Shenacadie

The "Cooper" MacNeil's old home (Shenacadie) in its later years.

 Ancient Mac Neil house that was denuded its windows, doors, and wall shingles. courtesy David Ryan.



John Hughie MacNeil and Blaine MacKinnon pore over this depression in the ground which was the site of our MacNeil ancestor's first log house in the early 1800's.


1947 Community Hockey team at the home of Mickey MacKinnon, Shenacadie.

Shenacadie Railway Station circa. 1950. Note: part of the government wharf on the right. courtesy Earl Musgrave.



Shenacadie lighthouse; never lit but used as a navigation beacon, circa 1950. Courtesy Earl Musgrave.


Looking north in Shenacadie Harbour at a portion of the government wharf circa 1950. Courtesy Earl Musgrave.


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