1885 Street

Fort Edmonton Park not only has a replica of the fur trading post but has three sections depicting Jasper Avenue, Edmonton's main roadway through downtown, in 1885, 1905 and 1920.
The top two pictures show portions of 1885 street.
The bottom two show the Bellerose school. It was actually not in Edmonton but was in the town of St. Albert just north of Edmonton. In order to preserve it due to the fact that it is the original building it was donated to Fort Edmonton Park.
It started operating in 1885 and continued until 1920.
We have a family connection to the school. My one brother-in-law's Grandmother who was born in 1905 attended the school and was taught by its teacher Octave Bellerose

[Diana]

Such a fabulous collage and blast from the past. What a wonderful and interesting park to visit.

[Casablanca]

I love that little school building. Thought it was a cottage until I read your narrative. Wow, another great family connection!

[haskar]

Great collage.

[Bucktree]

Wonderful collage and history.

[Cliff McFarlane]

Nice collage. It's wonderful to look at photos with historical scenes.

[Issi Bannerman]

Some great shots there.

[Fisher Family]

A fascinating glimpse of history!

Ian

[thedarkroom]

Nice collection of interesting images.

[Beverley]

Wonderful collage… very interesting

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Nice collage

[Mags]

Fabulous shots! I love the covered wagon!

[Peter Dulis]

Nice collage

[Oli Lindenskov]

Nice collage😊

[Christine Sztukowski]

Wonderful history and photo

[Susan Klassen]

Wonderful history and images of this historical place.

[Heather]

Great historical captures! And that's really amazing, Brian, to have that family connection! Fav

[Corinne C]

Wonderful collage and very interesting place

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Nice collage- such a great history!

[Islandgirl]

Great photos!

[Dorothy]

Great history, hope the younger generations appreciate it. Love the family connection.

[Cathy]

Wonderful seeing history preserved instead of being torn down. Neat you have a personal connection.

[Chris Cook]

Interesting place. It would be fun to shoot.

[eDorre]

What a great history capture

[bkb in the city]

@mubbur Thanks Oli

[bkb in the city]

@365projectorgchristine Thanks Christine glad to share this with you

[bkb in the city]

@dailypix Thanks Susan

[bkb in the city]

@365projectorgheatherb Thanks Heather for the comment and the fav. The family connection is incredible

[bkb in the city]

@corinnec Thanks Corinne it really is a beautiful place

[bkb in the city]

@olivetreeann Thanks Ann

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@radiogirl Thanks Kathy

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@illinilass Thanks Dorothy

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@calm Thanks Cathy

[bkb in the city]

@cdcook48 Chris you would totally enjoy yourself here

[bkb in the city]

@edorreandresen Thank you

[bkb in the city]

@ludwigsdiana Yes Diana it certainly is

[bkb in the city]

@casablanca Thank you. Glad you enjoyed this one

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@haskar Thanks Haskar

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@dkellogg Glad you enjoyed this one

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@clifford Cliff glad to share these with you

[bkb in the city]

@jamibann Thanks Issi

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@fishers Ian glad you enjoyed this one

[bkb in the city]

@thedarkroom I trust that you enjoyed this one

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@beverley365 Thanks Beverley. I trust that you enjoyed this one

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@elisasaeter Thanks Elisabeth

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@marlboromaam Mags glad you enjoyed it

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@pdulis Thanks Peter

[Kathy]

I am imagining how the people crossed the country and lived and studied in these buildings (and conestoga wagon).

[bkb in the city]

Kathy it certainly brings the past to life