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The 1904-1910boom saw the construction of many public buildings. Arcola's brick plant and planing mill were developed to meet the demand for good materials. The durable tan brick is a dominant component of most of these buildings. World War I spelled the end of the boom period. Construction in stone and brick virtually ceased.

From its splendid town hall/opera house to its banks, businesses, hotel and churches, Arcola's founding fathers left structure that evoke the strength, energy and vision of the time.

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Arcola Main Street. Building at the left is W.H. Jones which was the first public building (1899).
Circa 1902
Arcola, Saskatchewan, Canada

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Mears Bros. Hardware store.
Circa 1902
Arcola, Saskatchewan, Canada

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Chinese Laundry under construction.
Circa 1907
Arcola, Saskatchewan, Canada

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W.J. Wright Livery Stable.
Circa 1910
Arcola, Saskatchewan, Canada

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Arcola Methodist Church, opened Feb. 2, 1904.
Circa 1905
Arcola, Saskatchewan, Canada

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Interior of Arcola Methodist Church.
Circa 1905
Arcola, Saskatchewan, Canada

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Arcola Presbyterian Church, opened in 1904. Became United Church after 1925.
Circa 1905
Arcola, Saskatchewan, Canada

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Hotel Metropolitan, opened in 1905.
Circa 1905
Arcola, Saskatchewan, Canada

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Private living room, manager's suite, at Hotel Metropolitan.
Circa 1910
Arcola, Saskatchewan, Canada

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Arcola Public School, built in 1904.
Circa 1905
Arcola, Saskatchewan, Canada

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Arcola businesses along Railway Avenue.
Circa 1910
Arcola, Saskatchewan, Canada

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A busy day on Arcola's Main Street.
Circa 1907
Arcola, Saskatchewan, Canada

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A.R. Carefoot's Garage.
Circa 1914
Arcola, Saskatchewan, Canada