Memories Of The Past 7
by Bob Christopher
Title
Memories Of The Past 7
Artist
Bob Christopher
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This rural Saskatchewan farm house is still part of the family and the memories that go with it. These buildings were once the site of family gatherings and many celebrations of the people who called this place their home. One can only imagine the history that goes along with this lovely building.
From the owner of the property..."The place was homesteaded in 1897 by Hryhori Skibinsky. The house was built in the early 1900's and actually is a log house covered with siding.
In the 1930's during the depression it was a popular place. Ukrainian bachelors who worked as labourers in summer would exchange labour in winter for a place to stay and for food
The building in the front of the house in the pictures was called a chytalia or reading house and was where these men lived in winter reading and playing cards passing the long winter evenings there. The main road at the turn of the century was between the house and the reading room running east and west.
The chicken coop in the picture is supposed to be one of the original buildings on the homestead serving first as the house then a small barn and finally a chicken coop
The last person living there died in the 1950's and it is an erie feeling as nothing was ever touched after he died. A few years ago there was still bedding on the bed and utensils on the table
The only inhabitants now are a pair of turkey vultures that have nested in the house for a few years."...Thank you very much to Ivan and Phyllis for this history and allowing me to photograph at your farm....Cheers Bob
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April 26th, 2016
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Comments (4)
Donna Collins
Awesome capture!! l/f
Bob Christopher replied:
Hi Donna...Thank you very much for your nice compliment on my image. I appreciate it very much...Cheers Bob
Robert Hebert
Wonderful capture Bob!
Bob Christopher replied:
Hi Robert...Thank you very much for your nice compliment on my image. I appreciate it very much...Cheers Bob
RC DeWinter
Great find, great shot, lovely treatment, l/f
Bob Christopher replied:
Hi RC...Thank you very much for your lovely comment and your compliment on my image. I appreciate it very much...Cheers Bob
Hany Jadaa Prince John Photography
Beautiful piece. Wonderful series.
Bob Christopher replied:
Hi Hany...Thank you very much for your compliment on my image. I appreciate it very much...Cheers Bob