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Corporate body
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Botsford's Shop
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History
Botsford's harness, shoe repair and general store was established by Oscar Botsford, in Langdon, Alberta. The building was later moved to Heritage Park in Calgary, Alberta. Oscar Botsford, [ca. 1856]-1932, was born in Leeds County, Ontario. He moved to Michigan at age 35, resided there for 15 years, and then moved to Langdon, Alberta. He homesteaded at SW 5-23-27-W4 for five years and then moved into town, where he opened his shop ca. 1911. He and his wife had three sons, Omar, Arthur and Fred. Arthur Botsford took over the running of the store when his father retired due to poor health.