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Interior of room at Lourdes Hospital, Campbell River

View of the Discovery Inn, Campbell River

The Discovery Inn opened its doors June 16, 1963.

View of the Campbell River Spit, c. 1920

Aerial view of the Campbell River estuary

View of the river mouth, estuary area showing the Elk River Timber Co. booming grounds.

George Quocksister

Interior of Allan's General Store in Campbellton

Allan's General store located at 1621 Island Hwy. Prior to 1956 store was known as Allan's Cash Grocery.

Campbell River Fire Chiefs

Oscar Thulin, the retiring Fire Chief, stands beside the new Fire Chief, Bill McIntosh.

Erecting the Foreshore Park Long House

Erecting the new poles at the Longhouse at the Foreshore Park. The poles were carved by Sam Henderson.

Campbell River graduating class of 1956

Mary Haig-Brown, giving the valedictory address during graduation ceremonies in 1956.

Roderick Haig-Brown in his study, Haig-Brown House

Tyee Club record holders for 1969

From right: Doug Piggott, Hugh Evans, and R.D. Berger. All three were Tyee Club Trophy winners for 1969.

Ben Singer with catch

Ben Singer of Harbour City, California, U.S.A. – Tyee Man 1981. Catch 54 lb.

Ladore Dam construction, Campbell River

James G. Potts, President

James G. Potts, President 1933. Gold Button Tyee Weight 50¾ lb.

Katie Ferguson and her "Diamond Button Tyee"

Katie Ferguson with her catch - a 63½ lb Tyee caught on August 17, 1963. Guide Nick Gilbert on right. This catch earned her a Tyee Club "Diamond Button".

Brammal and Mason

The Campbell River Wharf

Logs and debris pounded against the wharf whenever there was a storm, and in 1918 it broke. An overhead trolley was rigged up to bring in freight and other goods until the repairs were completed. Walter Crawford, the wharfinger at the time, had a new car out on the end of the wharf and worried...

John Hart dam and spillway, January 1968

The old support for the wooden bridge, which previously spanned the river, is visible at the bottom left.

The Grand Opening of the Willow Point Esso

Walter Morgan's boat can be seen parked in the front.

Chandler trophy fish, 59 1/2 lb and 49 1/2 lbs

Downtown Campbell River

View of the L&H block (on left) which at that time housed the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. The building on the right is the Vanstone Block.

An aerial view of Campbell River Hospital

Klondike Night event, Campbell River

Klondike Day's event held in Campbell River. This event was annually held by the Rotary Club of Campbell River.

Dr. Hall and Mrs. Morin on front steps of the Lourdes Hospital

Mrs. Morin and Dr. Hall stand on the steps of the Lourdes Hospital, Campbell River.

Official opening of Robron School

Left to right: Dot Andrews, Chairman of Board for School District 72; Mike Lange, prior Chairman of Board for SD 72; Brian Smith, the Minister of Education; Tom Barnett, Mayor of Campbell River; and Reverend Dick Hunt, St. Peter's Anglican Church,1980.