Looking south-east across Smith St. from 3rd. Ave., in 1897. 1. Residence of Wm. Simpson, with well and pump beside the house. 2. Methodist Church on the east side of 4th. 3. Home of J. W. Christie. 4. Residence of Yorkton's first Mayor, W. P. Hopkins. 5. Anglican Parish Hall on 5th. Ave., 6.&7. Brick residences of J. J. Smith and his brother W. T. Smith. J. J. Smith was also a member of Yorkton's town council after incorporation.
The one building the left is a Roman Catholic Church (steeple and crucifix on the roof); the priest, Father Collins, lived in the residence next door. Located on 5th Avenue West on the north side of the 1st (100) block.