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Photographer: Cosmos Mariner
Taken: July 12, 2022
Caption: Rollis Block Marker
(older marker on northwest corner of building)
Additional Description: In 1949, Rufus Joseph Rollis began to build this two-storey brick building to house his real estate and insurance business. The south half of the building was constructed first so that Mr. Rollis could carry on his business in the old wooden structure than had occupied the north end of the lot since 1891. He then moved into the new building and constructed the north portion. Evidence can be seen in the brick seam on the upper floor. Initially the second floor was occupied by IAC (Industrial Acceptance Company) while a jewellery store and appliance store shared the main floor with Rollis Agencies. Ron Gauthier operated his barber shop in the basement. Over the years, a steak house and a beauty school occupied the second floor. Businesses on the main floor included a newsstand and restaurant.

Provided by the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation
and Alberta Main Street Programme
Main Street Project 2003
Submitted: September 29, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Database Locator Identification Number: p680813
File Size: 2.561 Megabytes

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