Here’s another old postcard to take us into the weekend. This one dates to about 1909, and was published by Fred Neal. Neal was a local historian who document life in Sandwich with his book “The Township Of Sandwich” which he published along with a series of postcards in 1909.
Some History about the Fish Hatchery:
It was established in 1875 as the fourth Government run fish hatchery in Canada. It sat at the foot of McKee street (today north of Russell St. between Hill and Chappell), near the Detroit River. The Sandwich hatchery was devoted to the hatching of Whitefish (which are no longer found in the Detroit River) and Pickerel eggs. The hatchery operated until 1916.
Are there any such hatcheries along the Great Lakes today? Does anyone know? Whitefish? These tasty fish are served at a couple of local eateries. Where are they getting them and why can’t we populate the local lakes with them today?
Peter – There is a very long document from 2004 issued by the MNR available here: http://publicdocs.mnr.gov.on.ca/View.asp?Document_ID=12196&Attachment_ID=24320
As of 2004 there were still a few provincial hatcheries in operation.
I’m not sure why we can’t support Whitefish today, but they are plentiful in Georgian Bay and Lake Huron. I imagine that’s where they are coming from.
Maybe someone knows for sure.
Sorry. Wasn’t sure where to post this to have it be most current.
We hope folks will come out in support of the theatre tomorrow night.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING:
WHEN: Monday, July 9 @ 7:00PM
WHERE: Artcite Inc. @ 109 University ave. West
(housed in the Capitol Theatre complex).
WHY: TO DISCUSS COMMUNITY ACCESS AND STRATEGY, COMMUNITY RIGHTS
AND FOR PURPOSES OF RE-OPENING THE CAPITOL THEATRE & ARTS CENTRE
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Deb Stanson, Artistic Director
Riverfront Theatre Company
Home: (519) 736-6608
Cell: (519) 564-4285
Email: dstanson@easyrest.us
OR
Oona Mosna
MEDIA CITY, Program Director
109 University Avenue West
Windsor,ON N9A 5P4 CANADA
tel/fax: +1 519 977 6564
http://www.houseoftoast.ca
Just a question, what is the building used for now? It looks like it could have been a Church!
-TP
Chuck, the building has long since been demolished. The area where it was is now heavy industrial.