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International Peace Garden grand opening 1932

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1932
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.87
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1932
Physical Description
5.75" x 3.5" (b/w)
History / Biographical
The International Peace Garden is situated on the international border between Manitoba and North Dakota, adjacent to the Canadian Border Services Boissevain port of entry and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency's Dunseith port of entry. The dedication for the International Peace Garden was held on July 14, 1932. It was estimated that 50,000 people were in attendance on opening day. The park is 9.5-square kilometers or 3.54-square miles.
Custodial History
Pictures were sent to Fred McGuinness in 1970 from E.M. Bergson of Brandon.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the crowded parking lot at the International Peace Garden's 1932 dedication ceremony. People mill amongst the automobiles and tents can be seen in the background.
Notes
The back of the photograph is stamped: Enameloid Velox Print by the Jul 27 1932, Chicago Postal Photo Supplies, Regina, Sask.
Name Access
International Peace Garden
North Dakota
Subject Access
gardens
parks
Transportation
automobiles
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
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