Bon Echo Inn Manager's Cottage- circa 1935
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.
Bon Echo Inn Manager's Cottage- circa 1935
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.
Bon Echo Park Dedication 1965 Ontario Canada
Bon Echo was dedicated on July 21st, 1965. .Honourable A. Kelso Roberts is at the podium..Merrill and Mrs. Lisa Denison are on the right..Unknown men to the left of Merrill Denison.
Bon Echo Inn - Greystones Cottage - 1925
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike...Greystones was originally built as a schoolho... More
Photo Within 1927 Bon Echo Inn Brochure
Guests of the Bon Echo Inn were driven up the Addington Colonization Road (now Highway #41) from the train station in Kaladar...In this photograph it appears the car might be heading south with the Mazinaw Rock... More
Camp Mazinaw at Mazinaw Rock c1933
The Mazinaw Rock during the time of the first Mazinaw Boys Camp, between 1929 and approximately 1934...Mazinaw Rock (sometimes erroniously, called Bon Echo Rock) is a high rock cliff rising just shy of 300 feet... More
Bon Echo Inn Cottages on Mazinaw Lake
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.
Closeup of Golf Photo in Bon Echo Brochure 1927
It is unknown who the golfers are in this photo.
Bon Echo Inn, East End - 1935, Cloyne and District Historical Society
See previous slide for a brief description of the Bon Echo Inn.
Mike Schwager letter re: Bon Echo Park part 1
This is a rare letter written by Mike Schwager 'Bon Echo Mike' to Mrs. Oborne in 1961. The letter explains what life was like for Mike during his days at Bon Echo after the Denisons donated the land for the ne... More
Bon Echo Park Dedication 1965 Ontario Canada
Bon Echo was dedicated on July 21st, 1965. .Honourable A. Kelso Roberts is at the podium..Merrill and Mrs. Lisa Denison are on the right..Unknown men to the left of Merrill Denison.
Camp Mazinaw at Mazinaw Rock c1933
The Mazinaw Rock during the time of the first Mazinaw Boys Camp, between 1929 and approximately 1934...Mazinaw Rock (sometimes erroniously, called Bon Echo Rock) is a high rock cliff rising just shy of 300 feet... More
Cottages of the Bon Echo Inn - 1935
This photo is one of a series of 20 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.
Cottages of the Bon Echo Inn - 1935
This photo is one of a series of 20 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.
Bon Echo Inn White House - circa 1935
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.
Bon Echo Park to Open - 1961, Cloyne and District Historical Society
This tiny article made it to the front page of the Napanee Beaver, March 8th 1961..Bon Echo Provincial Park official opening was not until 1965.
Merrill and Mrs. Dension with J.W. Spooner
Another photo of the ribbon cutting, July 21, 1965 at Bon Echo. Mrs. Lisa Denison cuts the ribbon with J.W. Spooner, Minister of Lands and Forests.
Alfred Ross Oborne 'ARO' with Friends - 1922
The following notation was accompanied with this photo from Jim Oborne:..Gift from J. Ross Oborne (Skootamatta Lake).Man in centre- Alfred Ross Oborne- first cottages @Skootamatta in 1922. .'Aro' as a teenager ... More
Walt Whitman, Cloyne and District Historical Society
At Mazinaw Lake, Mrs. Denison operated an inn which became a mecca for a large number of Whitman devotees. The Whitman Club of Bon Echo was organized at some time after 1910 and before 1916. Mr. Denison states ... More
Inside the Bon Echo Inn - circa 1935
See previous slide for a brief description of the Bon Echo Inn. The interior of the hotel's (Inn) main floor was lined with birch and elm bark to give a natural appearance (source: 'A Mazinaw Experience' by Jo... More
Inside the Bon Echo Inn - circa 1935
Staircase from the second to third floor made of birch...See previous slide for a brief description of the Bon Echo Inn. The interior of the hotel's (Inn) main floor was lined with birch and elm bark to give a... More
Bon Echo Inn White House Office and Tuck Shop
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.
Inside the Bon Echo Inn - circa 1935
Staircase from the second to third floor made of birch...See previous slide for a brief description of the Bon Echo Inn. The interior of the hotel's (Inn) main floor was lined with birch and elm bark to give a... More
Bon Echo Inn North Side - 1935
This group of 6 photos show different angles of the Bon Echo Inn on Mazinaw Lake. All 6 photos were taken in 1935 one year before the devastating fire that destroyed the Inn in 1936. ..The information below is... More
Merrill Denison at Bon Echo, Cloyne and District Historical Society
This fine photo of Merrill Denison was taken in front of Dollywood. Source: Queen Archives, Box 95, Collection 2056..Photo by Newton Associates, Ottawa #36618
View of Narrows Bridge, Bon Echo circa 1920
This photo is part of the Bon Echo archives. It features a man atop Mazinaw Rock (likely Merrill Denison) looking down at the Narrows Bridge. The bridge enabled visitors of the Bon Echo Inn to reach the stairc... More
Bon Echo Inn Stable - circa 1935
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later. .Horseback riding was a f... More
The Little Theatre at Bon Echo c 1920s-1930
This photo was featured in a 1930 brochure of the Bon Echo Inn by the Denisons outlining the wonders of Bon Echo. Merrill Denison - one of Canada's best playwrights was instrumental in arranging plays at the Li... More
Bon Echo Inn Laundry House - 1935
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.
Merrill Denison at Typewriter - Bon Echo
With a view of Mazinaw Rock through the window this could be the most recognizable photograph of Merrill Denison. Although the Bon Echo Archives does not mention the photographer it could be the world famous Y... More
Bon Echo Inn North Side - 1935, Cloyne and District Historical Society
This group of 6 photos show different angles of the Bon Echo Inn on Mazinaw Lake. All 6 photos were taken in 1935 one year before the devastating fire that destroyed the Inn in 1936. ..The information below is... More
Closeup of Golf Photo in Bon Echo Brochure 1927
It is unknown who the golfers are in this photo.
Bon Echo Inn White House - circa 1935
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.
Guest on Iron Staircase up Mazinaw Rock - Bon Echo Inn
Unknown date of photograph (pre-1940). ..This sheer iron staircase was used for visitors of the Bon Echo Inn to travel to the top of Mazinaw Rock. Spectacular viewing and blueberry picking were favourite activ... More
Bon Echo Park to Open - 1961
This tiny article made it to the front page of the Napanee Beaver, March 8th 1961..Bon Echo Provincial Park official opening was not until 1965.
Early Bon Echo Inn Brochure - 1
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Alfred Ross Oborne 'ARO' with Friends - 1922
The following notation was accompanied with this photo from Jim Oborne:..Gift from J. Ross Oborne (Skootamatta Lake).Man in centre- Alfred Ross Oborne- first cottages @Skootamatta in 1922. .'Aro' as a teenager ... More
Bon Echo Inn Brochure Cover circa 1927-28
The next 7 photos in our photo stream display the Bon Echo Inn's new brochure circa 1927-28 which remains in the Bon Echo Archives. This cover art was painted originally by Franklin Carmichael- a member of the ... More
Guest on Iron Staircase up Mazinaw Rock - Bon Echo Inn
Unknown date of photograph (pre-1940). ..This sheer iron staircase was used for visitors of the Bon Echo Inn to travel to the top of Mazinaw Rock. Spectacular viewing and blueberry picking were favourite activ... More
Bon Echo Park Attendant - 1965, Cloyne and District Historical Society
The initial giving of the Bon Echo Park property by Merrill Denison to the Department of Lands and Forest was in 1959. In 1960, 70 campsites were constructed with further park development in 1961 with installa... More
Walt Whitman Inscription on Mazinaw Rock - Bon Echo
The following information on Old Walt was obtained from 'The Mazinaw Experience' by John Campbell...Upon Merrill Denison's return from the war in 1919, he learned of his mother's (Flora MacDonald Denison) plans... More
Interior Pages of 1927 Denison Bon Echo Brochure
These pages provide descriptions of available accommodation at Bon Echo Inn and the new golf course being constructed. The Fairway Campground at the current Bon Echo Provincial Park was aptly named. Some of t... More
Bon Echo Inn - Greystones Cottage - 1925
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike...Greystones was originally built as a schoolho... More
Bon Echo Inn Cottages on Mazinaw Lake
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.
Bon Echo Inn Bath House 12' x 12' - circa 1935
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.
Bon Echo Inn, West End - 1935
See previous slide for a brief description of the Bon Echo Inn.
Bon Echo Inn, East End - 1935
See previous slide for a brief description of the Bon Echo Inn.
Workman's Cottage at Bon Echo Inn - circa 1935
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.
Inside the Bon Echo Inn - circa 1935
See previous slide for a brief description of the Bon Echo Inn. The interior of the hotel's (Inn) main floor was lined with birch and elm bark to give a natural appearance (source: 'A Mazinaw Experience' by Jo... More
Bon Echo Inn White House Office and Tuck Shop
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.
Bon Echo Park Attendant - 1965
The initial giving of the Bon Echo Park property by Merrill Denison to the Department of Lands and Forest was in 1959. In 1960, 70 campsites were constructed with further park development in 1961 with installa... More
Press Conference & Reception 'Canada's First Bank'
Merrill Denison wrote the book 'Canada's First Bank' - the history of the Bank of Montreal. In a quote from Mary Savigny's book- Bon Echo - The Denison Years, Mary shared this passage from Merrill in a letter ... More
Marsh Hay Playbill 2 - Playwrights' Workshop Theatre
This playbill of Merrill Denison's 'Marsh Hay' is from the Playwright's Workshop Theatre in Montreal c1973. It is a nationally mandated Canadian play development organization and a professional theatre centre d... More
Bon Echo Inn Brochure Cover circa 1927-28
The next 7 photos in our photo stream display the Bon Echo Inn's new brochure circa 1927-28 which remains in the Bon Echo Archives. This cover art was painted originally by Franklin Carmichael- a member of the ... More
Dressing Rooms- Bon Echo Inn, 1935
This photo is one of a series of 20 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.
Bon Echo Inn Cement House - circa 1935
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike.
Bon Echo Inn Ice house - 1935
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.
Bon Echo Inn North Cottage - 1935
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later. ..Note the interesting an... More
Bon Echo Inn Oil House and Pump House - 1935
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.
Bon Echo Inn Ice house - 1935
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.
Marsh Hay Playbill - Playwrights' Workshop Theatre
This playbill of Merrill Denison's 'Marsh Hay' is from the Playwright's Workshop Theatre in Montreal c1973. It is a nationally mandated Canadian play development organization and a professional theatre centre d... More
Bon Echo Inn Stable - circa 1935
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later. .Horseback riding was a f... More
Mazinaw Rock - 1922, Mazinaw Lake
This photo shows the famous Mazinaw Rock (also referred to as Bon Echo Rock) in 1922. Now a Provincial Park it was donated by Merrill Denison to the Province of Ontario in 1959. The Park officially opened in 1... More
Bon Echo Inn Laundry House - 1935
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.
Bon Echo Inn Cement House - circa 1935
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike.
Bon Echo Inn Bath House 12' x 12' - circa 1935
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.
Bon Echo Inn North Cottage - 1935
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later. ..Note the interesting an... More
Dressing Rooms- Bon Echo Inn, 1935
This photo is one of a series of 20 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.
Bon Echo Inn, West End - 1935, Cloyne and District Historical Society
See previous slide for a brief description of the Bon Echo Inn.
Bon Echo Inn Oil House and Pump House - 1935
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.
Marsh Hay Playbill 3 - Playwrights' Workshop Theatre
This playbill of Merrill Denison's 'Marsh Hay' is from the Playwright's Workshop Theatre in Montreal c1973. It is a nationally mandated Canadian play development organization and a professional theatre centre d... More
Interior Pages of 1927 Denison Bon Echo Brochure
These pages provide descriptions of available accommodation at Bon Echo Inn and the new golf course being constructed. The Fairway Campground at the current Bon Echo Provincial Park was aptly named. Some of t... More
Official Bon Echo Inn Envelope, Cloyne and District Historical Society
It is unknown when this envelope was created and what years it was used. The Inn burned to the ground in 1936.
Early Bon Echo Inn Brochure - 1
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Mike Schwager Letter re: Bon Echo Park, part 2
A continuation of the previous photo document.
Rates at Bon Echo Inn circa 1927-28
Rates at the Inn ranged from $5-$8.00 per day. During this time period 'the Inn had a guest list of over 200 people and a staff of 40 were employed in a variety of tasks from providing meals to cleaning rooms a... More