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Welcome Arch for the Aberdeens’ Visit, 1890s

Welcome Arch for the Aberdeens’ Visit, 1890s

Vernon’s residents decorated the main street, Barnard Avenue, with a Welcome to Vernon arch, trees and banners. This was to welcome Lord and Lady Aberdeen to Vernon when they visited […]
Vancouver, 1885-early 1890s

Vancouver, 1885-early 1890s

“We heard much … of its (Vancouver) wonderful growth since the disastrous fire which utterly annihilated it five years ago.  Within three months after the fire four hundred […]