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Bon Echo Inn Architect's Drawing

Bon Echo Inn Architect's Drawing

This interesting drawing was used for the construction of the Bon Echo Inn. Notice the flag on the left says 'Bon Echo Inn' followed by the Canadian Red Ensign and to the right, the American Flag. Dr. Weston ... More

Bon Echo Inn Architect's Drawing

Bon Echo Inn Architect's Drawing

This interesting drawing was used for the construction of the Bon Echo Inn. Notice the flag on the left says 'Bon Echo Inn' followed by the Canadian Red Ensign and to the right, the American Flag. Dr. Weston ... More

1904 Brochure of Bon Echo Inn

1904 Brochure of Bon Echo Inn

The Bon Echo Inn was nearly completed by 1901 with many outbuildings. Brochures such as this were used to attract visitors from Canada and the US to Massanoga (Mazinaw Lake) to enjoy Bon Echo. This brochure su... More

1904 Brochure of Bon Echo Inn, Cloyne and District Historical Society

1904 Brochure of Bon Echo Inn, Cloyne and District Historical Society

The Bon Echo Inn was nearly completed by 1901 with many outbuildings. Brochures such as this were used to attract visitors from Canada and the US to Massanoga (Mazinaw Lake) to enjoy Bon Echo. This brochure su... More

Early Bon Echo Brochure -1903, Cloyne and District Historical Society

Early Bon Echo Brochure -1903, Cloyne and District Historical Society

In 1901 the the Price's had built the Inn and several other cottages and outbuildings. This brochure in 1903 was already the third edition. It has been said (Merrill Denison) that Mrs. Price came up with the n... More

Early Bon Echo Brochure -1903

Early Bon Echo Brochure -1903

In 1901 the the Price's had built the Inn and several other cottages and outbuildings. This brochure in 1903 was already the third edition. It has been said (Merrill Denison) that Mrs. Price came up with the n... More

1906 Brochure of Bon Echo Inn, Canadian Pacific Railway Company

1906 Brochure of Bon Echo Inn, Canadian Pacific Railway Company

Interesting cover of the Bon Echo Inn brochure. At this time the Inn was newly built (1901) by Dr. Weston Price along with several outbuildings...In 1906 the Inn rates ranged from $9-$15.00 per week - a rate co... More

1906 Brochure of Bon Echo Inn, Cloyne and District Historical Society

1906 Brochure of Bon Echo Inn, Cloyne and District Historical Society

Interesting cover of the Bon Echo Inn brochure. At this time the Inn was newly built (1901) by Dr. Weston Price along with several outbuildings...In 1906 the Inn rates ranged from $9-$15.00 per week - a rate co... More

Letter of Recommendation from Weston Price - 1907

Letter of Recommendation from Weston Price - 1907

This letter from the Bon Echo Archives dated August 24, 1907 states:.'To whom that may be presented:.Mr. Elburn Wickware has been in my employ three seasons and has this year been lead carpenter. I have always... More

On the way to the top of the cliff - August 1908

On the way to the top of the cliff - August 1908

During the days of the Bon Echo Inn there was a steel staircase leading from the bridge at the Narrows to the top of Mazinaw Rock. Part of the staircase can be seen today in the rock rubble above the Narrows. ... More

The Birch Pole Bridge over the Narrows- Bon Echo 1908

The Birch Pole Bridge over the Narrows- Bon Echo 1908

There may have been several bridges over the Narrows at Bon Echo Inn - this one built of birch poles. The bridge led to a steel stairway up the cliff face to the top of Mazinaw Rock..This photo looks southwest.... More

At the Spring - Bon Echo Inn, August 1908

At the Spring - Bon Echo Inn, August 1908

It is unknown what Spring the photo refers to at the Bon Echo Inn or possibly the photo was taken 'in the Spring'. .The persons in the photo are unknown. Location is likely along the shores of Mazinaw Lake..Par... More

A Cozy Nook - 1908 at Bon Echo Inn

A Cozy Nook - 1908 at Bon Echo Inn

Another historic photo from Bob Blatchford's photo album dated August 1908. This gazebo was on the shore of Mazinaw Lake and part of the Bon Echo Inn property. Mazinaw Rock is evident in the background.

A Cozy Nook - 1908 at Bon Echo Inn

A Cozy Nook - 1908 at Bon Echo Inn

Another historic photo from Bob Blatchford's photo album dated August 1908. This gazebo was on the shore of Mazinaw Lake and part of the Bon Echo Inn property. Mazinaw Rock is evident in the background.

At the Spring - Bon Echo Inn, August 1908

At the Spring - Bon Echo Inn, August 1908

It is unknown what Spring the photo refers to at the Bon Echo Inn or possibly the photo was taken 'in the Spring'. .The persons in the photo are unknown. Location is likely along the shores of Mazinaw Lake..Par... More

Water Tower View - Bon Echo Inn, August 1908

Water Tower View - Bon Echo Inn, August 1908

Bon Echo Inn had a tall water tower that can be seen in some vintage photos. This is the view from the tower in 1908 during the ownership of Dr. Weston Price...Part of the Bob Blatchford photo album.

Bon Echo Inn North Side - 1935, Cloyne and District Historical Society

Bon Echo Inn North Side - 1935, Cloyne and District Historical Society

This group of 6 photos show different angles of the Bon Echo Inn on Mazinaw Lake. All 6 photos were taken in 1935 one year before the devastating fire that destroyed the Inn in 1936. ..The information below is... More

August 1908 Bon Echo Inn Photo Cover

August 1908 Bon Echo Inn Photo Cover

The next 9 photographs are from an album acquired by Bob Blatchford (1932-2015) at an auction in Chicago. Their date, 1908, indicates that they were taken by a very early guest at Bon Echo Inn. ..Dr. Weston Pr... More

Bob Blatchford Tribute 1932- 2015

Bob Blatchford Tribute 1932- 2015

A tribute to long-time CDHS member and contributor - Bob Blatchford. This framed collection of photos from Bob is proudly displayed in the Pioneer Museum in Cloyne and was presented to Bob's family at a CDHS m... More

Bob Blatchford Tribute 1932- 2015

Bob Blatchford Tribute 1932- 2015

A tribute to long-time CDHS member and contributor - Bob Blatchford. This framed collection of photos from Bob is proudly displayed in the Pioneer Museum in Cloyne and was presented to Bob's family at a CDHS m... More

Bon Echo Inn North Side - 1935

Bon Echo Inn North Side - 1935

This group of 6 photos show different angles of the Bon Echo Inn on Mazinaw Lake. All 6 photos were taken in 1935 one year before the devastating fire that destroyed the Inn in 1936. ..The information below is... More

August 1908 Bon Echo Inn Photo Cover

August 1908 Bon Echo Inn Photo Cover

The next 9 photographs are from an album acquired by Bob Blatchford (1932-2015) at an auction in Chicago. Their date, 1908, indicates that they were taken by a very early guest at Bon Echo Inn. ..Dr. Weston Pr... More

Bon Echo Inn Stable - circa 1935

Bon Echo Inn Stable - circa 1935

This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later. .Horseback riding was a f... More

Bon Echo Inn Stable - circa 1935

Bon Echo Inn Stable - circa 1935

This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later. .Horseback riding was a f... More

Bon Echo Inn - Greystones Cottage - 1925

Bon Echo Inn - Greystones Cottage - 1925

This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike...Greystones was originally built as a schoolho... More

Bon Echo Inn - Greystones Cottage - 1925

Bon Echo Inn - Greystones Cottage - 1925

This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike...Greystones was originally built as a schoolho... More

Bon Echo Inn c1930 - A black and white photo of a house in the woods

Bon Echo Inn c1930 - A black and white photo of a house in the woods

The Bon Echo Inn was constructed by Dr. Weston Price north of Cloyne Ontario. This view is reported circa 1930...Courtesy Vintage Kingston Facebook.

Bon Echo Inn c1930, Cloyne and District Historical Society

Bon Echo Inn c1930, Cloyne and District Historical Society

The Bon Echo Inn was constructed by Dr. Weston Price north of Cloyne Ontario. This view is reported circa 1930...Courtesy Vintage Kingston Facebook.

Bon Echo Inn White House - circa 1935

Bon Echo Inn White House - circa 1935

This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.

Bon Echo Inn Cottages on Mazinaw Lake

Bon Echo Inn Cottages on Mazinaw Lake

This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.

Bon Echo Inn, West End - 1935

Bon Echo Inn, West End - 1935

See previous slide for a brief description of the Bon Echo Inn.

Bon Echo Inn Caretaker's cottage - 1935

Bon Echo Inn Caretaker's cottage - 1935

This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later. ..This was the cottage Mik... More

Bon Echo Inn, East End - 1935

Bon Echo Inn, East End - 1935

See previous slide for a brief description of the Bon Echo Inn.

Workman's Cottage at Bon Echo Inn - circa 1935

Workman's Cottage at Bon Echo Inn - circa 1935

This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.

Inside the Bon Echo Inn - circa 1935

Inside the Bon Echo Inn - circa 1935

See previous slide for a brief description of the Bon Echo Inn. The interior of the hotel's (Inn) main floor was lined with birch and elm bark to give a natural appearance (source: 'A Mazinaw Experience' by Jo... More

Bon Echo Inn White House Office and Tuck Shop

Bon Echo Inn White House Office and Tuck Shop

This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.

Bon Echo Inn Manager's Cottage- circa 1935

Bon Echo Inn Manager's Cottage- circa 1935

This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.

Bon Echo Inn Manager's Cottage- circa 1935

Bon Echo Inn Manager's Cottage- circa 1935

This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.

Bon Echo Inn Laundry House -  1935

Bon Echo Inn Laundry House - 1935

This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.

Bon Echo Inn Storehouse - circa 1935

Bon Echo Inn Storehouse - circa 1935

This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.

Bon Echo Inn Caretaker's cottage - 1935

Bon Echo Inn Caretaker's cottage - 1935

This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later. ..This was the cottage Mik... More

Bon Echo Inn Cement House - circa 1935

Bon Echo Inn Cement House - circa 1935

This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike.

Bon Echo Inn Bath House 12' x 12' - circa 1935

Bon Echo Inn Bath House 12' x 12' - circa 1935

This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.

Bon Echo Inn North Cottage - 1935

Bon Echo Inn North Cottage - 1935

This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later. ..Note the interesting an... More

Work Shop at Bon Echo Inn - 1935

Work Shop at Bon Echo Inn - 1935

This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.

Dressing Rooms- Bon Echo Inn,  1935

Dressing Rooms- Bon Echo Inn, 1935

This photo is one of a series of 20 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.

Bon Echo Inn, West End - 1935, Cloyne and District Historical Society

Bon Echo Inn, West End - 1935, Cloyne and District Historical Society

See previous slide for a brief description of the Bon Echo Inn.

Bon Echo Inn Oil House and Pump House - 1935

Bon Echo Inn Oil House and Pump House - 1935

This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.

Dressing Rooms- Bon Echo Inn,  1935

Dressing Rooms- Bon Echo Inn, 1935

This photo is one of a series of 20 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.

Bon Echo Inn Cement House - circa 1935

Bon Echo Inn Cement House - circa 1935

This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike.

Bon Echo Inn Ice house -  1935

Bon Echo Inn Ice house - 1935

This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.

Bon Echo Inn North Cottage - 1935

Bon Echo Inn North Cottage - 1935

This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later. ..Note the interesting an... More

Bon Echo Inn Oil House and Pump House - 1935

Bon Echo Inn Oil House and Pump House - 1935

This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.

Bon Echo Inn Ice house -  1935

Bon Echo Inn Ice house - 1935

This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.

Bon Echo Inn Laundry House -  1935

Bon Echo Inn Laundry House - 1935

This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.

Bon Echo Inn Storehouse - circa 1935

Bon Echo Inn Storehouse - circa 1935

This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.

Bon Echo Inn Cottages on Mazinaw Lake

Bon Echo Inn Cottages on Mazinaw Lake

This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.

Bon Echo Inn Bath House 12' x 12' - circa 1935

Bon Echo Inn Bath House 12' x 12' - circa 1935

This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.

Inside the Bon Echo Inn - circa 1935

Inside the Bon Echo Inn - circa 1935

See previous slide for a brief description of the Bon Echo Inn. The interior of the hotel's (Inn) main floor was lined with birch and elm bark to give a natural appearance (source: 'A Mazinaw Experience' by Jo... More

Inside the Bon Echo Inn - circa 1935

Inside the Bon Echo Inn - circa 1935

Staircase from the second to third floor made of birch...See previous slide for a brief description of the Bon Echo Inn. The interior of the hotel's (Inn) main floor was lined with birch and elm bark to give a... More

Bon Echo Inn White House Office and Tuck Shop

Bon Echo Inn White House Office and Tuck Shop

This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.

Inside the Bon Echo Inn - circa 1935

Inside the Bon Echo Inn - circa 1935

Staircase from the second to third floor made of birch...See previous slide for a brief description of the Bon Echo Inn. The interior of the hotel's (Inn) main floor was lined with birch and elm bark to give a... More

Bon Echo Inn, East End - 1935, Cloyne and District Historical Society

Bon Echo Inn, East End - 1935, Cloyne and District Historical Society

See previous slide for a brief description of the Bon Echo Inn.

Cottages of the Bon Echo Inn - 1935

Cottages of the Bon Echo Inn - 1935

This photo is one of a series of 20 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.

Cottages of the Bon Echo Inn - 1935

Cottages of the Bon Echo Inn - 1935

This photo is one of a series of 20 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.

Bon Echo Inn White House - circa 1935

Bon Echo Inn White House - circa 1935

This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.

Guest on Iron Staircase up Mazinaw Rock - Bon Echo Inn

Guest on Iron Staircase up Mazinaw Rock - Bon Echo Inn

Unknown date of photograph (pre-1940). ..This sheer iron staircase was used for visitors of the Bon Echo Inn to travel to the top of Mazinaw Rock. Spectacular viewing and blueberry picking were favourite activ... More

Guest on Iron Staircase up Mazinaw Rock - Bon Echo Inn

Guest on Iron Staircase up Mazinaw Rock - Bon Echo Inn

Unknown date of photograph (pre-1940). ..This sheer iron staircase was used for visitors of the Bon Echo Inn to travel to the top of Mazinaw Rock. Spectacular viewing and blueberry picking were favourite activ... More