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Elk Falls Park, Campbell River

The signing place for visitors to the falls.

Canadian Bank of Commerce and Campbell River Drug Store

Campbell River Drug Store. Mr. Turk, Manager at the Bank of Commerce; Miss Lillie Thulin; and Mr. Sullivan, the first reporter for 'Argus', stand on the front porch.

L&H block under construction, Campbell River

The L&H block located on the Island Highway in downtown Campbell River. It was situated next to the Vanstone Buildings.

Labour Day Parade, Campbell River

Campbell River Cub Scouts and Brownies participating in the Labour Day Parade. Parade route may be going through Campbellton area.

Group of young baton twirlers, Campbell River

Forbes Landing Lodge viewed from Lower Campbell Lake

Left to right: Guest cabins, "Round House of 7 Bedrooms", and the Main Lodge.

Stan Douglas and Roderick Haig-Brown scuba diving

Construction of the Foreshore Park, 1965

Construction of the Foreshore Park, 1965. Businesses visible in the distance include Pioneer Hardware, the Masonic building (which housed Vanstone's butcher shop), the post office, and assorted small businesses.

Zellerbach family and catch

Brownies

July 1st Parade, Campbell River

Float promoting the need for a new community hall in Campbell River.

Pechet with catch

Pechet with catch - a 42 lb Tyee.

Mrs. Mary Thulin , Campbell River

St. Peter's Anglican Church 25th Anniversary

"To celebrate the anniversary of the founding of the church, original church members gathered June 24th. Top row (left to right): Cecil (Cougar) Smith; Rev. Canon Alan Greene, first incumbent; C. Hayes Sr.; C. Hayes Jr.; and E.P. Painter. Middle row: Mrs. A.C. Simms, Mrs. R. Hopton, Mrs. R...

The Discovery Inn

View of the Discovery Inn, located on Shoppers Row and the Island Highway.

View of Campbell River Falls (Elk Falls)

Henderson family potlatch

The third Willows Hotel, Campbell River

On the beach in front of the hotel are a number of wooden rowboats that likely would have been used to take guests fishing for salmon.

Raising Henderson Memorial Pole

Left to right: George Quocksister, Elizabeth Quocksister, Sam Henderson, Willie Hunt, Arthur Dick, Doug Cranmer, unknown, Jack Peters, unknown, Tommy Hunt, Jimmy Dick, Jimmy King, Bill Cranmer, and John Charlie. Raising a memorial pole for Sam's wife, Mary Henderson.

Ladore Dam construction, Campbell River

Lobby of the third Willows Hotel, Campbell River

Photograph likely taken in 1909.

Willows Hotel and Iaci block, Campbell River

Main street of Campbell River

View of the main street, downtown Campbell River. The Laver's store is visible at the far left.