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Montrose School was built in 1917 in the village of Grande Prairie. This is a copy of a photograph postcard of the school.

Aerial view of the City of Grande Prairie looking southeast. Harry Balfour School and Avondale School are visible in the foreground, and downtown buildings, grain elevators, and Montrose School are visible in the background.

Overall aerial view of the City of Grande Prairie taken from the northwest. Identifiable buildings and landmarks include Bear Creek reservoir and Grande Prairie Composite High School in the foreground; Harry Balfour School, Avondale School, AGT tower, Grande Prairie Museum, and Montrose School in the mid-ground; and grain elevators, Grande Prairie Care Centre, and the hospital in the background.

An aerial view of the Grande Prairie Hospital complex, including the Nurses' Residence, and surrounding area. The Wapiti Dorm, Grande Prairie Care Centre, and part of Montrose School are visible in the background.

An aerial view of the City of Grande Prairie in the area around 98 Street and 101 Avenue showing various businesses, buildings and landmarks including Jubilee Park, Montrose School, the Grande Prairie Care Centre, and the courthouse.

An aerial view of the City of Grande Prairie showing downtown buildings and businesses including the grain elevators, Montrose School, Grande Prairie Care Centre, Wapiti Lodge, and a small portion of the Hospital.

Montrose School, when it was built in 1917, was the largest brick building north of Edmonton.

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.

The first Grande Prairie Courthouse on the corner of 99 Street and 99 Avenue, with Montrose School prominent in the background

Montrose House was built in Grande Prairie by Rev. Alexander and Agnes Forbes in 1912. It was attached to a six bed wing operating as a hospital.