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Photograph - A view of cars and buildings along the Strathcona Street, including the 5 to 5 store. Athabasca, Alberta

Photograph - This picture was taken by Athabasca Town Archivist, Marilyn Mol, to include in the Athabasca Walking Tour booklet, Athabasca, Alberta. This building was owned by Betty Brown and in 2001 it became Boven's Jewellery

Photograph - Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce building, Athabasca, Alberta. It was built in 1912 and was demolished in 1980

Notes - This is a transcript of an interview (Tape 65) where Mrs. Viola Overholt discusses all aspects of her life in Athabasca from 1912 through to present day (1988). Farming life, homesteading, social activities, businesses and residents of…

Photograph - A view of cars and buildings along Strathcona Street. Athabasca, Alberta

Photograph - Men on the roof of the Power House building, Athabasca, Alberta

Photograph - A few people and cars in front of the Grand Union Hotel. Athabasca, Alberta

Photograph - Boats belonging to the Northern Transportation Company's fleet docked at Athabasca, Alberta. Buildings are visible in the behind the boats

Photograph - Falconer's Hardware Store building. Athabasca, Alberta. It was part of Daigneau Block and was destroyed by fire and demolished in July 1986

Photograph - McDonald's Garage building. Athabasca, Alberta. The building was built in September 1946 and burnt down in December 1946

Photograph - This picture was taken by Athabasca Town Archivist, Marilyn Mol, to include in the Athabasca Walking Tour booklet, Athabasca, Alberta. This building was built in 1930 as the Royal Café

Photograph - Staff at Athabasca Creameries, Athabasca, Alberta. Left to right, Cliff Donahue, Russell Thorne, Don King, Lottie Bryan, Clara King, Jean Crawford, Tom McLean

Photograph - Roy Knowlton and a dog standing in the doorway of his store. Athabasca, Alberta. There are goods visible in the window

Photograph - A child standing in front of Massey-Harris Farm Implements building located on Skinner Street across from the first public school. Athabasca Landing, Alberta

Photograph - A view of buildings on Strathcona Street in Athabasca, Alberta

Photograph - People on the sidewalk in front of the hotel. Athabasca, Alberta. Note the balcony

Photograph - This picture was taken by Athabasca Town Archivist, Marilyn Mol, to include in the Athabasca Walking Tour booklet, Athabasca, Alberta. This building was owned by Don Delancy in 1995 and in 1997 it became Whispering Hills Crafts store

Photograph - Men on the roof of the Power House building, Athabasca, Alberta

Photograph - A view of cars and people in front of the Grand Union Hotel. Athabasca, Alberta

Photograph - A view of a car dealership in Athabasca, Alberta

Photograph - This picture was taken by Athabasca Town Archivist, Marilyn Mol, to include in the Athabasca Walking Tour booklet, Athabasca, Alberta. This is a photograph of Scotiabank

Photograph - Athabasca Creamery in Athabasca, Alberta was built ca. 1945 and was demolished in October, 1983

Document - This document contains The Municipality of the Town of Athabasca's Building By-Law No. 42. This by-law governs the construction, erection, enlargement, raising, alteration, repairs, removal, maintenance, use and height of buildings…

Photograph - Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce building, Athabasca, Alberta. It was built in 1912 and was demolished in 1980

Photograph - This picture was taken by Athabasca Town Archivist, Marilyn Mol, to include in the Athabasca Walking Tour booklet, Athabasca, Alberta. This building housed Schinkinger's Men's Wear from 1975 to 1992 and in 1995 it was Landing…

Booklet - 1954 Telephone Book for Athabasca (2 pages)

Photograph - J.A. Daigneau building, Athabasca, Alberta. It was built in 1912 by Joseph Daigneau and burnt down in 1986

Notes - This is a transcript of an audio interview (Tape 2) with Mr. Joe Martynek. He discusses his life in Athabasca in the 1930s and 40s. He talks of difficulties with the weather, farming, and his wife's health. Many details of daily life in…

Notes - Mr. William Flack's family arrived in Athabasca Landing around 1887. Mr. Flack writes about life in Athabasca and the district around 1911. He talks of businesses, families, and occupations. Mr. Flack also mentions several amusing…

Photograph - A Valley Brand Products truck at the Athabasca Creameries. Athabasca, Alberta

Photograph - MacLeods Store building. Athabasca, Alberta. This building was demolished in 1985 and a new MacLeods Store building built on the same site

Notes - This is an account of German immigrant, Hans Birkigt, who arrived in Athabasca in 1928. He became a fur trapper during the winters. One particularly eventful winter was spent up north without an axe. Mr. Birkigt had chartered a plane and…

Photograph - MacLeods Store building. Athabasca, Alberta. This building was demolished in 1985 and a new MacLeods Store building built on the same site

Newspaper Article - Articles pertaining to Athabasca Telephone Artifacts presented to the Athabasca Municipal Library. Letters and Agent's Agreements containing information on invitation for the presentation of the historical display case,…

Photograph - Harvey Cull, Ralph Crawford and Angus Sutherland standing in front of Harvey Cull's drugstore, Athabasca Pharmacy, Athabasca, Alberta. It was located in the former Methodist Hall on the west side of Strathcona Street

Photograph - Harvey Cull standing in the doorway of his second drugstore, the Athabasca Pharmacy, Athabasca, Alberta.This business was located in the former Methodist Hall on the west side of Strathcona Street (50th Street). The building burned in…

Photograph - A view of people and buildings on Strathcona Street. Athabasca, Alberta

Brochure - Advertising the 1951 Provincial Interscholastic Track and Field Championships, sponsored by Athabasca and District Board of Trade and Athabasca Sub-Local A.T.A. Sanctioned by the Alberta Branches of the Amateur Athletic Union of Canada…

Letter - Mrs. George Brown writes of her life as a war bride coming to Athabasca following World War I. She speaks of assisting Dr. Meyer with nursing duties and her many domestic chores. Mrs. Brown recounts the time a "poorly dressed "…

Photograph - A view of buildings along a street. Athabasca, Alberta