october 7, 2020
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Historic Hunka Homestead Stands the Test of Time Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Travelling north of Vegreville on Secondary Highway 857 lies one of the most eye-catching and prominent landmarks around. It’s the original homestead of Thomas and Maria Hunka who immigrated with their three sons from Ukraine in 1901. The home was built in 1909 and has managed to stand the test of time. According to the family tree, William Thomas and Alice Hunka followed in succession and were followed by Orest
and Elsie Hunka. The home remains in the family, and now Barry and Brenda Hunka farm the land it sits on. The striking historical landmark is a very popular location for avid photographers, and many wedding parties have had their photos taken there. The wooden structure is unstable and visitors are strongly advised not to go inside the home as it could collapse at any time. It’s best to view the home at a safe distance and to visualize all of the natural features of the countryside landscape.
The Hunka Homestead has stood on this piece of land north of Vegreville for 111 years. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
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