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This is a black and white photo of Devonshire School in 1919. it is a tall two story building with windows along each floor. in front of it is an empty field, and there are buildings to its left.

Eaton Avenue

Streets of SelkirkBy City of Selkirk Staff and ContributorsFebruary 15, 2018

A few historical figures could be responsible for the naming of Eaton Avenue. Timothy Eaton, a successful businessman who founded the well-known Eaton’s department store brought his two nephews to Canada with the hope that they would help him run his stores. However, John James Eaton and Robert Y. Eaton were not interested in the…

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