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Hitching A Ride ? Pioneer Style, The horse-drawn wagon ride around Black Creek Pioneer Village at Jane St
Hitching A Ride ? Pioneer Style, The horse-drawn wagon ride around Black Creek Pioneer Village at Jane St

Hitching A Ride ? Pioneer Style, The horse-drawn wagon ride around Black Creek Pioneer Village at Jane St

Date4/23/1973
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Original Toronto Star caption: Hitching A Ride ? Pioneer Style; The horse-drawn wagon ride around Black Creek Pioneer Village at Jane St. and Steeles Ave. was a popular event yesterday with children who had a holiday from school. The village operated by the Metro Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; officially opened for the season last week. Last year; a record 270; 000 visitors toured the 27 fully restored historic buildings depicting life in a rural Ontario settlement before Confederation. The village is open to the public weekdays from 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on weekends and holidays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0105309F
A dream, this man and his son ponder the life of Ontario pioneer wander through Black creek Pioneer Village at Jane St
A dream, this man and his son ponder the life of Ontario pioneer wander through Black creek Pioneer Village at Jane St
5/15/1976
The Pioneer Festival Saturday at Black Creek Pioneer Village at Steeles Ave., and Jane St.
The Pioneer Festival Saturday at Black Creek Pioneer Village at Steeles Ave., and Jane St.
9/22/1974
Pioneer Village Open Again, Buildings spruced up and animals groomed, Black Creek Pioneer Village at Jane and Steeles opened for another season yester(...)
Pioneer Village Open Again, Buildings spruced up and animals groomed, Black Creek Pioneer Village at Jane and Steeles opened for another season yester(...)
4/7/1974
Terry Veevers - Plays Smithy to Horses at Black Creek Pioneer Village
Terry Veevers - Plays Smithy to Horses at Black Creek Pioneer Village
5/19/1996
A traditional winter scene from Canada's pioneering days is re-enacted yesterday at Black Creek Pioneer Village as a team of horses pulls a sled loade(...)
A traditional winter scene from Canada's pioneering days is re-enacted yesterday at Black Creek Pioneer Village as a team of horses pulls a sled loade(...)
2/8/1972
Pioneer Ingenulty: Ann McRuvie shows Black Creek Pioneer Village visitor Mandy Vallee, 2, how pioneers made pomander balls - oranges spiked with cloves - as air fresheners
Pioneer Ingenulty: Ann McRuvie shows Black Creek Pioneer Village visitor Mandy Vallee, 2, how pioneers made pomander balls - oranges spiked with cloves - as air fresheners
12/1/1985
Learning a pioneer skill, Cooking over an open fire is one of the pioneer day skills demonstrated at Black Creek Pioneer Village. Watched by chef Barb(...)
Learning a pioneer skill, Cooking over an open fire is one of the pioneer day skills demonstrated at Black Creek Pioneer Village. Watched by chef Barb(...)
8/26/1976
Something new for black creek village, Workmen were busy on weekend setting up this Mennonite Meeting House in Black Creek Pioneer Village. Built in 1(...)
Something new for black creek village, Workmen were busy on weekend setting up this Mennonite Meeting House in Black Creek Pioneer Village. Built in 1(...)
10/15/1976
A visit to Black Creek Pioneer Village offers families a chance to see how pioneers celebrated Christmas
A visit to Black Creek Pioneer Village offers families a chance to see how pioneers celebrated Christmas
12/28/1975
Closeup of restoration of second large log home of Daniel Stong at Black Creek Pioneer Village
Closeup of restoration of second large log home of Daniel Stong at Black Creek Pioneer Village
7/1/1958
Roblin's Mill: Mill at Black Creek Pioneer Village is one of many that enchanted photographer Stephen Cooper and his wife as they researched book about watermills
Roblin's Mill: Mill at Black Creek Pioneer Village is one of many that enchanted photographer Stephen Cooper and his wife as they researched book about watermills
8/20/1984
Black Creek Pioneer Village
Black Creek Pioneer Village
6/8/1996