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Ellis Borden Stopping Place

Ellis Borden Stopping Place

Several buildings at the Ellis Borden stopping place at Swan Lake, between Grande Prairie and Pouce Coupe.

Opening of the Dominion Lands Office, Grande Prairie

Opening of the Dominion Lands Office, Grande Prairie

“These Pioneers had lined up before dawn, July 15, 1911 at the new Dominion Lands Office in Grande Prairie, to file on homesteads. Front row: ?, Rupert H. Carveth; Arthur W. Carveth; George W. Burke; George Lovering and behind his left shoulder, Hugh Ferguson.”

Smoky River

Smoky River

A view of the settlement at Smoky River (near Watino) in 1916, showing several businesses. The photograph may include or have been contributed by Bill Scorgie.

Peace River

Peace River

The town of Peace River, showing numerous residences and businesses, and the trestle bridge, August 1920.

Saw Ridge

Saw Ridge

A view of the settlement of Saw Ridge, including log and tent buildings.

Spirit River

Spirit River

An bird’s eye view of Spirit River, showing numerous businesses. The captions on the back of the photograph state: “Spirit River 1917 from the Railway Station this was the first buildings in town the same blocks have been destroyed by fire twice since then.” “I am sending you a card of Spirit River, but it is only a part of the town, of course it is much bigger than it show there. – E. A.” The photograph appears to have been contributed by D. M. Innes of Spirit River.

Spirit River

Spirit River

Street view of Spirit River, showing several businesses, including H. H. McLeod Hardware, A. W. Davies Meat Market, W. Wade Real Estate, Insurance and Notary Public, and Spirit Hardware. The photograph appears to have been contributed by Percy H. Jones of McLennan, Alberta.

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