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The Selkirk Museum seeks to capture, preserve and share the heritage of Selkirk; to educate present and future generations about Selkirk and its contributions; to inspire a sense of connection to this place and its people.
This black-and-white photo depicts a tractor pulling a float with two women sitting on the float. There are people gathered on the sides of the road watching the float and there is bagpipe players walking behind the float.
Did you know that Selkirk has had a Red River Co-op gas bar and Grocery store since 1950?
Red River Co-op in Selkirk First started to provide fuel to farmers growing to the gas bar and grocery store we know and love today!
Source: Selkirk Museum Collection, 1957
Let’s talk horsepower—literally! A horse-drawn cultivator was a must-have for homesteaders looking to ease their workload with farming.
Source: Peel Prairie Archives, circa 1913
The Manitoba Rolling Mills Company Limited first began in 1907 in Winnipeg. In 1912 it was decided that the Mills would move to Selkirk.
Read more about the Rolling Mills here: selkirkmuseum.ca/.../manitoba...
Source: Manitoba Rolling Mills, Museum Collection, Date unknown
Kinsmen Club event at the Gary Theatre in the 1970s.
Source: Brian Anderson, Harry Baker, Dorothy May Baker, Dorene Manahan, Beverly Goodbrandson, Len Manahan, Lefty Goodbrandson, Manahan Family, 1970s
This is a coloured photo of a park. On one side of the photo is a parking lot full of cars. Next to the lot is a picnic area with tables. There is a group of people around one of the tables. There are large trees throughout the photo.
In 1949 the City of Selkirk worked to restore the park including building new benches, repairing buildings, and removing debris. The Park reopened on May 24th, 1949. Read more about the beloved Selkirk Park here: selkirkmuseum.ca/places/parks...
Source: Selkirk Park, Archives of Manitoba, 1969
The potential for Selkirk to have affordable and accessible transportation was first articulated as something to consider by David Bell.
Check out Interview with Duane Nicol Excerpt 1: From Ideation to Creation. youtu.be/LYzvtOrp_b8?...
Source: City of Selkirk, 2011
This is a black and white horizontal photo of two boats. The two boats are very large. They are made from wood and mostly painted white. The boats are docked on land.
The steamboat, Lady of the Lake, operated on Lake Winnipeg from 1898 to 1929.
Source: Lady of the Lake in dry dock at Selkirk, G Harris Fonds, 1920s
This is a black and white photo. Depicted is the old Post Office at the corner of Manitoba Avenue and Main Street. Other businesses are visible along Manitoba Ave. There are a few people walking in long coats, and a woman on a bicycle.
Today is Manitoba Day. It was decided on May 12, 1870, that Manitoba would become a province. But it was not until July 15, 1870, that it was officially created.
Source: Manitoba Ave and Post Office, Selkirk, G Harris Fonds, 1930s
The Manitoba Rolling Mills Company Limited first began in 1907 in Winnipeg. In 1912 it was decided that the Mills would move to Selkirk.
Read more about the Rolling Mills here: selkirkmuseum.ca/.../manitoba...
Source: Manitoba Rolling Mills, Museum Collection, Date unknown
This is a black and white photo of a man who stands looking at the camera. He is wearing a black and white suit and glasses.
In 1950, Bud joined the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets Corps Daerwood, which would develop into a passion throughout his teenage years.
Check out our YouTube channel: Interview with Bud Oliver Excerpt 3: Prince Phillip and the Sea Cadets!
youtu.be/RfBIq-o-miM?...
Source: Manitoba Historical Society
This is a horizontal black and white photo of a street. On either side of the road there are trees and houses
Happy Earth Day!
Source: Selkirk Museum Collection, Date unknown
This is a vertical black and white photo. In the background is a large boat, with the name John I Rankin. In front of the boat is an older man. He is wearing a fedora and casual button-down shirt.
As the end of winter approaches, soon there will be clear skies, warm weather, and afternoons spent boating!
Source: Archives of Manitoba, 1973
Newspaper clipping that reads: Club 17 Selkirk, Dance, Friday, February 26 Featuring C.K.R.C.'s Murray Parker and "The Squires" Admission: $1.00 Time: 9:00 to 12:00 Midnight Selkirk Memorial Hall.
Neil Young, is well known for his songs “Harvest Moon” and “Heart of Gold”. Did you know he once performed in Selkirk before he became a global icon?
To learn more about Neil Young's band, The Squires, head to our website: selkirkmuseum.ca/news/the-squ...
Image Source: Selkirk Enterprise, 1965
Bud’s first memory is growing up in war times. Every family had to ration food, such as sugar. The sugar rations also made for excellent entertainment!
To learn more, watch the Interview with Bud Oliver Excerpt 1: Sugar Rations. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E9d...
This is a black and white photo of a movie theater canteen. There are cases and shelves full of chocolate bars and candy. There is also an empty popcorn making machine. Leaning on the counter a young woman.
There’s nothing better than movie theatre popcorn! This is Christine Goodman at the Garry Theater Canteen.
Source: Garry Theater, Manahan Family, 1970s
Black and white image of four women standing in front of a large brick building. They are wearing jackets, skirts, and hats. The women are smiling and looking at the camera. There is a bike laying on the ground next to the building in the background.
Teachers Miss Brown, Miss Leggatt, Miss Anderson, and Miss Tucker at Devonshire Collegiate Institute.
Devonshire Collegiate Institute was constructed on the corner of Eaton Ave and Main St in 1920. Check out the exhibit here: selkirkmuseum.ca/places/schoo...
Image Source: Hugh H. Gibbs, c.1946
A black and white image of a boy standing next to a dog. The boy is wearing a plaid button-up shirt and jeans. He looks down at the ground and is smiling. The dog's head is turned towards the boy as it looks to the left.
In 1956, the Grabowski family moved to 224 McLean Avenue, a five-bedroom house on a busy street close to downtown Selkirk. To learn more about the Grabowski Family, check out the final episode about the Grabowski family on our YouTube Channel!
Image Source: The Grabowski Family, 1961
