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17-May-2019 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

Clyde Alberta, Canada

My father grew up on a farm close to the very small town of Clyde, in Alberta Canada. I found this picture of Clyde among some old photographs we have. This is a copy I shot of the print. I had to clean it up a bit.

I am not sure whether my father shot the picture, and would guess it to be taken in the late 1930's to early 1940's, judging from the cars on the right. My family visited there in 1950, when I was 14. I seem to remember a drug store, which had a soda fountain. I also remember seeing a most beautiful redhead cross the street as we drove in. Hey, what 14 year old doesn't notice pretty girls? :) I was somewhat disappointed to learn that she was my cousin! But I was right about her being beautiful!

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Laura Milholland06-Jun-2019 04:00
What a delight to have this old photo, even more so because of the connection to family and your childhood memories. Maybe you should see if the Village of Clyde would be interested in a copy? :)
JSB PHOTOGRAPHS21-May-2019 01:13
Nice blast into your past Vern, very cool photo and I'm sure you prefer blonds like Carol your wife over any red head. :)
Bea.20-May-2019 22:13
There's something special about looking back at towns when they were more of a community.
Ruth Voorhis20-May-2019 17:39
Nice old-timey image of a typical, small Alberta town.
globalgadabout20-May-2019 15:41
interesting scene...good quality image for the times too..
Walter Otto Koenig20-May-2019 15:28
So many memories in one photograph. Thanks for sharing this Vern!
Ton T.20-May-2019 15:14
A great find and an interesting story! V
Steve Thuman20-May-2019 14:20
I wonder what it looks like now?
Adam 20-May-2019 12:35
Those were the days.
Ed Duverger 20-May-2019 11:52
A pc with a good story.
joseantonio20-May-2019 11:41
must be lovely to be able to look at these old pics.V.
Jack Hoying20-May-2019 10:48
Nice to have this photo. Do you remember what the monument was about?
Debby 20-May-2019 06:51
Hi cuz! I also visited this little town with dad....and I remember meeting our beautiful red headed cousin, too!! I also met many of our other cousins and a great aunt. It was such good memories. I’m so happy I went! The year was 1968 when dad took mom, Marvin, Carla and me. 🙂 ❤️
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