Sarnia 150 Years was brought to you by The Sarnia Journal.  This was a special they published to commemorate Canada’s 150th Birthday which was in 2017.

To view the entire special paper edition, you can view that here.     

A snapshot of our town at the time of Confederation – George Mathewson

In 1867 folks drew there drinking water from Sarnia Bay – Phil Egan

Our first Canada day parade included “four young virgins” – Phil Egan

Toil, drudgery, and dependence the lot of the farmer’s wife – Phil Egan

The Grate Fire of 1866 left a gaping hole in downtown – Phil Egan

How 300 “Foreign Indians” became part of the Aamjiwnaang – David D. Plain

Sarnia was gripped by fear of the “Green Menace” – Phil Egan

The grand train station in Point Edward was fit for royalty – Phil Egan

Ferry Dock Hill and the end of ship towing tugs – Phil Egan

400 watched as executioner botched Sarnia’s first hanging – Phil Egan

Stag Island was traded even up for a 400-acre sugar bush – David D. Plain

As old as Canada – Canada’s 150-year-old buildings 

Sarnia known early for “drunkenness and wickedness” – Phil Egan

Outbreak of smallpox added to rampant fears in 1866 – Phil Egan

Town played hardball on firemen’s first wage demands – Phil Egan

All the bestsellers where found at McMaster’s book store – Phil Egan

Recruiter jailed for luring Canadian to U.S. civil war – Phil Egan

Death of little Kate Shibley was a case of justice denied – Phil Egan

In the days of Port Sarnia every home had a gun – Phil Egan

Following Confederation, the future of Sarnia looked bright – Phil Egan