Material Type

Photograph

Date Range

1920

Description Level

Item

Physical Description

20.3 x 25.4 cm. Black and white copy print

Physical Condition

Excellent

History Biographical

The original photograph is owned by a friend of the donor's, who lives in Eastern Canada. According to the evidence in the Henderson Directories, the store was opened in 1917 by Gia Everists, and acquired by John Berte circa 1918-1920. Berte owned the store until 1942-1944. The building still stands, and houses William's confectionary. The people were identified by Amelia "Millie" Luciani in December 1993. Mrs Luciani was born 28 December 1914 and was about 6 years old at the time the photo was taken. Millie resides in Lethbridge.

Acquisition Source

Watmough Charles

Scope and Content

John Berte Grocery, 707 9th Avenue North. Stag tobacco advertisement on the side of the building. Identified from left to right: Louie Bagozze, Guido Bagozze,Victoria Berte (married Luciani), Emelio Zanoni. The 2 girls in front are Sylvia Dorigotti, left, and Amelia Millie Berte (married Luciani). The two boys on the right are believed to be Joe Chollack, left and Johnny Seamen.

Access Restrictions

Public Access

Accession No.

19841069001

Collection

Archive

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