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Today Mossbank, like many prairie towns, is shadow of its former self. All but one of the hotels are gone and only one grain elevator remains. The blacksmith shop remains as it was on Frank Ambrozs last day of work. Like the town around it however it still keeps on but at a different pace.
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Shop North
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The shop today is part of the five building complex that makes up the Mossbank & District Museum. Through the kindness of Mrs. Ambroz, the shop was gifted to the museum after Franks death.On her passing, the house was left to the museum as well. Both properties have since been registered as Provincial Heritage Properties by the Government of Saskatchewan.
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Heritage plaque
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Provincial Heritage Property designation ceremony
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At a ceremony held July 8 2004 the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, Dr. Linda Haverstock, officially declared the Ambroz blacksmith shop and home to be a Provincial Heritage Property.
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Lt.Governor,Dr. Linda Haverstock; Guest Blacksmith
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After the ceremony, Dr. Haverstock tried her hand at blacksmithing
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Roof
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In the summer of 2011, the roof of the building, which had been covered with tin was restored to the original cedar shingles, Visible here is the false front prominent on buildings from the era.
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Blacksmith school,2009
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Kent Sully at a blacksmithing school
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Once a year, or more often if demand merits it, the museum hosts a blacksmithing school. A professional blacksmith teaches applicants the basics of blacksmithing.
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Blacksmithing demonstration, Canada Day 2010
