The Wasaga Inn, Wasaga Beach, Ontario, circa 1933

Name/Title

The Wasaga Inn, Wasaga Beach, Ontario, circa 1933

Entry/Object ID

2020.802.75

Scope and Content

Photograph

Context

The Wasaga Inn was located on the beachfront on the west side of Main Street. The McLean family built the Wasaga Inn in 1919 and operated the hotel until 1945. The photos contained in the Garvey collection were photographed and developed by Frank Garvey, Maple Leaf Film Service. Frank arrived in Wasaga Beach in 1929 and opened his photography business operating from two tents on the beachfront. In 2000, the collection was donated to the Archives by Judy Garvey.

Acquisition

Accession

2020.802

Source or Donor

Judy Garvey

Acquisition Method

Gift