This photo was taken in 1905 by Howard Edwards and shows a young couple strolling west along the river’s edge, towards the present day boat launch. Note the steamer in the water, also heading West – perhaps to Lake Park or Innisville…-Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum
Before Riverside park, there was Caldwell’s Saw Mill. Located approximately where the beach is now, this saw mill operated from 1869 to 1891. It was later run as the Cavers Sash and Door Mill. The town purchased the property in 1904 for use as a public park. This photo was taken that same year, perhaps shortly before the building was demolished.– Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum
When the Circus came to Carleton Place
Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum: We believe the Grandstand was built shortly after the town established Riverside Park in 1904
Let’s spend the whole week at Riverside Park! These cabins were owned by Jim and Ethel Drummond in the late 1940’s and were available for rent. Judging by the barns in the background, I’d say these were located at the west end of the park near the present day boat launch-Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum
Remember the big rumble in Riverside Park? The Carnival Riot in Carleton Place where the fire dept had to be called out. Postcard from the Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum
Team Barker— Centennial Park Carleton Place in the 1970’s. Carleton Place built this park in 1967, to celebrate the 100th birthday of Canada becoming a country. Riverside Park is on the other side of the river. Photo-Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum
Is Spring Coming? Photos of Carleton Place Hold the Answer! Photo by Linda Seccaspina 2015
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