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Memory Lane

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These personal stories from community members in connection with Greater Sudbury's rich history are made possible through the continued support of Orendorff & Associates as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Memory Lane: When Sudbury feared death from the skies

Memory Lane: When Sudbury feared death from the skies

In the early 1960s, at the height of the Cold War, Sudbury had 13 sirens installed around the city to warn of an impending atomic attack and a minor craze for fallout shelters swept the city
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Memory Lane: Remembering Sudbury’s long-gone ‘palatial’ post office

Memory Lane: Remembering Sudbury’s long-gone ‘palatial’ post office

Sun set on the life of the former downtown Sudbury post office by 1959
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Memory Lane: Whatever happened to the post office clock?

Memory Lane: Whatever happened to the post office clock?

For just 44 years, Sudbury had a lovely and palatial downtown post office, sporting an elaborate clock by Joyce & Co. of England. The building was demolished to make way for Woolworth’s and the fate the clock remains a mystery
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Memory Lane: Brandy, cigarettes and a lost era of blood donations

Memory Lane: Brandy, cigarettes and a lost era of blood donations

Today, blood donors are happy to receive a cup of juice and a cookie, but back in the middle of the 20th century, donors could also enjoy a tipple and a puff after giving blood 
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Memory Lane: Remembering a historic home that wasn’t saved

Memory Lane: Remembering a historic home that wasn’t saved

History writer Jason Marcon brings us the story of downtown mansion that was once the home of a pioneering doctor, how the building came to house the Red Cross and the failed effort to preserve the beautiful structure
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Memory Lane: Readers share memories of Santa parades past

Memory Lane: Readers share memories of Santa parades past

Since 1958, the Sudbury Santa Claus Parade has been helping the NIckel City get into the Christmas spirit and that spirit lives on in the many memories shared in today’s story
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Memory Lane: Sudbury Santa Claus parades throughout the years

Memory Lane: Sudbury Santa Claus parades throughout the years

History writer Jason Marcon shares some historical tidbits from the Santa Claus Parade over the decades, including the secret of Santa’s Rocket Express, the growing numbers of clowns, and the fact that, for decades, it was held during the day
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Memory Lane: Families of local war vets share personal stories

Memory Lane: Families of local war vets share personal stories

Remembrance Day is about honouring the sacrifice of soldiers and in today’s Memory Lane, history writer Jason Marcon, with help from readers, shares the experiences of some local veterans
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Memory Lane: The wartime connection to these Gatchell street names

Memory Lane: The wartime connection to these Gatchell street names

Did you know that 11 streets in the West End neighbourhood are named for young soldier who died in the First World War? Learn their stories today
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Memory Lane: The clickety-clack of the old Nelson Street Iron Bridge

Memory Lane: The clickety-clack of the old Nelson Street Iron Bridge

One might think that not many people would remember the old steel bridge over the train tracks at Nelson Street, but surprisingly many readers had fond memories of the the old bridge that was taken down in 1979
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