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Park, William Silson
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William Silson Park, ca. 1868-1945, was a professional photographer who arrived in Calgary, Alberta from Markham and Toronto, Ontario around 1915. He operated a photography studio in Calgary from 1916 to 1926, when he sold the business to Sidney Richard Reeves. He was an active member of the Alpine Club of Canada as late as the 1930s. Park was also a member of the Masons. After the death of his wife in 1922 he lived with his daughter Hetty “Lolly” Park, 1888-1968, who worked as a secretary in Calgary.