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1903, the creation of a Town.

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1905 Front Street Business District
1905
Front Street
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The community of Fort Frances was quickly growing as a district centre. Large hotels and business located along the river to serve the settler population.

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1901 Fall Fair on Church Street.
1 January 1901
Church Street, Fort Frances

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In 1903, 75 men petitioned to incorporate the Village of Fort Frances on behalf of the 600 to 700 citizens.

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Proclomation for the Incorporation of the Town of Fort Frances 1903
1903
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Construction of Town Hall, 1905
1905
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Council undertook to build a seat of government in 1905 and the construction of the town hall included an opera house, library room and fire hall.

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Captain Readman and the First Fire Engine, 1905
1905
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Ironically the entire Front Street business district burned down in 1905. A brand new fire engine sat at the railway station while council and the manufacturer debated the delivery.

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Ranier Bridge
1908
Pither's Point
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The coming of the railway in 1901 opened up the community to the west. In 1912 a link to Ranier, Minnesota was completed with the opening of the bridge.

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Dam Construction, 1908
1908
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Construction of the power dam over the Alberton Falls (also known as Koochiching, Couchiching and Chaudiere) was completed by 1910, opening the area for industrialization.