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The Robert McNair Shingle Co.Late 19th Century, early 20th Century
Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada
In 1891 Robert McNair and his brother opened a shingle mill and logging camp at Hastings. The Robert McNair Shingle Company started operating at Hastings in 1904. In 1913 they signed a 25 year lease to use BC Electric Co. railway tracks from Coquitlam Lake. McNair's second and more modern shingle mill opened at Port Moody in 1914. It was logging on Coquitlam Mountain and at Deep Cove.
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Map of Burrard Inlet showing parts of McNair's Shingle Mill20th Century
Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada
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Sign - Every man's job at McNair's20th Century
Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada
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McNair bunkhouse at Mill work camp20th Century
Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada
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A train dumping logs at McNair Mill20th Century
Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada
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Bottle found at former site of McNair's Mill20th Century
Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada
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The mill after the death of Robert McNair20th Century, circa 1959
Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada
In 1932 Robert McNair died and his wife, Annie McNair, became president of the Robert McNair Shingle Co. Her son Earl eventually became secretary-treasurer and along with his sisters Mattie, Bessie, and Dorethy managed the company until it was destroyed in 1959 by fire. Prior to the fire the mill purchased Stave Falls Lumber Company, primarily for their timber rights. By 1954 the mill had ceased operations and in 1959 was destroyed by fire.
Credits:
Jon Wheatley
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The mill's on fire!20th Century
Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada
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McNair advertisement1891-1954
Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada
Credits:Candace Holt
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Close up of McNair advertisement1913-1955
Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada
Credits:Candace Holt
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McNair Tapertipt Shakes poster1913-1955
Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada
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McNair shakes poster1913-1955
Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada
Credits:Jon Wheatley
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