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Arriving at the 6th Siding
Hot Spot: Herb Samis

 
Old's first building erected in 1890 was James Marshall's store.
1 of 7 		Early settlers lived off the land during a time of drought known as the 'Rabbit Years'.
2 of 7 		Homesteaders and job seekers like the Samis family lived off the land in Olds
3 of 7 		Baseball comes to Olds.
4 of 7 		Herb Samis, homesteader, realtor, exceptional gardner and strong supporter of Olds.
5 of 7 		The school named after the Samis family where many homesteaders from Schuller, Nebraska settled.
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Homestead Map up to 1896.
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