The 1863 Lake Map. Lot 3. Source: www.islandregister.com. Note Centerline Road is marked "Proposed Road"

Monday, August 4, 2014

Alma Children at Alma School - Summer 1965

     Here's a few great photos taken by Donna (Barbour) MacPhee on the Alma School grounds in the summer of 1965 - they're amazing!!  We're fortunate she had the foresight to document everyday goings-on in our little community!
Above: Alma Children
Back: Judy & Verna Smallman, Mary McNeill, Debbie Bowness and Gwenda Barbour.
Front: Kevin Kelly, ? McAssey, Carter Jeffery, Gordon & Margaret McAssey, ? Shields.
In the background you can see Alvie Mountain's Homestead at Alma Corner.
Above:  ? Girl with Ralphie Clark peaking around from behind.
Note the buildings in the background -
Will & Sadie Mountains house on the far left; and rear view of Rennie's Store & sheds.
Above: Anne Marie Murphy, daughter of Wilbert & Geraldine (Gavin) Murphy.
Behind Anne the boys are playing with Blanche Crocket's dog, Laddie (far left).
In the background on the left is 'Con' Cornelius & Jennie O'Brien Homestead
at the corner of the Western and Centerline Roads.  On the right is Art Rennie's house.

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