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The United Church

The United Church was built across from the Junior Secondary School (Phoenix) in 1953.

Painter's Fishing Camp

July 1st Parade, Campbell River

Automobile in the July 1st Parade, Campbell River. 1958.

Painter's Lodge, Campbell River

View of Painter's Lodge from the water, cabins and main building.

A triumphant Alert Bay soccer team returns

An early Campbell River men's baseball team

Sportfishing at Painter's Lodge

Dr. Noel Bathurst Hall and his wife in their second home

Dr. Hall's home located at 2248 Campbell River Rd. This house was originally built by the Pidcock's at the same time that they built the house at 2260 Campbell River Rd. (which would later become the home of Roderick Haig-Brown and family).

Campbell River aerial view looking towards shoreline

Aerial view showing the new Campbell River Elementary, Junior-Senior, High School and surrounding area. This school was located at the north corner of Dogwood St. and 7th Ave. The Photograph was likely taken shortly after the school was opened (in 1950).

Donkey Baseball held at Lane Field, Campbell River

May Baldwin

May Baldwin was a local writer and photographer. Her husband, Godfrey, who took the photo, was an avid and well-known photographer.

Doctor St. John

Doctor St. John, Campbell River physician, 1945.

The Grand Opening of the Willow Point Esso

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

Christine and Morris Petersen, early Campbell River settlers

This photo was taken around the year 1900. Morris was one of three brothers from Denmark who took jobs with the International Timber Company and decided to settle in the district. They bought land in the area that is now known as Petersen Road.

Bill Henderson dancing at Foreshore Pavilion

Bill Henderson is second from left dancing with members of his family at the Foreshore Pavilion. This may have been part of the annual Salmon Festival celebrations.

Campbell River school class possibly on field trip to McIvor Lake

Cemetery, Wei Wai Kum Reserve

An unidentified toddler trying out new wheels

Unidentified children with a salmon at the Willows Hotel

Miss Campbell River presents a Crown Zellerbach display

Fishing guide and guest

Guide Herbert Pidcock (with man on his back) transporting one of his guests from one Painter rowboat to another.

The pool and front entrance of Painter's Lodge

Municipal Council

Left to right: Wallace Baikie, Ken Forde, Shelley Knowles (clerk), unknown man, and Roderick Haig-Brown (magistrate).

The Thirds Willows Hotel, Campbell River

View of the Island Highway in front of the third Willows Hotel with a Chevron Gas Station and taxi stand to the left of the Willows.

Campbell River Public School class photo, 1930 Div. 2

Back Row (left to right): George Ungarian (sp), Bert Masters, unknown, John Vanstone, Herry Benson, Tom Masters, Fred Petersen, Gilbert Wickstrom, Miss McQuillan (teacher), Lloyd Roller, Helge Wickstrom, Godfrey Rogers, Wickstorm(?), unknown, unknown, Harry Vanstone, Bob English, unkown. Front...