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Unknown angler with catch

L&H Block, downtown Campbell River

View of the Canadian Bank of Commerce when it was located in the L & H block (Island Hwy), September 1949.

Campbell River school track and field race

Sports day event at the Campbell River Elementary, Junior Senior High School

Aerial view of downtown Campbell River

View taken shows the Island Hwy directly in front of the Tyee Plaza. Also visible in the photograph is the Discovery Inn and a number of the commercial retail businesses along Shopper's Row.

The Pidcock cottage in Campbellton

Apparently this house in Campbellton was originally owned by Fred Nunns.

The third Willows Hotel under construction, Campbell River

Campbell River boys band

Campbell River Waterfront, 1949

View of the Campbell River waterfront, 1949.

Office interior at John Hart Generating Station, Campbell River

The waiting room at BC Hydro's John Hart generating station. Visitors waited here for a tour of the station. Photo taken July 6, 1965.

Protest at Carihi after Principal John Young's suspension

Acting Principal Walter Fogg and four RCMP members walking to Campbell River Senior Secondary School where 1000 students and parents were protesting former Principal John Young's suspension.

MP Tom Barnett campaigning in Campbell River

Local commercial fishermen meet the NDP candidate Tom Barnett at the Government Wharf. After serving for several years as the MP for the region Tom Barnett went on to serve as a Campbell River Mayor, Oct. 20, 1965.

July 1st parade, Campbell River

View of children with their decorated bicycles participating in the annual parade. Vehicle behind may be the C.R. Volunteer Fire Department's fire truck.

Float plane base at the Tyee Spit

B.C. Airline's float plane tied up at the dock, located in the Campbell River estuary. Log booming grounds visible in the back ground. September 1965.

Official Opening of Willow Point Park

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. Shown here are the fishermen's floats and a large shed at back which...

Constructing the Community Hall

Official opening of Sandowne School

(Left to right) Ross Ritchie, Dot Andrews, and Bill Standever at the opening of Sandowne School, Campbell River.

John Agnew of Seattle, Tyee Man

John C. Agnew of Seattle, Washington, U.S.A., Tyee Man 1935 with his 64 lb Tyee. Fish was caught on August 31, 1935.

Arbutus School

A class photo taken at Arbutus School.

Harry Thulin – Tyee Club

Annual General Meeting of Tyee Club

Tammy McConkey in photograph.

Mrs. Forbes on the front steps of the Lodge

View of the Discovery Inn located on Tyee Plaza, Campbell River

The Discovery Inn opened its doors June 16, 1963.

Fred and Emma Dick

Fred and Emma Dick lived where Tim Horton’s and Wendy’s Restaurants are today. Married in 1932, Fred was originally from Cape Mudge. His wife Emma was the daughter of Bob Quocksistala of Salmon River and Mary Wamish, daughter of Chief Wamish of Cape Mudge. The couple later built a home on the...