Byng Inlet
Historical Photos - Industries

The lumberyard, date unknownSource: Gary McLaughlin
The docks and store, date unknownSource: Gary McLaughlin
An early view of the Graves Bigwood mill, ca. 1908-12. Source: Private collector
Another early view of the mill before the fire.Source: Private collector
The sawmill fire, 1912Source: Parry Sound Public Library
Surveying the damage the day after the fire, 1912Source: Parry Sound Public Library
The rebuilt mill, 1913 Source: Parry Sound Public Library
Another view of the rebuilt mill, 1913 Source: Parry Sound Public Library
The mill and lumberyards, ca. 1913. Source: Private collector
The mill, ca. 1920. Source: Private collector
The Graves Bigwood company general store, ca. 1920. Source: Private collector
The mill and box factory, ca. 1920s. Source: Private collector
A box factory, likely from the 1920s. Source: Private collector
The C.P.R. coal docks, ca. 1930. Source: Private collector
The C.P.R. coal docks, ca. 1954. Source: Private collector
Aerial view, ca. 1940s Publisher: Thompson's PhotocraftSource: Private collector
Aerial view, ca. 1940s Publisher: Thompson's PhotocraftSource: Private collector
Aerial view likely dating from the late 1950s or early 60. The building near the shore is now the Sawmill Lodge. Note the church in the lower right foreground. Although uncredited, the photo was probably taken by H.R. Oakman. Publisher: Peterborough Post Card Co.Source: Private collector
Thank you to the following institution and individual for the use of their images. Other photos are from a private collection and cannot be used without the owner's permission.
- Parry Sound Public Library
- Gary McLaughlin