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A look back

prince edward island's rail hub

The community of emerald - a look back

The Community of Emerald, located in central Prince Edward Island, was once a bustling centre of commerce which was entirely due to the fact that Emerald Junction served as Prince Edward Island's main railway entry & switching point for over 135 years. Since the last train left the Island on December 31st, 1989, Emerald has gradually become a quiet bedroom Community but its Residents still maintain their community spirit & pride.

The two remaining  public buildings in Emerald are the Emerald Community Centre / Boxcar Pub & Grill and the Emerald Train Station, built in 1924. If you have historical photographs of Emerald, we would love to get a copy to display them in the Boxcar Pub & Grill, let us know at emeraldcc@bellaliant.com

History of Emerald by Kevin Mayne 1982

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History of Emerald Businesses by Lorraine Mulligan - 2000

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Emerald - Where the trains met

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CN Site plan Emerald rail yard 1980

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1988 Speech by William A Murphy at Emerald Days Opening

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The Emerald Junction "Y" looking from the Nodd Rd crossing. Kensington is to the left and Hunter River is to the right with the steam engine pump house seen in the background.
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The "Pig's Eye" mixed train leaving Emerald Junction for Summerside July 1961
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Engines 1753 & 1752 with a cabose leave Emerald Junction heading east on September 12, 1984
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Emerald CN Station September 1980

History of emerald by Lorraine Mulligan-1973

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A year in the life of the emerald farmers

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Emerald Aerial photo (est 1970)

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Guardian article on saving the Station - 1980

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Looking down from the Emerald Train Station towards the Nodd Rd. The Emerald Cheese Factory and Emerald School can be seen in the background. Taken in about 1920.
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Train #39 heads towards Borden by Emerald Junction while the mixed train to Summerside waits on the next track. The postal lady waits with mail bags. Taken August 15, 1962
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CN Combination car #7373 on mixed train #217 at Emerald Junction October 10, 1962
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Emerald railroad trestle over the Dunk River, October 1985
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L to R John Moynagh, Annie & Parnell McMahon standing in front of McMahon's General Store in Emerald. It was located just north of the current Confederation Trail on the right side of the County line Rd. Taken about 1916.
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    • Outside
    • Banquet Room
    • Boxcar Pub & Grill
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    • Studio
    • Boardroom
    • Kitchen
    • Train Station
  • Volunteer
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    • Board Only
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  • History of Emerald
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