Fort Steele, British Columbia, flourished in the1890s, and then began to decline when the railroad by-passed the town in 1898. Today Fort Steele is a Heritage Village in which visitors can experience what life was like in the 1890s. The Heritage Village includes restored buildings, replica buildings, and buildings which are allowed to decay naturally.
Museums 101
Museums 101 is a series of photo tours of museum exhibits. More from this series:
Museums 101: Horse-Drawn Wagons in Fort Steele (Photo Diary)
Museums 101: The Churches of Fort Steele (Photo Diary)
Museums 101: Nevada City Wagons (Photo Diary)
Museums 101: A Homesteader's Shack, a Blacksmith Shop, and a Paint Store (Photo Diary)
Museums 101: The Dalles Chinatown (Photo Diary)
Museums 101: Homestead Cabin and Barn (Photo Diary)
Museums 101: Settlers in the High Desert (Photo Diary)
Museums 101: California Transportation (Photo Diary)