Near Kelly Road close to Gum Bed Line, on the left when traveling south.
English
The presence of oil in this locality was observed by early travelers and by the pioneer farmers who used it for medical purposes. In 1858, near Oil Springs, James M. Williams dug the first oil well in Canada and later established a . . . — — Map (db m78424) HM
On Petrolia Line at Greenfield Street, on the right when traveling west on Petrolia Line.
The original Grand Trunk Railway Station was built in 1903. It was later bought by CN and the station closed in 1927. The Town of Petrolia opened its first official library here in 1937.
A commitment to maintain this designated heritage . . . — — Map (db m78422) HM
On Greenfield Street close to Petrolia Line, on the right when traveling south.
Following the discovery of oil at Oil Springs in 1857 prospectors extended their search to the entire township of Enniskillen. At the site of Petrolia, which contained two small settlements with post offices named Durance and Ennis, a well was . . . — — Map (db m78417) HM
On Greenfield Street close to Petrolia Line, on the right when traveling south.
English When Victoria Hall was built in 1889, Petrolia, in the midst of an oil boom, was one of the wealthiest towns in Canada. The opulent town hall reflects this stage in the town’s growth. While its first floor housed municipal offices, . . . — — Map (db m78421) HM
On Alexandria Avenue close to Michigan Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
The Commandant of the United States Coast Guard
Washington 20590
The Secretary of Transportation takes pleasure in presenting the
Gold Life Saving Medal to
Robert Earl Campbell
For acts as set forth in the following Citation
“For extreme . . . — — Map (db m197873) HM
On Alexandria Avenue at Michigan Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Alexandria Avenue.
First ship to sail Lakes Erie, Huron and Michigan, the “Griffon”, probably 40- 45 feet long, was built by Robert Chavelier, Sieur de La Salle, several miles above Niagara Falls in 1679. La Salle came to New France in 1667, became seigneur of . . . — — Map (db m197805) HM
