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Suzanne Brooks THE KIOSK STORY: The Saga of Life, Logging & Lumbering In & Around Northwest Algonquin Park
By Doug Mackey THE KIOSK STORY looks at the history of the Northwest corner of Algonquin Park
and surrounding area. From the early Native activity of Chief Amable du Fond and
his descendents to the current activity as an Access Point, it has been a
dramatic tale of growth and loss, Native presence, lumber entrepreneurs, the
railway, tourism and changes in Park philosophy. The town of Kiosk and the 37
year operation of the Staniforth Lumber Company are featured. A brief look at
some of the other interesting heritage locations in the area has been added to
make a visit to the Mattawa, North Bay, Kiosk triangle inviting for new visitors
to this fascinating area.
112 pages/8.5 x 11/Over 200 photographs $24.95 SPECIAL EDITION Includes Kiosk On Film DVD
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Kiosk On Film is a collection of films of the mill, woods
operation and the town taken over the years. It finishes with spectacular
shots of the fire in 1973. Included are: 1. A tourist visits 2. A Russian trade delegation visit in 1956 3.
Laferriere family 8mm movies of the woods operation, working in the mill and
the sawfiler's loft. 4. Staniforth family 8mm movies of the woods operation
and town. 5. 8mm movies of the fire. Music by the Kiosk Reunion Band.
The DVD is included in the Special Edition of The Kiosk Story $36.95 (Book
and DVD) or can be purchased separately from Past Forward. $14.95 |
The above items will be available from many local outlets such
as bookstores and gift shops in early November 2007. If you can not find them
there you can order from Past Forward online, by mail or by telephone.
To order online go to our Company Store or order with links below:
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Kiosk Story Sorry SOLD OUT THE KIOSK STORY looks at the history of the Northwest corner
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Kiosk Story-Special Edition (with Kiosk on Film
DVD) Sorry SOLD OUT THE KIOSK STORY looks at the history of the Northwest corner
of Algonquin Park and surrounding area. From the early Native activity....More |
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