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Moss Kent Dickinson is known as the founder of Manotick, an Ojibway word meaning Island in the River.
Following the opening of the grist mill in 1860, and as commercial activity increased at the mill site, the Village of Manotick developed.
Dickinson moved into the yellow Dickinson House in the 1870's in order to be closer to his business interests and raise his family. He operated a general store and post office out of his home, on the main floor. The first bank was erected across the street and today is known as the Ayers Building, which houses the Seniors Centre.
Manotick was never a bedroom community to Ottawa, like most of the neighbouring villages. It came to be because of the Mill and because of the Rideau River. Today, it is part of the greater City of Ottawa, although is still keeps a cachet that is unique to its community. Consequently, community members are quick to correct anyone that Manotick is still a Village!
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Bulkhead (dam) at Manotick
mid 1880's
Watson's Mill, Manotick, Ontario, Canada
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Bridge & Bulkead at Manotick
late 1950's, early 1960's
Watson's Mill, Manotick, Ontario, Canada
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The Long Island Mills
1880's
Long Island Mills, Rideau Canal at Manotick, Ontario
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Old bridge at Manotick Mill: see barns on the right
early 1900's
Watson's Mill, Manotick, Ontario, Canada
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Community Memories: The Mill and Manotick
1920's
Watson's Mill, Manotick, Ontario, Canada
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Ayers Building
2007
Manotick, Ontario, Canada
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Anglican Church
1880's
Manotick, Ontario, Canada
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Dickinson House, side view
2007
Manotick, Ontario, Canada
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Dickinson House
2007
Manotick, Ontario, Canada
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Carriage Shed
2007
Manotick, Ontario, Canada
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Knox Presbyterian Church
2007
Manotick, Ontario, Canada
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Manotick Tea Room
1960's
Manotick, Ontario, Canada
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Ayers Building
1920
Manotick, Ontario, Canada