Kenora in Kenora District, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Main Street Dock — 1996
Sponsored by the Summer Residents of Lake of the Woods
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 13, 2022
1. The Main Street Dock Marker
Created by Joyce Kamikura of Richmond, British Columbia, the painting features one of the major boat manufacturing companies on the Lake of the Woods and was a landmark on the Kenora waterfront until the late 1960’s. The Clipper was powered by a 8.16 horsepower steam engine and was the fastest boat on the lake in 1897. The Grace Anne was launched in 1931 and was a birthday present from John Forlong to his wife, Grace Anne.
Erected 1996.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.
Location. 49° 46.075′ N, 94° 29.407′ W. Marker is in Kenora, Ontario, in Kenora District. Marker is on Main Street South (Trans-Canada Highway) (Provincial Highway 17) just south of McClellan Avenue, on the right when traveling south. The marker is mounted at sidewalk level on the northeast corner of the building at this address, facing north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 40 Main Street South, Kenora ON P9N 1S7, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Jubilee Parade - 1996 (within shouting distance of this marker); Rat Portage (within shouting distance of this marker); Kenora Thistles (within shouting distance
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1. Building Stone Boats (Lake of the Woods Museum). Excerpt:
(by Lori Nelson) In 1897, an enterprising young man left his hometown in Barrie, Ontario and journeyed west. When he reached Rat Portage, he stepped off the train, set down his bags, looked around, and decided that it was here that he would set up his business. The young man was John William Stone. The business he established, the J.W. Stone Boat Manufacturing Company, became synonymous with fine craftsmanship and superior boat building, and was known throughout western Canada as the place to have your boat built.(Submitted on April 22, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. The Main Street Dock Mural.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 13, 2022
2. The Main Street Dock — 1996 Marker
The marker is mounted near the northeast [left] corner of the building; the mural spans the north side of the building.
Some families had special boats made to cruise the lake in style. The boat in this painting is called “The Grace Anne”. It was made as a special birthday present for Grace Furlong. The boat was fabulously appointed in mahogany, wonderful fabrics and a specially made set of china. The Furlong family (now fourth generation) still comes from all parts of North America to enjoy family times on Coney Island, but the boat has been sold. It now operates as a private enterprise and can be rented for special events and corporate cruises. The other boat depicted was called the “Clipper” and was involved in the illegal whisky trade of the 20’s.(Submitted on April 22, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 13, 2022
3. The Main Street Dock Mural
Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 50 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 22, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
