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GERALDTON, ONTARIO

Downtown Geraldton, Ontario, about 1935

The first two photos are from my parents' (William & Margaret Dobie's) photo album. The third photo was sent to me by Ken Johnson, who also sent me information he has researched on each of the stores shown in all three photos. Unfortunately Ken's email address no longer works.


Downtown Geraldton, Ont. about 1935

(Photo – Dobie Family Album)

Signs are from left: Geo. W. Matthews & Co. Stocks and Bonds; Pool Room, Barber Shop; Geraldton Cafe.
See a greatly enlarged image of the people in the doorways.

Left to Right – facing photo; First Avenue North, Geraldton, Ontario.

(Information – Ken R. Johnson Research Project – "Geraldton Ontario Businesses – 1930s - 1960s")


Downtown Geraldton, Ont. about 1935

(Photo – Dobie Family Album)

Signs are from left: Normandy Inn; C.M. Douglas, General Store.

Left to Right – facing photo; First Avenue North, Geraldton, Ontario.

(Information – Ken R. Johnson Research Project – "Geraldton Ontario Businesses – 1930s - 1960s")


Downtown Geraldton, Ontario about 1935

December, 2019: Ken Johnson sent me this photo, with accompanying information, and said: "I'm sending you another photograph of First Avenue North, Geraldton, Ontario, that includes the stores that are depicted in the photo of Geraldton that you have posted on your web site. I cropped the image (taken from a small-size snapshot; thus a bit of a blur in the enlargement), so that it just included the buildings of interest. As you can see, the trees at this stage of the community's development are quite close to the structures."

The businesses include (from L to R facing photo):

(Photo – Ken R. Johnson Collection via Mary (nee: Tweedie) Daneff)


Can you provide names, corrections or comments?


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