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Arrival at Norway House on the great Lake Winnipeg, 1821
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Arrival at Norway House on the great Lake Winnipeg
1821, by Peter Rindisbacher

During their voyage to Red River, the Swiss immigrants stopped at a number of trading posts. This drawing of Norway House was done during a time of high trading activity.

 

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