Two similar images of the North-West Mounted Police barracks at Fort Saskatchewan. The photo was taken from the bastion.
Date Created
1884
Title
[North-West Mounted Police Barracks, c. 1886]
Institution
Saskatchewan Archives Board
Description
Image of the NWMP headquarters in Battleford. This barracks was comprised of various buildings. The image shows four large buildings and a few more buildings in the background.
Date Created
[1886?]
Title
[Captain John French- North West Mounted Police]
Institution
Saskatchewan Archives Board
Description
Portrait of Captain John French of the North West Mounted Police. French began working as a member of the NWMP in 1873. During his career French served at various locations across western Canada including Lower Fort Gary beginning in 1873 and Battleford (1880-1881). French was killed at the Battle of Batoche in 1885.
