Former Student's Book Reprinted
23 April 2008 - Thunder Bay
Elinor Barr's (HBA 1980) history of the Port Arthur, Duluth & Western Railway, Thunder Bay to Gunflint: The Port Arthur, Duluth & Western Railway has been reissued by the Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society. 
The PAD&W began as an international railway, running from Port Arthur to Fort William, Westfort, Slate River, Stanley, Silver Creek, Hymers, Silver Mountain, Whitefish Lake, North Lake, Leeblain and Gunflint terminating at Paulson Iron Mine in Minnesota. This is the story of the political intrigue that swirled around its beginnings, and the fascinating individuals who guided its destiny.
Elinor Barr has written about many aspects of Northwestern Ontario's past including railroading in Ignace, logging along the Pigeon River, mining at Silver Islet, the mystique of White Otter Castle, and the Swedes who founded the Scandinavian Home Society. She is a graduate of Lakehead University and a member of The Writers' Union of Canada. Elinor is currently a Research Associate with the Lakehead Social History Institute and is working on a history of Swedish immigrants to Canada.
Elinor Barr has written about many aspects of Northwestern Ontario's past including railroading in Ignace, logging along the Pigeon River, mining at Silver Islet, the mystique of White Otter Castle, and the Swedes who founded the Scandinavian Home Society. She is a graduate of Lakehead University and a member of The Writers' Union of Canada. Elinor is currently a Research Associate with the Lakehead Social History Institute and is working on a history of Swedish immigrants to Canada.
Thunder Bay to Gunflint: The Port Arthur, Duluth & Western Railway can be purchased at most local bookstores or directly from the Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society by contacting (807) 623-0801.