Swan Valley Historical Museum NEW Display at the library…….

A small exhibit from the archives and personal collections on four fires in the community. The earliest in 1917 and the last in 1976. Although all the buildings perished, there was no loss of life and the damage to nearby structures was kept to a minimum by courageous volunteer firefighters.
Come by the library have a look, share a story, bring a photograph.

“I can think of no more stirring symbol of man’s humanity to man than a fire engine.” – Kurt Vonnegut

Photographs left to right; 1) Furniture and goods salvaged from Commercial Hotel fire, Swan, River Mb 1917. 2) Fire at MacDonalds Consolidated, Main Street, Swan River MB December 231973. 3) Fire at King Motors, Swan River Mb November 26 1975. And 4) Aftermath of Duncan School fire, Swan River July 1976.

“A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is brave five minutes longer.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson