Chebucto Street in the 1930's. An unidentified man walks toward the photographer. In the background on the left an unidentified restaurant and the White Store. Across the street, Ballachy's Store (building with people standing in front). (Author photo) In 1900, Baddeck postmaster Robert Elmsley compiled a list of local businesses in his diary. He lists over 85 businesses that he can recall in the sixty years since he arrived in Baddeck in 1840. Back in 1840, there were only

History from the Files From time to time, I will be sharing some historical research materials from my own archive. With the snow swirling and the temperatures keeping us inside, it seemed a good time to share this snippet of Baddeck history.   Some background: The first Bethune's Garage, 1928. C.A. Fownes in his 1927 Buick; Donald Smith at his Studebaker. (Bethune Family Photo)   Bethune’s Garage was launched in 1923 by Norman Bethune Senior. He was a 24-year-old newlywed, j

"It is a huge task that is being undertaken but the end of the story promises to be an asset for Baddeck and a treasure for the province."                               - editorial from the Chronicle Herald Newspaper, May 22, 1996 ·        June 1996 - The clockworks are re-installed.  ·        July 8, 1996 -The Old Post Office Fundraising campaign is officially launched. ·        August 12, 1996 - Stonemason John Urich and his crew arrive. The back wall of the Old Post Office