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CRUISING MAIN STREET: Behind the Mae Wilson Theatre at 217 Main Street North. By Grant McLaughlin, Moose Jaw, 2011. A lively scene of Moose Jaw’s Main Street in the 1920s. since the mural is painted on the back of the Old Capital Theatre Building, some elements from the theatre are incorporated in the design. OPENING DAY PARADE: 82 Manitoba Street, west wall. By Gus Froese, Moose Jaw, 1990. The opening day parade of the 1910 baseball season from railway station up Main Street.
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BREAKING NEW GROUND: 80 High Street West, north wall. By Paul Geraghty, Avonlea, 1990. Representing the pioneer’s hopes of a golden future by “proving his land” five acres per year for five years to obtain title of ownership.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL: 60 Hochelaga Street West. By Marsha Wade Charlebois, Welland, Ont., 1991. This mural pays tribute to Eva Hasell and Winifred Tricehurst, who did missionary work in the district in the 1920s. THE LADY AND THE COW: 602 Main Street North, west wall. By Ernie Bereti, McLean, Sask., 1991. For pioneer women on the prairies a cow was a prized possession. The lady is Mrs. Elizabeth Elliot. A TRIBUTE TO LEWIS RICE: 70 Stadacona Street West (McMaster Studio Building). By Grant McLaughlin, Moose Jaw, 2011. The mural is a tribute to Lewis Rice, an early resident and photographer. Using the equipment of the time, he created valuable historic records of
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rural and city life, especially the scenery and buildings. 7. FIRST WATCH: 100 Fairford Street West, east wall. By Grant McLaughlin, Moose Jaw, 2009. The mural celebrates the history of the Moose Jaw Fire Department. Moose Jaw’s past, and other communities, contain stories of devastating fires and the effort of firefighters to protect life and property. The gradual changes in equipment and methods are illustrated along with the awareness that the dedication and courage remain the same. 8. SUNDAY OUTING: 105 Ominica Street West, east wall. By Wee Lee, Regina, 1991. A delicately painted view of an engagement party boating on the Moose Jaw River. 9. ALL IN A DAY’S WORK: 80 Stadacona Street West, west wall. By Stefan Csiszar, Santa Fe, N.M., USA., 1991. This unique art form depicts three successful businesses of early Moose Jaw. 10. THE FIRST RUN: 125 Main Street North, north wall. By Brian Volke, Regina, 1991. On Aug. 19, 1911 Moose Jaw’s streetcar took its first run. 11. HOPES AND DREAMS: 21 Fairford Street West, west wall. By Grant McLaughlin, Moose Jaw, 1991. This bas-relief shows a pioneer wagon loaded with all they need to homestead around 1882. 12. LIVING WITH THE LAND: 55 Ominica Street West. By Grant McLaughlin, Moose Jaw, 2013. This mural honours the Lakota Sioux, Cree, Assiniboine, Metis, and other Ab or ig ina l people who camped in the Moose Jaw Valley, a natural oasis that provided shelter, wood, water and food, and was mainly used in the winter. The hide painting in the background ties the design together and shows the importance of the horse and buffalo. The Sioux quote is another recognition of traditional Aboriginal connection to nature and their world.
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