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Testimonial

The item is a testimonial presented to James Wattie of Camerontown, a miner and woolen mill owner, on his leaving the Cariboo to return to Canada.

Main street, Barkerville

Item consists of a photograph of the main street of Barkerville, taken sometime before the fire of September 16, 1868. The photograph shows an elevated boardwalk, buildings on either side with signs for Occidental Hotel, Brewery, Cunio Saloon, New England Bakery and Coffee Saloon, Mundorf Livery & Feed Stable, Pearson Bros Tin Shop, Baths, etc.

Barkerville main street before the fire

Item consists of one photograph of the main street of Barkerville in 1868, before the fire that occurred on September 16. Numerous men stand on along the sidewalk on the viewer's right, looking towards the camera. Wa Lee Washing and Ironing and the Cosmopolitan Restaurant and Bakery can be seen in the foreground.

Barkerville after the fire of September 16, 1868

Item consists of one photograph of Barkerville the day after fire destroyed the town on September 16, 1868. Groups of men stand amid rubble, smoke, and tree stumps. An unopened safe from The Bank of British Columbia can be seen at the centre of the image.

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