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The most prominent men of Trail in 1902 on the front steps of William Devitt's house on the corner of Cedar Avenue and Helena Street. Front L-R: Ald. James Dawson, Mayor E.S. Topping, D.J. Jelly, Ald. Noble Binns, City Treasurer F.W. Warren.  Middle:  J.H. Schofield. Third row sitting: Ald. Alexander Steele, R.H. Coleman, W.J. Devitt, Rev. Irvine, T.W. Coleman, R. E. Strong. Back row:  Ald. Jim Byers, Dr. R. M. Perdue, Ald. Bill Furnell. S.S. Nakusp at Trail Creek.  The "Nakusp" was one of several sternwheelers that plied the waters of the Columbia River, and regularly stopped at the Trail Creek Landing with supplies and miners. A view of downtown Trail from the end of Cedar Avenue, showing the Hanna Opera House at front right.
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Willie Krause
In 1981, Willie Krause was inducted into the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame as a Builder in the area of Track and Field.

He was instrumental in having the Trail Track and Field House built.

He also helped develop the Royal Canadian Legion Athletic Program in the 1960's and established the Trail Track and Field Club in 1959.

Formerly a coach of German Olympic contenders, Krause coached many track and field athletes from Trail to provincial, national and international prominence.

In 1963, he was named an Honorary Member of the National Recreation Association of New York, achieving international recognition for outstanding service to the recreation movement.

In 1964, he was named head coach of B.C.'s contingent to the Olympic and National Championships.

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