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Court Street Ridge

  • King's Park Paradox | Alex Inspired
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    King’s Park Paradox

    Joseph G. King was a prominent Port Arthur citizen and Businessman. He was known for his grain elevators and the innovative way that he handled poor, wet and soiled grain so it could be…

  • Ever wonder what happened to some of the stately homes on North Court Street? | Alex Inspired
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    Vanished from the Ridge

    Court Street has a very interesting and long history. It was one of the first streets developed in Port Arthur, with stately homes and sprawling properties. Van Horn Street was actually considered the end…

  • Do you ever wonder about Home history in Port Arthur? Court Street's Civil War Connection
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    Court Streetโ€™s Civil War Connection

    1906โ€“ Port Arthur Nestled between Wolseley and Van Horn streets at the end of city limits, sits a stately home. It is comprised of three floors overlooking Lake Superior and the Sleeping Giant, it…