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In 1880 Mr. James Robinson applied for mail service for the area of Rydal Bank and received it. He named the post office Rydal Bank, which later became the name of the town.

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Rydal Bank, Ontario
1899
Rydal Bank, Ontario, Canada
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Courtesy of the Rydal Bank Historical Society.

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John Keast's Harness Shop
1900
Rydal Bank, Ontario, Canada
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Courtesy of the Rydal Bank Historical Society.

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Brass cash register
1891
Bruce Mines Museum, Bruce Mines, Ontario, Canada

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The Bruce Mines Spectator was an independent, weekly newspaper started by Charles Rickaby on March 30, 1901. He operated the business with his son, Fred W. Rickaby, until around 1907, when Fred took charge of the newspaper. The paper ran, with various owners, from 1901-1956 when it amalgamated with another paper from Blind River.

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Official Telephone Directory for Northern Ontario.
1914
Bruce Mines, Ontario, Canada
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In 1903 the telephone system came into the area with the main switchboard at Bruce Mines.

In the Bruce Mines section of the 1914 directory there are listings for the following:
Ballantyne, O.T. - Hardware
Canadian Pacific Ry. Co. - E.R. Miller, agent
Hart, Dr. A.P. - Physician
Jackson, A.D. - Gen. Store
Jackson & Fauley - Butchers
Lake Huron & North Ont. Ry. Co. - Office
Loscock, J. - Livery
Martin Inter. Trap Rock Co. - Quarry
Munroe, Victor - General Store
Peterson, N.H. - Barrister
Roach, S.J. - Hotel
Royal Bank of Canada
Sexsmith, O.F. - Druggist
"Spectator" - F.W. Rickaby, Publisher
Tees, D.B. - Confectionery
and 11 Residences.

Rydal Bank Telephone System - Connecting at Bruce Mines listed:
Jackson & Mills - General Store
3 Farmer listings and 2 Residences.

Courtesy of the Rydal Bank Historical Society

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James Mills Harness Maker shop.
1905
Bruce Mines, Ontario, Canada
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Photo courtesy of the Bruce Mines Museum.

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Bruce Mines skating rink.
1905
Bruce Mines, Ontario, Canada
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The skating rink was constructed shortly after the incorporation of the Town of Bruce Mines. It is believed to have been the first covered arena in Canada.

Photograph courtesy of the Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines.
© Queen's Printer for Ontario, 1907. Reproduced with permission.

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Downtown Bruce Mines
1918
Bruce Mines, Ontario, Canada
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