Accession Number

2022.007.021

Description

One black and white photograph of the British Columbia Legislative building in Victoria, B.C. The hills of Metchosin are slightly visible on the horizon at the right. Various residential buildings can be seen in the background.

Narrative

This photograph was taken from an upper floor of the Empress Hotel offers an exceedingly clear and detailed view of of Victoria's Legislative Building. To the right of Legislative Building is Fairview, the former home of Robert and Joan Dunsmuir, and where Robert Dunsmuir died in April, 1889.

History of Use

This photograph was in the possession of Mr. Crocker until shortly before his death in 1968. It was given by him to his friend who later gave it to the donor's late husband. It has been on Vancouver Island since its creation.

Date

circa 1907 – 1908

Dimensions

12.6 x 17.3 cm

Subject/Image

British Columbia Legislative Building, and Fairview, the former home of Robert and Joan Dunsmuir.

Support

Paper, Photographic paper

Country of Origin

Canada