The fonds consists of photographs taken by Gordon Wilkins. The images are of early Edmonton, including unidentified people who may be members of the Wilkins family, houses, horses or horse and buggy, mining activity, John Walter’s ferry, Indigenous peoples and other events in Edmonton. It also includes photos of Gordon working at Kline’s Jewelry and the Kline family.
Zonder titelA view of men on horseback, including Indigenous men dressed in traditional clothing. The riders are carrying long flag poles, and houses are visible in the background.
A view of men on horseback, including Indigenous men in traditional clothing; some are carrying long flag poles and buildings are visible in the background.
The Grain Arch was erected at the corner of Jasper and McDougall Avenues (100 Street) as part of the celebrations to mark the laying of the cornerstone of the Legislature Building by Governer General Earl Grey on October 1, 1909. There is a streetcar running under the arch.
Four men on a rail handcar.
Closeup of EA-793-1.
Train pulling into Edmonton's Canadian Northern Railway station (located on the northwest corner of 104 Avenue and 101 Street).
Train on an elevated railway line running down a street in New York City in front of a number of office buildings. Compare with EA-793-223.