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Farewell Minto, 1954

Farewell Minto, 1954

The dredge on the Arrow Lakes decorated to salute the SS Minto on its final voyage, April 24, 1954. The banner reads: ‘Farewell “MINTO”. Well done old girl!!!’”
SS Minto at Galena Bay Wharf, May 25, 1958

SS Minto at Galena Bay Wharf, May 25, 1958

John Nelson, second from left, stands on the deck of the old SS Minto on May 25, 1958. Nelson purchased the boat from the village of Nakusp and […]
Barge and Cargo, Beaton, 1953

Barge and Cargo, Beaton, 1953

The SS Beaton is shown here at the Beaton dock with a barge holding several cars in 1953.
Logging Truck at Beaton, and Henry Gunterman House, 1953

Logging Truck at Beaton, and Henry Gunterman House, 1953

A logging truck is passing by the home of Henry Gunterman in Beaton, 1953. Henry was born in the United States and walked from Washington state to Beaton […]
Log train, Galena Bay, circa 1910

Log train, Galena Bay, circa 1910

Logging was a big part of the economy in the valley south of Revelstoke. This log train at Galena Bay was in operation circa 1910.
Twelve Mile Ferry, circa 1925

Twelve Mile Ferry, circa 1925

The road between Revelstoke and Arrowhead was built in the 1920s. The road traveled on the east bank from Revelstoke to Twelve Mile, where the ferry shown here […]
Steam Ship Minto, circa 1950

Steam Ship Minto, circa 1950

The paddlewheeler SS Minto plied the waters of the Upper and Lower Arrow Lake for 56 years.
Last Trip of SS Minto at Burton, 1954

Last Trip of SS Minto at Burton, 1954

The last trip of the SS Minto on April 23, 1954, was an emotional journey for many people. The passenger list was full, and the boat carried a […]
SS Minto and SS Beaton at Arrowhead, circa 1945

SS Minto and SS Beaton at Arrowhead, circa 1945

The steamships SS Minto and SS Beaton docked at Arrowhead circa 1945.