Forum: History
11-11-2013, 09:28 AM
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Alton Fort
Here is what I have on the "Alton Fort". It was Fort Thunderbird. It was a boys camp located in the Black Point to the Camp Kabeyun property, Chestnut Cove area and included most of the shorefront....
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Forum: History
01-03-2013, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 27
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OBI Tavern Poster
Thought you might enjoy this poster from the Oak Birch Inn tavern, I quess about the late 1970's. Maybe someone remembers some of these bands.
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Forum: History
08-11-2012, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 45
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Tonimar Mail Boat
We at the Alton Historical Society had a program last year on the Tonimar that was done by Paul Richardson of Alton. He worked on the Tonimar with Capt Beck I believe in the early 1950's. The program...
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Forum: History
06-07-2012, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 10
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Here is a scan of the Societies picture. It was...
Here is a scan of the Societies picture. It was given to the Society about a year-year and a half ago. The border you see along the top edge is along the other edges, it got cropped when I scanned...
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Forum: History
06-06-2012, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 10
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Forum: History
10-31-2011, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 72
Views: 162,341
Update on Loon Cove Station Restoration
Here is an update on the Loon Cove station Project. The outside has been been restored to its original look including the slate roof and tin work and hsa a fresh coat of primer. If in the area, take...
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Forum: History
04-27-2009, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 17,896
The move of the Loon Cove station couldn't have...
The move of the Loon Cove station couldn't have been any better. Even the weather was great. I wish to thank all who helped make the move a great success. Special thanks need to go to Russell Bailey,...
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Forum: History
04-12-2009, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 17,896
In case of severe weather on Sunday 4/26, the...
In case of severe weather on Sunday 4/26, the move will be on Sunday May 3, same time. You will need to pick a spot to watch the move. The police and fire depts will be holding all vehicles from...
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Forum: History
04-12-2009, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 162,341
This is an update on the Loon Cove station. At...
This is an update on the Loon Cove station. At this time, it is scheduled to be moved on Sunday 4/26 starting at 6:00 am. In case of really severe weather it will be on Sunday 5/3, same time. Should...
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Forum: History
02-19-2009, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 17,896
Loon Cove Station
Just an update on the Loon Cove station, plus a couple of pictures I took just before snow flew to show what it looks like now. There is a picture posted on this forum as to what it looked like...
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Forum: History
11-27-2008, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 162,341
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Forum: History
01-18-2007, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 162,341
Just an update on the Springhaven station. On...
Just an update on the Springhaven station. On 1/16/07 the Alton Planning approved the site-plan for the Springhaven campground to move the station to their property for use as a recreation hall. They...
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Forum: History
12-28-2006, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 72
Views: 162,341
Springhaven Station
Just a little info on the Springhaven station. It is going to be moved from its original location. The new foundation is for a new house. The station is in the process of getting site plan approval...
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