Typed Transcription of Canadian Yachting Magazine

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Newcastle Village & District Historical Society

Typed Transcription of Canadian Yachting Magazine: A typed document from "Canadian Yachting Magazine" describing the historical significance of the Port of Newcastle, highlighting its transformation over 140 years. It begins with the Indigenous recognition of the area as a natural harbor, followed by details of industrial growth with schooners and barges docking in response to booming local industries like milling and distilling. The text recounts Daniel Massey's founding of a production company and notes the prosperity derived from the American Civil War's demands.
Typed Transcription of Canadian Yachting Magazine

A typed document from "Canadian Yachting Magazine" describing the historical significance of the Port of Newcastle, highlighting its transformation over 140 years. It begins with the Indigenous recognition of the area as a natural harbor, followed by details of industrial growth with schooners and barges docking in response to booming local industries like milling and distilling. The text recounts Daniel Massey's founding of a production company and notes the prosperity derived from the American Civil War's demands.

Name/Title

Typed Transcription of Canadian Yachting Magazine

Entry/Object ID

2023.650.26

Description

A typed transcript from an article from the Canadian Yachting Magazine.

Collection

Jack Gordon Collection