Battleford on the flats south of battle River prior to its removal in 1886 to high ground across the battle.
Database ID | 28246 | |
Institution | Saskatoon Public Library Local History Room | |
Fonds/Collection | General Photographs Collection | |
File/Item Reference | PH-2001-47 | |
Date of creation | [ca. 1884] | |
Physical description/extent | one photograph; b&w; 15 cm x 18 cm | |
Number of images | 1 | |
Scope and content | Battleford on the flats south of Battle River prior to its removal in 1886 to high ground across the Battle River. The two small buildings to the left on the low ground belonged to the telegraph office, the long peaked-roof structure to the right was Alexander Macdonald's store, and the square cottage-shaped building was the Saskatchewan Herald Office. P.G. Laurie's home can be seen to the right of the trail winding up the hill, and the government buildings along the horizon. At the far left is Government House, left of centre is Judge Charles Rouleau's residence, right of centre is Registrar William Scott's home, and far right is Indian Agent J.M. Rae's home. | |
Contributer | unknown | |
Copyright holder | public domain | |
Other terms governing use and reproduction | If used researchers must credit Saskatchewan Archives Board. | |
Type | Archival | |
Primary Media | Photographs | |
Provenance Access Point | General Photographs Collection | |
Location of originals | Saskatchewan Archives Board, Regina office. R-A-866 | |
Language of material | English | |
Treaty boundaries | Treaty 6 | |
Cultural region | Plains | |
Names | Laurie, Patrick Gammie, 1833-1903 (Publisher) MacDonald, Alexander Rae, J. M. Rouleau, Judge Charles Scott, William | |
Subject | Northwest Resistance Community Histories | |
Date Range(s) | 1980-1989 | |
Permanent Link | https://digital.scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy/permalink/28246 |