Russell's Garage, Wasaga Beach, Ontario

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Town of Wasaga Beach

Name/Title

Russell's Garage, Wasaga Beach, Ontario

Entry/Object ID

2023.804.13

Scope and Content

Postcard - Digital Copy

Context

The photo of Russell's Garage has a B-A Service Addicts gas pump at the left front of the building. Two tow trucks are parked side by side at the south end of the building. Signs visible in the photograph are: Russell's Garage - We Service 'Em All, Dominion Royal Tires, and Complete Tire Service. A truck and car are parked in front of the garage. A lady wearing a plaid skirt is standing close to the corner of the building near the BA signpost. Across the bottom of the horizontal border is printed "49. RUSSELL'S GARAGE, WASAGA BEACH, CANADA". On the back of the postcard, yellow/white with gold lines vertical and horizontal cover the entire back of card. "POST CARD", "MADE IN CANADA", "CORRESPONDENCE", "ADDRESS", "PLACE STAMP HERE. The stamp box includes a CKC logo and stamp box outline. All printing is in light grey/black letters. Russell's Garage was owned by Wes Russell and Russell Kenwell. It was located on Main Street just south of Saga Lodge. The original building is still standing with an automotive repair shop in operation.

Acquisition

Accession

2023.804

Source or Donor

Deanna Adamson

Acquisition Method

Gift

Dimensions

Height

3-7/16 in

Width

5-7/16 in