Quai Leblanc Wharf

Malgré que ce ne soit pas indiqué sur la photo, je semble reconnaître le quai Leblanc au pied de la 2ième ave. avec la petite cabane Ã  l'arrière de la maison ou la famille Leblanc vendais de la crême glacée et louais des chaloupes dans les années 30-40-50. Les vieux de la vieille se rappeleraient de cet endroit. 

 

Although it is not indicated on the photo, I seem to recognise the Leblanc wharf with the small shack in the back of the house at the foot of second ave. where the LeBlanc family would sell ice cream cones and rent boats in the 30-40-50s. The old timers would remember this. (Please note Maroonvet)

 

Guy

Dave Pinto makes a suggestion re subject lines on posts

Good Afternoon All!
I believe they have all been well put also but it seems eveyone is
forgetting something about this site. So let us all remember to " REMEMBER
VERDUN & HAVE FUN"
Tiny
Tina (Christine McKiernon)

Centrale Electrique à Ville LaSalle

Voici une photo de l'ancienne Centrale électrique à Ville Lasalle. La plupart des Verdinois sont familiés avec cet endroit qui est maintenant un chemin de terre vers l'ile Gardner.(Archives SHGV)

 

Here is a photo of the old electric power dam near Bishop Power Blvd which most verdunites are familiar with. Lousely translated, the company was formed in 1895 by 20 rich Canadians and an American who formed the Lachine Rapids Hydraulic and Land Co. to exploit the energenic resourses of the Lachine rapids.

Inauguration was held in 1897 and ceased operation in 1931.It was owned by the Montreal Light Heat and Power. Most Verdunites are familiar with this spot. It is now a dirt road leading to Gardner Island. (SHGV Archives)

 

Guy

 

École Bannantyne School

Voici une vieille photo (Archive SHGV) de l'École Bannantyne qui était située au coin de Galt. Cette photo date d'environ 1920 et veuillez noter qu'il n'y avait pas de bâtisse en face.

 

Here is an old photo (SHGV Archive) circa 1920 of the Banantyne school which was situated at the corner of Galt. Notice that there were no building facing the school at that time.

 

Guy

A bike in Verdun

Learning to ride a bike in Verdun

I learned to ride a bike in 1950. The first recommendation: « Just pedal and don’t look at your front wheel Â». I practiced first in our backyard on Ethel St., then on the section of Victor Lane between Hickson and Regina. My dad accompanied me; we both rented a bicycle at Bicycles Brassard’s Cycles on Strathmore between Ethel & Gertrude. There were no training wheels on my bike, so my dad had more work to do, running besides me.

My father always rented a huge two-bar bicycle (CCM usually which was not FeatherliteÓ

) and me what we used to called a small « tire balloon Â». The rates were $0.50 per hour for an adult and $0.25 per hour for kids. After getting some experience in the lane, we made the loop: Victor-Hickson-Ethel-Regina and Victor again. Then the loop was extended to Stathmore then to Mullarky Ave. My father bought me my first bike in 1955.

Good memories !

What was your first experience on a bike ?

JM

Prayer's

Good Evening Group!
Just would like you all to keep our brother Bill
(Willie) McK. in your prayers. He was in an accident last night. So far aside from losing his left leg just above the knee he is hanging in. He was on his Bike. Also pray for the rest of the family especially our Mom Reita and you Manager Maggie McK as this has hit her pretty hard with an other accident that just happened in her home town.
Thanks Tiny Tina

Another bank gone......

I had a Doctors' appointment in Verdun yesterday and drove along Wellington.  It seems the CIBC on the corner of Galt & Wellington has skipped town.  Has a For Rent or For Sale sign in front.  Not many banks left in Verdun.

I also drove up Gordon........ya know that little church beside the old YMCA north of Bannantyne is also gone.  Just a big hole there.  I'll bring my digital camera next time I'm there.

 

Mac

Looking for Info On....

I graduated from VHS in 1965. Would like to know information on Neil Watt (lived on same street(?) as St. Thomas Moore church ,between Bannyntne and Beurling; also Bobby Bindon who lived in Crawford Park and Morris Smith who was living in London, Ont. last.

For those who knew him, Dave Livingston ( great guy) passed away about six months ago.

I enjoy this group immensely and check it out daily. Thank you

Jim Long

VHS 1969

Anyone graduate from VHS in 1969?

WOOOO HOOOOO HOCKEYYYYYYY!!!

They have made a deal "in principle"!

 

http://www.nhl.com/news/2005/07/230330.html

 

GO HABS GO!