Image gallery
Multiplex #309
The AEA's fourth plane, the Silver Dart, made several flights over the ice of Bras d'Or Lakes, including the first powered, heavier-than-air flight in the British Empire, February 23, 1909.
© Parks Canada
The AEA's fourth plane, the Silver Dart, made several flights over the ice of Bras d'Or Lakes, including the first powered, heavier-than-air flight in the British Empire, February 23, 1909.
© Parks Canada
Multiplex #13
The Boston School for the Deaf. In this photo of teachers and students, Bell sits in the top row, far right.
© Parks Canada
The Boston School for the Deaf. In this photo of teachers and students, Bell sits in the top row, far right.
© Parks Canada
Multiplex #149
The Aerial Experiment Association formed by Bell on October 1, 1907 “to get into the air” with a powered aircraft capable of carrying a man. Financed by Mrs. Bell, the Association included from left to right: Glenn Curtiss, Casey Baldwin, Alexander Graham Bell, Lieutenant Thomas A. Selfridge and J.A.D. McCurdy.
© Parks Canada
The Aerial Experiment Association formed by Bell on October 1, 1907 “to get into the air” with a powered aircraft capable of carrying a man. Financed by Mrs. Bell, the Association included from left to right: Glenn Curtiss, Casey Baldwin, Alexander Graham Bell, Lieutenant Thomas A. Selfridge and J.A.D. McCurdy.
© Parks Canada
Multiplex #404
Family and friends at Beinn Bhreagh, summer of 1918
© Parks Canada
Family and friends at Beinn Bhreagh, summer of 1918
© Parks Canada
Multiplex #4
The Bell Family. Alexander Graham Bell stands at left. His two brothers Melville James (centre) and Edward Charles (right). Alexander Graham Bell spent his early years within view of Edinburgh's majestic castle.
© Parks Canada
The Bell Family. Alexander Graham Bell stands at left. His two brothers Melville James (centre) and Edward Charles (right). Alexander Graham Bell spent his early years within view of Edinburgh's majestic castle.
© Parks Canada
Multiplex #329
The main house at Beinn Bhreagh. Built in 1892-1893, the large and rambling house was the summer home for the Bell clan for many years.
© Parks Canada
The main house at Beinn Bhreagh. Built in 1892-1893, the large and rambling house was the summer home for the Bell clan for many years.
© Parks Canada
Multiplex #431
September 9, 1919. World marine speed record set by Bell and Baldwin's HD-4: 114 kilometers per hour.
© Parks Canada
September 9, 1919. World marine speed record set by Bell and Baldwin's HD-4: 114 kilometers per hour.
© Parks Canada
Multiplex #168
December 6, 1907. The Blue Hill tows the Cygnet with Thomas Selfridge on board, on her first manned flight.
© Parks Canada
December 6, 1907. The Blue Hill tows the Cygnet with Thomas Selfridge on board, on her first manned flight.
© Parks Canada
Multiplex #50
Alexander Graham Bell communicates by finger spelling with Helen Keller, who became both blind and deaf while still a young child. Miss Keller's teacher Annie Sullivan stands at centre.
© Parks Canada
Alexander Graham Bell communicates by finger spelling with Helen Keller, who became both blind and deaf while still a young child. Miss Keller's teacher Annie Sullivan stands at centre.
© Parks Canada
Multiplex #32
Mr. And Mrs. Alexander Graham Bell sit for a portrait with daughters Elsie May (left) and Marian in 1885.
© Parks Canada
Mr. And Mrs. Alexander Graham Bell sit for a portrait with daughters Elsie May (left) and Marian in 1885.
© Parks Canada
Multiplex #235
Melville Grosvenor helps grandfather and assistants haul in a kite.
© Parks Canada
Melville Grosvenor helps grandfather and assistants haul in a kite.
© Parks Canada
Multiplex #16
Portrait of Alexander Graham Bell, 1876, the year the telephone was patented.
© Parks Canada
Portrait of Alexander Graham Bell, 1876, the year the telephone was patented.
© Parks Canada