Memories of Bonnie Doon (book)
UPDATE, November 2018: Memories of Bonnie Doon is in the final stages of editing . Thank you for your patience. We will announce details of the book launch as soon as we have the publication dates confirmed.
Memories of Bonnie Doon is a commemorative book with many photographs and little stories from over 50 individuals and families. Community volunteers interviewed seniors, and other families provided stories. Local historian and writer Tom Monto developed the manuscript. His book, Old Strathcona, Edmonton's Southside Roots, is an important source for the early history of South Edmonton.
Memories of Bonnie Doon is a commemorative book with many photographs and little stories from over 50 individuals and families. Community volunteers interviewed seniors, and other families provided stories. Local historian and writer Tom Monto developed the manuscript. His book, Old Strathcona, Edmonton's Southside Roots, is an important source for the early history of South Edmonton.
Seniors will enjoy the opportunity to look back and newcomers will have a glimpse of the past. The book starts with the earliest history of First Nations then Metis families and concludes with Bonnie Doon today. Rutherford School opened in 1911 and is still in operation today! Learn about the Highland Park Greenhouse operated by Charles and Augustine Juchli, Percy's Felties pennant and crest business, and the early years of the Oblates at College St. Jean. Important local features, Molstad House, The Edmonton Ski Club, Bonnie Doon Streetcar, Mill Creek Ravine and the Dawson Huts are all included. Many families have donated photos and other images have been obtained from archives. Pre-publication sales run until late 2018. There will be only one printing of the book.
As the Bonnie Doon Community League marks its 100th anniversary in 2019, learn about the people who have made this community great. The book is available in hard cover ($40) or soft cover ($25) and has around 224 pages. Your pre-publication order guarantees the lowest price for you and helps us order the right number of books from our printer. The book will be available for pick-up late in 2018 or early 2019, when the price will increase by $10. GST is included in the price of the book.
Thanks for your interest! If you have questions, write to Marie-Danielle at store@bonniedoon.ca.
As the Bonnie Doon Community League marks its 100th anniversary in 2019, learn about the people who have made this community great. The book is available in hard cover ($40) or soft cover ($25) and has around 224 pages. Your pre-publication order guarantees the lowest price for you and helps us order the right number of books from our printer. The book will be available for pick-up late in 2018 or early 2019, when the price will increase by $10. GST is included in the price of the book.
Thanks for your interest! If you have questions, write to Marie-Danielle at store@bonniedoon.ca.
Grade 7/8 class at Rutherford School, 1919/1920
