Built as a vital Great Depression relief project, the Selkirk Lift Bridge quickly became the center of a dramatic standoff. Discover the historic “War of Selkirk Bridge,” when local citizens took matters into their own hands to open the span after governments refused to claim ownership.
Sitting at a historic junction that once served as a busy ferry crossing, Queen’s Park tells a story of community pride and royal celebration. This exhibit explores how the local Odd Fellows lodge worked to beautify the vacant lot, and how the site was officially transformed into a lasting tribute for Queen Elizabeth II’s 1953 Coronation Day.