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The day following the Great Fire, snow fell. This served as a reminder that winter, harsh and cold in Northern Ontario, was approaching and shelter for the dispossessed families had to be found.

Toronto donated 87 streetcars to Haileybury, which served as prefabricated houses to the homeless families. Those who did not recieve a streetcar were provided enough lumber to build a 16x20 foot home. Others were taken in by charitable local families. Most people, however, moved in with relatives in communities which were not affected by the fire. Many of these people never returned to Haileybury.

Tents became bases for food and supply distribution for the community. With these provisions in place the town was able to dust off the ashes, clear the debris and begin to rebuild.

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Postfire Streetcar shelter
1922
Haileybury, ON

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Relief Tents
11 September 1922
Haileybury, ON

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People line the streets leading to the shelters and emergency tents sent from Toronto.

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Relief Truck
October, 1922
Haileybury, ON

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A relief truck is seen here. Relief came from many surrounding communities as well as from cities that were much further such as Toronto.

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Foundation of the Train Station and lumber for relief homes
1923
Haileybury, ON

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Men inside a relief tent
11 September 1922
Haileybury, ON

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Three men stand inside a relief tent.

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Relief Tents
10 September 1922
Haileybury, ON

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Relief tents on a Haileybury street.

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Relief Tent and Streetcar by the new Royal Bank
1922
Haileybury, ON

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A relief tent and a streetcar can be seen in this image. This was a typical scene in and around Haileybury after the Great Fire.

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Streetcar relief home
October, 1922
Haileybury, ON