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Manitoba City

The original town site, abandoned when the rail line was moved to the south. Most of the buildings originally built in Manitoba City were moved to the Manitou site by 1884-5.

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CPR and the Lost Towns of the Pembina Hills - Partnerships with Museums 2021 (1880)

This monograph is intended to support the research of the Darlingford School Museum. describing short histories of some of the first communities in the district and their demise at the arrival of the railroad. It was published by the Pembina Manitou Archive and the Boundary Trail National Heritage Region as part of the Partnerships with Museums 2021 project. 

Financial support was provided by the Government of Manitoba.

It is for sale from the PMA by contacting pembinamanitouarchive@gmail.com.

Price $25

Shipping and Handling $15

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    La Riviere Manitou Station on Main Museum - Partnerships with Museums 2021 - La Riviere to Lyleton (1880)

    This monograph is intended to highlight the museum's history, its relationship to the other communities on the line, and pointing out some of the anecdotes from along the line. It was published by the Pembina Manitou Archive and the Boundary Trail National Heritage Region as part of the Partnerships with Museums 2021 project. 

    Financial support was provided by the Government of Manitoba.

    It is for sale from the PMA by contacting pembinamanitouarchive@gmail.com.

    Price $25

    Shipping and Handling $15.

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      La Riviere Manitou Station on Main Museum - Partnerships with Museums 2021 - Rugby to La Riviere (1880)

      This monograph is intended to highlight the museum's history, its relationship to the other communities on the line, and pointing out some of the anecdotes from along the line. It was published by the Pembina Manitou Archive and the Boundary Trail National Heritage Region as part of the Partnerships with Museums 2021 project. 

      Financial support was provided by the Government of Manitoba.

      It is for sale from the PMA by contacting pembinamanitouarchive@gmail.com.

      Price $25

      Shipping and Handling $15.

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        Manitoba City - Evolution of a Town - Partnerships with Museums 2021 (1880)

        This monograph is intended to highlight the Pembina Manitou Archive's physical collection, pointing out some of its more unique components. It was published by the Pembina Manitou Archive and the Boundary Trail National Heritage Region as part of the Partnerships with Museums 2021 project. 

        Financial support was provided by the Government of Manitoba.

        It is for sale from the PMA by contacting pembinamanitouarchive@gmail.com.

        Price $25

        Shipping and Handling $15.

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          Manitoba City - Photos (1880)

          A collection of photos taken in Manitoba City - just north of the current site of Manitou - ca 1880.

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            Manitou - Archibald Post Marks (1880)

            Bob Lane contacted the Archibald Historical Museum regarding the postmarks found on mail handled by the railways.

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              Pembina Historical Society - 1979 Book Order Form

              Cover letter and order form for the 1979 history of the community of Manitou.

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                Richard 'Dick' McKenzie - Mayor of Manitou 1898 - 1899 (1880)

                This reminiscence, concerning one of Manitou's early mayors, arose from  an accidental meeting with his grandson.

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