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.

One photo shows the residence of Levi Beck. Erected in 1902 with 250 foot frontage on Smith Street, between 1st. and 2nd. Avenues.