Tom Murray Family Collection | Our Stories Innisfil

: 1951 Convertible; Black and white photo of a 1951 chartreuse Meteor convertible manufactured by Ford, Tom Murray at the wheel and son Wayne Murray leans against the car. This photo was taken in May of 1954 at Leonard's Beach., OS2016_Murray_006

: 1956 Cadillac; Photo of 1956 Cadillac taken on Goldis Drive in Belle Ewart in 1957. The car is red with silver chrome detailing and has a black top. Dorothy Murray stands behind the passenger door that is open and Tom Murray stands at the driver's side door. Goldis Drive was named for Joe and Esther Goldis who owned a lot of property in that area. The road has been renamed Claver Avenue., OS2016_Murray_008

: Alfred Kwinter In Row Boat; Photo of boy dressed in white shirt and slacks in white rowboat. Alfred Kwinter is in the rowboat of the Tom Murray family (wife: Dorothy, son: Wayne) on Lake Simcoe. Photo taken at Wayne Haven Cottage, Belle Ewart.

: Curley Bridges and the Murrays 45th Anniversary at Savannah Lodge; Dorothy and Tom Murray celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary at Savannah Lodge in the Cedar Harbour area of Innisfil. Dorothy is seated wearing a blue dress with a white lace collar, Tom is standing behind her in a grey three piece suit with Curley Bridges in a plaid suit. They are at a table with friends, the table is covered in cake, candles, flowers and drink glasses. Curley Bridges was a well-known singer in the Alcona/Barrie area during the 70s-90s. Born in 1934 in North Carolina, he died in 2014. Bridges led a storied life with music at its center. He played with Frank Motley and the Motley Crew, recorded four albums with Toronto’s Electro-Fi Records. He arranged and recorded Big Mama Thornton’s “Hound Dog” in 1954 which was later adapted by Elvis Presley as “You ain’t nothing But a Hound Dog”. This photo was taken inside the Savannah Lodge. Tom was born January 1, 1910 and passed away February 28, 1986. Dorothy (nee Woorden) was born March 3, 1912 and died January 9, 2009. They were married in Stratford, Ontario on June 11, 1938 and had their son, Wayne Murray, on March 15, 1940.

: Dancing At Savannah Lodge; Photograph of Tom and Dorothy Murray dancing at Savannah Lodge circa in the 1980s. Tom is wearing a grey suit and Dorothy is wearing a navy skirt and jacket and high-heeled shoes. Dorothy and Tom Murray danced at Savannah Lodge on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights from 1975-1986; year round. They were affectionately known as “mum and dad” at the Lodge. When they arrived, popular musician Curley Bridges would sing “Only You” and Tom and Dorothy would get the dancing started for the rest of the crowd. Tom was born January 1, 1910 and passed away February 28, 1986. Dorothy (nee Woorden) was born March 3, 1912 and died January 9, 2009. They were married in Stratford, Ontario on June 11, 1938 and had their son, Wayne Murray, on March 15, 1940.

: Dorothy Murray In Savannah Lodge; Dorothy Murray celebrating her 45th wedding anniversary to Tom Murray (not pictured) at Savannah Lodge in the Cedar Harbour area of Innisfil. Dorothy Murray is seated, wearing a blue dress with a white lace collar. Standing behind her is man in brown slacks and a white short-sleeved, collared shirt holding a drink. He is Peter, then owner of the Savannah Lodge. The Savannah Lodge was the well-known restaurant lodge that was on Lakeland Avenue from the 1920s until the 1990s. Tom was born January 1, 1910 and passed away February 28, 1986. Dorothy was born March 3, 1912 and died January 9, 2009. They were married in Stratford, Ontario on June 11, 1938 and had their son, Wayne Murray, on March 15, 1940.

: Driveway Of Lakelands Avenue Cottage; Driveway is flanked by two stone lion statues, leading to the Murray Family cottage on Lakelands Avenue in the Cedar Harbour area of Innisfil (now Alcona). The peak of the cottage roof can be seen through the trees in the background. This was the family cottage Tom, Dorothy and Wayne Murray from 1975 until 2008.

: Driving The Cedar Tunnel On The 7Th Line; Photograph taken from a vehicle while driving well-known Innisfil road. It is the 7th line just west of Highway 11 (Yonge Street). This photo was taken in the 1980s of the three hundred feet of "tunnel" created by overhanging cedar trees along the road. The road and cedar tunnel is very much the same today (2015).

: Family Beach Day; Photograph of the beach at Innisfil Beach Park in the 1980s just inside the entrance gates. Today (2015) this area is called Beach #1. Pictured are a man and woman and two children playing in the sand. Trees and picnic tables can be seen in the background.

: Lake Simcoe From Innisfil Beach Park; Photograph from the beach at Innisfil Beach Park in the 1980s just inside the entrance gates. Today (2015) this area is called Beach #1. View of the swimming area marked off by rope and buoys. The tree covered point is visible in background.

: Lakelands Avenue Cottage; Brown cottage with white trim and tan awning. There is a decorative deer in the garden. Wooden fence can be seen in the foreground. The cottage is surrounded by white pine trees. In 1958 the Murray family moved from their Belle Ewart Cottage "Wayne Haven" and went further north and bought a cottage at Oro Station on Lake Simcoe. Missing the area between the 4th and the 9th line in Innisfil so much, in 1975 the Murrays returned to Cedar Harbour and bought this charming rustic cottage at 756 Lakelands Avenue. These pictures show the Cedar Harbour area when there were still huge groves of natural white pine. Many of the natural white pine was cut down by the 1980s.

: Lakelands Avenue Cottage; Roof and side of brown cottage with red trim and a white-trimmed garage with numerous large white pine trees towering above the buildings. In 1958 the Murray family moved from their Belle Ewart Cottage "Wayne Haven" and went further north and bought a cottage at Oro Station on Lake Simcoe. Missing the area between the 4th and the 9th line in Innisfil so much, in 1975 the Murrays returned to Cedar Harbour and bought this charming rustic cottage at 756 Lakelands Avenue. These pictures show the Cedar Harbour area when there were still huge groves of natural white pine. Many of the natural white pine was cut down by the 1980s.

: Storm Damage At Wayne Haven 1957; Image showing broken branches and fallen tree on front lawn of Wayne Haven Cottage in Belle Ewart, which was the family cottage of Tom, Dorothy, and Wayne Murray (cottage burned in 1959). This fallen tree was righted once branches were cut off. On July 3, 1957 a storm that could have been a mini tornado struck the area of Belle Ewart. It was mentioned on the radio at the time that the bulk of the storm occurred between 4:00 and 6:00 pm. The ground was saturated from rain the last two weeks of June 1957. Heavy wind did a great deal of damage. In the back ground of this photo is the Murray Family cottage "Wayne Haven". In the foreground are the upturned roots of an elm tree that was felled during the storm. According to the Murray family, roofs blew off, rowboats were blown into trees, neighbouring cottages of the Grossman Family had all their screens blown out and a garage was blown over. With no phone lines the people of the area lined up at Wark's Store to call fathers and husbands who had returned to work in Toronto. Due to the rain the water level of Lake Simcoe rose so high that it flowed over the break wall, covering lawns and roads.

: Storm Damage At Wayne Haven 1957; This tree was felled during the storm of July 3, 1957. It was uprooted, and once the family cut the branches it was turned upright again. The storm that could have been a mini tornado struck the area of Belle Ewart. It was mentioned on the radio at the time that the bulk of the storm occurred between 4:00 and 6:00 pm. The ground was saturated from rain the last two weeks of June 1957. Heavy wind did a great deal of damage. In the background of this photo is the Murray Family cottage "Wayne Haven". According to the Murray family, roofs blew off, rowboats were blown into trees, neighbouring cottages of the Grossman Family had all their screens blown out and a garage was blown over. With no phone lines the people of the area lined up at Wark's Store to call fathers and husbands who had returned to work in Toronto. Due to the rain the water level of Lake Simcoe rose so high that it flowed over the break wall, covering lawns and roads.

: Storm Damage Belle Ewart 1957; Image showing damaged garage building. Broken furniture and other debris can be seen in the foreground. On July 3, 1957 a storm that could have been a mini tornado struck the area of Belle Ewart. It was mentioned on the radio at the time that the bulk of the storm occurred between 4:00 and 6:00 pm. The ground was saturated from rain the last two weeks of June 1957. Heavy wind did a great deal of damage. According to the Murray family, roofs blew off, rowboats were blown into trees, neighbouring cottages of the Grossman Family had all their screens blown out and a garage was blown over. With no phone lines the people of the area lined up at Wark's Store to call fathers and husbands who had returned to work in Toronto. Due to the rain the water level of Lake Simcoe rose so high that it flowed over the break wall, covering lawns and roads.

: Storm Damage July 1957; On July 3, 1957 a storm that could have been a mini tornado struck the area of Belle Ewart. It was mentioned on the radio at the time that the bulk of the storm occurred between 4:00 and 6:00 pm. The ground was saturated from rain the last two weeks of June 1957. Heavy wind did a great deal of damage. In the back ground of this photo is the Murray Family cottage "Wayne Haven". In the foreground are the upturned roots of an elm tree that was felled during the storm. According to the Murray family, roofs blew off, rowboats were blown into trees, neighbouring cottages of the Grossman Family had all their screens blown out and a garage was blown over. With no phone lines the people of the area lined up at Wark's Store to call fathers and husbands who had returned to work in Toronto. Due to the rain the water level of Lake Simcoe rose so high that it flowed over the break wall, covering lawns and roads.

: Sweeping Needles Off Lakelands Avenue Cottage; Tom Murray sweeping pine needles off of a brown cottage with white trim and tan awning, known as the Lakelands Avenue cottage. There is a decorative deer in the garden. Wooden fence can be seen in the foreground. The cottage is surrounded by white pine trees. In 1958 the Murray family moved from their Belle Ewart Cottage "Wayne Haven" and went further north and bought a cottage at Oro Station on Lake Simcoe. Missing the area between the 4th and the 9th line in Innisfil so much, in 1975 the Murrays returned to Cedar Harbour and bought this charming rustic cottage at 756 Lakelands Avenue. These pictures show the Cedar Harbour area when there were still huge groves of natural white pine. Many of the natural white pine was cut down by the 1980s.

: Tom And Dorothy Murray On The Lawn; Black and white photo of three people seated out doors on a lawn. All are seated in Muskoka style chairs. In the background Cook's Bay, Lake Simcoe can be seen. On the left is Tom Murray and his wife Dorothy in the center. The third individual is unidentified. This photo was taken at the Murray Family cottage "Wayne Haven" in Belle Ewart. Tom was born January 1, 1910 and passed away February 28, 1986. Dorothy was born March 3, 1912 and died January 9, 2009. They were married in Stratford, Ontario on June 11, 1938 and had their son, Wayne Murray, on March 15, 1940.

: Tom Murray At Savannah Lodge; Tom Murray (born January 1, 1910, died February 28, 1986) standing outside of popular restaurant Savannah Lodge in 1985. Savannah Lodge was a popular destination for residents and tourists of Innisfil from the 1920s until the 1990s. Tom is wearing tan slacks and a light coloured golf shirt. The lodge in the background is made of wood, on either side of the porch there is a wagon wheel affixed to the wall.

: Wayne Haven Cottage; This cottage, known as "Wayne Haven" belonged to the Murray Family. Tom, his wife Dorothy, and son Wayne bought the cottage in 1955 from Joe and Esther Goldis. Located on Cooks' Bay in Belle Ewart the street was once called Goldis Drive. In 2015 it is now known as Claver Avenue. This cottage burned down in 1959. It was replaced by a red brick building. Behind the cottage (corner of Claver Avenue and Ewart Street) was the store of Lea Wark. Mrs. Wark began a small store on her front porch. As years progressed she enlarged her store to the entire first floor. Later she married Harry Ferrier, a local policeman.

: Wayne Haven Cottage On Cook'S Bay; This cottage, known as "Wayne Haven" belonged to the Murray Family. Tom, his wife Dorothy, and son Wayne bought the cottage in 1955 from Joe and Esther Goldis. Located on Cooks' Bay in Belle Ewart the street was once called Goldis Drive. In 2015 it is now known as Claver Avenue. This cottage burned down in 1959. It was replaced by a red brick building. Behind the cottage (corner of Claver Avenue and Ewart Street) was the store of Lea Wark. Mrs. Wark began a small store on her front porch. As years progressed she enlarged her store to the entire first floor. Later she married Harry Ferrier, a local policeman.

: Wayne Murray And Friend In Cook'S Bay; Wayne Murray, aged 15, son of Tom and Dorothy Murray and a friend, Patricia Bretney (age 14) stand in Cook's Bay, Lake Simcoe outside of the Murray Family Cottage "Wayne Haven". The shoreline in the background is Tent City which was located between the 5th and 6th Concessions. The shoreline of Cook's Bay encircled Belle Aire Beach. Murray is wearing swimming trunks and the girl next to him wears a ruffled swim suit and bathing cap. Wayne Murray was born on March 15, 1940.

: Windsurfing At Innisfil Beach Park; From 1983 to 1986 at Innisfil Beach Park there was a wind sailing school. Visitors to the park could rent equipment and take lessons. This picture was taken in the area that is known today (2015) as Beach #3 and #4. Two wind surfers can be seen in this picture standing and sailing their equipment. One man is standing in the water by one of the windsurfers. Motor boats can be seen in the background.

: Windsurfing Lessons At Innisfil Beach Park; From 1983 to 1986 at Innisfil Beach Park there was a wind sailing school. Visitors to the park could rent equipment and take lessons. This picture was taken in the area that is known today (2015) as Beach #3 and #4. Four wind surfers can be seen in this picture standing and sailing their equipment. A pair of men are standing in the water by another board and sail.