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The Algonquin and the CPR

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Algonquin 1905 The CPR after acquisition painted the Algonquin a handsome two-tone. Notman Photo, 1907. Charlotte County Archives

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Sitting Room 1913 A rustic sitting room, c. 1913. Charlotte County Archives

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Algonquin with Wings The CPR added two wings to the Hotel, one with a water tower in 1910, and another for an expanded kitchen in 1912. Charlotte County Archives

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Algonquin Powerhouse Until 1922 the Algonquin supplied the Town with power from its own generation station on Carleton Street, seen here to the right. It also supplied the town with water from its line to Chamcook Lake. Charlotte County Archives

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Cottage Row Among the various amenities the CPR added to the Algonquin experience were a row of cottages on Prince of Wales Street, the Casino, and a residence on Carleton Street. An annex to the hotel at Indian Point, called "The Inn," was also opened in 1911. Charlotte County Archives