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Tour of the Old Bay House in Fort Vermilion

Built over a two year period, 1906-1908, and described by a guest in 1910 as "a glimpse of civilization" the "Old Bay House" is the only Hudson's Bay Company factor's house on its original site in Alberta. Declared a Provincial Historic Resource in 2005, it is unique in Alberta for its architectural style, and strategic location on the Peace River. The foundation was built with rocks from the river bank, and the house from locally sawn timber, and chimney bricks from the Carruthers brick factory - it was distinctive from the expertly hand-crafted, dove-tailed log homes common to the area. Ship builders helped with construction and oakum was used to seal around the windows and doors.