1905

A creamery was organized in 1892, in Little Bass River, with farmers being shareholders. It operated under the name of “The Economy and Bass River Dairy Company Limited”. Reuben Starratt was president. W.C. Lewis was butter maker for twenty years, during which time he was recognized for high grade butter making. George Creelman bought the property about 1917. A year later it was bought by J.D. Blaikie of Great Village. The creamery closed and was torn down sometime in the 1920’s.

Civic Address: Located on the site of 96 Pleasant Hills Road

1905

1986

This school was built sometime around the late 1880’s. The last year classes were held at this school was 1955. In 1962 the ownership was transferred to “Trustees of Ratepayers of Little Bass River”. After this, the building was sold to Charles E. and Charlotte Mathews. In 1975 it was sold to John A. Barret and Margeurite Barret. It was sold to Lila L. Phillips on August 16, 1984.

Civic Address: 5305 Highway 2

1905

1986

This property was part of the original 2500 acres owned by Judge James Fulton. His son Francis was given 500 acres of that. He later sold part of it to his son Samuel Fulton. Samuel left the land to his sons Amos and Robert Fulton. Amos Fulton sold the property to William F. Starritt on June 20, 1911. Later owned by his son John A Starritt.

Civic Address: 559 Maple Ave.

1905

This hotel was built in 1895. Over the years the hotel changed hands and was operated as a general store by Wyman McLellan and Duncan Kierstead. Later, it became a pool hall and canteen. It was demolished in 1999.

Civic Address: Across from Victoria Hall located at: 5622 Highway 2

1905

Obviously not a house. This ship brought supplies from Saint John, NB for stores and pulpwood operations in the area. Also used to export chairs from the Dominion Chair Company. Other exports included pulpwood and lumber.

1905

1986

In 1905, this house was owned by W.C. (Willie C.) Lewis, butter maker, son of George Lewis and Rebecca (Davison) Lewis. He operated a small store on this property adjacent to his home. Willie C. and his wife, Ella Jane Fulton, occasionally had boarders in their home.

Civic Address: 5131 Highway 2

1905

Reuben or James Starratt bought this property around 1920. At one time Walter Williams and family rented it. It was torn down before 1986.

Civic Address: Just north of the lane to civic number 50, Upper Bass River

1905

1986

This building was completed on Nov. 1, 1889. It was dedicated in 1892. The name of the congregation changed from “Portapique Baptist Church” to “Bass River Baptist Church” on June 1, 1898. A baptistry was built in 1920 and a vestry was added in 1956.

Civic Address: 5692 Highway 2

1905

1986

James Johnson bought this property from Samuel James Fulton on May 13, 1853. James Johnson sold the property to William Fulton on August 8, 1856. The house shown here was built, between 1857-1860, by William Fulton, likely with the assistance of “Chairmaker” George Fulton. When William moved, he sold to Robinson Thompson (October 23, 1871). Robinson Thompson sold 15 acres of the property in 1876 to Somerville Fulton. August 12, 1892 was when Robinson Thompson and his wife Jane sold the remaining 25 acres, which included the house, to Charles R. Thompson. Following the death of Charles Thompson the house passed to his daughter Lillian Thompson Hill.

Civic Address: 163 Maple Ave.

1905

Previously owned by Isaac Fulton, in 1905 it was owned by his grandson , Josie (Joseph D.) Mahon. It was later owned by Josie’s son, Harold, and then Wyman McLellan until 1937 when it was sold to Stanley Fulton. The house burned in February 1961.

Civic Address: 200 Maple Ave. (Vacant lot)