"Behind the Photo" Collection

Parade in Winnipeg (1918)

Often I will see an old photo or ad and spend some time digging into its back story. Sometimes I find a great story, sometimes not. Either way, I learn a few things about the city's history. Here is some of the collection:

The Eaton's electric truck (1934)

Winnipeg's first IOOF Grand Master

Dominion Curling Champions (1928)

Bob Hope Invades Winnipeg (1953) 

North Main Cabins (1950s)

Parade in Winnipeg (1918)

20,000 Gather in St. John's Park to Sing Old Songs (1931) 

Orkin's Millinery (1909)

Perfection Concrete Co. ca. 1910

Coates' Meat Markets (1903 - 1926)

 

Railway Porter's Band of Winnipeg (1922)

Griffo Banks His Roll (1925)

Called Bandit's Bluff on Ellice Avenue (1939)

Streetcar at Portage and Valour (1955)

Soldier in Farewell (1914)

Wolfe's Painted Lady (ca. unknown)

Married 62 years on Christmas Day (1937)

Mrs. Jack's Grand Prize (1915)

East Kildonan Fire Wagon (1920)

Ethel Doyle's Mug Shot (1904)