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Mary Quocksister's Potlatch House

This potlatch house owned by Mary Quocksister was the last potlatch house on the Campbell River.

Mr. Suduth with his catch, September 1939

Mr. Suduth with his catches of a 13 and a 9 1/2 lb Coho which he caught on a 6 1/2 oz fly rod. Mr. Suduth and his wife were the last guests that Darrell Smith guided for in September of 1939.

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

The Discovery Inn opened its doors June 16, 1963.

Tyee Club guide with guest and fish

Paul Ballou with catch

Paul Ballou with his 57½ lb catch on August 11, 1960. Guide Mike Rippingale.

Mrs. Irvin McChesney with her catch of two fish

Opening ceremonies for the village of Campbell River's water supply

Opening the water supply to the village from the John Hart Dam. At centre holding cross bar for water valve are Agnus and Oscar Thulin.

Salmon Festival Parade, Campbell River

Campbell River Mayor Tom Barnett and Mr. Tyee during the annual Campbell River Salmon Festival Parade held on July 1st, 1980.

Peter Smith Memorial Service

From left: Jim Dick, James Sewid, and Thomas Hunt.

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.

Downtown Campbell River, 1950

View looking south on the Island Highway through downtown Campbell River, 1950. On right is Alex MacLean's Men's Wear. The large building across the street is Laver's Department Store.

Forbes Landing Lodge, Lower Campbell Lake

View of Forbes Landing Lodge, likely taken after it was moved to allow for the raising of the water level on the Lower Campbell Lake.

Annual General Meeting of Tyee Club

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...