Fort Edmonton Wallpapers
Text Box: Fort Edmonton Park is undeniably the city’s premiere attraction. It traces the city’s history from 1795 to 1929. Most of the buildings are inhabited by appropriately clad role players. Shown below is a range of photographs taken over recent years at the park.

Egge’s Stopping House. Taken on a rainy day at the park. In inclement weather, you can dodge into the various buildings and chat with the volunteer role players. (Olympus OM10, Zuiko 50mm, f1.8)

Edmonton Yukon and Pacific Railway (E.Y.& P.) Train. Hauled by a locomotive built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works (Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.) in 1919. It was run for the first time at the park in 1978. Unlimited train travel is included in the park admission fee, but it is really better seen from the outside. (Olympus OM10, Zuiko 50mm, f1.8)

Factor’s House. If you thought today’s 2500 square foot homes are ostentatious, check out the the Hudson’s Bay Company Factor’s House at Fort Edmonton, circa 1870. Not much in the way of indoor plumbing, but absolute luxury compared to the abodes of the other employees of the company. (Olympus OM10, Zuiko 50mm, f1.8)
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Native Camp (left). Run by some authentic aboriginal women, who will generously share their bannock (if you time your visit correctly), and show you their intricate bead work. (Olympus OM10, Zuiko 28mm, f2.8)

Watch Tower (right). The fort was well protected during its fur-trading heyday. (Zorki 4K, Jupiter 8, 50mm f2.0)

Edmonton Railway Railway Streetcar #42 (right). Built in 1912 by the St. Louis Car Company, and operated by the ERR between 1913 and 1950. It is currently operated by the Edmonton Radial Railway Society (ERRS). Unlimited streetcar travel is included in the park admission fee. (Nikon FE2, Nikkor 50mm, f1.8)

Old Automobile Exhibit. Old automobiles are often exhibited in the park, including the ones shown here. Many appear to be brought in by enthusiasts, and are exhibited on special days such as Fathers’ Day.  (Nikon FE2, Nikon Series E 100mm, f2.8)

Horse on 1885 Street (left). After completing a shift hauling visitors around the area of 1885 street, this horse is looking forward to a bit of a rest after being unharnessed. (Olympus OM4T, Zuiko 28mm, f2.8)

©Richard A. Rothery, 2008

Pigs, Near Fort (left). Every year a couple of pigs are kept in a pen near the fort. They start out as piglets and presumably end up as pork chops and bacon. (Olympus OM4T, Zuiko 28mm, f2.8).

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Cart Horses (right). Every year they have a weight-hauling competition for cart horses. Here’s a shot of two of the competitors taking a rest between rounds (Nikon FE2, Nikkor 50mm, f2.0)

Carousel (left). A new addition for 2006. (Zorki 1, Industar 22 50mm, f3.5)

Streetcar #80 (right). Built in 1930 by the Ottawa Car Manufacturing Company, and operated by the ERR between 1930 and 1951. It is now operated by the ERRS. (Zorki 1, Industar 22 50mm, f3.5)

Another shot of Streetcar #42 (left). (Zorki 4K, Jupiter 8, 50mm, f2.0). Barn at the Mellon Farm on 1920 Street (right). (Olympus OM4T, Zuiko 50mm, f1.8).

Streetcar #4612. This one is positively futuristic compared to others in the park. Built in 1951 by the Canadian Car and Foundry Co., it was operated by the Toronto Transit Commission until 1995 (left, Kiev 4M, Jupiter-8 50mm, f2.0; right, Nikon FE2, Nikkor 50mm, f2.0).

Assorted Vehicles. (left, right, below right, Nikon FE2, Nikkor 50mm, f1.8; below; Nikon FE2, Nikkor 135mm, f2.8; below left, Nikon FE2, Nikkor 50mm, f2.0).

Old Gas-Powered Gizmos. Displays of unusual machines are commonplace at the park. Left, a small John Deere gas engine. Right, a gas engine used to drive a threshing machine (both taken with a Nikon FE2, Nikkor 50mm, f2.0).

The Fort (left). Shown are the roofs of some of the various structures within the stockade. Right, one of the stagecoaches located at the park (Olympus OM4T, Zuiko 50mm, f1.8).