MemorySask

AG2.012
Item
1907

Part of Rosetown General Photograph Collection

Small shack, covered with tarpaper, wooden walkway, stones along side, stovepipe, banked with dirt, pot on dirt, broom against door, towels on clothesline.

Manse and United Church

CH1.025
Item
[ca 1956]

Part of Rosetown General Photograph Collection

First United Church in Rosetown and manse. Photo by Ward Studios.

Across the Bridge

UNIQ1.004
Item
1971

Part of Rosetown General Photograph Collection

Moving the Powell farm house with basement intact across the Eagle Creek bridge. This was the most difficult part of the journey.

Approaching Eagle Creek

UNIQ1.005
Item
1971

Part of Rosetown General Photograph Collection

The Powell farm house approaching the Eagle Creek bridge.

Lifting the Powell House

UNIQ1.006
Item
1971

Part of Rosetown General Photograph Collection

The Powell house raised up on blocks in preparation to move to its new location. The house was bought and moved by W. Ross Thompson in October of 1971.

Powell House Front View

UNIQ1.014
Item
1971

Part of Rosetown General Photograph Collection

Front view of the Powell house as it sits lifted up and ready to move.

Powell House Rear View #2

UNIQ1.016
Item
1971

Part of Rosetown General Photograph Collection

Rear view of the Powell house as it sits lifted ready to move.

House and Machinery #1

UNIQ1.018
Item
1971

Part of Rosetown General Photograph Collection

The Powell house mid-move with some of the equipment that made it possible in the forefront of the photo.

House and Machinery #2

UNIQ1.019
Item
1971

Part of Rosetown General Photograph Collection

The Powell house mid-move with some of the equipment that made it possible in the forefront of the photo.

Herman Holler homestead

AG2.011
Item
1906

Part of Rosetown General Photograph Collection

Herman Holler standing in front of wooden shack; barrels scattered, chimney pipe protruding from the roof. Prairie background. Wood branches in teepee stack in background.

Moving a house with horses

AG2.019
Item
[1930s]

Part of Rosetown General Photograph Collection

Three teams of horses hitched to a small frame house preparing to drag it on snow. Three men are holding the reins. Dog in front.

House and its Moving Crew

UNIQ1.017
Item
1971

Part of Rosetown General Photograph Collection

The Powell house mid-move with members of its moving crew standing around it. W. Ross Thompson moved the house.

Ready to Move

UNIQ1.009
Item
1971

Part of Rosetown General Photograph Collection

The Powell house atop the semi trailer, ready to move to its new location 2.5 miles south of Rosetown. The house was moved by W. Ross Thompson, basement and all.