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The Boys' Tabernacle1935
Grimsby Beach, Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
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Church services continued to be held in the old Boys' Tabernacle.16
The gates to Grimsby Beach, 1939.1939
Grimsby Beach, Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
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In 1939, the Cottagers' Association raised money to construct new gates to the Grimsby Beach Park to commemorate the visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. The pillar bases were made of beach stone. "In commemoration of the visit to Canada of King George and Queen Elizabeth, 1939" was inscribed in the concrete of the pillar on the right hand side. Between the two pillars was a painted wooden arch with the words "Grimsby Beach". The stone pillars are still standing on Phelps Avenue, but the wooden pillars that were placed on top of the stone bases and the archway are gone.18
Unveiling of cairn commemorating 1859 camp meeting.1939
Auditorium Grimsby Park, Grimsby, Ontario
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In 1939, this cairn was unveiled commemorating the 80th anniversary of the 1859 camp meeting. The cairn, located in Auditorium Circle, also commemorates the Grimsby Park Temple that stood on this location.20
George Fair at the entrance to Grimsby Beach in winter.1945
Grimsby Beach, Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
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Entrance to Grimsby Beach during the winter months. George Fair lived year-round at Grimsby Beach, maintaining the cottages and grounds for the residents.22
A page from 1948 and 1949 programme from the Grimsby Beach Cottagers' Association.1948
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The Grimsby Beach Cottagers' Association continued to offer a summer programme in the 1940's and 1950's. In 1947 the Association began to collect funds for the construction of a community hall that could be used for dances, movies and other events. The community hall is still being used today.24
Bell Park in the 1940's.1940
Bell Park inside Grimsby Park, Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
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Bell Park in the 1940's. The fountain was given by the Women's Improvement Society, an organization formed in 1916. The fountain was in memory of Margaret Gage Burkholder, the first president of the WIS. The pergola was built over the fountain in 1934.26
Postcard of the bell in Bell Park.1950
Bell Park inside Grimsby Park, Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
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The bell was placed on a concrete cairn, replacing the old wooden platform. |
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