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B.C. Airlines plane at Willows Hotel dock

B.C. Airlines seaplane tied up at the dock in front of the third Willows Hotel. L & H Block on the right.

Island Highway near Campbell River, 1917

The Centennial Building

This building originally housed both the Campbell River Museum and Archives as well as the Vancouver Island Library. Today it houses the Campbell River Art Gallery and Visitor Information Centre.

Dr. Wiborn and William E. Humphrey with catch

Founding member of the Tyee Club of British Columbia, Dr. Wiborn, congratulating fisherman and US senator (WA) William E. Humphrey.

Unknown angler with fish

Campbell River July 1st Parade, 1949

Float in the July 1st, 1949 parade decorated to "Support the Memorial Hall".

Guest with Catch of Salmon at Painter's Lodge

This may be Lord Alanbrooke with his catch of salmon.

Annual General Meeting of Tyee Club

Tammy McConkey in photograph.

Remembrance Day at the Legion

Members of the Campbell River Legion gather after Remembrance Day ceremonies at the Campbell River cenotaph.

The 'Big Rock' near Campbell River

Mickey's Taxi after a snowstorm

Mickey Pierce, who owned Mickey's Taxi, was subsequently part-owner of the Quinsam Hotel.

Roller skating class which received first session awards

Back row (left to right): Frances Heavenor, Mary Ann Brotchie, Maureen Penman, Nancy Macklin, Patsi Logan, Patsy Tripple, and Betty Humphries. Front row (left to right): Steve Lewis, Mark Bergsma, Mike Heavenor, and Joanne Bergsma.

Campbell River's Court House

View of the first Court House in Campbell River. This building was located on the Island Highway directly across from the Government Wharf. April 14, 1971

Campbell River Arts Council Showcase 75

Visitors admire oil paintings that are part of the Campbell River Arts Council Showcase event 75.

Elk Falls, Campbell River

Notice the original photograph is labeled 'Echo Falls.'

Campbell River - looking south to Willows

Willows Hotel in background, Thulin's barn on right.

Campbell River volunteer fire department attending fire

Roderick Haig-Brown in his Judge's robes

Roderick Haig-Brown at his desk in the Campbell River Courthouse, 1975.

July 1st Parade, Campbell River

C.R. Woodworker's entry in the July 1st parade.

Maxine Egan with her catch

Maxine Egan with her catch of 47½ lb on August 14, 1964. Guide Van Egan.

View of Moose Falls, Campbell River

Opening of the new government wharf, Campbell River

Opening ceremonies for the new wharf in Campbell River, January 16, 1950. Opening event was conducted by the Campbell River Chamber of Commerce and attended by J.L. Gibson, Independent member for the Comox-Alberni riding.

July 1st parade, Campbell River

Campbell River Legion Branch 137 entry in July 1st parade.

View of commercial fishing boats tied up Campbell River wharf

Mr. Howard Strickling of MGM Studios with catch

Mr. Howard Strickling of MGM Studios with his catch - a 31 lb Reg. Tyee on September 3, 1968.