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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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The Trail Museum

Museum Location

Trail MuseumThe Trail Museum is located in the Trail Memorial Centre at 1051 Victoria Street.

The Museum is modest in size however contains a wealth of artifacts, photos and unique historical items describing the history of Trail.

 

 

Museum Exhibits

Some of the displays include the history of Local 480 of the Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers and the role of Ginger Goodwin in early efforts to create a union at the Trail smelter; a showcase of artifacts from local early businesses that helped to shape a growing Trail; a display of historic Fort Shepherd and its place in the discovery and development of the West Kootenays; and a municipal display containing artifacts from the City's earliest days.

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Museum Hours

The Museum is open June through August, 10am to 4pm or by appointment through the Society's offices. We certainly welcome school and bus tours. Admission is: adults $2, students 10-18 $1, and under 10 yrs free, school tours 50 cents per child with accompanying adults free.

Contribute to the Museum

The Society is constantly seeking historical items to enhance the existing, or create new, exhibits celebrating our City's history. If you have an item of interest for the Museum, please contact the Society's Museum/Archives Director at 250-364-0829.

 

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