Souvenir Photo Studio by Al Bourassa
A series of very old photographs taken by my great-grandfather and grandfather who founded Souvenir Photo Studio in the early 1900’s, in Radville, Saskatchewan. This is where I remember my Grandfather living during my lifetime.
I have a “shingle” they had put out, done in ink and pastels, dated 1911. It hangs proudly in my home.
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Theses are geat Al…………………..so much history, great to have it preserved, you have all this backed up don’t you?
Thanks Adrian, yes, I have several back-ups.
– Al Bourassa
How lovely!
I appreciate the comment Leanna.
– Al Bourassa
A priceless memento, Al! Bet the neighbourhood had a little less traffic in those days! ;o)
Yes, vehicles were rarely used if you could walk the distance easily.
– Al Bourassa
As a genealogist I appreciate the importance of this photo….how lucky you are to have something created by your great grandfather….treasure it…….j:)
I know how lucky I am to have this little treasure trove.
– Al Bourassa
fabulous ..! I traced my ancestors back to Ireland to 1740 … one of the relatives ( that I dont know at all ) wrote a book and traced the geneology back … my cousin sent me an page fro mthe book and wow its amazing .. such interesting info in it about the deaths births etc
Genealogy is quite a task. One of my cousins has us traced back to France in the 1600’s, Chambly area I think.
– Al Bourassa
Wow, this is so very cool. You are so very lucky to have these. :o)
Someone else got all the studio photographs, but I got his personal collection.
– Al Bourassa
Neat keepers Al, I am thoroughly enjoying all your reads here. I just checked my map, and I see that’s near Weyburn, less than 5-6 hours from me…Thanks for sharing these oldies my friend.
Yes, it is 18 miles east and 12 miles south of Weyburn. Great little town with wonderful spirit.
– Al Bourassa