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Fish and Wildlife boat ramp on Tyee Spit is paved

Bill Davis watches the workman paving the boat ramp.

Peter Smith Memorial Service

A salmon barbeque at the Tyee Plaza in honour of Peter Smith.

L. Barker and L. Bertram with their catches

L. Barker with a 36 1/2 lb Tyee and L. Bertram with a 40 lb Tyee.

Campbell River school track and field race

Sports day event at the Campbell River Elementary, Junior Senior High School

Campbell River Public School and Anglican Church

From left: St. Peter's Anglican Church, built in 1931 and Campbell River Public School, built in 1924 (later known as Elm School). Photograph taken looking south on the Island Highway towards the Dogwood Street intersection. The Thulin family home is the building visible in the background...

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.

A mini-fridge given to the Hospital

A miniature refrigerator (mini-bar sized) was given to the Hospital, and received by the Sisters of St. Ann.

Unknown anglers in rowboats

Dave McDonald with two fish

Display of Prizes

A display of prizes, possibly out front of the Thulin's store.

Klondike Nite at the old Community Hall

Approximately 400 people attended the first Klondike Nite put on by the Campbell River Rotary Club at the old Community Hall. (Left to right) Back row: Fred Wylie, Art Rose, Robbie Robinson (chairman for Klondike Nites), and Chris Wollensen. Standing: Mrs. Southworth, Jean McNeil, Ida Idiens, (man...

Sportfishing at Painter's Lodge, August 1971.

Mrs. Woodward (of Woodward's Stores) with her 36 1/2 pound registered Tyee. Caught on a special spoon 3/6 tackle on the evening of the 9th at Frenchman's pool. Guide is R.D. Berger.

Aerial view of Campbell River

Aerial view showing the Campbell River Public School, later called the Elm School, and Anglican Church. The school burned down in 1972 and was rebuilt with the addition of offices for the school board.

C.R. Junior High rugby coach Bruce Izard demonstrates kicking

Willows Hotel and Iaci block, Campbell River

Campbell River Parade, 1949

Vehicle participating in the July 1st parade in front of the Van Isle Theatre.

Members of the Campbell River Indian Band dancing

Members of the Campbell River Indian band dancing in the parking lot of the Tyee Plaza. Photo ran with story in the May 13, 1964 issue of the C.R. Courier newspaper.

Campbell River Waterfront after a storm

View of the original war memorial cenotaph, located on the Island Highway (in forefront). The larger building on the left is the Van Isle Theatre. This photograph was taken before the Tyee Plaza development.

Founding members of the Tyee Club of British Columbia

The first elected Directors of the Tyee Club of British Columbia. From Left: Melville Haigh, Campbell River; Walter P. Miller, Seattle, WA; A.N. Wolverton, Vancouver, B.C.; Dr. J. A. Wiborn, Avalon, California; and Sir John Asser, Governor of Bermuda.

Mechanics at work at Campbell River Garage Ltd

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.

New Year's Eve at Painter's Lodge, Campbell River

The Lourdes Hospital, Campbell River

Campbell River's Municipal Council meeting

Left to right: Jack Lee; Chuck Saults; Wallace Baikie; Magistrate Roderick Haig-Brown; clerk Shelley Knowles; unknown; Mayor Ken Forde (sitting at desk at front of the room); unknown; Blair McLean. June, 1971.

Campbell River's Water Festival at McIvor Lake

The Water Festival later became known as the Salmon Festival.