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Herbert and Dolly Pidcock with Mrs. Wiborn

Mrs. Jane Fitzpatrick with her catch

Island Highway through downtown Campbell River

View looking south at the intersection of the Island Highway and St. Ann's. First building on the right is the Vanstone Building, which was the location of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce at the time. The Willows Hotel and the Bee Hive Block are visible on the left. Photograph taken...

The Union Steamship S.S. Chilcotin

T'sonoqua feast dish at the Pidcock house, Campbell River

A woman sitting in T'sonoqua Feast Dish when it was beside the tennis court at Herbert and Dolly Pidcock's home on the banks of the Campbell River (2250 Campbell River Rd.). This feast dish is currently on display in the Museum at Campbell River Gallery.

Winter scene at the corner of St. Ann's and Alder St., Campbell River

Movie star John Wayne sportfishing at Campbell River

Construction of the penstocks at John Hart Dam

View of BC Hydro's John Hart dam under construction.

Tyee Club Trophy

Construction of the John Hart Dam

A hiking party going to the Falls, Campbell River

"Ethel Barwise writes on the back of this postcard, ""Here we are just after our lunch. This is just above the 'Falls',"" in reference to Elk Falls. Left to right: Miss Anna Thulin, Mr. Walter Spencer, Mr. Bradley, Miss Ethel Barwise (Hetty), Miss Elin Thulin,...

Dedication of the Foreshore Park Long House

Dances at the dedication ceremony for the Longhouse at the Foreshore Park (now Robert V. Ostler Park). Bill Glendale (right) and Katie Henderson McKay (left) dancing.

Mary Henderson Memorial Pole

A memorial pole carved for Mary Henderson (nee Quocksister) by her husband, Sam Henderson. The pole was raised at the Wei Wai Kum cemetery in Campbell River.

Mary and Richard Murphy with their catch

Official Opening of Willow Point Park

Campbell River's Water Festival at McIvor Lake

The Water Festival later became known as the Salmon Festival.

Dr. Richard Murphy

Dr. Richard Murphy with his catch of 60 lb Tyee on August 13, 1961. Guide Jasper Sutherland.

Campbell River waterfront

The third Willows Hotel (far left), Lilelana Dance Pavilion (built in 1918) and on the far right is the 1st Willows Hotel, in use as the Annex at the time this photo was taken.

Lawyers of Campbell River

Left to right: Roderick Haig-Brown, author and Magistrate; Jack Caldwell, lawyer; Ray Sharpe, lawyer; Christie Smith, lawyer; Joe Cvetkovick, lawyer; Tony Sarich, lawyer; and Magistrate Lewis (seated).

Olympic swimmer Ralph Hutton with his fans

One male and one female angler with three fish

Group of people swimming, possibly at Storie's Beach

Herbert Pidcock with guest and salmon

Herbert Pidcock on left with guest.

Parts counter at Campbell River Garage Ltd

View of the Island Highway through downtown Campbell River

View looking north along the Island Highway through downtown Campbell River. The Gordon Motion Gas Station, a barber shop, and the Willows Hotel visible on the right.