This familiar view of the South Saskatchewan River is also dated by the single track C.P. Rail bridge, and the lack of the Finlay Bridge (which wasn't built until 1908). Our natural gas reserves were already becoming our claim to fame as noted by the slogan 'The Gas Town of the West'. As though the sparse hill in the background doesn't emphasize this point enough, the changes over the last century have been amazingly dramatic.
I'm very excited to announce that the 2014 calendar featuring the photography from my Around the Hat series is now available! This completely original 8.5x11" full colour Medicine Hat, Alberta calendar was made possible through sponsorship from local realtor, Matt Teel. I provided all of the images, and Matt worked with the printer to produce this amazing calendar. I'm really impressed with the outcome!
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| The images for each month of the calendar. |
The latest postcards in my Around the Hat shop include this set of 5 cards photographed in the interior of the historic Cypress Club. This location is amazingly well kept and full of unique antiquities. Check out these original postcards along with the growing collection of prints in my shop.
This vintage postcard of downtown Medicine Hat, Alberta is the latest piece of local history to be added to my collection. Showing the corner of today's 2nd street and 6th avenue, this unused postcard is likely from between 1910 to 1920. On the right is the Canadian Bank of Commerce with the Cypress Club behind it. On the left is part of the now demolished post office, and across from that is what I've continued to refer to as the Tramps Block. There is also a sliver of the original city hall visible on the far right. I photographed this corner earlier this spring to compare and contrast.
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| 6th Avenue postcard location. |
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| 6th Avenue postcard location today. |
The latest postcards in my Around the Hat shop include this set of 5 cards of the bell tower in St. Patrick's church. Shooting this photo set was an incredible experience, and a rare opportunity to see a very unique part of this amazing structure. Check out these original postcards along with the growing collection of prints in my shop.
The latest postcards in my Around the Hat shop include this set of 5 cards shot in Police Point Park over the winter. Check out these original postcards along with the growing collection of prints in my shop.
Featuring some of the original images I shot of the Kin Park Teepee village, these 5 custom postcards capture a piece of the Hat's aboriginal heritage. Check out these new prints and numerous other original images in my postcard shop here.
