Image depicts the Cottonwood House Historic Site along Barkerville Highway, east of Quesnel, B.C. A sign posted by the fence reads: "For over half a century the Boyd family operated this haven for man and beast. Here weary travellers found lodging, food, and drink. Here fresh horses were hitched to stage-coaches and miners bought supplies. This historic road-house, built in 1864, stood as an oasis of civilization on the frontier of a rich new land."
Image depicts the picnic site of the Cottonwood House Historic Site, located on the Barkerville Highway, east of Quesnel, B.C.
Image depicts a basalt landform somewhere in or near Quesnel, B.C.
Image depicts the Hudson Bay store in Quesnel, B.C. It was built in 1859.
Image depicts the Hudson Bay Store in Quesnel, B.C.
Image depicts the Bohanon House in Quesnel, B.C.
Image depicts numerous unknown individuals at the Bohanon House in Quesnel, B.C.
Image depicts the Bohanon House in Quesnel, B.C.
Image depicts the Bohanon House in Quesnel, B.C.
Image depicts the train station in Quesnel, B.C.
Image depicts a view of the property at 153 Mile House, near Quesnel, B.C.
Image depicts a pile of irrigation pipes on a dairy farm somewhere near Quesnel, B.C.
Image depicts numerous pieces of machinery in the interior of a building at a dairy farm, located somewhere near Quesnel, B.C. Several unknown individuals are present.
Image depicts the interior of a barn at a dairy farm located somewhere near Quesnel, B.C. Numerous unknown individuals are present.
Image depicts a farm on the west side of the Fraser, south of Quesnel, B.C.
Image depicts the location of a slump type of landslide at Moose Heights, north of Quesnel, B.C.
Image depicts an aerial view of Diamond Island, near Quesnel, B.C.
Image depicts the original main street of Quesnel, B.C.
Image possibly depicts the Fraser River from Highway 97 near Quesnel, B.C.
Image possibly depicts the Fraser River from Highway 97 near Quesnel, B.C.
Image depicts the Fraser River from Highway 97 near Quesnel, B.C.
Typed caption glued to album page directly below photograph reads: "39. Leaving Quesnel for Fort Fraser." Photograph depicts an automobile parked in front of a hotel with a sign on its back end that reads: "From Vancouver to Fort Fraser". Photographer: Dominion Stock & Bond Corporation.
Stern wheeler in river. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Steamer B.X. Monarch of New B.C. Soda Creek, Quesnel and Fort George”
Stern wheeler in river. Printed annotation on recto reads: “S.S. “Charlotte,” Quesnel. B.C.” Handwritten message on verso is addressed to “Mr. O. Winter 1016 V Park St. Victoria B.C.” The dates on the canceled 1 cent Canadian stamp on verso are not readable.
File contains postcard photographs portraying life in various Northern BC Communities. Images depict buildings and streets, church structures, harbours and docks, and views of the shore from the water to name a few.
This file consists of 10 photographs pertaining to the Hixon Creek Cariboo Gold Company, and the Quesnel Quartz Mine; as well as two sheets of letterhead from the "Hixon Gold Recovery Ltd." a handwritten speech re: a mineral claim, and a hand drawn map and overlay pertaining to the Wellington and Highland (Belle or Lass) mineral claims.
Photograph depicts four men standing under balcony of hotel near other buildings on street. Trees line the street, with protective structures built around their trunks. It is speculated that one of these men may be Mr. A. K. Bourchier. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "As you were".
Photograph depicts men standing near three covered wagons pulled by team of horses on street. Buildings line the street on left behind trees with protective structures built around their trunks. A windmill stands near small building and woodpiles in background on right. Trees on hill are visible in distance. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Quesnel".
Photograph depicts Bob standing to right of house, holding an eagle by the wings. A very young Alan stands beside him, and younger brother Fred in front. Short wood fence crosses midground, trees in background. Typed annotation on recto of photograph: "Quesnel B.C. 1936 Northern B.C. Eagle shot at Dragon Lake, B.C. 7 ft. 6 in spread. Mounted by Jack Lestin, Prince George,"