Wawanesa Co-operative Elevator Association Limited Organizational papers: 1961 Directors' Resolution, 18 October 1961 Corporate Name: Rural Municipality of Oakland
Erected by the village of Wawanesa, the memorial is dedicated to the local citizens who died as a result of the First and Second World Wars. It was unveiled on November 11, 1921.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the dedication of a war memorial in the village of Wawanesa, MB. The memorial is located near the bank of the Souris River. The photograph was taken from Wawanesa Mutual. The street on the left is 4th Street.
Notes
History/Bio information taken from the Canadian National Defense website.
Stuckey's notes: Spur from M and B Junction to Wawanesa was designated as closed Dec. 31, 1982, but was left in operation for rest of crop year. Pool elevator at Rounthwaite was moved to Nesbitt on CP Glenboro Sub. in Feb. 1983. Last train to Wawanesa from Brandon Dec. 29, 1983.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Image of Pool elevator and rebuilt boxcars, Wawanesa, Manitoba, taken along the CNR line, Wawanesa substation.