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Title

Bell Farm Cottage :

Institution

Indian Head Museum

Description

Bell Farm Cottage - plaque reads "Bell Farm Cottage - 1882-1896 - In 1882 Major W.R. Bell was instrumental in forming the Qu'Appelle Valley Farming Co. with land purchased from the government and the CPR. Located north of Indian Head, it was comprised of some 53,000 acres and was the largest farming operation in the Northwest. In 1883 this cottage and 26 others like it were constructed as living quarters for farm workers and their families. This cottage is one of 9 known surviving Bell Farm structures and was used continuously as a farm residence for many years after its construction - Erected in 1985 by the Indian Head Museum Society with the co-operation of the Government of Saskatchewan"

Call Number

indianhead:32191