2006.016.6 Mike Grady 1855 – 1944

Accession Num: 2006.016.6

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Document Date: 1956-- - 1968--

Donors: Penticton Museum and Archives

Creators: Joe Molnar

Keywords: Gates of St. Leon, Grady; Mike, hot springs, postcard, and St. Leon Hot Springs

Locations: St. Leon

Physical Description:
1 b/w postcard (14.0 cm x 8.8 cm)

Notes:
Postcard commemorating Mike Grady, first owner and resort developer of St. Leon Hot Springs, Upper Arrow Lake. Image shows Grady with fishing net, ca. 1920s-1930s. Postcard by Joe Molnar, Nakusp; produced for the Gates of St. Leon resort, St. Leon, ca. 1950s-1960s. Inscription: 'Mike Grady 1855 - 1944/Pioneer/Prospector/Inn-Keeper/Gentleman/First owner of the scenic and historic St. Leon Hot Springs hotel on the Upper Arrow Lakes in B.C./Mike Grady's planning and resourcefulness, combined with efforts and dreaming, produced a citizen the likes of which Canada is both proud and famous./You too may enjoy and re-live Mike Grady's dream by visiting: – The Gates of St. Leon, St. Leon, B.C.'. Postcard from collection of R.N. Atkinson.

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