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Construction of the John Hart Generating Station

Willow Point Elementary donates to Arena Fund

Arena Fund member Chuck Saults holds Debra Sloat beside the donation cheque from Willow Point Elementary.

Herbert Pidcock and Dr. Wiborn in clinker-built boat

Aerial view of downtown Campbell River

Aerial view looking south along the Island Hwy. from 10th avenue. Photograph was taken before 1958 as the Federal Building on Alder Street is not built or under construction.

J. Painter and R. Murphy

J. Painter and R. Murphy fishing at Frenchman's Pool.

Construction of Strathcona Dam, 1950s

Spillway downstream from the Strathcona Dam.

Cemetery, Wei Wai Kum Reserve

Coach Punch Imlach

Herbert Pidcock with fishing lure

Well known Campbell River fishing guide, Herbert Pidcock, with a lure.

July 1st celebrations at Campbell River

Group of people gathered for July 1st celebrations at Campbell River in 1916. Large building on right is the Campbell River Trading Co. Store operated by the Thulin Bros. and smaller building on left is the telegraph office.

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.

July 1st parade, Campbell River

Willow Point Women's softball team's float. Photograph taken as the float entered Lane Field. The Lane Field bleacher's are visible on the left of the photograph.

RCMP office, Campbell River detachment

This office was located on the Island Highway across from the government wharf. This building was build and opened in 1924 and was Campbell River's first police station.

Discussing the John Hart Power Development

Left to right: Mr. Boyd, owner of General Construction Co. Ltd.; Earl Finning, of Finning Tractor & Equipment Co. Ltd.; and Frank Ferries, the Branch Service Manager of Finning.

Lourdes Hospital

Postcard showing a view of the Lourdes Hospital.

Penny Milbrandt with her catch

Penny Milbrandt – 1979 Winner of the Sparrow Trophy, with her guide and husband Ted Milbrandt.

Elk Falls, Campbell River showing lookout

Campbell River Fire Department personnel and equipment

Wallace McMillan

Wallace McMillan with his catch of a 54 lb Tyee on August 16, 1936. Guide Les McDonald.

Portrait of Wallace Baikie in his Masonic Lodge Uniform

Campbell River High School badminton Team

The boy in front wearing the striped sweater may be Terry Kajiwara.

Commercial fishing boats tied up at the Campbell River wharf

Commercial fishing boats tied up at the government wharf including the Viking Star and the Northern Lass.

Wallace H. McMillan, Tyee Man and 3/6 Champion

Wallace H. McMillan, Tyee Man and 3/6 Champion 1951, with his catch a 67 lb. Tyee which he caught on August 19, 1951.

Raising the cenotaph flagpole

Guests of Painter's Lodge pose with their catch

Left to right: Mrs. R. McClure, California; Mrs. Bert Rowland, Utah; Mrs. F.L. Van Meter, California; Bert Rowland, Utah; F.L. Van Meter, California; and R. McClure, California. The guides (top row) are Doug Piggott, R.D. Berger, and Cam Crofton.