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DOWNTOWN DALHOUSIE
The earliest pictures of downtown Dalhousie show a typical busy business district of the 1800s. Growth continued into the middle of the 20th century.

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Historically, this part of the province received the heaviest snowfalls.
1940
Dalhousie, New Brunswick, Canada

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Lavoie's store, one of many that once thrived in Dalhousie.
1920
Dalhousie, New Brunswick, Canada

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The main street was the site for many businesses, but there were also homes.
1915
Dalhousie, New Brunswick, Canada

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Wooden sidewalks and dirt roads were the rule.
1910
Dalhousie, New Brunswick, Canada
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William Street, Dalhousie's main business street, had numerous stores.
1900
Dalhousie, New Brunswick, Canada

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Stores lined the west end of William Street.
1915
Dalhousie, New Brunswick, Canada

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This building housed the liquor store and a jeweller's establishment.
1920
Dalhousie, New Brunswick, Canada

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Dean's Store, downtown Dalhousie
1940
Dalhousie, New Brunswick, Canada

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Until the 1960s, there were still stores on the north side of William Street.
1960
Dalhousie, New Brunswick, Canada

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Clifford's Drug Store was one of the most popular commercial outlets in town.
1935
Dalhousie, New Brunswick, Canada
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Clifford's Drug Store was one of the social spots where people gathered to exchange gossip while enjoying a treat from the soda fountain. It was particularly popular with teenagers.

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Photo of Clifford's Drug Store
1955
Dalhousie, New Brunswick, Canada

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A and R Loggie Ltd. became one of the town's largest businesses.
1920
Dalhousie, New Brunswick, Canada