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History of The Washing Machine
The washing machine is a staple item that’s found in most homes. It allows individuals and families to wash laundry with the click of a button, saving them from the time-consuming and laborious proc... Read More
Old Power House – Grand Manan
The Old Power House, located at 1071 Route 776 Grand Manan was the original structure of the Grand Manan Light and Power Company built in 1929. Electricity was turned on for the first time on Ch... Read More
Wendy Nielsen
Wendy Louise Nielsen, ONB, soprano, teacher was born in Harvey. An acclaimed opera, concert and recital singer, Wendy has sung major roles at the Metropolitan Opera and performed across Europe and Nor... Read More
Joseph Cunard
Joseph Cunard was born in Halifax. He was the son of Abraham Cunard and Margaret Murphy. They had four sons and one daughter. After attending the Halifax Grammar School Joseph Cunard entered his fathe... Read More
Wallace Rupert Turnbull
Wallace Rupert Turnbull, aeronautical engineer was born in 1870 in Saint John. From a wealthy family, he studied science at Cornell and in Germany to age 25 and worked at the Edison Lamp Works, Harris... Read More
Cistercian-Trappist Monastery
There are two Trappist monasteries at Rogersville, one of monks and one of nuns. Trappists belong to the larger Cistercian family. At the end of the 19th century, anti-clerical legislation forced reli... Read More
St. Luke’s Anglican Church – Saint John
The Anglican Parish of Portland has a rich history that dates back to a time that predates any church building. The first recorded services were held on July 2, 1769, led by the Rev. Thomas Wood, a So... Read More