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Category: Children

Bricks and Mortar “classroom”

Bricks and Mortar “classroom”

Location: Bastion Square marks the original site of Fort Victoria.  It is located in the heart of downtown Victoria.  The east entrance is located at View and Government […]
Marie and Louise Stark, youngest daughters of Louis and Sylvia

Marie and Louise Stark, youngest daughters of Louis and Sylvia

Marie Albertina (Wallace) Stark (about 23) and her sister Louise Edna (Wylie) Stark (about 11), circa 1890.  Marie Albertina and Louise Edna were the two youngest children.  Marie […]
Vesuvius (Central) School – Salt Spring Island’s First Schoolhouse (1894)

Vesuvius (Central) School – Salt Spring Island’s First Schoolhouse (1894)

As the population on Salt Spring Island increased demands grew for a proper school and for financial support from Victoria. In 1864 permission was granted for a school […]