Old-Time Resorts

Simple cabins to the grand Algonquin.

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Hotel Fairview on Barnhart Island, Cornwall, Ontario

Hotel Fairview

Hotel Fairview on Barnhart Island was the home of Asaph John Barnhart. He built an extension ...
Gray Goose Motel, South Lancaster, Ontario

Gray Goose Motel

Caption on back of card: Phone 608, J.J. Cooper, Proprietor. Photo by Ken Gosling, Commercial ...
The Riverdale Motel and Modern Cabins

The Riverdale Motel and Modern Cabins

Caption on card: "Hwy 2, one mile west of Cornwall and the Roosevelt International Bridge, ...
The Marlboro Tourist Home, Cornwall, Ontario

The Marlboro Tourist Home

The City Directory shows two names at 128 Marlborough Street: Hubert Miron and Shell Oil (J. McAlear), ...
The Royal Manor Rest Home, Cornwall, Ontario

The Royal Manor Rest Home

Photograph of the former Marlboro Tourist Home taken in 2011. Today it is The Royal Manor ...
St. Lawrence Lodge, 5 miles East of Cornwall

St. Lawrence Lodge, 5 miles East of Cornwall

This postcard was mailed to Mrs. P.J. Duvall, Westminster Maryland, c/o Arthur Naill U.S.A., ...
Aubin Tourist Home, Cornwall, Ontario

Aubin Tourist Home

Aubin Tourist Home was located east of Gray’s Creek on the North side of Hwy #2. ...
Aubin Tourist Home / Jule’s Tourist Home & Cabins, Cornwall, Ontario

Aubin Tourist Home / Jule’s Tourist Home & Cabins

In an undated tourism brochure, The Aubin Tourist Home is listed as Jule’s Tourist Home & Cabins. ...
Caron’s Tourist Home, Cornwall, Ontario

Caron’s Tourist Home

Caron’s Tourist Home was situated at 219 Amelia Street across from Central Public School in Cornwall. ...
Pine Park Villa, Cornwall, Ontario

Pine Park Villa

1) The following three cards were printed as a single three-fold card. If only the “scenery" ...
Pine Park Villa, Cornwall, Ontario

Pine Park Villa

2) Features such as “insulation, first quality mattresses, bed lamps, and radios” were luxuries ...
Pine Park Villa, Cornwall, Ontario

Pine Park Villa

3) This is the last of the three-fold card. Owner, Mr. Dubeau was very proud of his tourism business. ...
The Cosey Corner Cabins, Cornwall, Ontario

The Cosey Corner Cabins

The Cosey Corner Cabins, Cornwall, Ontario. ...
The Cosey Corner Cabins, Cornwall, Ontario

The Cosey Corner Cabins

The Cosey Corner Cabins were situated on the North side of Hwy 2 (now Second Street West) ...
The Cosey Corner Cabins, Cornwall, Ontario

The Cosey Corner Cabins

The Cosey Corner Cabins were situated on the North side of Hwy 2 (now Second Street West) ...
The Cosey Corner Cabins, Cornwall, Ontario

The Cosey Corner Cabins

Caption on back: “Cosey Corner Motel & Cabins 1613 Second Street West, 20 units of modern ...
Hamilton Island, Cornwall, Ontario

Hamilton Island

Hamilton Island has had a long and happy reputation as a popular summer camping and cottage ...
The Algonquin Hotel on Stanley Island

The Algonquin Hotel on Stanley Island

The Algonquin Hotel (opposite Summerstown) in the St. Lawrence River was a popular summer ...
The Bathing House on Stanley Island, near Cornwall, Ontario

The Bathing House on Stanley Island

A patriotic card featuring the Union Jack and the crests of the provinces. Early postcards did not provide room ...
The Bathing House on Stanley Island, Cornwall, Ontario

The Bathing House on Stanley Island

A golden patriotic postcard featuring flags, the Canadian crest with beaver, and the patriotic ...
The Algonquin Hotel on Stanley Island, near Cornwall, Ontario

The Algonquin Hotel on Stanley Island

The Algonquin Hotel was a popular resort for families but it also catered to many Americans ...
The Algonquin Hotel on Stanley Island, near Cornwall, Ontario

The Algonquin Hotel on Stanley Island

The flag near the turret on the roof is a St. George’s Ensign. It features a large red cross on a ...
The Algonquin Hotel on Stanley Island, near Cornwall, Ontario

The Algonquin Hotel on Stanley Island

An early photo of Stanley Island. At right are the crests of the provinces with a beaver ...
The Algonquin Hotel on Stanley Island, near Cornwall, Ontario

The Algonquin Hotel on Stanley Island

Gentlemen, put on your straw boater hat and ladies your prettiest sun hat, to travel and relax at ...
R & O Steamer leaving Stanley Island., near Cornwall, Ontario

R & O Steamer leaving Stanley Island.

The Algonquin Hotel on Stanley Island

The Algonquin Hotel on Stanley Island

Mrs. Sammis won First Prize for this large “catch” in 1912, at Stanley Island, weighing 38½ lbs. The ...
The Algonquin Hotel on Stanley Island, near Cornwall, Ontario

The Algonquin Hotel on Stanley Island

A comfortable spot to relax and sit beside the St. Lawrence River underneath the ...
The Algonquin Hotel on Stanley Island, near Cornwall, Ontario

The Algonquin Hotel on Stanley Island

A view by the grove on Stanley Island ...
A unique view of the rear of the Algonquin Hotel on Stanley Island, near Cornwall, Ontario

A Unique View of rear of the Algonquin Hotel on Stanley Island

The Algonquin Hotel on Stanley Island, near Cornwall, Ontario

The Algonquin Hotel on Stanley Island

The property of the Algonquin was well planned with paths for going on a walk, a bathing (swimming) ...
River Front View of Stanley Island, near Cornwall, Ontario

River Front View of Stanley Island

There were many cottages along the shores of Stanley Island. The pale tower of the Algonquin Hotel ...
River Front View of Stanley Island, near Cornwall, Ontario

River Front View of Stanley Island

The tall flag pole on the tower of the Algonquin Hotel is visible over the tree tops, on the left. ...
Cottages on Stanley Island, near Cornwall, Ontario

Cottages on Stanley Island

Swimmers on the shore of Stanley Island, near Cornwall, Ontario

Swimmers on the shore of Stanley Island

Lover’s Walk on Stanley Island, near Cornwall, Ontario

Lover’s Walk on Stanley Island

Regatta at St. Lawrence Park East of Cornwall, Ontario

Regatta at St. Lawrence Park East of Cornwall

The crowd is gathered to watch a boat Regatta being held as one part of a day's activities at ...
A band playing on the dock at St. Lawrence Park, Cornwall, Ontario

A band playing on the dock at St. Lawrence Park

Both this postcard and the previous one appear to have been taken on the same day. Notice the large ...
Riverside View Cabins, Summerstown, Ontario

Riverside View Cabins, Summerstown, Ontario

Travelers could stop at Riverside View Cabins on Highway #2, at Summerstown, ...
Parco Village, Summerstown, near Cornwall, Ontario

Parco Village Motel, Summerstown, Ontario

Parco grew to be a large “going concern”. ...
Parco Village, Summerstown, near Cornwall, Ontario

Parco Village, Summerstown, Ontario

The vintage cars and tall gas pumps indicate Parco Village opened in the early 1900s. ...
Parco Village, Summerstown, near Cornwall, Ontario

Parco Village, Summerstown, Ontario

These small neat cabins are a precursor to the "tiny houses” of today. ...
Ariel view of Parco Village, Summerstown, near Cornwall, Ontario

Ariel View of Parco Village, Summerstown, Ontario

East of Cornwall, along the St. Lawrence River these comfortable cabins were a welcome rest stop for ...
Parco Village, Summerstown, near Cornwall, Ontario

Parco Village, Summerstown, Ontario

This is a colourized photo of the Parco Village cabins. Notice the white stones along the lawn’s edge. ...
Parco Village, Summerstown, near Cornwall, Ontario

Parco Village, Summerstown, Ontario

This is a colourized photo of the Parco Village cabins. Notice the white stones along the lawn’s edge. ...
Parco Village, Summerstown, near Cornwall, Ontario

Parco Village, Summerstown, Ontario

The building to the right is the Lodge accommodation. No doubt the cabins were built over the ...
Parco Village, Summerstown, near Cornwall, Ontario

River View of Parco Village, Summerstown, Ontario

An interesting view of Parco Village from the St. Lawrence River. ...
Parco Village, Summerstown, near Cornwall, Ontario

Parco Village, Summerstown, Ontario

A more modern view of the Resort. There is a Shell Oil sign in front of the restaurant. The white ...
Parco Village, Summerstown, near Cornwall, Ontario

Parco Village Motel, Summerstown, Ontario

A more modern view of the Resort. There is a Shell Oil sign in front of the restaurant. The white ...
Parco Village, Summerstown, near Cornwall, Ontario

Parco Village Motel, Summerstown, Ontario

Parco grew to be a large “going concern”. ...
Parco Village, Summerstown, near Cornwall, Ontario

Parco Village Motel, Summerstown, Ontario

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