The Villages

Moulinette

The Moulinette Woolen Mills, ca. 1870
An early casualty that was flooded out in the 1890s following enlargement of the Cornwall Canal.©Copyright/Reproduced courtesy ofRare Books and Special Collections Division,McGill University
The grist mill on the dam, ca. 1870
Owned by J.G. Snetsinger, successful business owner, who was responsible for many of Moulinette's early enterprises.Courtesy: Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Historical Society
Moulinette Cheese Factory
Courtesy: Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Historical Society
John G. Snetsinger, ca. 1870
In addition to his business interests, J.G. Snetsinger also served as a politician in both the Ontario and Federal Parliaments. He successfully lobbied for the small GTR flag station in Moulinette.Photo: © National Archives
The railway station, ca. 1920
Courtesy: Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Historical Society
Christ Church and the rectory, ca. 1930s
Courtesy: Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Historical Society
St. Andrew's United Church
Originally known as the Moulinette Methodist Church, it was constructed around 1834.Courtesy: Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Historical Society
Christ Church in its original setting.. ca. 1957
Courtesy: Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Historical Society
Fishing at Sand Bay in 1954
Courtesy: Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Historical Society
The Inside Inn
A popular roadside watering hole that remained open until the end.Courtesy: Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Historical Society
St. Andrew's United Church after burning, ca. 1957
Courtesy: Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Historical Society
Christ Church being moved.
Christ Church fared better than St. Andrew's. It was relocated to Upper Canada Village.Courtesy: Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Historical Society
Christ Church at Upper Canada Village, ca. mid 1960s.
Photo: Len Leiffer
Zina Hill's Barber Shop
Zina Hill's tiny barber shop on the left is now on display at the Lost Villages Historical Society museum.Photo: © Jeri Danyleyko, 2004
Railway Station
The Moulinette station was beautifully restored and is also on display at the Lost Villages Historical Society.Photo: © Jeri Danyleyko, 2004
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