Sometimes if I’m going somewhere and I have a postcard of the region, I’ll bring it with me and if I can find the location/building I’ll just leave it nearby for someone to find, as a little historical surprise gift for whoever stumbles upon it.
Here’s the the Manitou Beach Chalet & Dining Room, (Manitou Beach Saskatchewan) today and yesteryear, approx 1930s.
The Provincial Park and Chalet were built as part of a provincial and federal government relief program that created work for unemployed men during the Great Depression. The Chalet was completed and opened its doors in 1931. In 1956 the property became home to Camp Easter Seals, which the charitable organization continues to use to help those with disabilities to this day.
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