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The 1920's growth and prosperity.

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Fort Frances in 1923
1923
Scott Street

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The business district of Fort Frances quickly built up along Scott Street. The Dominion bank and Canadian Bank of Commerce added to cornerstone buildings.

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Scott Street
1924
Scott Street
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On the corners of Portage Ave. the Baeker block, Post Office and Masonic Lodge were constructed.

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Chautauqua
1926
Fort Frances
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A popular entertanment was the chataqua. The six day event featured educational speakers, plays, music and choirs under the big tent.

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Rainy Lake Hotel
1929
Scott Street
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The crowning touch to tourism was the addition of a modern tourist hotel. Completed in 1929, the Rainy Lake hotel has recieved heritage designation and reflects a spanish revival architectural style.

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Interior of Lloyd's Store
1985
Church Street, Fort Frances
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The Lloyd's had quickly realized the value of tourism and moved into the new hotel with Lloyd's Tourist Emporium.

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JA Mathieu sawmill on Sand Bay, Rainy Lake
1966
Rainy Lake

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JA Mathieu, leaving the Shevlin Clarke Company started his own sawmill on Sand Bay. This marked the beginning of his dominance in the logging industry.

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J.A. Mathieu, The last of the Lumber Barons
1966
Fort Frances
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