Chapleau Centennial Museum

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The Chapleau Centennial Museum is an historical museum in Chapleau, Ontario.[1]

Opened on the Canadian Centennial (July 1, 1967), its most visible artifact is the 275 ton locomotive steam engine on display parallel to Elm Street.[2]

The Museum was built almost entirely with donated materials. Local newspaper reports showed lumber donations by local mills, rocks gathered from local rock cuts, and cash donations from many individuals.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ Morris, Michael. "Chapleau museum opened as centennial project on July 1, 1967 with the sun shining in all its glory used for arts and crafts fall fair". The Michael J. Morris Report. Retrieved June 23, 2016.
  2. ^ "Chapleau Centennial Museum". Township of Chapleau. Retrieved June 23, 2016.
  3. ^ Library, Chapleau. "Fund Rises as Centennial Project Gets Underway". Chapleau Library. Retrieved August 22, 2016.

Coordinates: 47°50′28″N 83°24′13″W / 47.8411°N 83.4035°W / 47.8411; -83.4035

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