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Ship building was in its heyday and the wooden vessel reigned supreme. Most communities on both shores of the bay had at least one ship yard where, over a long period, turned out hundreds of wooden boats and ships.28
The Lady Smith1902
Five Islands, Nova Scotia, Canada
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The Lady Smith1902
Five Islands, Nova Scotia, Canada
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A ship of note built in the area (shown in the last two slides) is the Lady Smith, built in 1902 in Economy, Nova Scotia, Canada.31
An operating lumber mill.1909
Five Islands, Nova Scotia, Canada
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This picture of the lumber mill was taken in 1909.33
Bass River chair factory1886
Bass River, Nova Scotia, Canada
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One of a series of chair factories which were lost by fire. Built in 1886.35
Iron ore mining1900
Londonderry, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Londenderry was a bustling town due to its steel making industry.37
Barrel factory in Economy1870
Economy, Nova Scotia, Canada
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The year this picture was taken, 1870, 4085 barrels were made in the area.39
A Mower and team overlooking Cobequid Bay.1902
Portapique, Nova Scotia, Canada
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A mower and his team cutting hay overlooking Cobequid Bay. |
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