Read the rest here..
As a teenager growing up in Lowertown in Ottawa, I too worked for Pure Spring. I recognize some of the characters such as Mr. Mirsky having gone to high school with some of his grandkids.
This book evoked some of the post world war II memories of that simple time growing up and Brian Doyle does it marvellously.
I was so intrigued with this book I bought it. More to read.. as if I don;t have enough:)
Clipped from The Ottawa Journal, 31 Jul 1946, Wed, Page 20
Turn on the tube and check out the show as we discuss what people used to do in Ottawa summers past!
As for the pic … it’s a Pure Spring delivery truck from 1946. I’m not sure they had all the best flavours at that time, such as Spruce Beer, Minted Grape, Brio, Black Bing Cherry, Grapefruit and Lime and who could forget — Expo Chocolate!
(City of Ottawa Archives CA024994)
Information where you can buy all Linda Seccaspina’s books-You can also read Linda in The Townships Sun and Screamin’ Mamas (USA)
Come and visit the Lanark County Genealogical Society Facebook page– what’s there? Cool old photos–and lots of things interesting to read. Also check out The Tales of Carleton Place.
Carleton Place Then and Now–Bridge Street Series –Volume 13
Remembering The Leatherworks in Carleton Place
Boomers of Carleton Place
Remembering Your Smiling Face at My Second Place
RACK ‘EM UP —Do You Remember George’s Playhouse?
In Memory of George’s Pizza in Carleton Place
Twin Oaks Motel Opens -1959 — Highway 7 Landmarks
Let’s Have Some Curb Service!
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I’m really confused by this. I know Bellamy’s was here. My mom had her first job as a waitress there in the late 50’s .I can’t really remember the decor but when I was a teenager, say 1966 or so we had a hangout near this place. Next door I think and I believe it was torn down at some point. What I find odd is the booths with juke boxes and the counter sound exactly the same as everybody says were next door at Belamy’s. HELP I think I’m losing it. Is it possible that Belamy’s was gutted at some point and this stuff moved next door to our hangout?
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