Harold Prescott's Postcard: Paper Mill Under Construction, Kapuskasing ONT
Name/Title
Harold Prescott's Postcard: Paper Mill Under Construction, Kapuskasing ONTEntry/Object ID
2021.1369.01Description
Postcard showing the paper mill under construction, circa 1950 in Kapuskasing Ontario. The postcard belonged to former Capreol mayor Harold Prescott. It shows a side view of the mill as well as railway tracks, a water tower, and several other buildings in the background. Distinguishing Features: Postcard features the Kapuskasing paper millContext
Prescott was born in 1911 in Killaloe Ontario, in 1938 he came to Sudbury to work for INCO. In 1941 Prescott was hired to be a locomotive fireman for Canadian National in Capreol, later he became an engineer. By 1951 he became a town councilor and in 1955 he became mayor and remained as mayor for 13 years (minus 1962-1963). He is responsible for the donation of CN engine 6077 to Capreol in Prescott park, he also is credited for designing the Capreol flag.Collection
Library ArchiveCategory
Capreol History