Over the years several ships and boats have been wrecked off the shoals off of Point Clark. It was during the Great Storm of November 9, 1913 that bodies washed up on the following morning on the shore south of lighthouse and on present day Amberley Beach. James Carruthers The 550-foot long, 7,862-ton steel bulk…
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3. Point Clark Experiences Early Growth
In 1885, a store and several buildings were erected. Other businesses, such as butcher, smoke houses, gristmills and stores, sprung up around the lighthouse. In addition, there was a saw mill, flour mill, hotel, lime kiln and a Dr. Offices but Point Clark. The flour mill was located 200 feet from the Lighthouse where Gordon…
2. The Lighthouse is Built
Due to the danger of the shoals offshore on the lake to shipping the pre-dominion government decided that a lighthouse was necessary. John Brown of Thorold was awarded the contract to build the Lighthouse. The lighthouse was built in the years 1857-1858 and with stone brought on scows from north of Inverhuron. With its final…
Point Clark Beach Association
Welcome to our new Website. In 2021, the PCBA will be celebrating its 75th anniversary. And as we approach this milestone, it is perhaps worthwhile rereading the Charter creating our Association in 1946. The founding names on the document are Alfred Murton, Robert Oliver and Emma Hulen, identified as a carpenter, coal merchant and high…