On Friday, July 8, 1955, Bert O. Thomas (1925-1972), age 29, was the first person to swim across the Strait of Juan de Fuca from Port Angeles, Washington to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada (Source: HistoryLink.org). Photos taken by donor.
Draper, HoraceSeries consists of photographs of Reeves, Council members, Police Commissioners and other municipal staff. Some items are individual portraits, while others are group photographs.
Esquimalt (B.C). Municipal Clerk's Department4 photos of a crane mishap, however, photos were not taken in Yarrows, Esquimalt. Photos came with part of Yarrows collection.
Yarrows Ltd.14 photographs taken by Bill Halket, Victoria Times, documenting the crane collapse at Yarrows Ltd in 1965.
Yarrows Ltd.Series of photos taken by Daily Colonist showing crane accident on January 11, 1965.
Yarrows Ltd.Tillicum Bridge (Gorge Bridge), foot bridge in Gorge Park
O'Keefe, LyndaHome Hardware, Mac's, The Gorge, Esquimalt Inn, Chevron, Liquor Store,Tudor House, Esquimalt Meat Market, Versatile Pacific Shipyards. Taken by the Esquimalt Photography Club.
O'Keefe, LyndaSt Paul's Anglican Church, Esquimalt United Church, Our Lady Queen of Peace R.C. Church, St. Georges Ukranian Orthodox Church, Salvation Army - Matson Lodge. Photos taken by the Esquimalt Photography Club.
O'Keefe, Lynda1211 Old Esquimalt Rd, 851 Wollaston, 464 Head Street, 1182 Old Esquimalt Road, 507 Head Street, 649 Admirals Road, 1165 Old Esquimalt Road.
O'Keefe, LyndaRockheights Park, rainbow, crow, raccoon, cat, blossoms, park benches
O'Keefe, Lynda