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From 1910 - 1919 the community developed under the shadow of World War 1.2
Scott Street from Central Ave. east.1 January 1910
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Following the fire of 1905, Scott Street became well established as the business district for the town.4
Pither's Point1910
Pither's Point
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Pither's Point Park was established as a favourite community recreation spot. A 99 year land lease was signed with Treaty Three in 1910.6
Pither's Point1910
Pither's Point
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Located on the shores of Rainy Lake, the park was named for RJN Pither, who once had his home here. Coming to Fort Frances with the Hudson Bay Company, he later served as Indian agent.8
Shevlin Clarke Construction 19111911
Fort Frances
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The Shevlin Clarke Company arrived in 1912 to overtake much of the east end of Fort Frances with it's two large sawmills. The site today is "The Sorting Gap" marina.10
Shevlin Clarke1911
Front Street, on the banks of Rainy River
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The Shevlin Clarke mill was built on the old site of the Reid Sawmill. It continued in operation until 1942.12
Mill Construction 19121912
Fort Frances
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After the construction of the dam, the Fort Frances Paper mill was constructed on the site of the 1905 Front Street fire. Completed in 1912, the mill continued to expand in this location.14
Mill Start Up Crew, 19141914
Mill, Fort Frances
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