Years ago the former building where Brewer’s Retail sat on William and Bridge Street was one hopping area of town. There was a small Opera Hall, then the High School had a spot for awhile, but there was one interesting occupant in that building at one point in time. It was called a shooting gallery!
It was reported in the local paper that the shooting gallery was of great concern on the ground floor of the building. No other word was issued but I can just imagine what was flying out of those windows.
*Thanks to the Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum for supplying the picture and blowing up the area where we can see the Brewer’s Retail store.
Mica Factory which was at that location
Carleton Place genealogy.. Mica Factory partner which was on Bridge Street–Clipped from The Ottawa Journal, 27 Mar 1899, Mon, Page 6
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