Battleford on the flats south of battle River prior to its removal in 1886 to high ground across the battle.

 
Database ID28246
InstitutionSaskatoon Public Library Local History Room
Fonds/CollectionGeneral Photographs Collection
File/Item ReferencePH-2001-47
Date of creation[ca. 1884]
Physical description/extentone photograph; b&w; 15 cm x 18 cm
Number of images1
Scope and contentBattleford 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.
Contributerunknown
Copyright holderpublic domain
Other terms governing use and reproductionIf used researchers must credit Saskatchewan Archives Board.
TypeArchival
Primary MediaPhotographs
Provenance Access PointGeneral Photographs Collection
Location of originalsSaskatchewan Archives Board, Regina office. R-A-866
Language of materialEnglish
Treaty boundariesTreaty 6
Cultural regionPlains
NamesLaurie, Patrick Gammie, 1833-1903 (Publisher)
MacDonald, Alexander
Rae, J. M.
Rouleau, Judge Charles
Scott, William
SubjectNorthwest Resistance
Community Histories
Date Range(s)1980-1989
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