The Sea Keeper - CSL St. Laurent Since that day, and my first encounter with the CSL St-Laurent's mural-in-motion, I have learned several interesting details behind the creation of “The Sea Keeper” mural. Patty Mondore
The Founding of Westminster Park A day at Westminster Park will convince any that it is the most desirable summer resort on the River. Linda Twichell
Centennial of a St. Lawrence Icon Robert McEwen began his career as a county lawyer. He went on to represent the North County in the NY State Senate and the US House of Representatives for nearly all his adult life. Cary R. Brick
Shipwrecks Wash Ashore on Lake Ontario’s Mexico Bay Remains of two ships believed to be the schooners Ariadne and Hartford, wrecked in Mexico Bay during Richard Palmer
Early Families of Westminster…the Fairchilds I claim Mr. and Mrs. DeForrest Fairchild for Westminster Park because that is where they began their River days and where they ended them. Linda Twichell
Excerpts from Elizabeth Gwillim Simcoe's Diary The following narratives are selected diary excerpts from her family's final journey down the St. Lawrence on their way to Quebec City where they would sail back to England. Arthur Pegg UE
Nashville Airport's Look at Two $$$ Boats and Remembering Powers’ Guide Boat from Round Island! It was the magazine’s “Fort Lauderdale Boat Show Special” issue with pricey advertisements and stories about multi-multi-multimillion-dollar yachts... Cary R. Brick
Phat Boy, Thousand Islands Showman At the time of his death in 1891, Phat Boy, Edward Fredrick Babbage of Rochester, NY, age 51, was regarded as the best tour guide on the St. Lawrence River. Lynn E. McElfresh
A Day in the Life of Boldt Castle, circa1934 38 passengers aboard Miss St. Lawrence II, thoroughly enjoying their cruise and eagerly anticipated the upcoming stop at the world-renowned Boldt Castle. The date was August 27, 1934. Tom King
Patriot Chronicles: The Sad and Strange Story of John Berry Locally, John Berry was known as an “ardent Patriot,” and he was regarded as a strong supporter of Republican causes. John C. Carter
Dog Tales from Days of Yore As I troll through the newspaper archives I see that dogs and the River has been a tradition for over a hundred years. Lynn E. McElfresh
About Mary Island... Have you ever wondered about Mary Island and the canal that separates it from Wellesley Island? Linda Twichell
Ghost Stories Islanders at the turn of the century didn’t wait until Halloween to enjoy ghosts. Ghost parties and ghost dances were popular... Lynn E. McElfresh
