Redwater & District Museum
Redwater, Alberta

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When Oil Hit Redwater
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Jud and Mable Cook while Jud served in World War II
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Main street - Redwater. Looking south towards the R.R., from the old post office.
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Redwater 1949
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Redwater 1949
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Malowany's Garage
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Malowany's Garage
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The new Royal Bank and store for sale, which became the telephone exchange.
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Two years after the discovery of oil. Note new stores and growing community.
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The new hotel under construction
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Discovery Days parade - 1950
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Discovery Derrick being assembled in Redwater.
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Looking southeast from atop the Discovery Derrick, swimming pool in foreground.
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A view of Redwater, taken from atop the Discovery Derrick, looking east, school in foreground
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Aerial view of Redwater taken in 1998. This view shows the golf course and recreation facilities.
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