Scene from 1812, just before the war with America.
A representation of Fort Gibraltar, the Northwest Company post begins this mural.
Artist: Jill Sellers
Again, I am on Main Street dodging cars and sun, so I shot the mural in sections. I present them in order from left to right.
Artist: Jill Sellers
William McGillivray, chief director of the NWC followed by a Metis trapper.
Artist: Jill Sellers
Miles Macdonell, the appointed governor, proclaiming the land for Lord Selkirk. Feeling the earth, a Red River settler.
Artist: Jill Sellers
More Red River (Selkirk) settlers moving in. They were of The Hudson’s Bay Company and taking over from The Northwest Company. This is 1 of 5 historical murals at 1812 Main Street.
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