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Welcome to the Transcona Museum blog, a place where we will share with you Transcona’s community history and stories from the heart of the museum.
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How I Accidentally Discovered the Murder of Sam Caughey: Connecting and Honoring Avenues of His Life
How I discovered the life story and murder of S.W. Caughey with a photo and a name in our collection.
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Sep 5, 202318 min read
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Transcona Street Name Changes & Renumbering Scheme
When were the street names in Transcona changed? Also, when were the houses renumbered? Your questions answered.
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Dec 3, 20214 min read
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The Royal Visit of 1939
During the Royal Visit of 1939, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth passed through Transcona as they crossed the country by train.
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May 20, 20212 min read
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The Blizzard of 1966
According to The Transcona News, the Blizzard of March 4, 1966 was the worst storm to hit the City of Transcona.
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Mar 4, 20211 min read
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Transcona & the Second World War 75th Anniversary
To commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War, we are honouring those 42 men from Transcona who died during the war
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Nov 3, 20205 min read
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The Incredible True Story of the 1930 Transcona Bank Robbery (that Ended in an Axe Murder)
The complete story of the 1930 robbery at the Bank of Toronto in Transcona, Manitoba.
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Oct 16, 201911 min read
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The 33 Steam Locomotives
The 33 steam locomotives that were built at the CN Transcona Shops.
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Jul 27, 20192 min read
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Communities that Time Forgot: South Transcona
The history of the community of South Transcona.
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Feb 5, 20197 min read
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Transcona & the First World War Centenary
Honouring those 80 men from Transcona who died during the Great War this Remembrance Week.
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Nov 1, 20188 min read
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A Look Back at Transcona's Central School
The history of Central School in Transcona, Manitoba.
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Oct 23, 20184 min read
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Looking Back on Transcona's Neighbourhood Bank
A history of the Bank of Toronto in Transcona, Manitoba.
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Jun 20, 20183 min read
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Communities that Time Forgot: North Transcona
A history on the community of North Transcona.
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May 5, 20187 min read
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Communities that Time Forgot: Suthwyn
A history on the community of Suthwyn.
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Nov 15, 20176 min read
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Transcona's Social Club History- The Rebekah's
The history of the Rebekah's and Oddfellow's in Transcona.
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Sep 20, 20178 min read
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The Dugald Train Disaster
On the night of Monday, 1 September 1947 at 9:44 PM, one of the worst railway disasters in Canadian history took place in Dugald, MB.
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Sep 1, 20174 min read
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Communities that Time Forgot: Montavista
A history on the community of Montavista.
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Jun 7, 20174 min read
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The Castle and Park of Fair Hills
History on a resort hidden in Birds Hill.
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May 2, 20173 min read
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