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Alberton was an important railway station from 1873 until the decline of rail, in favour of motor vehicle transport, in the mid 20th century.
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CNR Station at Alberton
1955
Alberton
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Because of road conditions in Fall, Winter, and Spring, many industries, and the townsfolk, depended on the train to deliver their essential supplies.
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Alberton, Main Street (1903)
1903
Alberton
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Retail stores flourished along Main Street in the early twentieth century and every service,
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Dyer's Drug Store
1910
Alberton
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from drug store,
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Jewelry Store
2003
Alberton
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to a jewelry store,
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Myricks Store (1900)
1900
Alberton
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and even an early department store store (1900-1980s).
These and more were available to the residents of Alberton and surrounding communities.