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Polish Society Float in Coronation Parade

Polish Society Float in Coronation Parade

The Polish Society float pictured on Government Road in downtown Kirkland Lake during the Coronation parade. It was an occasion when many different cultures, organizations and clubs in […]
Strand Theatre during WWII

Strand Theatre during WWII

The Strand was one of four theatres operating in Kirkland Lake during the Second World War. Movies and live theatre entertained those on the homefront, but the Strand […]
Government Road Storefronts

Government Road Storefronts

Most of downtown Kirkland Lake is found along Government Road. At the far right of the picture can be seen the Kaplan Brothers store – a thriving business […]
A Local Crowd Attempt to Cheer Up a Disgruntled Roza

A Local Crowd Attempt to Cheer Up a Disgruntled Roza

In the early days of Kirkland Lake, Roza Brown speculated what land might sell at a higher price as the town developed. With this in mind, she purchased […]
Charlie Chow’s Cafe

Charlie Chow’s Cafe

Charlie Chow (3rd from left) stands outside of his restaurant in downtown Kirkland Lake with several patrons. It would later be expanded to include a hotel. It was […]
Hotelmen’s Banquet

Hotelmen’s Banquet

The Hotelmen’s Banquet of 1942 hosted hoteliers from across the district. This photo was taken at the Kirkland Lake Hotel, also known locally as “The Ash Can” because […]
Blazevich Brothers Grocery Store

Blazevich Brothers Grocery Store

The Blazevich corner store was a family run business. Like most neighbourhood corner stores in town, they were in walking distance for their customers. They sold groceries and […]
“Hub of the North”

“Hub of the North”

Kirkland Lake’s Government Road was definitely the “Hub of the North” during the community’s Golden Anniversary of 1969. The celebration included a busy downtown after the parade.