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Archaeological sites are marked with triangles. City of Richmond Archives Government Publications GP 316 - An Archaeological Heritage Resource Overview of Richmond BC - Leonard Ham - 1987.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/rcf-17.jpgRCF 17This early map of Richmond is based on the Trutch survey drawings and shows notes on vegetation. Note the blank space at the South Arm "Slough District", an area not surveyed at the request of the Hudson's Bay Co. City of Richmond Archives photograph RCF17.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/trutch-survey-1859-field-book-sketches-_page_5.jpgTrutch survey 1859 field book sketches _Page_5This is a copy from one of the original surveyor's field books used by Joseph and John Trutch when they surveyed Lulu Island in 1859, showing some details of the land and vegetation of Lulu Island at the time. Trutch Field Book #10.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2004-15-2.jpg2004 15 2This photo taken in Steveston in 1909 shows two First Nations women gathering reeds, still using the resources in their traditional territory. City of Richmond Archives photograph 2004 15 2.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1987-76-8-map-vegetation-sw-fraser-lowland-1858-1880.jpg1987 76 8 map Vegetation SW Fraser Lowland 1858-1880This map shows the types of vegetation existing in Richmond and the rest of the Fraser Lowlands between 1858 and 1880.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1935-aerial-mosaic-of-richmond.jpg1935 Aerial Mosaic of RichmondThis 1935 aerial photo of Richmond clearly shows the former path of the channel known as Daniels Arm separating the east and west Richmond bogs. City of Richmond Archives map.2025-12-08T16:59:33+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/about/2025-12-04T16:44:15+00:00weekly0.6https://richmondarchives.ca/2019/11/28/reach-for-the-sky-the-dawn-of-the-high-rise-in-richmond/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/airport-inn1.jpgAirport inn1By October 15, 1971 the Airport Inn claimed to have the highest view in Richmond. Richmond Review photograph.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/airportinn2.jpgAirportInn2This architect's drawing shows the planned expansion of the Airport Inn. A second, taller tower has been added since. Photo from January 14, 1972 Richmond Review.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/hyatt1.jpgHyatt1Construction is underway at the site of the new Airport Hyatt in this Richmond Review clipping from January 12, 1972.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2008-36-3-75.jpg2008 36 3 75The three buildings of the Park Towers, Richmond's first high rise apartment complex, dominate the skyline of downtown Richmond, ca. 1976. City of Richmond Archives photograph 2008 36 3 75.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2019-24-1.jpg2019 24 1The first two towers of the Park Towers development near completion in this photo. City of Richmond Archives photograph 2019 24 1.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1977-22-2.jpg1977 22 2In this aerial view looking over Steveston the twin towers of the Lions Manor are clearly visible. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1977 22 2https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/lions2.jpgLions2By December 8, 1971 the building structure was almost complete. Richmond Review.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/lions1.jpgLions1The March 18, 1970 Richmond Review showed this photo of the proposed Lions Manor building. At the time it was published, the location of the building had still not been settled.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/p0000036.jpgP0000036This photo shows concrete pilings which support the weight of buildings on soil below the liquefaction zone, in this case at the construction site of Richmond City Hall. City of Richmond Archives photograph.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/hyatt-hotel-architectural-model_28-3710-2.jpgHyatt Hotel Architectural Model_28-3710-2This architectural drawing shows the proposed Airport Hyatt on the banks of the Middle Arm of the Fraser River. City of Richmond Archives photograph. 2025-11-21T03:26:51+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2025/11/06/richmonds-early-chinese-canadian-settlers-lam-ching-ling-and-chew-gore/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/grave-marker-lam-mary-george-mah-frank.jpggrave marker LAM Mary George MAH Frankhttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/grave-marker-lam-fanny-john-dorothea.jpggrave marker LAM Fanny John Dorotheahttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/grave-marker-lam-chung-ling-chew-shee.jpggrave marker LAM Chung Ling CHEW Sheehttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/obituary-lam-chew-shee.pngobituary LAM Chew Sheehttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/funeral-lam-ching-ling.pngfuneral - LAM Ching Linghttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/funeral-procession-lam-ching-ling.jpgfuneral procession Lam Ching Linghttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/obituary-lam-ching-ling.jpgobituary LAM Ching Linghttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/1931-census-4.png1931 census 4https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/census-1931-3.pngcensus 1931 3https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/census-1931-2.pngcensus 1931 22025-11-06T20:40:50+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2025/11/06/symbols-of-the-city-richmonds-visual-identity/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/dsc9032.jpg_DSC9032https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/heron.jpgHeronhttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/richmond_logo_pms.jpgRichmond_Logo_PMShttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/better.jpgbetterhttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/tourism-cover.jpgtourism coverhttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/flag.jpgflaghttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/city-of-richmond-badge-1.jpgCity of Richmond badgehttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/city-of-richmond-badge.jpgCity of Richmond badgehttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cra-coat-of-arms-7611-1.jpgCRA Coat of Arms 7611https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/arms-letters-patent.jpgArms Letters Patent2025-11-06T20:33:04+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2025/08/14/no-better-than-a-duck-pond-richmonds-historic-floods/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/shell-road-north.jpgShell Road Northhttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/prov1901-12-27a.jpgProv1901-12-27ahttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/1978-30-2.jpg1978 30 2https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/1988-123-445_rescan.jpg1988 123 445_RESCANhttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/1988-123-689_rescan.jpg1988 123 689_RESCANhttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/1988-123-745_rescan.jpg1988 123 745_RESCANhttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/from-youtube.jpgFrom youtubehttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/jn1948rr.jpgjn1948rrhttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/letter-to-paper-1.jpgletter to paperhttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/letter-to-paper.jpgletter to paper2025-08-16T06:52:18+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2023/05/11/peace-together-ling-lam-and-the-hong-wo-store/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1987-22-180.jpg1987-22-180https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/008.4.2-close-1.jpg008.4.2-close-1https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/008.4.2-close.jpg008.4.2-closehttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/006.23.20.jpg006.23.20https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1987-22-152b.jpg1987-22-152bhttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1987-22-171b-1.jpg1987-22-171b-1https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1978-37-22.jpg1978-37-22https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1994-22-1.jpg1994-22-1https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1987-22-171b.jpg1987-22-171bhttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1997-16-92-crop.jpg1997-16-92-crop2025-05-29T23:59:33+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2017/08/24/from-racetrack-to-farmers-field-early-aviation-on-lulu-island/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1985-166-15.jpg1985 166 15An aerial view of the Vancouver Airport on Sea Island during its construction in 1931 shows a small development on a rural landscape. The airport has expanded occupy almost all of the land on the island. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1985 166 15.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1985-166-2.jpg1985 166 2The Vancouver Airport on Lulu Island as it looked from the air. On the right, Lansdowne Park Racetrack can bee seen. Airport buildings and hangars can be seen at the east end of the runway. The track for the BC Electric Railway Tram and the intersection of Alexandra Road and North Railway Avenue (now Garden City Road) is visible at the top of the image, City of Richmond Archives photograph 1985 166 2.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1984-4-49.jpg1984 4 49 Harry Smithson, Aviator and member of the B.C. Aero Club, stands next to a Dehavilland Moth at the Vancouver Airport near Lansdowne Park. In the background, the Alexandra Station of the BC Electric Railway can be seen, as well as a house which is still standing on the corner of Alexandra and Garden City Roads. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1984 4 49.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1989-19-8.jpg1989 19 8A primary glider is launched at the Vancouver Airport at Lansdowne. The grandstands of Lansdowne park Racetrack can be seen in the background. City of richmond Archives photograph 1989 19 8.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1984-4-52.jpg1984 4 52The Vancouver Airport building at Lansdowne Field, ca. 1929. With the buildings and tram wires at the east end of the runway and the poles and wires running down No.3 Road at the west end, pilots needed to take off and land as quickly as possible. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1984 4 52.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/airport-plan-1928-ser-25-file-3411-1.jpgAirport plan 1928 ser. 25 file 3411-1This 1928 plan shows the BC Electric Railway line and the cross over to the Vancouver airport on Lulu Island. City of Richmond Archives Airport Plan 1928 ser. 25 file 3411-1.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/2012-35.jpg2012 35This aerial view of Minoru Park Racetrack was taken during the Aerial League of Canada's meet on May 31, 1919. Cars line the track and several planes can be seen on the ground as the BC Electric Railway's Interurban Tram drops off spectators at the racetrack's tram stop. City of Richmond Archives photograph 2012 35.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1977-20-3.jpg1977 20 3Ernest C. Hoy stands beside his Curtiss "Jenny" at Minoru Park Racetrack before his historic flight across the Rockies to Calgary, August 4, 1919. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1977 20 3.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1985-166-20a.jpg1985 166 20ABuilt in Vancouver by William and Winston Templeton and their cousin William McMullen, the Templeton-McMullen aircraft managed to make a few short hops during trials at Minoru Park Racetrack, but was limited by its under-powered engine. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1985 166 20A.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/rcf-116.jpgRCF 116Hamilton takes to the air in the Curtiss biplane at Minoru Park Racetrack. 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Shown here ca. 1940, the council met there until 1919.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/first-minutes-right-side-colour.jpgFirst Minutes right side colourThe first Council Minutes for the Corporation of Richmond were saved from the disastrous fire that destroyed the Town Hall and appear to be scorched around the edges. City of Richmond Archives photograph.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1977-9-18.jpg1977 9 18Horses and buggies and a crowd of people fill Richmond's Municipal lands for an agricultural fair, ca. 1907. This image looks toward the present intersection of Cambie Road and River Road and shows the Town Hall (L), Agricultural Hall (M) and Richmond Methodist Church (R). The building in front of the church is the present location of the Richmond Rod and Gun Club. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1977 9 18.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1984-17-78.jpg1984 17 78Richmond residents enter the gates to attend the agricultural fair, ca. 1910. The board at the gate shows the fees, Admittance - 25 cents, Children - 10 cents, Horse and Buggy (with driver) - 50 cents. Lunch was available on the grounds for 25 cents. On the right in this photo is the Agricultural/Community Hall and on the left is the Richmond Methodist Church, now Minoru Chapel. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1984 17 78.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1984-17-77.jpg1984 17 77A group of school children play baseball outside of the first Richmond Town Hall which also served as an early school. In this photo, ca. 1888, are William Garratt, Leo Carscallen, Peter Carscallen, James Sexsmith, Mr. McKinney, Jack Smith, George Sexsmith, William Mellis, Frances Sexsmith, Anna Sexsmith, Pearl Robinson, Kate Smith, Grace Sweet, Mae Vermilyea and Anna Noble. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1984 17 77.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/hugh-boyd.jpgHugh BoydHugh Boyd, the first Warden of the Corporation of the township of Richmond. The first Council meetings were held in the dining room of his house on Sea Island. City of richmond Archives photograph.2022-10-25T05:07:51+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2018/03/08/centres-of-government-richmonds-town-halls-part-two/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1997-0016-00001.jpg1997-0016-00001This 1848 aerial view of the intersection of No.3 Road and Granville Avenue shows the Richmond Town Hall and its surroundings. On the left is Brighouse Park with its field and lacrosse box. The lower right shows the hall, works yard and outbuildings. On the far right is the grandstand and clubhouse at Brighouse Racetrack. The bottom of the photo shows the commercial buildings along No.3 Road, Granville ave and the BC Electric Railway tracks run diagonally from bottom to top. City of richmond Archives photograph 1997 16 1.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1984-7-1.jpg1984 7 1During the Second World War the Town Hall provided office space for the War Loan. Shown here are members of the Richmond Volunteer Fire Department/ A.R.P. crews. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1984 7 1.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/plans-of-city-hall-2-1.jpgPlans of City Hall 2-1The ground floor of the hall was also renovated. Shown here are the police offices, jail cells and living quarters for the resident janitor. City of Richmond Archives image.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/plans-of-city-hall-2.jpgPlans of City Hall 2In 1941 the hall was renovated and a new vault was built. This blueprint shows the second floor with the council chambers, Reeve and Clerk's offices, public service area, etc. City of Richmond Archives image.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1977-21-8.jpg1977 21 8The cenotaph was erected outside the Town Hall in 1922. It is still stands outside the present City Hall. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1977 21 8.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1987-97-1.jpg1987 97 1The new Richmond Town Hall, ca. 1920. Behind the hall is the Minoru/Brighouse Racetrack grandstand. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1987 97 1.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2006-39-64-e1522967062146.jpg2006 39 64The Steveston Police station, jail and fire hall, shown here in 1915, had been built in the late 1890s. Its location and the fact that Steveston was the area with the highest population in richmond was used as an argument for construction of a new town hall there. City of Richmond Archives photograph 2006 39 64.2022-10-25T05:07:01+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2019/01/09/centres-of-government-richmonds-town-halls-part-four/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/KO14184.jpg_KO14184The reconditioned Cenotaph was replaced within feet of where it was originally sited in 1922. City of Richmond photograph.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Game_Over_RussBeuker.jpgGame_Over_RussBeukerThe West Terraces and Civic Square were an integral part of the O Zone during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games providing a large screen for watching events. Russ Bueker - City of Richmond Archives photograph.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/P000818.jpgP000818A public art project decorated the wall around the construction site on Granville Avenue. Two hundred plywood puzzle pieces were painted by more than 600 residents on the 1998 spring break at Lansdowne Park Mall. City of Richmond photograph.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/P0000036.jpgP0000036After demolition of the old hall, site preparation and construction began. The underbuilding parking is a few feet below the water table and features a pump system to keep it dry.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1977-3-11.jpg1977 3 11The Richmond City Hall, which opened in 1957, had already had additions made to it, including a third floor, but was already getting short of space when this photo was taken ca. 1973. City of richmond Archives photograph 1977 3 11.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/KO18915.jpg_KO18915Looking over the Water Garden toward the Council Chambers in the background. City of Richmond photograph.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/DSC_0023-2.jpgDSC_0023The Administrative Tower, shown here looking south east, rises eight storeys at the corner of No.3 Road and Granville Avenue. City of Richmond photograph.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Photo-Collection-1999-City-Hall-Construction-June-1999.jpgPhoto Collection 1999 City Hall Construction June 1999In 1999 construction of the new City Hall was underway. City of Richmond Archives photograph.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/bphillips_Cityhall-Crans-1_3824.jpgbphillips_Cityhall Crans 1_3824During the 2010 Olympic Winter Games the Water Garden at City Hall was filled with cranberries from the local harvest. Brian Phillips - City of Richmond Archives photograph 1_3824.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/KO19497.jpg_KO19497The two storey Meeting House features natural light, natural wood finishes, a mix of office and meeting spaces, public areas and a cafeteria. City of Richmond photograph.2022-10-25T05:05:39+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2018/08/23/centres-of-government-richmonds-town-halls-part-three/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/2008-39-6-705.jpg2008 39 6 705Richmond City Hall, ca. 1992. City of Richmond Archives photograph 2008 39 6 705.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1992-20-f.jpg1992 20 FThis photo from 1979 shows the Municipal buildings complex. Municipal Hall, with the third floor and additions at each end is in the foreground. The old Brighouse Firehall is in the space between the Hall and the RCMP Building and the School District Offices. To the right foreground is the Post Office and in the mall parking lot id the Richmond Square Theatres. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1992 20 F.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/2004-11_municipal-hall-1960.jpg2004 11_Municipal Hall 1960The front entrance of Richmond Town Hall, ca. 1960. City of Richmond Archives photo 2004 11.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1977-1-148.jpg1977 1 148Photograph of general office and municipal employees in the new Richmond Municipal Hall, 1957. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1977 1 148.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1977-1-146.jpg1977 1 146 The new council chambers at the Municipal Hall with Reeve E.R. Parsons in the chair, Municipal Clerk Ted Youngberg seated below him and Councillor R.A. McMath in the foreground, Councillor H.D. Hudson seated on the far left, and Councillor Robert G Ransford at the far right. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1977 1 146.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1988-18-38.jpg1988 18 38The crowd on the east plaza of the new Town Hall for the opening ceremonies, August 9, 1957. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1988 18 38.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1988-18-51.jpg1988 18 51Municipal employee Nellie Grecan and her adding machine are moved into the new Town Hall on May 25, 1957. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1988 18 57.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1985-7-31.jpg1985 7 31Once the new building was moved into, the old one was demolished. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1985 7 31.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1985-7-14.jpg1985 7 14Work continues on the new Town Hall while business continues in the old one. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1985 7 14.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1997-42-3-47.jpg1997 42 3 47Construction of the new Town Hall takes place behind the old one in this photo. When the building was completed and the old one removed, the Cenotaph was relocated closer to the entrance. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1997 42 3 47.2022-10-25T05:04:34+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2015/08/27/focus-on-the-record-early-records-of-the-municipal-waterworks-system/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/laying-of-watermain.jpgLaying of Watermainhttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/1986-19-1.jpg1986 19 1Charles Jones, Waterworks Superintendent. City of Richmond Archives Photograph 1986 19 1https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/1930-agreement.jpg1930 AgreementFirst page of 1930 agreement whereby Richmond joined the Greater Vancouver Water District. City of Richmond Archives MR 66, File 548https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/1991-40-75.jpg1991 40 75Waterworks atlas map for area near Alexandra Station, 1936. City of Richmond Archives Map 1991 40 752022-10-25T04:48:24+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2017/11/09/richmond-on-the-home-front/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1985-4-1759.jpg1985 4 1759Food production was another industry that was vital to the war effort. "Salmon for Britain" was a slogan used to encourage productivity in local canneries. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1985 4 1759.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1978-3-25.jpg1978 3 25 Stacks of peat blocks dry in a Richmond field in this photo. Peat mining was a very important industry during the war. It was used in the processing of magnesium which was vital for the production of munitions. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1978 3 25https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/farmhelp.pngfarmhelpRegular ads appeared in newspapers looking for labourers for farms. Workers in other areas were encouraged to do extra work as farm workers.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/selective.pngselectiveThe National Selective Service Mobilization Regulations gave the Department of Labour sweeping powers over manpower in Canada.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/boeing-beam-vol-2-no-18-burkeville.jpgBoeing Beam - Vol. 2 No. 18 BurkevilleThe front page of the Boeing Beam newsmagazine featured a story about Burkeville, built to house workers at the aircraft plant. Boeing Beam - Vol. 2 No. 18.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/marpole-richmond-review-1944-04-26-4.jpgMarpole-Richmond Review 1944-04-26-4This ad for the sixth Victory Loan drive from an April 1944 Marpole-Richmond Review featured Richmond's Volunteer ARP / Firefighters. The Steveston volunteers formed the first ARP unit in Canada, building most of their own equipment, including a fire truck. Marpole Richmond Review 1944-04-26.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2013-49-2.jpg2013 49 2This Anti-aircraft battery and camp was located just north of Granville Ave. near the Interurban Tram line where it curves onto Railway Ave. City of Richmond Archives photograph 2013 49 2.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/women-safe-at-work-1.jpgWomen Safe at Work-1This booklet produced by Boeing Canada gave new female employees tips on how to be safe in an industrial setting, until the war the type of workplace that was unavailable to them. City of Richmond Archives reference files.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1985-4-1753.jpg1985 4 1753Hundreds of fishboats, confiscated from Japanese Canadians in 1942, sit at Annieville. Property that was confiscated, boats, houses, businesses, etc., were never returned to their owners after the war. (City of Richmond Archives photograph 1985 4 1753.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/how-to-solve.jpgHow to SolveGuides to help people deal with rationing were published by many companies and government agencies, such as this one from Canadian General Electric. City of Richmond Archives reference files.2022-10-25T04:46:04+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2018/10/11/whats-in-a-name-brighouse/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2008-36-3-79.jpg2008 36 3 79This 1976 aerial view shows most of the Brighouse lands, extending from Granville Avenue toward the river. The Brighouse subdivision can be seen at centre. City of Richmond Archives photograph 2008 36 3 79.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2001-10-3.jpg2001 10 3The Brighouse Cafe, shown here before 1930, was one of a multitude of businesses, services and retailers that used "Brighouse" in their names. City of Richmond Archives photograph 2001 10 3.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/photo-24a-hsteves6-5env.jpgPhoto 24A-HSteves6-5envDetail of an envelope showing the return address for the Richmond Town Hall, 1922. From the personal collection of H.S. Steves.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/rcf-133.jpgRCF 133Brighouse Motorshttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/1977-9-18.jpg1977 9 18Richmond's first Municipal lands were purchased from Sam Brighouse for $400 in 1880. Shown are the Town Hall, left, the Agricultural Hall, centre, and the Richmond Methodist Church, now Minoru Chapel, at its original River Road at Cambie location. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1977 9 18.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/1977-16-13.jpg1977 16 13An old barn on the Brighouse lands, ca. 1973. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1977 16 13.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/brighouse-stn.jpgBrighouse StnBrighouse Station, ca. 1909. City of Richmond Archives photograph from Govt. Publications.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/1977-2-38.jpg1977 2 38The CPR train , "The Sockeye Limited", at Steveston, ca. 1902. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1977 2 38.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2001-9-3.jpg2001 9 3Michael Wilkinson Brighouse, Sam Brighouse's nephew and Heir. City of Richmond Archives photograph 2001 9 3.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/1985-166-1.jpg1985 166 1This aerial view looking south, ca. 1925, shows a portion of the Brighouse property on the right, extending east to No.3 Road and south from the Richmond United Church to Brighouse Racetrack on the south. City of richmond Archives photograph 1985 166 1.2022-10-03T04:47:05+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2019/08/28/focus-on-the-record-the-eric-rathborne-fonds/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1997-5-93.jpg1997 5 93A young Don Rathborne points to a sign for Brisbane Flying Shcool Air Tours in this photo Ca. 1949. Nearly 30 years later he saw an airport themed display put on by the City of Richmond Archives at Lansdowne Mall and contacted the Archives to see if they were interested in copying his father's collection. These images and the rest of the collection will now be preserved, illustrating Vancouver Airport during the golden age of aviation. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1997 5 93.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1997-5-82.jpg1997 5 82WW2 aircraft mechanic, pilot and career flight attendant Ruth Johnson poses beside the Aero Club of BC's De Havilland Tiger Moth DH82c at the Vancouver Airport, ca. 1946. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1997 5 82.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1997-5-68.jpg1997 5 68An unidentified aviator wearing a sheepskin flying suit poses on the wing of an aircraft, possibly a Junkers A50, ca. 1936. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1997 5 68.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1997-5-38.jpg1997 5 38Ruth Alm poses on the observation deck at the Vancouver Airport in the flight attendant's uniform of Trans Canada Airlines, ca. 1939. The airfield is in the background. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1997 5 38.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1997-5-19.jpg1997 5 19The public lines up to see the interior of the United Airlines "Mainliner" Douglas DC-3, on display at Vancouver Airport at the time of the introduction of this type of aircraft into commercial service, ca. 1938. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1997 5 19.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1997-5-26.jpg1997 5 26A United Airlines Boeing 247D airliner sits in front of the Vancouver Airport terminal and administrative building in this photo, ca. 1936. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1997 5 26.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1997-5-33.jpg1997 5 33Two Trans Canada Airlines Lockheed 14H-2 aircraft rest on the tarmac at Vancouver Airport. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1997 5 33.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1997-5-107.jpg1997 5 107Eric Rathborne sits in the cockpit of an open biplane, ca. 1936. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1997 5 107.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1997-5-5.jpg1997 5 5This aerial view of Vancouver Airport shows the hangars, administration building and radio building, ca. 1939. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1997 5 5.2022-02-08T20:48:14+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2020/02/19/western-exposures-the-bc-packers-photographs-by-gar-lunney/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/12-b.c.-packers-k-5-camp2.jpg12-B.C. Packers K-5 camp2The BC Packers K-5 Camp was the company's main operations centre for the Juan de Fuca fishery. Anchored in San Juan Harbour near Port Renfrew, it housed offices, a store and refueling facilities. The gillnetters Silver Mate and Kor-Wes are tied to the camp. City of Richmond Archives - BC Packers Fonds.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/30-sunset.jpg30-SunsetThe last sun of the day lights up the wet net. City of Richmond Archives photograph - BC Packers Fonds Series 9.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/16-fog.jpg16-FogIn the background seiners wait to set their nets during the San Juan salmon fishery. In the foreground the boat begins to retrieve its net and the salmon in it. Crews make it all work despite the crowded conditions and poor visibility in the fog. City of Richmond Archives photograph - Accession 2001 34 Series 9.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/31-wester-investor-with-big-set.jpg31-Wester Investor with big setA crewman aboard the Western Investor brails herring out of the net. City of Richmond Archives photograph - Accession 2001 34 - Series 9.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/22-corkline.jpg22-CorklineA deckhand stands on the stern watching a herring net being pursed and hauled back to the boat. City of Richmond Archives photograph - Accession 2001 34 Series 9.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/8-women-washing-fish.jpg8-Women washing fishWomen at the "Sliming Table" in the BC Packers Imperial Plant washing fish. City of Richmond Archives Accession 2001 34 Series 9.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2-head-office-steveston-1.jpg2-Head Office StevestonThis photo looks southwest over the BC Packers Head Office and the Imperial Plant in Stevestonhttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/gar-lunney-1980-1.jpgGar Lunney 1980Gar Lunney in 1980. City of Richmond Archives photo.2020-02-19T18:40:40+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2015/12/17/whats-in-a-name-minoru-park/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/1984-17-5.jpg1984 17 5This 1951 aerial view over the intersection of Granville Avenue and No.3 Road shows Brighouse (Minoru) Racetrack while under the ownership of the BC Turf and Country Club. Richmond Municipal Hall is on the corner in the same location as City Hall Today. (City of Richmond Archives photograph 1984 17 5)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/minoruprintvanityfair1909.jpgMinoruPrintVanityFair1909A print of Minoru from Vanity Fair, 1909. (City of Richmond Archives accession 2009 23)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/view-minoru-copy.jpgView Minoru copyThe bronze statue of Minoru in Minoru Park.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/1984-17-69.jpg1984 17 69Races between aircraft and horses or cars were a regular feature of aviation displays at Minoru Park. Here's an image of driver Harry Hooper in the "Vulcan Kewpie" Stutz, accompanied by silent film star Priscilla Dean. Hooper raced an airplane piloted by Lieut. G.K. Trim at Minoru in an event hosted by the Aerial League of Canada on Dominion Day, 1919. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1984 17 69https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/1978-15-18.jpg1978 15 18On March 25, 1910 Charles K. Hamilton made the first airplane flight in Western Canada at Minoru Park Racetrack, starting Richmond's long association with flight. (City of Richmond Archives photograph 1978 15 18)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2014-26-1.jpg2014 26 1https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2001-09-24.jpg2001 09 24In 1909 Minoru Park Racetrack was opened making Richmond a destination for horse racing fans. The track had its own railroad siding and special trams operated on race days bringing in thousands of people for the events. (City of Richmond Archives photograph 2001 9 24)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/eida-family-1.jpgEida family-12020-01-06T21:45:42+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2019/12/19/art-in-a-pickle-the-cartoons-of-phil-dill/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/dill060944.jpgDill060944The large female work force at the Boeing Plants was a new situation for male employees. Dill broached the subject with his usual humour. Boeing Beam image.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/dill102244b.jpgDill102244bPhil Dill appeared in his own cartoon showing the results of Claude Hopper's poor safety performance. Boeing Beam image.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/dill083145.jpgDill083145The last Phil Dill cartoon to appear in the Boeing Beam was in final issue, August 31, 1945. Boeing Beam image.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/dill012144b.jpgDill012144bWorking at an aircraft plant had its own set of unique hazards, as shown in this cartoon. Boeing Beam image.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/dill8.jpgDill8The importance of a nutritious diet is explored in this cartoon from Phil Dill. Boeing Beam image.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/dill070645.jpgDill070645The dangers of unfettered long hair on female employees is addressed in this Dill cartoon. Boeing Beam image.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/dill041444b.jpgDill041444bA little humour goes a long way, as illustrated in this cartoon published during a bond drive. Boeing Beam image.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/dill030344.jpgDill030344The dangers of rumour-mongering are covered in this cartoon. Boeing Beam image.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/dill102744c.jpgDill102744cA Phil Dill safety poster warns workers of the hazards of crossing Georgia Street near Plant 1, as does the armed guard. Boeing Beam image.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/dill010744jpg.jpgDill010744JPGThis image illustrates some of the posters created by Phil Dill. Boeing Beam image.2019-12-19T18:50:06+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2016/08/04/aida-knapp-a-life-in-dance/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/excerpt.jpgExcerptThe acknowledgment from the end of program from one of Aida Knapp's annual dance review.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2003-28-22.jpg2003 28 22Aida Knapp with a group of young dance students in her studio, 1968. City of Richmond Archives photograph 2003 28 22https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2003-28-16.jpg2003 28 16Aida Knapp's two sons, Frank (L) and Wes (R) pose with Sharon Michaud in this photo from 1958. City of Richmond Archives photograph 200328 16.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2003-28-21.jpg2003 28 21Dancers from the Aida Knapp School of Dance strike a pose. Shown here are, L to R, Margaret parker, Linda Dixon, Louise McMath, Beverly Bull, Frankie Knapp, Sharon Michaud, Marilyn Gates, Patsy Marshal and Elsie Brad. City of Richmond Archives photograph 2003 28 21.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2003-28-19.jpg2003 28 19Aida Knapp outside her dance studio 1965. City of Richmond Archives photograph 2003 28 19.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2003-28-18.jpg2003 28 18Aida Knapp with a student inside her dance studio, 1956. City of Richmnd Archives photograph 2003 28 18.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2003-28-20.jpg2003 28 20Aida and Al Knapp outside their home on Railway Avenue in 1992. City of Richmond Archives photograph 2003 28 20.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2003-28-15.jpg2003 28 15Aida Trueman Knapp flies through the air during the Twelve Aristocrats' dance routine. To see the routine visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YehBT1MFIxY . City of Richmond Archives photograph 2003 28 5https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2003-28-14.jpg2003 28 14The Twelve Aristocrats in a scene from the movie, "Calling All Stars", London 1936. Aida Trueman Knapp on the far left. City of Richmond Archives photograph 2003 28 14.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2003-28-13.jpg2003 28 13Aida Trueman Kapp, photo taken in Pas in 1935. City of Richmond Archives photograph 2003 28 13.2019-12-18T19:16:39+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2016/09/22/whats-in-a-name-lulu-island/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/bcolonist-1861-2-11.jpgbcolonist-1861-2-11Travelling theatre troupes often had to operated on a shoestring budget. Potter was held in custody in Victoria for an unpaid bill of $250 he left in Sacramento. A benefit performance for the relief of his debt was held, featuring members of the Stark Theatrical Troupe as well as members of his own company, including Lulu Sweet,and her mother and father. (The British Colonist, Feb, 11, 1861https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/a-01722_141.jpga-01722_141Colonel Richard Clement Moody, Royal Engineers, one of the most influential people in early BC history. (BC Archives photo A-01722)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/capture2.pngcapture2https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/rcf-21_page-24.jpgrcf-21_page-24Lulu Sweet, ca. 1865, actress, singer and dancer who gave her name to Lulu Island. (City of Richmond Archives photo RCF 21)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/moody.jpgmoodyColonel Richard Clement Moody, Royal Engineers, one of the most influential people in early BC history. https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/maguires1869.jpgmaguires1869https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/1977-2-25.jpg1977-2-25Moody's capital, New Westminster, ca 1864. A frontier town on the river. (City of Richmond Archives photo 1977 2 25)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/colonel-moody-map-1860.jpgcolonel-moody-map-1860This map was sent by Col. Moody to BC Governor James Douglas and was dated June 29, 1860. It shows trails that were existing at the time, trails that were under construction and trails and roads that Moody recommended be built. It also shows the names of Lulu and Sea Islands, added at a later date in different handwriting. (City of Richmond Archives digital files)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/lulu1863.jpglulu1863This photo of Lulu Sweet was taken in 1863 at a studio beside Maguires Opera House in San Francisco, a theatre in which she performed for many years. She never returned to BC after leaving Victoria, and never set foot on the Island that was named for her. (Image from the City of Richmond Biography Files)2019-12-18T19:16:02+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2017/01/30/focus-on-the-record-the-ted-clark-photograph-collection/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1999-4-2-139.jpg1999-4-2-139A few cars survived to serve in another form. This is a picture of car 712 that has been converted into the Red Racer Restaurant at Penticton, August 1955.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1999-4-2-334.jpg1999-4-2-334Most of the cars of the BCER paid the ultimate sacrifice after removal from service. This image shows car 367 being burnt at the Kitsilano Yard, Vancouver, April 22 1955. Another car is also being burnt, as a worker inspects the ashes. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1999 4 2 334.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1999-4-2-284.jpg1999-4-2-284The tram and streetcar system was gradually phased out under a program called "From Rails to Rubber", replacing lines with bus routes. This sign was probably used to promote the cessation of one of the BCER lines around 1952. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1999 4 2 284..https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1999-4-3-1189.jpg1999-4-3-1189A large billboard advertises women's undergarments as car 107 passes at Broadway and Arbutus, Vancouver, April 21 1951. The car is working the No. 3 Main Line. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1999 4 3 1189.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1999-4-3-702.jpg1999-4-3-702Advertising along the railway lines tended to be large and colorful as seen in this image of interurban tram cars 1205 and 1202 in front of the Continental Hotel, Vancouver, July 1951. The cars are operating the on the Vancouver - Steveston Line. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1999 4 3 702https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1999-4-2-390.jpg1999-4-2-390And the popular sight seeing cars which gave tours of Vancouver. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1999 4 2 390https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1999-4-2-1043.jpg1999-4-2-1043Mr. Clark's collection also included the different types of rolling stock operated by the BC Electric Railway such as this freight locomotive and box car shown on the siding at Brighouse, 1952. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1999 4 2 1043https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1999-4-2-656.jpg1999-4-2-656One of the problems of street level transit systems is the interaction with cars, as shown in this image of interurban tram car 1218 which has collided with a Ford Prefect in Marpole en route to Steveston, August 1951. Bystanders gather around to survey the damage. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1999 4 2 656.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1999-4-2-220.jpg1999-4-2-220Mr. Clark's images not only capture the tram and streetcar system, they also show images of the Lower Mainland from an earlier time. This image, ca. 1950, shows car 412 in Victory Square,Vancouver, operating on the No. 14 Hastings East - Dunbar line. The Marine Building can be seen in the centre rear of the photograph. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1999 4 2 220.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1999-4-3-1892.jpg1999-4-3-1892Passengers chat while waiting for the tram at the Marpole Station. The tram schedule is visible on the station wall behind them.2019-12-18T19:15:24+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2016/01/14/dr-r-w-large-medical-missionary-in-steveston/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/1978-14-10.jpg1978 14 10The Steveston Japanese Hospital took over the medical needs of the Japanese community starting in 1900. Image ca. 1920. (City of Richmond Archives photograph 1978 14 10)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2012-3-7.jpg2012 3 7Dr. Large performs the first operation in Steveston. Mrs. Large assists as the anaesthetist.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2012-3-6.jpg2012 3 6Dr. and Mrs. Large in the Doctor's office in Steveston.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2012-3-3.jpg2012 3 3The Methodist Japanese Mission set up as a hospital ward.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2012-3-1.jpg2012 3 1Rev. R.W. Large, MD.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2012-3-8.jpg2012 3 8The Methodist Japanese Mission in Steveston, ca. 1898, with several early missionaries posing on the stairs. Rev. Crosby is at top right, (with beard), Dr. R.W. Large directly in front of him.2019-12-18T19:13:21+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2014/10/30/sir-edward-walters-haunted-house/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/2-edward-walter-sat-at-desk-copy.jpg2-edward-walter-sat-at-desk-copyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/image-7.jpgImage (7)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/image-6.jpgImage (6)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/image-5.jpgImage (5)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/1993-11-1.jpg1993 11 1https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/1987-108-2.jpg1987 108 2https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/1987-108-1.jpg1987 108 1https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/1977-1-98.jpg1977 1 98https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/untitled.jpgUntitledhttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/image-2.jpgImage (2)House drawing by Greg Jones, City of Richmond Archives 74312019-10-30T17:31:14+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2019/05/09/the-city-of-richmond-archives-inside-the-box/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2008-39-6-683.jpg2008 39 6 683The courtyard entrance to the Richmond Cultural Centre at 7700 Minoru Gate. Up the stairs, through the doors and to the left will bring you to the entrance of the Archives.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_1544.jpgIMG_1544Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie speaks at the Annual Archives Tea, a popular event open to members and guests of the Friends of the Richmond Archives. City of Richmond Archives photo.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2017-remembrance-day-display-2-3.jpg2017 Remembrance Day Display - 2Members of the Friends of the Richmond Archives with a display at the annual Remembrance Day event at City Hall. City of Richmond Archives photograph.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/graham-and-john.jpgGraham and JohnVolunteers at the Archives work at scanning some of the thousands of photographic images preserved there. Once digitized they can be made available online. City of Richmond Archives photograph.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_0253.jpgIMG_0253Photographic negatives, which deteriorate over time, are shown here after being dehumidified, and sealed to prevent moisture incursion. They are then frozen to slow the rate of their decay. City of richmond Archives photograph.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_20170111_082952.jpgIMG_20170111_082952The conservation of documents is an important activity at the Archives. Here a Contract Archivist works at disbinding old by-laws for preservation and accessibility. City of Richmond Archives photograph.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/front-entrance_may-2019.jpgFront entrance_May 2019The front entrance to the Archives is located between the Library entrance and the Cultural Centre front desk. City of Richmond Archives photograph.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/archivesmapsandplansstorage.jpgArchivesMapsandPlansStorageDrawers like these are used for the storage of maps and plans. City of Richmond Archives photograph.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/archivestextualstorage.jpgArchivesTextualStorageThese sections of rolling shelves are used for the storage of textual records in the Archives. City of richmond Archives photograph.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/c-of-r-work-station-2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThis work station in the Archives office is set up for conservation work and includes an exhaust system for the evacuation of fumes. City of Richmond Archives photograph.2019-05-09T20:07:15+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2019/03/21/the-richmond-oil-boom-in-search-of-the-steveston-gusher/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1986-54-8.jpg1986 54 8The Fentiman house and outbuildings in the late 1970s. The gas well was located in the small building between the house and the barn. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1986 54 8.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1978-36-21.jpg1978 36 21Henry Fentiman's gas well, shown here in the 1930s, kept his house heated, water hot and kitchen cooking for decades. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1978 36 21.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1978-36-22.jpg1978 36 22Drilling for gas on the Fentiman farm. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1978 36 22.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1986-54-1.jpg1986 54 1Henry Fentiman's turn of the century mansion on his Steveston farm City of Richmond Archives photograph 1986 54 1.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1978-5-7-2.jpg1978 5 7 (2)Looking north up No.1 Road in 1908 gives a view of the back of the Steveston rail station, a Roman Catholic Church and the now defunct drilling rig of the Steveston Land and Oil Company, City of Richmond Archives photograph 1978 5 7.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/rcf-47.jpgRCF 47A copy of a share certificate for the Steveston Land and Oil Company. City of Richmond Archives photograph RCF 47.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/colonist2.jpgColonist2An ad from June 1904 inviting investors to buy stock in the Steveston Land and Oil Company.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1984-17-75.jpg1984 17 75Steveston in 1891 looking North up 2nd Avenue. The sign on the left advertises the land auction of June 16. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1984 17 75.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/colonist1.jpgColonist1This ad in the Victoria Colonist invites investment in Steveston where you will "see the natural gas burning."https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1978-15-10.jpg1978 15 10The drilling rig of the Steveston Land and Oil Company in 1904. Investors had high hopes that Steveston would be sprouting with derricks like this and black gold would be flowing from deposits under Lulu Island. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1978 15 10.2019-03-21T21:25:51+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2017/03/30/shady-island/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2004-40-1.jpg2004 40 1In this image of the Steveston Waterfront from 1889 no island protects the waterfront. City of Richmond Archives photograph 2004 40 1.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/003.jpg003https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/002.jpg002By 1947 the addition of wing dams and dredging spoils have begun the process of building the island we know today. City of Richmond Archives Ref. Files.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/001.jpg001A 1921 map based on a Dept. of Mines geographical survey shows the natural shape of Steveston/Shady Island. City of Richmond Archives Ref. Files.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1977-1-14.jpg1977 1 14The island before the installation of the rock dam or the breakwater. The western end of the island is still little more than a sand bar. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1977 1 14.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1977-1-15.jpg1977 1 15The rock breakwater can be seen in this image, shortly after its completion, ca. 1953. Also visible are the wing dams and the rock dam at the east end of the channel. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1977 1 15.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1988-10-136.jpg1988 10 136This image looking west over Steveston Island, ca. 1976, shows the two wing dams on the left, the training wall at bottom and the rock dam at the entrance to the channel. The photo shows how water is can flow through the channel at high tide, flushing clean water through while preventing silt from entering. The end of the rock breakwater, now mostly buried, can be seen extending past the western tip of the island.2019-03-20T17:52:31+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2017/05/04/island-city-by-nature-richmonds-islands/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1935-aerial-mosaic-of-richmond-dtl2.jpg1935 Aerial Mosaic of Richmond dtl2This detail from the 1935 Aerial Mosaic shows Richmond's islands in the Ladner Reach. On the right (marked) is Kirkland Island with Rose Island to the left. Rose Island is connected to No.1 Island by the white line of the Woodward Dam which continues down the channel as the Woodward Training wall, through Woodward's Island.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2010-87-31.jpg2010 87 31This aerial view from 1959 shows Lion and Don Islands in the Annacis Island Channel. The Ewen Cannery can be seen on the tip of Lion Island. City of richmond Archives photograph 2010 87 31.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2001-26.jpg2001 26Duck Island is shown here, ca. 1919, supported part of the bridge to Eburne on Sea Island. Its channel was used as a log storage pond. The island has been completely absorbed into Lulu Island. City of Richmond Archives Accession 2001 26.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1984-17-84-burkeville.jpg1984 17 84 BurkevilleThis aerial view of Burkeville, ca. 1944, also shows Pheasant Island and Dinsmore Island connected to Sea Island by a bridge. Both Islands were farmed during their history. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1984 17 84.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1997-5-9.jpg1997 5 9At the lower right in this aerial photo, part of Swishwash Island is visible with the pilings of the Sea Island Cannery visible at its tip. Dinsmore and Pheasant Islands are also visible in the channel to the right of the houses of Burkeville. City of richmond Archives photograph 1997 5 9.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1983-6-78treeisland.jpg1983 6 78TreeIslandTree Island, shown here ca. 1960, is the location of the Tree Island Steel Co. and is now more of a peninsula of Lulu Island than a separate Island. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1983 6 78.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1935-aerial-mosaic-of-richmond-dtl1.jpg1935 Aerial Mosaic of Richmond dtl1This detail shows the three islands which make up the present Mitchell Island, left to right, Eburne Island, Twigg Island and Mitchell Island. City of Richmond Archives image.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1935-aerial-mosaic-of-richmond-dtl3.jpg1935 Aerial Mosaic of Richmond dtl3This detail from the 1935 Aerial Mosaic shows the islands surrounding Sea Island. In the North Arm, left to right, are Iona Island, Wood's Island (tucked in close to the north shore of Sea Island) and Richmond Island, close to the Vancouver side of the channel. In the Middle Arm, left to right, are Swishwash Island, Dinsmore and Pheasant Islands and Duck Island, where the North and Middle Arms join. City of Richmond Archives image.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1985-166-12.jpg1985 166 12Iona Island, shown here ca. 1930, is now connected to Sea Island by a causeway and is the home of a large sewage treatment plant and a regional park. The Richmond-Vancouver boundary runs down the middle of the North Arm Channel at the centre of this photo. On the right is Deering Island on the Vancouver side of the channel. City of richmond Archives photograph 1985 166 12.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1935-aerial-mosaic-of-richmond.jpg1935 Aerial Mosaic of RichmondThe 1935 Aerial Mosaic of Richmond shows Richmond with all of the 26 islands as they were when the Municipal boundaries were set. City of Richmond Archives image. 2019-03-20T17:51:58+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2018/07/12/the-north-arm-of-the-fraser-industry-in-1918/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1987-91-15-18.jpg1987 91 15-18The final image in the document shows a tug towing a boom up river and another tug bringing a barge down river past the wooded tip of Eburne Island as a BC Electric Railway Interurban Tram heads to New Westminster. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1987 91 15-18.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1987-91-14.jpg1987 91 14The Westminster Mill Company plant at New Westminster. City of Richmond Archives photograph 198791 14.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1987-91-13.jpg1987 91 13The Dominion Shingle and Cedar Co. is shown here in a photo taken from the old Queesborough Bridge. The skyline of New Westminster can be seen behind. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1987 19 13.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1987-91-12.jpg1987 91 12The Brunette Saw Mill Company mill. In the background is the Iowa Lumber and Timber Company mill. City of Richmond Archives photo 1987 91 12.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1987-91-11.jpg1987 91 11The Small and Bucklin Lumber Company Limited mill, New Westminster. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1987 91 11.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1987-91-36-40.jpg1987 91 36-40The Canadian Western Lumber Company Limited mill at Fraser Mills is shown here with their fleet of tugs Joyful, Fearful, Cheerful, Gleeful and Dreadful. The Stern wheeler Senator Jansen is on the right and an unidentified small freighter loads on the left. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1987 91 36-40.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1987-91-25-27.jpg1987 91 25-27The Dominion Creosoting and Lumber Limited creosoting plant. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1987 91 25-27.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1987-91-24.jpg1987 91 24The Dominion Creosoting and Lumber Limited lumber mill employed 120 men. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1987 91 24.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/1987-91-23.jpg1987 91 23The Eburne Steel Company. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1987 91 23.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/1987-91-22.jpg1987 91 22The Graham Evaporating Plant at Marpole. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1987 91 22.2018-07-19T16:20:07+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2018/04/12/a-walk-down-no-3-road-in-1958/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/zzzzz-1988-18-15.jpgzzzzz 1988 18 15Looking east toward 700 No.3 Road. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1988 18 15.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/zzzz-1988-18-16.jpgzzzz 1988 18 16Looking east toward 696 No.3 Road. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1988 18 16.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/zzz-1988-18-17.jpgzzz 1988 18 17Looking east toward 694 No.3 Road. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1988 18 17.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/zz-1988-18-18.jpgzz 1988 18 18Looking east across toward 692 No.3 Road. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1988 18 18.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/z-1988-18-19.jpgz 1988 18 19Looking south east toward 690 No.3 Road. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1988 18 19.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/y-1988-18-20.jpgy 1988 18 20Looking east toward 688 No.3 road. City of richmond Archives photograph 1988 18 20.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/x-1988-18-21.jpgx 1988 18 21Looking east toward 684 No.3 Road. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1988 18 21https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/w-1988-18-22.jpgw 1988 18 22Looking east toward 682 No.3 Road. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1988 18 22.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/v-1988-18-23.jpgv 1988 18 23Looking east toward 680 No.3 Road. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1988 18 23.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/u-1988-18-25.jpgu 1988 18 25Looking east to the corner of Park Road and No.3 Road. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1988 18 25.2018-04-13T21:15:49+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2018/02/05/brighouse-grocery-the-red-white-store/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1984-17-822.jpg1984 17 82Brighouse Grocery in the early sixties after the removal of the Interurban Tram tracks. (City of Richmond Archives photograph 1984 17 82)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1993-29-004.jpg1993 29 004Bertha and Paul Meyer stand in the produce section of the Brighouse Grocery, ca. 1955. (City of Richmond Archives photograph 1993 29 4)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1993-29-005.jpg1993 29 005 A smiling Bertha Meyer stocks the shelves at the Brighouse Grocery Store. (City of Richmond Archives photograph 1993 29 5) https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1993-29-003.jpg1993 29 003As advertised in Life Magazine, the Red & White Grocery "Trainload Sale" offered great bargains on canned food. Bertha and Paul Meyer stand in their store, ca. 1955. (City of Richmond Archives photograph 1993 29 3)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1993-29-001.jpg1993 29 001Paul Meyer and children Michael and Heather in front of his store. The Meyers owned the Brighouse Grocery Red & White Store from 1949 to 1963 offering telephone orders and free delivery. (City of Richmond Archives photograph 1993 29 1)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1993-29-002.jpg1993 29 002The Brighouse Grocery Red & White Store, ca. 1955. The location was very convenient for customers arriving by tram, the tracks can be seen on the right.(City of Richmond Archives photograph 1993 29 2)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1984-17-83.jpg1984 17 83The original Brighouse Grocery store was built By Josiah Stirton in 1918 and was located at the intersection of No. 3 Road and General Currie Road. (City of Richmond Archives photograph 1984 17 83)2018-02-01T22:08:24+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2016/02/19/from-soup-to-nuts-at-grauers-store/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1977-2-34.jpg1977 2 34Eburne on Sea Island, ca. 1906. The post Office, General Store and butcher shop are on the left in this photo, taken from the end of the Eburne Bridge. (City of Richmond Archives photograph 1977 2 34)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1997-42-1-258.jpg1997 42 1 258This photo from 1977 shows the last remnants of old Eburne, lying in the shadow of the Arthur Laing Bridge which opened the year before. The two large commercial buildings are the old Post Office / Print shop building on the left and Grauer's Store on the right. Rental units were located on the upper floors of these buildings as well as in the house to the right. (City of Richmond Archives photo 1997 42 1 258)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1988-121-richmond-review-jan-14.jpg1988 121 - Richmond Review - Jan. 14An image taken through the front window of Grauer's Store just before it was demolished in 1981. (City of Richmond Archives photograph 1988 121-Richmond Review- Jan.14)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2008-34-6-84.jpg2008-34-6-84The back of Grauer's Store in 1967. Four rental suites were located on the top floor of the building. (City of Richmond Archives photograph 2008 34 6 84)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2008-34-6-90.jpg2008-34-6-90Grauer's Store was a true General Store, carrying everything from gumboots to baby food, veterinary and beauty supplies, appliances and pork chops. (City of Richmond Archives photograph 2008 34 6 90)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2008-34-6-81.jpg2008-34-6-81Carl Grauer assists a customer with a selection at the store in 1956. (City of Richmond Archives photograph 2008 34 6 81)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ad.jpgadAn advertisement for Grauer's Store with the grocery delivery schedule. (City of Richmond Archives accession 2008 34)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2008-34-6-80.jpg2008-34-6-80Grauer's fleet of delivery trucks. (City of Richmond Archives photograph 2008 34 6 80)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2008-34-6-95.jpg2008-34-6-95A sales clerk makes up an order for delivery at Grauer's Store, 1956. (City of Richmond Archives photograph 2008 34 6 95)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/map.jpgmapThe Grauer property on Sea Island was slightly over one acre in size and included a water lot and dock. Several buildings were on the property, including the old Grauer family home, later converted to two rental suites, the store building, which had four rental suites on the second floor, the old post office - print shop building, which had two rental suites on the second floor, a small building used as a meeting hall and numerous sheds and storage buildings. (City of Richmond Archives accession 2008 34)2018-02-01T22:05:06+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2016/05/12/wells-air-harbour/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/water-map.jpgwater mapThis waterworks map from the late 1930s shows the Wells Air Harbour building, labelled "Aeroplane Plant", on the upper left, just south of the end of Bridgeport Road. (City of Richmond Archives image)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/capture.jpgCaptureA Google Street view capture shows the Boathouse - West Marine location on River Road. The large hangar door openings can still be seen, a leftover from the days when this building was one of the busiest seaplane bases in the Lower Mainland.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/1977-1-99.jpg1977 1 99This aerial view shows the former Wells Air Harbour hangar building at the end of Bridgeport Road in 1953. The ramp used to haul aircraft into the hangar has been removed but the building survives to this day. (City of Richmond Archives photo 1977 1 99)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2012-12-1.jpg2012 12 1Russel L. "Ginger" Coote, in the pilot's uniform, stands on the float at Wells Air Harbour. In the right foreground is the ramp to the hangar where Tommy Jones repaired and rebuilt aircraft. (City of Richmond Archives photo 2012 12 1)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/1985-1-21.jpg1985 1 21Bush pilot Ginger Coote operated his airline out of Wells Air Harbour. Shown here is his Waco YKS-6 in a hangar. (City of Richmond Archives photo 1985 1 21)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/1989-19-11.jpg1989 19 11A Float plane taxis on the Middle Arm of the Fraser River in this photo, ca. 1930. (City of Richmond Archives photo 1989 19 11)2018-02-01T22:04:40+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2016/06/09/farming-in-the-round-the-ewen-cattle-barn/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2006-24-57.jpg2006 24 57In February 1999 the old barn collapsed in a windstorm. (City of Richmond Archives photo 2006 24 57)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2003-17-1.jpg2003 17 1A view of the deteriorating barn, ca. 1996. (City of Richmond Archives photo 2003 17 1)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1984-4-58.jpg1984 4 58The Ewen Barn in 1979. The rectangular granary and ramp to the second floor are clearly visible. (City of Richmond Archives photo 1984 4 58)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2009-2-19.jpg2009 2 19A team of horses haul a wagon of hay with the Ewen Barn in the background in this image, ca. 1920. The barn's roof is still fitted with the rooftop ventilator which was removed in the 1940s. (City of Richmond Archives photo 2009 2 19)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1990-0013-00005.jpg1990-0013-00005A drawing showing a cross section view of the barn with its cattle stalls below and second floor space. A cow and a man are added for scale.(City of Richmond Archives 1990-0013-00005)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1990-0013-00006.jpg1990-0013-00006An upper level plan of the barn shows the granary and ramp leading to the second floor space. (City of Richmond Archives 1990-0013-00006)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1990-13-ewen-barn-aerial-second-from-last-in-series.jpg1990 13 Ewen Barn aerial second from last in seriesThis aerial view shows the Ewen Barn's location in relation to the Lafarge Cement plant at upper right and the Annacis Channel. Lion Island, the location of Alexander Ewen's Ewen Cannery, is just visible at top right.2018-02-01T22:04:06+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2017/06/29/richmond-150-from-bog-to-city/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/wborrowman_crowd-1.jpgwborrowman_crowd 1Crowds watch the screen at the O Zone as Sydney Crosby is interviewed after the winning goal for Canada in the Gold Medal Hockey game. (City of Richmond Archives - W. Borrowman photo)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/oval-construction.jpgOval ConstructionConstruction began on the Olympic Oval in November of 2006. (City of Richmond Archives - B. Phillips photograph)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/bphillips_cityhall-to-oval-1_3841.jpgbphillips_Cityhall to Oval 1_3841Construction began on the Olympic Oval in November of 2006. (City of Richmond Archives - B. Phillips photograph)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2007-7-city-hall-2002.jpg2007 7 City Hall 2002Richmond City Hall opened on May 20, 2000. It is believed to be the first municipal building in BC to use a Feng Shui consultant in its design. (City of Richmond Archives photograph 2007 7)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2008-39-6-685.jpg2008 39 6 685Richmond's new Minoru Park Plaza and Library and Cultural Centre opened on January 16, 1993. (City of Richmond Archives photograph 2008 39 6 685)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2009-16-fantasy-gardens.jpg2009 16 Fantasy GardensOpened on March 5, 1987 Fantasy Garden World was a Richmond tourist destination, and a catalyst for political controversy. (City of Richmond Archives photograph 2009 16)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/1988-121-sept-19-1984.jpg1988 121 Sept 19 1984The Gateway Theatre is a mainstay of Richmond's arts and culture community. It opened on September 19, 1984. (City of Richmond Archives accession 1988 121)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/cra-coat-of-arms-7611-colour.jpgCRA Coat of Arms 7611 colour1979 was the 100th Anniversary of the incorporation of Richmond and several projects and celebrations were planned to mark the event. The Corporation of the township of Richmond adopted the "Child of the Fraser" Coat of Arms as its official symbol. (City of Richmond Archives image)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/1996-13-5.jpg1996-13-5Richmond's oldest retail outlet, Grauer's Store on Sea Island, closed it's doors forever on May 31, 1976. (City of Richmond Archives photograph 1996 13 5) https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2006-7-12.jpg2006 7 12Mayor Gil Blair speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Lansdowne Park Mall. Built on the site of the horse racing track, the mall would open in September 1977. (City of Richmond Archives photograph 2006 7 12)2017-07-20T18:19:08+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2017/02/23/arrested-development-sturgeon-bank/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/1966-1.jpg1966-1A photograph of an artist's model pf the proposed recreational development of Sturgeon Bank is shown in this photo. City of Richmond Archives Accession 2003 18.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/1962b.jpg1962bThe 1962 landfill project would have resulted in land reclamation for the purposes suggested on this aerial photo. The permissions from the Departments of Fisheries, Transport and Public Works had all been granted for this proposal. City of Richmond Archives Industries Reference File.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/1962.jpg1962The 1962 proposal by Terra Nova Development Ltd. showed Sturgeon Bank plotted for land reclamation by use as a sanitary landfill. A deep sea shipping channel with turning basin is included in the drawing, allowing dock access for future industrial development. City of Richmond Archives Industries Reference File.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/1987-0032-00024.jpg1987-0032-00024This 1958 suggestion had room for airport expansion as well as industrial dock space. City of Richmond Archives Industries Reference file.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/002.jpg002This 1957 proposal showed development of Sturgeon Bank on Lulu and Sea Islands with large commercial and industrial areas, docks on the North and South Arms and , for the first time, some recreational area with parks and a beach. City of Richmond Archives Sturgeon Bank Reference file.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/1984-0021-00001.jpg1984-0021-00001An artist's conception from 1928 of the proposed Sturgeon Bank Aerial Depot shows a busy aerodrome with seaplane basins and airship mooring. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1984 21 1.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/rcf-121.jpgrcf-121An artist's conception of what the 1912 Sturgeon Bank Harbour development would have looked like. City of Richmond Archives Accession 1264.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/sturgbanks1912.jpgsturgbanks1912The 1912 plan for Sturgeon Bank included rail and highway links as well as miles of dock space for shipping.2017-03-20T20:32:01+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2016/10/03/new-archives-search-page/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/ref-files1.jpgref-fileshttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/bio-files.jpgbio-fileshttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-08-23-10-27-03.jpgsearch tabshttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-08-22-16-46-37.jpgsearch examplehttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-08-22-15-24-14.jpglist of termslist of termshttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-08-22-11-39-39.jpgdigitized onlydigitized onlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-08-22-11-20-37.jpgadvanced2016-12-06T17:17:55+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2016/11/10/focus-on-the-record-the-preservation-of-family-photograph-collections/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2013-47-4-5.jpg2013-47-4-5Irine McDonald is shown here in a duck punt on the still waters of the North Arm in 1924 in this McDonald Family photo. The Celtic Cannery can be seen in the background. City of Richmond Archives photograph 2013 47 4 5.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2012-62-a.jpg2012-62-aThis image of Richmond Photo is one of many donated to the Archives by the family of Noel McConnell, a well known and prolific Richmond photographer who worked out of this building. He took countless photographs in Richmond, from aerial photos to wedding, sports and school photos to pictures of life around the area, Much of his work is now preserved at the Archives. (City of Richmond Archives photograph 2012 2 a.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/1998-29-16.jpg1998-29-16This image, donated to the Archives by the Russell Family, shows winning horse "Fair Ruffles" and jockey Wells at Lansdowne Park on June 21, 1952. Also shown are trainer Jackie Russell, Phyllis Russell, Barry Blair, Archie Blair and Roberta (Blair) Dimond. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1998 29 16.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/1997-5-77.jpg1997-5-77Jim Dunbar poses on an Indian motorcycle at the Vancouver Airport in this photo by Eric Rathborne around 1950. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1997 5 77.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/1985-39-287.jpg1985-39-287Three girls take a swim at Whiterock in 1913 in this image donated by the Thompson Family. City of Richmond Archives photograph 1985 39 287.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/1985-39-176.jpg1985-39-176https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/1985-5-7.jpg1985-5-7This photograph of young couple walking their dog near Garden City Road between Saunders and Francis Roads, ca. 1958, is a good example of a family photo that has been donated to the Archives . City of Richmond Archives photo 1985 5 7.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/1978-35-13.jpg1978-35-13A farmer raises his hat while sitting on a haystack in this photo. City of Richmond Archives photograph 978 35 13.2016-11-17T18:37:33+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2016/04/14/new-at-the-archives-the-richmond-review/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/1988-121-richmond-review-oct-21-1989.jpg1988 121 - Richmond Review - Oct.21, 1989The sports section of the Review showed images from many Richmond games, including this one from October 21, 1989. This is just one of the many thousands of photographs form the paper, now housed in the City of Richmond Archives. (City of Richmond Archives - Richmond Review photo 1988 121)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/comp.jpgcompAdvertising helps pay for the operation of any newspaper and the Review was no exception. Local advertising allowed Richmondites to choose which sales they would attend at local stores or, in this case from 1957, which local theatre they would attend to see Hollywood's latest offerings.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/lulu1957.jpgLulu1957Advertising helps pay for the operation of any newspaperhttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/delta1957.jpgDelta1957https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/steves72.jpgSteves72The review was an important source of information for readers during elections, featuring interviews, details about candidate's platforms, etc. This clipping shows well-known local politician Harold Steves beginning his successful run for the NDP in the 1972 provincial election.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/service19411.jpgService1941https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/service1941.jpgService1941https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/police1937.jpgPolice1937The police news was a popular feature of the Marpole-Richmond Review where the latest police activities could be followed and names were named, even for minor infractions. This clip from 1937 relates the fallout from illegal liquor sales in Steveston.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/review-staff.jpgReview staffThe Richmond Review staff, ca. 1990; left to right - Publisher Susan Tweedie, Composing Room Foreman Fred Meyer and Editor Diane Strandberg. City of Richmond Archives photograph 2015 19.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/last-review.jpgLast ReviewThe front page of the last edition of the Richmond Review, July 24, 2015.2016-04-21T21:17:15+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2016/03/17/focus-on-the-record-production-and-mapping-centre-planning-and-development-photographs/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/graham-with-new-scanner.jpgGraham with new scannerArchives volunteer Graham Turnbull is shown here digitizing photographs using a new scanner purchased by the Friends of the Richmond Archives in 2015. The Production and Mapping Centre, Planning and Development photographs were the first photographs to be digitized using the new scanner. Richmond Archives photograph.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/2008-39-5-61.jpg2008 39 5 61An aerial view looking south-west over the intersection of Westminster Highway and No.3 Road, the Park Towers and Minoru Park. City of Richmond Archives photograph 2008 39 5 61.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/2008-39-3-235.jpg2008 39 3 235Loading seafood for export into an aircaft container. City of richmond Archives photograph 2008 39 3 235.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/2008-39-3-148.jpg2008 39 3 148Working on a helicopter at the BCIT Aerospace Technology Campus. City of Richmond Archives photograph 2008 39 1 148.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/2008-39-2-202.jpg2008 39 2 202Bridgepoint Market children's play area, 1990. City of Richmond Archives photograph 2008 39 2 202.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/2008-39-2-70.jpg2008 39 2 70Woodward's Store at Lansdowne Mall, 1982. City of Richmond Archives photograph 2008 39 2 70.2016-03-17T16:32:52+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2015/08/13/registered-trademark-commercial-art-from-the-b-c-packers-collection/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cloverleafsalmonlabel1939.jpgCloverLeafSalmonLabel1939The Clover Leaf Brand is perhaps one of the best known and longest used trademarks from BC Packers.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/m5004aviator_19_1.jpgm5004aviator_19_1Aviator Brandhttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/lacrosse.jpgLacrosseLacrosse brandhttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/derby5-4-2472dpi.jpgDerby5-4-2(4)72dpiDerby brand for the horse racing fanhttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/tabletalk5-4-1-72dpi.jpgTableTalk5-4-1-72dpiTable Talk Brandhttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/mapleleaf5-4-1-72dpi.jpgMapleLeaf5-4-1-72dpihttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/household5-4-1-72dpi.jpgHousehold5-4-1-72dpiHousehold Brand Salmonhttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dinner-bell5-4-1-72dpi.jpgDinner-Bell5-4-1-72dpiDinner Bell Brandhttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/nansen3-5-4-2372dpi.jpgNansen3-5-4-2(3)72dpiNansen Brand with dog sled and trapperhttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/nansen5-4-2472dpi.jpgNansen5-4-2(4)72dpiNansen Brand with a polar bear on an ice floe.2015-08-13T16:43:50+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2015/07/16/new-at-the-archives-engineering-richmond/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/1988-123-401.jpg1988 123 401Sewer Outfall - the launchhttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/1988-123-472.jpg1988 123 472Crossing for Lansdowne Canalhttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/1988-123-461.jpg1988 123 461Dinsmore Bridge under Constructionhttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/1988-123-460.jpg1988 123 460https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/1988-123-448.jpg1988 123 448https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/1988-123-431.jpg1988 123 431Gilbert Road Trunk Sewer - Laying Pipehttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/1988-123-430.jpg1988 123 430Gilbert Road Trunk Sewerhttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/1988-123-392.jpg1988 123 3922015-07-16T16:44:56+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2015/07/02/from-the-archives-kitchen-hermit-cookies/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2009-16-13-4-3-1.jpg2009 16 13-4-3-1London Farmhouse after restoration by the municipality. City of Richmond Archives Photograph 2009 16 13-4-3-1https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2009-16-75.jpg2009 16 75London Farmhouse, 1908. City of Richmond Archives Photograph 2009 16 75https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/plateofhermits.jpgplateofhermitsA plate of hermit cookies hot out of the oven. (John Campbell photograph)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/recipe-hermits.jpgrecipe-hermitsRecipe for Hermits from "Woman's Favorite Cook Book." City of Richmond Archives reference fileshttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/cookbookcover.jpgcookbookcoverCover of "Woman's Favorite Cook Book," published in 1902 and used by the London family. City of Richmond Archives reference filehttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/hermits.jpghermitsFreshly-baked hermits, using Hettie London's 1902 cookbook. John Campbell photograph2015-07-02T16:26:56+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2015/06/18/focus-on-the-record-records-of-taxation/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/1988-18-31.jpg1988 18 31Assessor's photograph of Lulu Theatre, 1958. City of Richmond Archives Photograph 1988 18 31https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/taxledgerpage.jpgTaxLedgerPagePage from municipal Tax Ledger, 1887. City of Richmond Archives Tax Ledgershttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/assessmentletter.jpgAssessment LetterLetter from the BC Packers Association requesting change in tax assessment.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/bylaw-1-1881.jpgBylaw 1 - 1881Bylaw 1 of 1881 - Bylaw to raise municipal revenue.2015-06-18T18:40:28+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2015/06/04/traffic-congestion-in-richmond-bumper-to-bumper-through-the-years/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/1988-95-1.jpg1988 95 1https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/1988-121-august-21-1985.jpg1988 121 - August 21 1985Construction tie-ups on No. 3 Road, 1985. City of Richmond Archives - Richmond Review Photograph 1988 121 - August 21 1985.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/1997-16-19.jpg1997 16 19Line-up for the Ladner ferry on No. 5 Road, 1947. City of Richmond Archives Photograph 1997 16 19https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/1997-42-3-145.jpg1997 42 3 145Bumper-to-bumper traffic on the Sea Island side of the Marpole Bridge, 1955. City of Richmond Archives Photograph 1997 42 3 145https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/1978-13-5.jpg1978 13 5Traffic at Brighouse Park Race Track, 1921. City of Richmond Archives Photograph 1978 13 5https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/1977-9-18.jpg1977 9 18Finding a place to park on Fair Day at the old Town Centre, ca. 1900. City of Richmond Archives Photograph 1977 9 182015-06-04T16:13:33+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2015/05/21/focus-on-the-record-records-of-heritage-preservation/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/heritageinventorycover.jpgHeritageInventorycoverCover of the first Heritage Inventory for Richmond, 1984. City of Richmond Archives GP 34https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/hac-2-1-3.jpgHAC 2-1-3Britannia Shipyard area, 1988. City of Richmond Archives, Heritage Advisory Committee, File 2-1-3https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/1997-42-1-125.jpg1997 42 1 125Steveston Museum and Post Office (formerly Royal Bank / Northern Bank) during restoration, 1980. City of Richmond Archives Photograph 1997 42 1 125https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/1985-187-7.jpg1985 187 7London Farm before restoration, 1977. City of Richmond Archives Photograph 1985 187 7https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/1989-33-1.jpg1989 33 1The old Richmond United/Methodist Church building being moved to Minoru Park, 1967. City of Richmond Archives Photograph 1989 33 12015-05-21T16:11:03+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2015/03/19/focus-on-the-record-early-records-of-richmonds-parks-and-recreation-commission/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/1978-41-5.jpg1978 41 5Aerial view of Richmond Nature Park, 1977. City of Richmond Archives Photograph 1978 41 5https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/official-opening-program-1967-richmond-arts-centre.jpgOfficial Opening Program - 1967 - Richmond Arts CentreOfficial Opening Program, Richmond Arts Centre, 1967. City of Richmond Archives reference fileshttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/1985-77-26.jpg1985 77 26Swim meet at Centennial Pool, 1963. City of Richmond Archives Photograph 1985 77 26https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/1978-32-40.jpg1978 32 40Opening of Minoru Sports Pavilion, 1964. City of Richmond Archives Photograph 1978 32 40https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/deed-of-land-1958-minoru-park.jpgDeed of Land - 1958 - Minoru ParkDeed of Land. Purchase of part of present-day Minoru Park, 1958. City of Richmond Archives MR 66, File 1540https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/1978-33-28.jpg1978 33 28Little League Tournament at Brighouse Park, 1961.2015-05-13T19:57:13+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2015/04/16/early-navigation-and-the-leading-tree-at-garry-point/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/1978-34-3.jpg1978 34 3https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/scan0001.jpgscan0001https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/scan0002.jpgscan0002https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/garry-pt-tree.jpgGarry Pt Tree2015-05-13T19:55:10+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2015/01/06/japanese-canadians-on-sea-island/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/program-for-1983-reunion.jpgProgram for 1983 ReunionCover of Program for the 1983 Reunion. City of Richmond Archives Accession 2014 4https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/reunion-1983-program-cover.jpgReunion 1983 - Program CoverProgram cover for the 1983 reunion. City of Richmond Archives Accession 2014 4https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2000-15-2.jpgHouses being burned at Acme CanneryThe burning of cannery-owned houses at Acme Cannery. City of Richmond Archives Photograph 2000 15 2https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2004-2-1.jpgSea Island HurricanesSea Island Hurricanes, ca. 1938. City of Richmond Archives Photograph 2004 2 1https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2013-8-1.jpgSea Island Young People's SocietySea Island Young People's Society on New Year's Day, 1939. City of Richmond Archives Photograph 2013 8 1https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/1985-39-65.jpg1985 39 65Sea Island Japanese School, Div. 2, 1929. City of Richmond Archives Photograph 1985 39 65 https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/list-of-families-in-cannery-owned-housing.jpgList of Families in cannery-owned housingList of families in cannery-owned housing, 1936. City of Richmond Archives MR 6, File 603-3https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/don-gordon-vancouver-and-acme.jpgVancouver and Acme canneriesVancouver and Acme (top) Canneries on Sea Island, ca. 1932. City of Richmond Archives Don Gordon collectionhttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/rcf-185.jpgVisit of the Japanese ConsulCannery workers and their families at Vancouver Cannery, Sea Island, on the occasion of the visit by the Japanese Consul, 1912 2015-05-11T22:13:50+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2015/05/07/vantage-point-industry-on-the-south-arm-of-the-fraser/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/2010-87-31.jpg2010 87 31La Farge Cement plant, showing Don and Lion Island, 1959. City of Richmond Archives Photograph 2010 87 31https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/2010-87-27.jpg2010 87 27Canada Rice Mills plant and wharf, 1959. City of Richmond Archives Photograph 2010 87 27https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/2010-87-28.jpg2010 87 28Crown Zellerbach paper mill and wharf, 1959. City of Richmond Archives Photograph 2010 87 28https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/2010-87-29.jpg2010 87 29Steveston Harbour showing canneries and fish boats, 1959. City of Richmond Archives Photograph 2010 87 292015-05-07T16:49:23+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2015/04/09/vantage-point-the-view-from-richmonds-first-high-rise-development/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/1988-123-660.jpg1988 123 660Minoru Park (with Minoru Chapel) and beyond looking northwest, ca. 1974. City of Richmond Archives Photograph 1988 123 660https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/1988-123-654.jpg1988 123 654Richmond Twin Theatres, Municipal Hall and beyond looking southeast, ca. 1974. City of Richmond Archives Photograph 1988 123 654 https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/1988-123-652.jpg1988 123 652Richmond Square and beyond looking east, ca. 1974. City of Richmond Archives Photograph 1988 123 652https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/park-towers-advertisement.jpgPark Towers advertisementAdvertisement in Richmond Review newspaper, November 10, 1972. City of Richmond Archives newspaper collectionhttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/1988-123-656.jpg1988 123 656In the shadows of Park Towers, Richmond Square and beyond looking northeast, ca. 1974. City of Richmond Archives Photograph 1988 123 6562015-04-09T17:40:56+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2015/02/04/road-names-in-richmond-addressing-community-history/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/street-signage.jpgStreet signageStreet signage in Richmond. Where do those names come from? (Graham Turnbull photograph)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/road-sign-minoru-boulevard.jpgRoad Sign - Minoru BoulevardStreet signage in Richmond. Where do those names come?https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/road-sign-minoru-blvd.jpgRoad Sign - Minoru BlvdStreet signage in Richmond. Where do those names come from?https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/road-sign-minoru-blvd-2.jpgRoad Sign - Minoru Blvd 2Street signage in Richmond. Where do those names come from?https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/1997-42-1-483.jpg1997 42 1 483Street sign at corner in the old Cora Brown subdivision. McDonald Road (still in existence) was named after pioneer farming family on Sea Island. Edgington Avenue (disappeared with the federal expropriation of Cora Brown for airport expansion) was named after Private Erine Edgington, a former Richmond High student, who was killed in action in Italy during World War II. City of Richmond Archives Photograph 1997 42 1 483 https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/map-1989-11-1.jpgMap 1989 11 1Street map of Richmond, 1937, showing changes to numbered east/west roads, along iwth old names in parentheses. City of Richmond Archives Map 1989 11 1 https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/motion-to-petition-to-declare-public-highways.jpgMotion to Petition to Declare Public HighwaysExcerpt from Council minutes of May 6, 1880, showing first page of motion to petition to declare public highways for No. 1 Road through No. 13 Road. City of Richmond Archives, MR 1, File 1-1 2015-03-20T19:23:25+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2014/10/30/focus-on-the-record-election-records/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/ted-youngberg-and-election-staff-1965.jpgTed Youngberg and Election Staff 1965https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/election-ballot-1931-reeve.jpgElection Ballot - 1931 - Reevehttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/election-ballot-1931-councillor-ward-3.jpgElection Ballot - 1931 - Councillor Ward 3https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/voters-list-1915-front-cover.jpgVoters List 1915 Front Cover2015-03-20T19:19:26+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2015/01/22/focus-on-the-record-records-of-early-policing-in-richmond/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/report-to-the-board-of-licence-commissioners-1917.jpgReport to the Board of Licence Commissioners 1917Report to the Board of Licence Commissioners, September, 1917. City of Richmond Archives MR 403, File BLC 1-1https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2010-37-1.jpg2010 37 1Group photograph of RCMP Richmond Detachment personnel, including Police Magistrate R.C. Palmer, in the 1950s. City of Richmond Archives Photograph 2010 37 1https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/boxing-application-letter.jpgBoxing Application LetterApplication to hold boxing exhibitions at Brighouse Arena, 1915. City of Richmond Archives MR 42, File 5599-2https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/annual-report-to-board-of-police-commissioners-1916.jpgAnnual Report to Board of Police Commissioners 1916Annual Report to the Board of Police Commissioners, 1916. City of Richmond Archives MR 404, File BPC 1-1https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/1985-206-1.jpg1985 206 1Chief of Police Andrew Waddell in 1914. City of Richmond Archives Photograph 1985 206 12015-03-20T19:13:45+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2015/03/05/the-skookum-slide-a-slippery-slope-into-childhood-memory/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/richmondreviewjan8-69.jpgRichmondReviewJan8-69A clipping from the Richmond Review, January 8, 1969.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/plan.jpgPlan of the Skookum Slide. City of Richmond Archives PL 248 COM 5.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/map.jpgMapA plan showing the proposed location for the slide on property sub-leased from the Credit Union and Dairy Queen. City of Richmond Archives accession 5337 43.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/letter.jpgLetterA letter from Skookum Slide President John B. Stokes. City of Richmond Archives MR SE 92 SS7, file 43.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/card.jpgCardhttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2008-39-2-246.jpg2008 39 2 246Looking north toward the Skookum Slide from Richmond Square. City of Richmond Archives photo 2008 39 2 246.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2008-39-2-34.jpg2008 39 2 34This image, looking south east toward No.3 Road in 1973, shows the Skookum Slide on the right, the back of the Richmond Savings Credit Union in the centre and Wosk's Furniture on the left. The red roof of the Dairy Queen can be seen above the Credit Union. City of Richmond Archives photo 2008 39 2 34.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/skookum-ticket.jpgSkookum ticketTickets for the Skookum Slide.2015-03-06T02:13:00+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2015/02/19/focus-on-the-record-records-of-early-dyking-and-drainage/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/1977-1-8.jpg1977 1 8Flood box at Woodward's Slough, 1952. City of Richmond Archives Photograph 1977 1 8https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/lulu-island-west-dyking-district-tax-notice.jpgLulu Island West Dyking District Tax NoticeTax notice for Lulu Island West Dyking District, 1921. City of Richmond Archives, Thompson family fondshttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/drainage-pump-diagram.jpgDrainage Pump DiagramDiagram of Drainage Pump , 1935. City of Richmond Archives, MR 202, File 1648https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/1978-14-4.jpg1978 14 4Dyking and the Dredge "Beaver No. 2" in Steveston area, ca. 1905. City of Richmond Archives Photograph 1978 14 4https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/1978-5-6.jpg1978 5 6The Dyke at London's, Lulu Island, 1908. City of Richmond Archives Photograph 1978 5 62015-02-19T17:54:05+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2015/01/29/from-the-archives-kitchen-sour-cream-doughnuts/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/plate-of-doughnuts.jpgPlate of doughnutsA tasty plate of homemade doughnuts using the 1930 recipe. (Graham Turnbull photograph)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/doughnut.jpgDoughnutA tasty, 1930-style, homemade sour cream doughnut. (Bill Purver photograph)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/sour-cream-doughnut-recipe.jpgSour Cream Doughnut RecipeRecipe for Sour Cream Doughnuts on page 13 of "Tested Recipes."https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/ad-in-recipe-book.jpgAd in Recipe BookAd supplied by BC Electric Railway Company on inside of front cover of "Tested Recipes." https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/recipe-book-cover.jpgRecipe Book CoverCover of "Tested Recipes" published in 1930 by the Ladies Aid to Richmond United Church. City of Richmond Archives, Richmond United Church fonds, Series 5, File 3https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/1985-39-104.jpgRichmond United ChurchRichmond United Church at the corner of River Road and Cambie, ca. 1930. City of Richmond Archives Photograph 1985 39 1042015-01-29T22:53:37+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2014/12/11/from-the-archives-kitchen-salmon-bread-pie/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/salmon-bread-pie.jpgSalmon Bread PieThe result of our research , thanks to professional chef and Friends of the Richmond Archives Board member Precilla Huang. Bill Purver photographhttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/recipe-salmon-bread-pie.jpgRecipe Salmon Bread PieRecipe for Salmon Bread Pie in "Sea Food Recipes", City of Richmond Archives RL 258https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/recipe-book-title-page.jpgRecipe Book Title Page"Sea Food Recipes", ca. 1955. City of Richmond Archives RL258https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2001-34-9-93.jpg2001 34 9 93Clover Leaf Display, 1954. City of Richmond Archives Photograph 2001 34 9-93https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/cloverleafsalmonlabel1939.jpgCloverLeafSalmonLabel1939Clover Leaf Sockeye Salmon, by appointment to the Governor General and the Lady Tweedsmuir, 1939https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/cloverleaftrademarkrenewal1915.jpgCloverLeafTradeMarkRenewal1915https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/recipe-book-centre-spread.jpgRecipe Book Centre Spread2014-12-23T17:33:50+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2014/12/18/focus-on-the-record-records-of-early-land-use-regulation/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/1949-zoning-map-photo.jpg1949 zoning map photo1949 Zoning Map as Schedule A to Bylaw 1149. City of Richmond Archives bylawshttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/minutes-of-first-meeting-of-town-planning-commission.jpgMinutes of first meeting of Town Planning Commissionhttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/front-page-of-by-law-1430.jpgFront page of By Law 1430First page of Zoning Bylaw 1430 (1956), with amendment bylaw number annotations in pencil. City of Richmond Archives Bylawshttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/1949-zoning-map-photo.jpg1949 zoning map photoZoning Map as Schedule A of first Zoning Bylaw, 1949. City of Richmond Archives Bylawshttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/1935-aerial-mosaic-of-richmond.jpg1935 Aerial Mosaic of RichmondAerial view of Richmond (population 8,000) in the 1930s, before the establishment of zoning bylaws. City of Richmond Archives Photograph 1985 154 12014-12-18T17:53:56+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2014/12/04/never-on-sunday-the-holiday-shopping-referendum/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/bylaw-4016.jpgBylaw 4016Bylaw 4016 as adopted. City of Richmond Archives Bylawshttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/lumberland-for-sunday-shopping.jpgLumberland for Sunday ShoppingElection Brochure. City of Richmond Archives, SE 35, File 4569 (1981)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/never-on-sunday-back-page.jpgNever on Sunday back pageBack page of election brochure. City of Richmond Archives, SE 35, File 4569 (1981)https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2006-12-4.jpg2006 12 4https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/never-on-sunday-front-page.jpgNever on Sunday front pageFront page of brochure urging a "No" vote. City of Richmond Archives, SE 35, File 4569 (1981)2014-12-18T16:08:35+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2014/11/20/from-the-archives-kitchen-an-old-fashioned-roly-poly/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/a-slice-of-mouthwatering-roly-poly.jpgA slice of mouthwatering roly polyA slice of mouthwatering roly poly. (Graham Turnbull photograph(https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/roly-poly.jpgWartime Roly PolyThe end result of our research. Graham Turnbull photograph.https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/rolly-polly-recipe-ration-guide-ref-files.jpgRoly Poly Recipe (Ration Guide) - Ref FilesRoly Poly Recipe from Home Canning Ration Guide. City of Richmond Archives Reference Files https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/home-canning-ration-guide-front-cover-ref-files.jpgHome Canning Ration Guide (Front Cover) - Ref FilesCover of WW II Home Canning Ration Guide. City of Richmond Archives Reference Fileshttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/ration-book-coupons-accn-2011-24.jpgRation Book CouponsWW II Ration book coupons. City of Richmond Archives Accession 2011 24https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/ration-book-cover-accn-2011-24.jpgRation Book CoverCover of WW II ration book. City of Richmond Archives Accession 2011 242014-11-24T16:11:27+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2014/11/20/focus-on-the-record-letters-patent/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/1990-letters-patent-front-page.jpg1990 Letters Patent Front PageFirst page of 1990 letters patenthttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/1892letterspatenttop.jpg1892LettersPatentTopTop of first page of new letters patent of 1892, with annotated changes made in 1896https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/bc-gazette-1879-letters-patent.jpgBC Gazette 1879 Letters Patent1879 letters patent as published in the BC Gazette2014-11-20T21:25:55+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.ca/2014/11/20/new-at-the-archives-duck-island-research-guide/https://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2004-70-detail.jpg2004 70 detailCity of Richmond Archives photograph #2004 70, detailhttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/1985-153-1-detail.jpg1985 153 1 detail195 153 1 detailhttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/duck-island-guide-cover.jpgDuck Island guide coverDuck Island Research Guidehttps://richmondarchives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2001-26.jpg2001 26Duck Island in 1919 (Accession #2001 26)2014-11-20T21:20:50+00:00monthlyhttps://richmondarchives.cadaily1.02026-02-19T02:11:51+00:00