Fort Steele, British Columbia, flourished in the 1890s, 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. Shown below are some of the houses in Fort Steele.
According to the display:
“The Queen House is an example of the effects of time on structures at Fort Steele. Its condition reveals the construction materials, styles, and methods which were common in early Fort Steele.
The Queen house stands as a reminder of the variety of resource-based commercial activities that took place during the heyday of trade on Riverside Avenue.”
Museums 101
Museums 101 is a series of photo tours of various museum exhibits. More from this series:
Museums 101: The Weekly Newspaper (Photo Diary)
Museums 101: Korean Maps (Photo Diary)
Museums 101: What is a Museum (Photo Diary)
Museums 101: The Nevada City Homestead Cabins (Photo Diary)
Museums 101: Saddles (Photo Diary)
Museums 101: Under the Arctic (Photo Diary)
Museums 101: The Presby House Bedroom and Bathroom (Photo Diary)
Museums 101: The Fort Steele Drug Store (Photo Diary)