MemorySask

RO6.012
Stuk
[1960s]

Part of Rosetown General Photograph Collection

The Wheatbelt Motel at 805 Highway 4 N was built in 1949 by Henry Evans. E. McCauley sold it to the Evangel Temple in 1993. It was demolished in 2008.

Crown Lumber

RO7.014
Stuk
[1950s]

Part of Rosetown General Photograph Collection

Crown Lumber, located at 111-113 Railway Avenue West, was in operation until 1970.

Highway 7 and 1st Avenue West

RO7.019
Stuk
2002

Part of Rosetown General Photograph Collection

Southwest angle. Regal Motors with the Brass Hood Restaurant in the background on the right.

Village of Fiske facing north in 1910

FIS1.003
Stuk
1910

Part of Rosetown General Photograph Collection

L-R: Craig's Massey Harris Agency, Mr. Munroe, Presbyterian missionary, Bob Watkins, Maple Leaf Café, Mrs. Ashton's store. North of store: 2-storey building is Peter's Poolroom and Bakeshop, Security Lumber.

Main Street, 1920s

RO9.006
Stuk
[ca 1920s]

Part of Rosetown General Photograph Collection

Main Street looking south. East side: Bickle's Men's Wear, White Lunch Cafe, Dry Goods, Chinese Deluxe Cafe, Rosetown Hotel. West side: Royal Bank, Innis Bakery?, Tailors, Scott Jewellers?, Eaton Groceteria?, Assaly Bros. Meat Market.

Bustling Street

RO9.007
Stuk
[1920s]

Part of Rosetown General Photograph Collection

West side of Main Street 200 Block facing north/northwest.

Developing Main Street

RO9.009
Stuk
[ca 1920]

Part of Rosetown General Photograph Collection

Taken from the 200 block of Main Street. Shows scaffolding on the Albion Hotel (opened in 1920). Rosetown Hotel on the left foreground.

Snowstorm

RO9.011
Stuk
[1920s]

Part of Rosetown General Photograph Collection

Main Street after a big snowstorm, facing southeast. Large snowbank in front of the beauty parlour with people standing behind. L-R: Beauty Parlour, Paris Cafe, Mr. Francis' Ford Garage, Rosetown Hotel.

Early Development

RO12.002
Stuk
[1910]

Part of Rosetown General Photograph Collection

First Avenue West in the stages of early pioneer development. Windmill used to pump water.

Snowmobile Motorcycle

RO12.006
Stuk
[1930]

Part of Rosetown General Photograph Collection

Doug Wilson(?) sits on a homemade "snowmobile motorcycle" on 1st Avenue after a snowfall. Behind him, L-R: White Lunch Cafe, unknown, Lee Laundry, Douglas Machinery Dealer.

Six men seated on sidewalk

GR4.018
Stuk
[1910s]

Part of Rosetown General Photograph Collection

A closer photo of GR4.017 that shows photo of the men with less building. Sharper and smaller than GR4.017.

Main Street North

RO10.010
Stuk
[ca 1940s]

Part of Rosetown General Photograph Collection

300 block of Main Street facing north. 400 block still largely undeveloped. West side: Great West Furniture Store. East side: Anglican Church, Hi-Tone Dry Cleaners.

East Side, 1950's

RO10.013
Stuk
[ca 1959]

Part of Rosetown General Photograph Collection

East side of 300 block, facing north. Duff's Colour Centre, Simpson's Sears, Rosetown Drugs (Haddock's), Handelman Dental, Jefferies Locker Plant & Butcher Shop, Hi-Tone Dry Cleaners, Anglican Church.