Harold Prescott's Postcard: Kapuskasing Ont. 51. 17-4-27.
Name/Title
Harold Prescott's Postcard: Kapuskasing Ont. 51. 17-4-27.Entry/Object ID
2021.1372.01Description
Postcard belonging to former Capreol mayor Harold Prescott. The postcard features an image of a dam with a lookout platform and another building. In the background a body of water as well as houses can be seen. The photograph was taken in Kapuskasing On in 1927. Distinguishing Features: The postcard features an image of a dam on a body of waterContext
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
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Capreol History