During the height of Fort Steele's economic activity there were at least three blacksmith shops in operation. A blacksmith shop was an active place in a community during this time. Whether it was fixing wagons or making tools, it is the blacksmith who makes, mends and designs things for community use. (Ibid., 68.) The blacksmith shop also served a social function as people would conduct business, and discuss current events while marveling at the blacksmiths' skill and ability.

People had to indulge their sweet tooth once in a while and the bakery did not disappoint its customers. Using a 'wood fire oven' they made some of the finest baked goods anywhere. Some of the products that you could expect to see in this bakery would be breads, cakes, fruit, milk and butter. (Ibid., 111.) It is not known if the City Bakery was previously occupied by Mrs. Underhill or Mrs. Dilse, but we do know "Fort Steele had at its peak three bakeries". (Ibid.) The primary use of the building was a bakery, however the building has been used to sell candy, fruit, and laundry services.

Doyle's warehouse was constructed sometime in 1890's and was used to store a variety of items. Miner's travelling south for the winter months would keep their horses at Doyle's Warehouse. Owning a warehouse proved to be a smart economic investment for Doyle. (W. Andrews, "Fort Steele Doyle's Warehouse". Selected 'As Found' Drawings Projects. Vol. 4 (Victoria, B.C.: British Columbia Heritage Trust, 1985) 1.)