Photograph depicts a water pump, dated 1883. Animal water trough and pipe were both made out of wood, which was typical for the Barkerville period.
Barkerville, BC
61 Archival description results for Barkerville, BC
Image depicts a small model of the old prospecting process in what is likely Barkerville, B.C.
File consists of 1 audiocassette of interviews possibly by Bridget Moran with Arnold Davis and Claude Foot.
Moran, BridgetImage depicts the town of Stanley, B.C.
Photograph depicts sluicing monitors that were used to tear down and break up alluvial gold bearing material.
Photograph depicts a completely rebuilt saloon that was done so based on historical sketches and photos.
Item reads "Programme of Ceremony at Unveiling of Cairn at Barkerville under the auspices of Cariboo Lodge No. 4, A.F. & A.M., to mark completion of the historic Cariboo Road in 1865". Includes an order of ceremony, the committee in charge,… Read more
Collection contains photographs depicting community life in Prince George, B.C. Images depict holiday events, sports teams, government buildings, businesses (hotels, banks, retail, newspaper office), riverboats, railroad construction, fishing, a cemetery,… Read more
Photograph depicts a primitive tram with external flonges and a swivel support for a tub that was found amongst the debris near the blacksmiths shop in Barkerville.
File consists of two letters written by John McCormick to a friend describing his experiences in Barkerville and the gold mining conditions on Williams Creek.
McCormick, JohnItem consists of a letter written by John McCormick to a person named James; it is not made clear if James is a friend or relative. In both his letter to James, John McCormick makes several references to Victoria. His familiarity with Victoria suggests… Read more
Item consists of a letter documenting Johns McCormick’s experiences at Williams Creek in Barkerville during the winter of 1869. He describes the poor gold mining conditions on Williams Creek and his hopes for future prosperity.
Photograph depicts a hydraulic sluicing monitor that was not a piece on display in the exhibit, but was a piece of abandoned equipment found below Barkerville town. It was made by Empire Foundry, Marysville, California.
Image depicts the interior of an old house, possibly the Cottonwood House, and most likely in or near Barkerville, B.C.
Photograph depicts a horse drawn wagon in Barkerville.
Image depicts the grave of John A. Fraser in Barkerville, B.C.
Image depicts the grave of John A. Cameron at Barkerville, B.C.
Image depicts the abandoned and crumbling Forman's General Store somewhere in or near either Barkerville or Wells, B.C.
Photograph depicts the completely rebuilt drug store in Barkerville based on historical sketches and photos.
Handwritten annotation on verso “ Barkerville in 1930’s".
Image depicts the kitchen area of the interior of the Cottonwood House.
Image depicts the living area of the interior of the Cottonwood House.
Image depicts the Cottonwood House at the Historic Site located in Barkerville, B.C.
Image depicts the corner of a log house, the slide itself labels the picture as being from Barkerville, B.C. and also indicates the corner is an example of a "round log" dovetail joint.
Image depicts the interior of a church, possibly one in or near Barkerville, B.C.
Image depicts the Barkerville Cemetery.
Item consists of transcript and tape summary of interview with Tom Payne who discusses his life, emigration from England, service in World War I, and career as shoemaker in Quesnel. Also discusses his subsequent work at the Experimental Farm in Prince George
Harkins, BobSubseries contains material collected and created by Kent Sedgwick for research on various areas in British Columbia and Alberta. Includes written notes by Kent Sedgwick, pamphlets, and newspaper clippings relating to towns and settlements. These areas… Read more
Image depicts a souvenir and gift shop for both Barkerville and Wells, B.C.
File consists of:
- Barkerville Historical Park pamphlet (1961?)
- Postcard of St. Saviour's Church, Barkerville, "one of BC's oldest churches" (2 Aug. 1964)
- An informational booklet about St. Saviour's Church, Barkerville (2 Aug. 1964)
- Theatre Royal, … Read more
Image depicts the interior of the Wake Up Jake Saloon in Barkerville, B.C.
Image depicts the Wake Up Jake Saloon in Barkerville, as well as several other buildings.
Image depicts the Barkerville theatre from the porch of the Hudson's Bay Company.
Image depicts the House Hotel in Barkerville, B.C.
Image depicts a street in Barkerville, B.C.
Image depicts a street in Barkerville, B.C.
Image depicts a street in Barkerville, B.C.
Image depicts a street in Barkerville, B.C.
Image depicts a Sporting House in Barkerville.
Image depicts a crowd watching a man pan for gold in Barkerville.
Image depicts a Hydraulic Placer mining location in Barkerville which has been completely deforested.
Image depicts the Masonic Hall in Barkerville, B.C.
Image depicts the main street of Barkerville, B.C.
Image depicts the main street of Barkerville, B.C.
Image depicts an unrestored log house in Barkerville, B.C.
Image depicts an unrestored, collapsing log-house in Barkerville, B.C.
Image depicts the Hudson's Bay Company in Barkerville, B.C.
Image depicts a snow-covered hill in Barkerville, B.C.
Image depicts a pan of gold nuggets in Barkerville.
Image depicts a freight wagon in Barkerville.