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Shows a stone monument with a plaque, standing next to a sidewalk.
Memorial at Sault Ste. Marie to Étienne Brûlé, and his companion, Grenolle, who was the first white man to see St. Mary's Rapids and Lake Superior
Shows a stone monument with a plaque, standing next to a sidewalk.

Memorial at Sault Ste. Marie to Étienne Brûlé, and his companion, Grenolle, who was the first white man to see St. Mary's Rapids and Lake Superior

Date20 January 1932
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  • Memorial at Sault Ste. Marie to Étienne Brûlé, and his companion, Grenolle, who was the first white man to see St. Mary's Rapids and Lake Superior
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Original Toronto Star caption: Memorial at Sault Ste. Marie to Etienne Brule, and his companion, Grenolle, who was the first white man to see St. Mary's Rapids and Lake Superior.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0107915F
      GeographyCountryCanada
      Geography
      GeographyCity, town, twpSault Ste. Marie
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      GeographyProvince or StateOntario
      GeographyRegion or DistrictAlgoma (Ont. : District)
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