Dionne quintuplets, 1936: religious goods sought by tourists
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Dionne quintuplets, 1936: religious goods sought by tourists
The theme park Quintland that was constructed around the Dionne quintuplets, five identical baby girls born on 28th May, 1934, at Callander, Ontario. Even St Alphonsus Church, near the Dafoe Hospital, has its own souvenir stall, selling religious goods from Quintland. Date: 1936
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Alphonsus Callander Charms Dionne Goods Grounds Human Oddities Ontario Quintuplets Selling Souvenir Souvenirs Stall Stones Superstitious Theme Tourists Visitors 1936
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In this photograph from 1936, tourists are seen gathered around a souvenir stall located near St. Alphonsus Church in Callander, Ontario. The unique attraction drawing visitors from far and wide is the Dionne Quintuplets, five identical baby girls who were born on May 28, 1934, at Dafoe Hospital. The grounds of Quintland, the theme park built around the quintuplets, have become a must-visit destination for those seeking a glimpse into this extraordinary human oddity. The devout crowd, their faces filled with curiosity and wonder, are browsing the religious goods displayed on the table. These items, imbued with superstitious beliefs, were popular souvenirs among visitors to Quintland. The grounds of the theme park, which included the Dafoe Hospital and St. Alphonsus Church, were believed to hold special powers, and tourists sought to bring home keepsakes that would bring them good fortune or protection. The church, with its distinctive bell tower, stands proudly in the background, adding to the sense of history and tradition that pervaded the area. The souvenir stall, run by the church, offered a variety of religious items, from stones and charms to rosaries and holy water bottles. These goods were believed to bring blessings and protection to those who carried them, making them highly sought-after keepsakes for tourists visiting Quintland. The Dionne Quintuplets, who were the first set of quintuplets to survive infancy, captivated the world with their story, and Quintland became a symbol of the human fascination with the unusual and the extraordinary. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, capturing the spirit of curiosity, wonder, and belief that drew visitors to Quintland in the 1930s.
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