[English] The Miners depicted in this sculpture were inspired by the watercolor of “Upper Canada’s First Mine” by Susanna Moodie. Established in 1821, the Charles Hayes Iron Works centered on two huge blast . . . — — Map (db m262398) HM
Marmora is Upper Canada’s first pioneer irontown, established in 1821. The iron ore works gave life to mines in Blairton, Belmont and Marmora. As word of the area’s geological diversity spread, mining for other minerals began in Malone, Cordova and . . . — — Map (db m262400) HM