Grande Prairie Courthouse and Montrose School
Part of Field's Studio fonds
The first Grande Prairie Courthouse on the corner of 99 Street and 99 Avenue, with Montrose School prominent in the background
Part of D. W. Patterson family fonds
The Grande Prairie Library was started by the Grande Prairie Women's Institute in 1939. It was turned over to the town in 1941, with 600 books on its shelves. The library was moved to this location in 1957, with 15,000 books in its collection and a circulation of over 51,000 per annum.
Grande Prairie School Construction
Part of Holroyd Drugs fonds
Construction of the Grande Prairie School, July 31, 1917. It was built on land donated by Rev. Forbes and named Montrose after Mrs. Forbes birth place in Scotland.
Part of Holroyd Drugs fonds
Montrose School, when it was built in 1917, was the largest brick building north of Edmonton.
Part of Beth Sheehan fonds
Frontal view of Montrose Junior High School when it was located at 10201-99 Street, Grande Prairie.
Kirby Apartments, Grande Prairie AB
Part of Bill and Eva Scott fonds
The Kirby Apartments were located on Clairmont Road (100th St) between 93rd and 94th Ave.
The Daily Herald Tribune Building, Grande Prairie AB
Part of Bill and Eva Scott fonds
The Daily Herald Tribune Building, burned in 1980, was located on the corner of 106th Ave and Clairmont Rd.
Part of Bill and Eva Scott fonds
One of 8 aerial photographs of Grande Prairie showing development along Bear Creek, the reservoir and Muskoseepi Park and the south side of the city including Swanavon School.
Part of Bill and Eva Scott fonds
One of 8 aerial photographs of Grande Prairie showing development along Bear Creek, the reservoir and Muskoseepi Park and the south side of the city including Swanavon School.
Part of Pioneer Museum Society of Grande Prairie and District fonds
Montrose House was built on the Forbes' homestead north west of the townsite of Grande Prairie. It was named for Mrs. Forbes' home town in Scotland and served as the village's first hospital.
