Charlottetown welcomes visitors to new historical pop-up exhibit

The Country View Motor Court, Winsloe, 1950 is one of the photos featured in the exhibit. In the early to mid-20th century, a “motor court” was opened by Mrs. Balderston on Route 2 in Winsloe. According to the tourism publication, accommodations on Prince Edward Island, 1952, the cottages were “completely modern." (Source: City of Charlottetown)

The City of Charlottetown says a new pop-up exhibit is on display at the Confederation Court Mall.

The exhibit called “Charlottetown: A History” honours and explores the history and development of the city.

This year, Charlottetown celebrates 30 years of amalgamation. However, the city is much older. In 1765 Charlotte Town, named after Queen Charlotte, the Queen consort to George III, was chosen as the capital of St. John’s Island (now Prince Edward Island).

“Almost 100 years after it was founded, Charlottetown was incorporated in April 1855 and held its first municipal election in August of the same year, making it 170 years old,” a news release from the city said.

Charlottetown grew in the following years with the formation of the city’s police department and fire departments.

Charlottetown also grew in size as separate villages joined together, and finally in 1995, the City of Charlottetown amalgamated to form the Charlottetown that is known today.

The exhibit, which showcases images and artifacts of the growth and development, runs until Oct. 6.

“The City of Charlottetown and The Prince Edward Island Regiment Museum would like to thank the Confederation Court Mall for donating this exhibit space and all of those who donated images and artifacts that made the exhibit possible,” the release said.

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