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A Cornerstone of History: The Donor Block
Vol. 12 No.3
by Lori Nelson

Three corners of the intersection of Main Street and Second Street in Kenora are graced with some of the town's finest examples of early architecture and construction.

The Kenricia Hotel
Vol. 17 No.3

This year, exactly 100 years from the date that the contract was awarded for the construction of the Tourist Hotel (as it was originally known), the historic Kenora landmark is being considered for heritage designation by the Kenora City Council. On the recommendation of the Municipal Heritage Committee, Heritage Kenora, Council has made known their intention to designate this fine building which represents for the community one of its earliest efforts in attracting tourists to the town. As well, the architecture of the building, while having undergone some changes over its 100-year history, is noted in being Northern Ontario¹s best example of a Beaux-Arts influenced hotel.

BLACK IS THE NEW BLACK: Fashion as Art
A Textile Exhibit from the Collection of the Lake of the Woods Museum

BLACK IS THE NEW BLACK
Fashion as Art
May 7 - June 12

Everything old is new again and that holds true for the colour black in fashion. This exhibit draws from the Museum's amazing textile collection. Spanning the decades, the exhibit will feature women's clothing - all in black. A visual delight for fashionistas, artists and textile lover. More info ...

The Museum's newsletter goes out four times a year, and is full of updates on upcoming exhibits and events, museum news, giftshop updates, membership and donor info, as well as a feature article on the history of the Lake of the Woods.