HomeNewsCochrane history: The first car that didn't need rails comes to... News Cochrane history: The first car that didn’t need rails comes to town By Bob McIntyre Monday, Nov. 18th, 2019 FacebookTwitterReddItWhatsAppEmail In this week’s look at the history of Cochrane, the first automobile in the Rail Town. Cochrane Public Library archivist Ardis Proulx-Chedore tells us about it. “In 1914, the first horseless carriage, a Model T Ford jointly owned by Max Henry and Joe Bernier came town. It was purchased through Taylor Hardware for $700 and brought from Cobalt by train.” The archives at the public library are open every Friday, 12:00-3:00pm. (Cochrane Public Library Archives) FacebookTwitterReddItWhatsAppEmail - Advertisment - - Advertisment - - Advertisement - Continue Reading News Northeastern Ontario Family and Children’s Services mark Children’s Mental Health Week News Attending prom in Cochrane without breaking the bank for formal clothing News Bourgouin calls forest firefighters added to WSIB a good first step News DSB-1 already complies with updated provincial policy on cellphones in classrooms News Adult Learning Centres offer preparation course ahead of your G1 test News Details released on fatal Hwy. 101 crash News Storm looking for billets for next hockey season in Iroquois Falls News Porcupine man wins TADHF 50-50 Load more