24 people, only part of the visitors to the Ellisboro Picnic in 1931. Names written in pen on front. Notables such as Mr. & Mrs. J.H. Ellis, "Auntie" Martin, Mrs. Hodgkinson and Dr. & Mrs. Elliott are present.
Three frame houses, the closest sided with shingles. Two women and boy watch man and child in four-wheeled vehicle, likely jury-rigged, with simple engine attached.
John Hoskins Ellis established a general store in 1883 in the area that took his name, Ellisboro. This is his first sign, which puts the date in the early days of his business. The log house to the right was used for community functions, such as church and dances.
Scene is of Wolseley's Front Street businesses ca. 1946 looking east on Canada’s #1 Highway. From left are: Fort’s Garage and Lorne Sexsmith’s Hardware and Grocery. In the next block signs for Uneeda Lunch and McBride’s Grocers are seen, as well as the gas pumps of Folbar’s Garage.
Postcard shows prominent Wolseley buildings: Perley Block, Bray Block, Leland Hotel, Thompson Block, Town Hall and more. Taken from elevator towards northwest.
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