This building was built in 1926. It is
the oldest serving example of an Imperial Oil gas station. It was relocated in 1990 from
Cumberland Village, on the corner of Dunning and Queen Street. This building was owned by
John Watson. Watson first used this building as a bike repair shop. Now this building
houses stationary engines, steam engines, antique car and tractors. During the 1920s many
people went back to using horses, due to the depression and inflation of gas prices.
Therefore, John Watson had to open his trade to expand his business. Found within the
garage there is a 1920s Model T Ford, a 1930s Durrant luxury car, a large steam engine,
old style gas pumps, Dr. Fergusson's safe, and the first ever engine diagnostic tester. Come on inside to take a look at some of these things. |