Baysville, Ontario

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Stories and History of Baysville and the Riverfront Area


The following story of the history of Baysville's Riverfront area was submitted  by E. Jean  Robertson- Dickson, a longtime resident of Baysville.

Olden Days in Baysville

The following stories are collections and memories of Bill Kelly.

Traffic in Town

The Old Town Hall

Hockey Night in Canada


Historical Photos of Baysville & Riverfront

Baysville Riverfront Project-1890

1890-from east side of river looking at entire riverfront area, mill is at left of photo.

Baysville Riverfront Project-1903

1903-showing piles of bark on west shore, to be used for tanning

Baysville Riverfront Project-1900

Early 1900's, looking from the west side of the river

Baysville Riverfront Project-1912

1912-looking directly at site of existing Riverfront Project. The Pulford House is the large white building                   (middle/back)

Baysville Riverfront Project-1915

Approximately 1915, looking up river from east side

Baysville Riverfront Project-1922

1922-looking downriver from riverfront area towards dam, site of mill

Baysville Riverfront Project-1955

1951-looking upriver, white building on left is the Riverview Lodge

Baysville Riverfront Project-1961

1960-aerial view looking upriver from dam towards the west side

Photographs courtesy of  Harvey & Marie Vanclieaf, and the late Mrs. J.J. Robertson