Name/Title
Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Original Photograph, 1921Entry/Object ID
2020.58.1Scope and Content
Original photograph of beachfront taken in 1921Context
A photograph of the beachfront at Wasaga Beach looking west along the shoreline with vintage cars parked and driving along the beach. Pedestrians can be seen walking along the beach. with people walking or swimming in the water.
A sign close to a building reads Bell's Riding School with a horse standing near a vehicle on the beach part way along the beach. A second sign reads Wests Drug Stores, Stayner and Wasaga Beach, with the words Ice Cream Parlor and Souvenirs visible. A large umbrella like structure is visible near the signs.
A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads: "WASAGA BEACH Ont Canada".
A typed note attached to the photograph reads:
"THIS PICTURE WAS TAKEN IN 1921
Donated by Mary West Stayner"
Printed in black ink:
to Gene Langevin who donated
it in turn to the Archives"Acquisition
Accession
2020.58Source or Donor
Gene LangevinAcquisition Method
GiftDimensions
Height
7-3/4 inWidth
9-1/2 in
