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	FLEMING-35 Front caption: Dominion Hotel, Victoria, B.C. Date: c. 1910 Publisher: Valentine & Sons Publishing Co., Ltd. Montreal and Toronto. Printer: Printed in Great Britain. Description: View of Victoria, B.C.'s oldest hotel- the Dominion- built in 1876 and still in existence today. In this portrayal, the four story brick building seems to stand by itself, with a wide road in the foreground being travelled by many horses and buggies. Subjects: Hotels--Canada; Historic buildings--Victoria, B.C.; Business districts--Victoria, B.C.; Category: Canada
	FLEMING-36 Front caption: Post Office, Victoria, B.C. Date: c. 1910 Publisher: Valentine & Sons Publishing Co., Ltd. Montreal and Toronto. Printer: Printed in Great Britain. Notes: 102,921. Description: Photo of the Old Post Office in Victoria, B.C., located on the northwest corner of Government Street and Humboldt. A banner hangs above the front entrance, and horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians are passing by. Subjects: Post offices--Canada; Historic buildings--Canada; Architectural elements; Category: Canada
	FLEMING-107 Front caption: Children of a Common Mother Back caption: Peach Arch in Blaine, Washington, on the United States-Canadian International boundary, was erected as a symbol of goodwill and mutual understanding between the two countries. In Blaine also is the United States Customs Office. Tour the west this year with 76 gasoline Date: c. 1945 Printer: Made in U.S.A. Notes: Union Oil Company's Natural Color Scenes of the West 47-M-2 Description: Dedicated in 1921, the Peach Arch represents the longest undefended boundary in the world. It was the first monument built and dedicated to world peace. Subjects: Arches; Monuments & memorials--Washington; Flags--United States; Flags--Canada; Category: Canada
	FLEMING-131 Front caption: The Fountain, Stanley Park, Vancouver, B.C., Canada Date: c. 1936 Publisher: The Coast Publishing Co., Vancouver, B.C. Description: In 1886, Vancouver B.C.'s first City Council dedicated the 1,000 acre peninsula for park and recreation purposes. On September 27, 1887 Stanley Park was officially opened, establishing the fledgling city's first official "greenspace". The park was named for Lord Stanley, Governor General of Canada. Subjects: Parks; Fountains; Trees; Category: Canada
	FLEMING-132 Front caption: Lions Gate Bridge, Vancouver, B.C., Canada Date: c. 1938 Publisher: Tha Coast Publishing Co., Vancouver, B.C. Description: Lions' Gate Bridge, officially known as the First Narrows Bridge, is a suspension bridge that crosses the first narrows of Burrard Inlet and connects the City of Vancouver, British Columbia, to the North Shore municipalities of the District of North Vancouver, the City of North Vancouver, and West Vancouver. The term "Lions' Gate" is in reference to the Lions, a pair of mountain peaks north of Vancouver. The bridge opened to traffic on November 14, 1938. Subjects: Bridges; Suspension bridges; Lions; Category: Canada
	FLEMING-133 Front caption: Indian Totem Poles, Stanley Park, Vancouver, B.C., Canada Date: c. 1930 Publisher: The Coast Publishing Co., Vancouver, B.C. Description: The totem pole display area at Brockton Point is the most visited tourist attraction in all of British Columbia. The initial four poles, all from the Alert Bay region on Vancouver Island, were purchased by the Park Board in conjunction with the Art, Historical and Scientific Society (precursor to the Vancouver Museum). Totem pole numbers increased as the City prepared for its Golden Jubilee Celebration in 1936. The totem poles were moved from their original location at Lumberman's Arch in the early 1960's. Subjects: Totem poles; Parks; Trees; Category: Canada
	FLEMING-134 Front caption: Vancouver, B.C., Canada Indian Totem Poles, Stanley Park Date: c. 1950 Publisher: Published by The Coast Publishing Co., Vancouver, B.C. Notes: V.N. 19 Description: The totem pole display area at Brockton Point in Stanley Park is the most visited tourist attraction in all of British Columbia. Several of the original poles had been carved as early as the late 1880s but time plus the elements took their toll over the ensuing decades. The Skedans Mortuary Pole was replaced in 1962 by a replica with all remaining totems being sent to various museums for future preservation and new ones commissioned or loaned to the Park Board between 1986 and 1992. Subjects: Totem poles; Parks; Tourists; Category: Canada
	FLEMING-135 Front caption: View looking across Burrard Inlet, showing Business Section. Vancouver, B. C. Date: c. 1917 Publisher: Published by the Post Publishing Co., Vancouver, B.C. Notes: R-56614 Description: Burrard Inlet lies between the city of Vancouver and the north shore municipalities of West Vancouver and North Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada. Subjects: Waterways; Business districts; Mountains; Historic buildings; Category: Canada
	FLEMING-136 Front caption: Residential View on Shaughnessy Heights. Vancouver, B.C. Date: c. 1917 Publisher: Published by The Coast Publishing Co., Vancouver, B.C. Notes: R-63594 Description: This neighborhood was named in honor of CPR (Canadian Pacific Railroad) president Sir Thomas Shaughnessy. Its principal streets bear the names of his daughter, Marguerite, and several early members of the company board of directors: Angus, Marpole, Hosmer, Osler and Nanton. By 1914 there were 243 households in Shaughnessy Heights, 80 per cent of which were listed in the Vancouver social register. This particular house, known as the Hycroft, was designed by Thomas Hooper, a renowned Western Canadian. It built for Alexander Duncan McRae, a leading businessman and politician in Western Canada at the beginning of the twentieth century. The McRaes gave it to the government for $1.00 in 1942. It was then used as as a convalescent hospital for war veterans until 1960. In June 1962 the University Women's Club of Vancouver acquired it and they still own and maintain the mansion. Subjects: Neighborhoods; Architectural elements; Columns; Canadian Pacific Railway; Category: Canada
	FLEMING-147 Back caption: Vancouver, B.C., Canada The City from Little Mountain Date: c. 1960 Publisher: Color Photograph and Published by The Coast Publishing Co., Vancouver, Canada. Printer: Litho'd in Van., B.C. Canada Notes: Restricted--See NWR staff K30 Copyright Kodachrome Card Description: Little Mountain is a hilltop in the central part of the city of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is best-known as the location of Queen Elizabeth Park and Nat Bailey Stadium, but as a name is also used for the surrounding neighborhood. The "mountain" is an ancient volcanic formation which was at one time mined for its granitic basalts. Subjects: Mountains; Hills; Aerial views; Category: Canada
	FLEMING-148 Front caption: View from Stanley Park, Vancouver, B.C. Date: c. 1912 Publisher: The Valentine & Son Publishing Co. Ltd. Montreal and Toronto Printer: Printed in Great Britain Notes: 105.894 Description: Stanley Park, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. In the 1860's, the area was used as a military reserve before being designated as a park in 1886 by the Dominion of Canada. The park was named after Lord Stanley, Governor General of Canada. Today the park covers over 1,000 acres, and is the third largest city-owned park in North America. Subjects: Parks; Trees; Clothing & dress; Waterways; Category: Canada
	FLEMING-162 Front caption: Suspension Bridge, Capilano Canyon, 200 feet high, Vancouver, B.C. Date: c. 1917 Publisher: Published by the Coast Publishing Co., Vancouver, B.C. Notes: R-56619 Description: Vancouver's oldest tourist attraction stretches 450 feet across and 230 feet above the Capilano River. George Grant Mackay, the civil engineer who was responsible for setting aside the land for Stanley Park, built the original bridge in 1889. Subjects: Suspension bridges, Rivers; Trees; Rapids; Category: Canada
	FLEMING-165 Front caption: Bridge and Swans, Beacon Hill Park, Victoria, B. C. Back caption: V & Sons Post Card Famous throught the world. Date: c. 1915 Publisher: The Valentine and Sons' Publishing Co., Ltd. Montreal and Toronto Printer: Printed in Great Britain Notes: 105.700 Description: Beacon Hill Park was turned over to the City of Victoria in 1882. Beacon Hill Park also has an important status as the western terminus, the Mile "0" of the 8,000 kilometer Trans-Canada Highway. The park overlooks the Juan de Fuca Strait and the Olympic Mountains in Washington State. Subjects: Parks; Swans; Bridges; Category: Canada
	FLEMING-180 Front caption: Vancouver, B.C., Canada C.P.R. Steamer Passing Brockton Point, Stanley Park Date: c. 1952 Publisher: Published by The Coast Publishing Co. Vancouver, B.C. Notes: V.N. 39 Description: Vancouver is a coastal city and major seaport located in the Lower Mainland of southwestern British Columbia, Canada. It is the largest city in British Columbia. It is borderd by the Strait of Georgia, Burrard Inlet, the Fraser River, the Coast Mountains, and the city of Burnaby. Vancouver is named after Captain George Vancouver, a British explorer. Subjects: Parks; Cities & towns; Ships; Waterways; Category: Canada
	FLEMING-223 Front caption: Dominion Hotel, Victoria, B.C. Date: c. 1910 Publisher: The Valentine & Sons Publishing Co., Ltd. Montreal and Toronto Printer: Printed in Great Britain Notes: V & Sons Post Card Famous Throughout the World Description: Victoria's oldest hotel has been serving guests since 1876. It has recently been renovated, and is now called the Dalton. Subjects: Hotels; Carriages & coaches; Horses; Historic buildings; Category: Canada
	FLEMING-238 Front caption: Stanley Park, Vancouver, B.C. Date: c. 1917 Distributor: European Import Co., Chromo-Serie No. 34 Printer: Made in Germany. Description: In 1886, Vancouver B.C.'s first City Council dedicated the 1,000 acre peninsula for park and recreation purposes. On September 27, 1887 Stanley Park was officially opened, establishing the fledgling city's first official "greenspace". The park was named for Lord Stanley, Governor General of Canada. Subjects: Parks--Canada--Vancouver, B. C.; Trees; Waterways; Category: Canada
	FLEMING-243 Front caption: A Yukon Winter Scene. Date: c. 1911 Notes: B. N. Co. #8 Description: A dark figure stands out against the snow covered ground, trees and shrubs. Subjects: Snow; Trees; Category: Canada
	FLEMING-249 Front caption: Burns' Monument, Beacon Hill Park, Victoria, B.C. Date: c. 1910 Publisher: The Valentine & Sons Publishing Co., Ltd., Montreal and Toronto Printer: Printed in Great Britain Notes: 104.191. JV V& Sons Famous throughout the World Description: On November 10, 1900, the Burns Monument was unveiled. The subscribers of the monument erected to the memory of Robert Burns presented a Resolution dated November 9, 1900, transferring the monument to the City. The Resolution stipulated that the City must forever maintain and keep the same as a Monument and Fountain for the benefit of inhabitants of Victoria. In 1956 the park adminstrator directed the fountain part of the monument to be disabled citing health concerns. Subjects: Monuments & memorials--Canada; Parks--Canada; Fountains; Category: Canada
	STENGER-1446 Category: Canada
	STENGER-1447 Category: Canada
	STENGER-1448 Category: Canada
	STENGER-1461 Date: c. 1934 Category: Canada
	STENGER-1470 Notes: Restricted--see NWR staff Category: Canada
	SIRLES-42 Back caption: Trans-Canada Highway Malahat, B.C. A view on the world-famous Malahat Drive approaching the summit, the Saanich Inlet appears in the background. This beautiful drive is 18 miles north of Victoria on the Island Highway. Date: c. 1974 Publisher: Published, Distributed and copyrighted by Stan V. Wright Ltd., Victoria, B.C. Printer: Litho'd in Canada Notes: ADV-1002, KS-3794, Restricted--See NWR staff, Wright everytime Description: The Trans-Canada Highway is a federal-provincial highway system that joins all ten provinces of Canada. Subjects: Transcontinental journeys; Waterways; Roads; Trees; Category: Canada
	SIRLES-47 Front caption: Tofino, Vancouver Island, B. C. Canada Photo: John Barnard Back caption: Situated at the end of Highway 4, Tofino is located at the northern tip of the Esowista Peninsula. To the south is the Pacific Rim National Park, with its famous 11.2 km Long Beach. Tofino is 133km north of Port Alberni, linked by daily bus service. Essentially a small fishing village, Tofino offers limitless activities for nature lovers and outdoorsmen. Date: c. 1970 Publisher: Pub. by John L. Barnard Photographer, Victoria, B.C. Notes: Restricted--see NWR staff, A1097, Peacock Postcards "The picture to Remember" Description: Tofino is a village of about 1,650 residents on the west coast of Vancouver Island, in British Columbia, Canada, known for its outdoor recreation activities. Subjects: Islands; Tourism; Fishing; Boats & boating; Category: Canada
	SIRLES-48 Back caption: Pacific Ocean View from Radar Hill near Tofino on the west coast of Vancouver Island. This is one of the few places in Canada you can go by road and get an unobstructed view of the Pacific Ocean. On clear days Gray Whales can be seen blowing clouds of steam far out at sea. Radar Hill was heavily fortified during World War Two. Date: c. 1975 Printer: Printed in U.S.A. Notes: Restricted--see NWR staff, Stelling Color Card, 770 150370, copyright Stelling Agencies, LTD. Box 465, Sta. A. Vancouver, B.C. V6C 2N2 Color photo by M. Stelling Description: Tofino is a village of about 1,650 residents on the west coast of Vancouver Island, in British Columbia, Canada, known for its recreational activities. Subjects: Islands; Tourism; Aquatic animals; Category: Canada
	SIRLES-73 Notes: Restricted--see NWR staff Category: Canada
	SIRLES-74 Notes: Restricted--see NWR staff Category: Canada
	SIRLES-75 Notes: Restricted--see NWR staff Category: Canada
	SIRLES-101 Date: c. 1939 Category: Canada
	SIRLES-102 Date: c. 1941 Category: Canada
	PETERSON-12 Front caption: Takakkaw Falls, Yoho Valley Back caption: Along the Line of the Canadian Pacific Railway Date: c. 1939 Printer: Photographed and copyrighted by Byron Harmon, Banff, Canada Description: Takakkaw Falls is a waterfall located in Yoho National Park, near Field, British Columbia, in Canada. Its highest point is 1260 feet, making it the second longest waterfall in Canada. Subjects: Waterfalls; Automobiles; Trees; Canadian Pacific Railway; Category: Canada
	PETERSON-25 Front caption: Lions Gate Bridge over the First Narrows, Vancouver, B.C., Canada "Empress of Japan" Outward Bound for the Orient Date: c. 1940 Publisher: The Coast Publishing Co., Vancouber, B.C. Notes: 8A-H1165 Description: The Lions Gate Bridge, officially known as the First Narrows Bridge, is a suspension bridge that crosses the first narrows of Burrard Inlet and connects the City of Vancouver, British Columbia, to the North Shore municipalities of the District of North Vancouver, the City of North Vancouver, and West Vancouver. The term "Lions Gate" reflects the Lions, a pair of mountain peaks north of Vancouver. Subjects: Suspension bridges--Canada; Waterways; Ships--Canadian; Mountains--Canada; Category: Canada
	PETERSON-27 Front caption: View from the C. P. R. "Empress Hotel", Victoria, B.C. Date: c. 1910 Publisher: Publ. by T.N. Hibben & Co., Victoria, B.C. Notes: N. 1509 Description: Canadian Pacific Hotels was a division of Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) that operated a series of hotels across Canada. The Empress Hotel, the CPR's world-famous hostelry at Victoria, British Columbia, officially opened on January 20, 1908. Additional wings have since been added, the latest in 1929. Although a candidate for demolition in the sixties, it has been refurbished and restored to its pre-war elegance. Subjects: Hotels; Canadian Pacific Railway; Tourism--Canada; Category: Canada