Morien's Legacy

Morien's Legacy. . , The Port Morien Project , In the year 2000, a group of interested citizens met to revive an organization in the community, the Port Morien Development Association. It was an organization active in the late 1960s and early 1970s. On February 9, 2000, a public meeting was called, and those attending formed an association dedicated to the enhancement of the village of Port Morien and the immediate surrounding areas. A number of projects were started and discussed, and by 2003, the organization sought funding to effect infrastructure improvements throughout the community. In 2004, with the support of Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation, Cape Breton County Economic Development Authority, and the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, an impressive village enhancement project was announced, and construction of this town square and other related developments began shortly thereafter. , As part of the project, plaques would be constructed and placed throughout the community depicting sites of historic significance. The Town Square, where you are now located, is the site of a number of these. A map is located here that identifies the locations of each of these panels., It is the sincere wish of the people of this community that you enjoy a walk through this beautiful village, enjoy our various points of interest, and gain a sense of appreciation of the heritage of the village of Port Morien., (photo captions) , 1. 19th Century Cow Bay. , 2. Aerial View of Port Morien 1944 or 1945. , 3. Port Morien looking east, 1895, with OJ Spencer's store in the foreground. , 4. Corner of Breakwater and Main Street, circa 1920. , 5. Main Street Port Morien, looking east, early 20th century. , 6. Port Morien Bus Service, popular in the days when every family didn't have its own car. , 7. Sydney and Louisbourg railway Port Morien Station. , 8. Cape Breton Development Corporation steam train that ran to Port Morien from 1974 until 1979.