Later known simply as Porcupine, Golden City was laid out by provincial government officials to encourage the orderly development of a community on the eastern rim of the district. While some urban amenities were available almost immediately with both electric power and telephone lines installed, the city had very poor drainage and sanitation became a major problem. The main street, King Street, was usually a quagmire in the summer and thus was virtually unused for vehicular traffic, as can be seen by the undisturbed litter and the giant birch tree still standing in the middle of the street. Raised sidewalks were provided for the unwary pedestrian.
Courtesy: Peters Collection, Public Archives of Ontario
