" Night Club
	(Photo circa 1910) The Northern Belle was built in 1905 at Sturgeon Falls and carried passengers and freight on Lake Nipissing until June 28, 1926 when it burned at the CPR dock, North Bay. (Description from reverse side)
	(Photo circa 1912) Junction of Main & Algonquin looking N.W. with the Pacific Hotel on the left. Note the Royal Theatre sign. The First Baptist Church is in centre and the Catholic Church to the right. (Description from reverse side)
	(Photo circa 1934) Richardson's Hardware (left) is the oldest business in North Bay. Started in 1895 by J.W. Richardson, a tinsmith, he became mayor in 1902 and 1932/33. (Description from reverse side)
	(Photo circa 1930) The CPR (Canadian Pacific Railway) depot with downtown in the background. (Description from reverse side)
	(Photo circa 1905) Main St. looking west from Ferguson. In 1898 Noth Bay installed 15 street lights in the downtown area.(Description from reverse side)
	(Photo circa 1930) The War Memorial (Ferguson & First), dedicated to those North Bay citizens who fell during World Wars I and II and the Korean War. (Description from reverse side)
	(Photo circa 1908) Arena built at Main St. W. & 9th St., in 1906. It was destroyed by fire in 1928. (Description from reverse side)
	(Photo circa 1908) Looking south from steeple of the Catholic church to the intersection of Algonquin & McIntyre. St. Mary's girls academy (at centre) was torn down about 1974. (Description from reverse side)
	(Photo circa 1910) The "Grand Trunk Railway" (previously known as the Northern and Pacific) reached Nipissing Junction in 1886. The Grand Trunk Railway was later absorbed by the Canadian National Railway. (Description from reverse side)