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| Keywords: blackandwhite monochrome photo border outdoor black and white Another very early photo of the New Westminster waterfront, early 1860s, photograph by J[oseph] Davis, attache of the corps of Royal Engineers camped at Sapperton. It is quite possible J. Davis also photographed the earlier view of New Westminster, in the summer of 1860. This photo ran the week before the 'earliest' photo, and was one of a number of images McBride secured in England and brought back to New Westminster. These images were then featured in the Daily Columbian. Here's an excerpt from the article, providing context to the story (Daily Columbian 1908-02-15) "The above picture was taken from a large sand bar which in those days ran from be the Point of Lulu Island clear up to Brownsville, but which has since been carried away by the action of the river, and the part of the city shown includes the settlement from what is now Sixth Street as far east as the present residence of Dr. DeWolf Smith. On the extreme right of the cut is shown the old Presbyterian manse where the Rev. R. Jamieson, better known at that period as the "fighting parson" resided and in the rear of which the first school established here was conducted by a Mr. J. McIlveen, several who received their first rudiments of learning under his care being still in the city. Farther on to the left and still on Columbia street, stands a building which is today occupied by Dr. DeWolf Smith, while the next prominent structure is the old Arlington Hotel, which was located where the Guichon Hotel now stands. The Arlington was later burnt to the ground during which conflagration three people are reported to have lost their lives. The wharf and building on the water's edge is the old Holbrook Wharf where in those days the boats landed their passengers and freight, adjoining which is the square now occupied by the City Market. Farther back on the hill close to left hand corner of the picture stands the old hospital, while a little below and to the right is to be distinguished the Brothers' School, where the building of which remains today, with the improvement of a brick addition. Close to it is the Presbyterian Church, which also stands alongside the newer and more up-to-date edifice. Another edifice which can be distinguished is the Roman Catholic Church which also occupies the site of the present St. Peters Cathedral. The period represented by this picture was one of the most interesting in the history of the Royal City and some of the old-timers who recognize the different landmarks could tell tales those early days which would fill many a column. The photo-engraving has been reproduced from one of a collection of photographs of pioneer scenes in New Westminster secured by the Hon. Richard McBride on his recent visit to England. The Columbian has secured engravings of the lot, and will publish them from time to time with the stories attaching." Joseph Davis, Sapper received a military grant, Sept. 18, 1874; Lot 219, New Westminster District. From 1863-64, he operated The Franklin House, a boarding house and restaurant in New Westminster, with John Musselwhite. He may have also become a photographer in New Westminster from 1876-1880. Source: ojs.library.ubc.ca/index.php/bcstudies/article/viewFile/817/860 Another very early photo of the New Westminster waterfront, early 1860s, photograph by J[oseph] Davis, attache of the corps of Royal Engineers camped at Sapperton. It is quite possible J. Davis also photographed the earlier view of New Westminster, in the summer of 1860. This photo ran the week before the 'earliest' photo, and was one of a number of images McBride secured in England and brought back to New Westminster. These images were then featured in the Daily Columbian. Here's an excerpt from the article, providing context to the story (Daily Columbian 1908-02-15) "The above picture was taken from a large sand bar which in those days ran from be the Point of Lulu Island clear up to Brownsville, but which has since been carried away by the action of the river, and the part of the city shown includes the settlement from what is now Sixth Street as far east as the present residence of Dr. DeWolf Smith. On the extreme right of the cut is shown the old Presbyterian manse where the Rev. R. Jamieson, better known at that period as the "fighting parson" resided and in the rear of which the first school established here was conducted by a Mr. J. McIlveen, several who received their first rudiments of learning under his care being still in the city. Farther on to the left and still on Columbia street, stands a building which is today occupied by Dr. DeWolf Smith, while the next prominent structure is the old Arlington Hotel, which was located where the Guichon Hotel now stands. The Arlington was later burnt to the ground during which conflagration three people are reported to have lost their lives. The wharf and building on the water's edge is the old Holbrook Wharf where in those days the boats landed their passengers and freight, adjoining which is the square now occupied by the City Market. Farther back on the hill close to left hand corner of the picture stands the old hospital, while a little below and to the right is to be distinguished the Brothers' School, where the building of which remains today, with the improvement of a brick addition. Close to it is the Presbyterian Church, which also stands alongside the newer and more up-to-date edifice. Another edifice which can be distinguished is the Roman Catholic Church which also occupies the site of the present St. Peters Cathedral. The period represented by this picture was one of the most interesting in the history of the Royal City and some of the old-timers who recognize the different landmarks could tell tales those early days which would fill many a column. The photo-engraving has been reproduced from one of a collection of photographs of pioneer scenes in New Westminster secured by the Hon. Richard McBride on his recent visit to England. The Columbian has secured engravings of the lot, and will publish them from time to time with the stories attaching." Joseph Davis, Sapper received a military grant, Sept. 18, 1874; Lot 219, New Westminster District. From 1863-64, he operated The Franklin House, a boarding house and restaurant in New Westminster, with John Musselwhite. He may have also become a photographer in New Westminster from 1876-1880. Source: ojs.library.ubc.ca/index.php/bcstudies/article/viewFile/817/860 | ||||
