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Mildred MacDonald with James and Neettie Eadie

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Fait partie de Scott and Mildred MacDonald Photograph Collection

Mildred MacDonald seated at the back with James and Neettie Eadie in the front.

Portrait of Sigurd Anderson

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1907

Fait partie de Scott and Mildred MacDonald Photograph Collection

Portrait of Sigurd Anderson taken around 1907 in Upper Squamish.

Charles Schoonover and his horse team hauling logs

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Fait partie de Scott and Mildred MacDonald Photograph Collection

Portrait of Scott MacDonald during first World War

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Fait partie de Scott and Mildred MacDonald Photograph Collection

Charles Schoonover building home

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Fait partie de Scott and Mildred MacDonald Photograph Collection

Near the Brackendale Store.

417477 Government Road
This lovely log house was built by Charles Schoonover in 1932. Having worked as a hunter, trapper, and logger further up in the valley for nearly 30 years, Schoonover settled his family here in a house that reflected the beauty of the forests he loved.

Original use: Private residence.
Current use: Private residence.
Current condition: Very well maintained.

Elvira and Charles Schoonover, 1947

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1947

Fait partie de Scott and Mildred MacDonald Photograph Collection

Shelter up at Elaho for trapping

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1908 - 1909

Fait partie de Scott and Mildred MacDonald Photograph Collection

Built by Charles Schoonover.

Elaho River forms the west branch of the Squamish River. It is named for the Indian word meaning "good hunting area".

Trapping shelter at Elaho

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1908 - 1909

Fait partie de Scott and Mildred MacDonald Photograph Collection

Trapping shelter at Elaho built by Charles Schoonover. The men belong to Mather's logging outfit. Photo taken around 1908 - 1909.

Elaho River forms the west branch of the Squamish River. It is named for the Indian word meaning "good hunting area".

Dick Bracken, son of John Bracken

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1911 - 1912

Fait partie de Scott and Mildred MacDonald Photograph Collection

Brackendale Hotel at time of turkey shoot

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Fait partie de Scott and Mildred MacDonald Photograph Collection

Standing in bottom row on far left is Al Armstrong. Standing in bottom row, 7th from left is Hughie Mills. Standing in the bottom row, 7th from right is Walter Magee. Standing in bottom row, 4th from right is Jimmy Day. To the far right is Billy Judd when he was about 14.

Cleveland Avenue during 1921 flood

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Fait partie de Scott and Mildred MacDonald Photograph Collection

Man on the left is Bill Murray, a boom man.

Cheakamus Road House

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1910 - 1911

Fait partie de Scott and Mildred MacDonald Photograph Collection

Man second from left is Dutch Charlie. Hunters were mostly from Vancouver. Photo taken between 1910 - 1911.

Construction crew at the site of Bracken Arms Hotel

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1909 - 1910

Fait partie de Scott and Mildred MacDonald Photograph Collection

Construction crew at the site of the Bracken Arms Hotel. Picture taken around 1909 - 1919. Lance Bracken on far left and his brother Dick Bracken sitting cross-legged in the center (both are sons of John Bracken). The second man from the right with the baby is Forbes, a friend of the Schoonovers.

Hunters from Cheakamus House

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1911

Fait partie de Scott and Mildred MacDonald Photograph Collection

Charlie and Elvira Schoonover

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Fait partie de Scott and Mildred MacDonald Photograph Collection

Charlie and Elvira Schoonover pictured in front of their home in the upper valley, across from the power station.

417477 Government Road
This lovely log house was built by Charles Schoonover in 1932. Having worked as a hunter, trapper, and logger further up in the valley for nearly 30 years, Schoonover settled his family here in a house that reflected the beauty of the forests he loved.

Original use: Private residence.
Current use: Private residence.
Current condition: Very well maintained.

Charlie Schoonover and his son Robby

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~1910

Fait partie de Scott and Mildred MacDonald Photograph Collection

Charlie Schoonover and his son Robby (about 5 years old). Picture taken around 1910, north of Leski's crossing at the Schoonover place. Martin, mink, weasel, black bear, and grizzly furs are shown.

Jimmy

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1912 - 1914

Fait partie de Scott and Mildred MacDonald Photograph Collection

Chief Jimmy and his wife pictured between 1912 and 1914. Picture was taken at the home of Elvira Schoonover.

Angus McCrae, locomotive engineer

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Fait partie de Scott and Mildred MacDonald Photograph Collection

Angus McRae, a locomotive engineer standing on his locomotive (Engine No. 59) with two engines pushing behind clearing the track. Picture taken about 4 miles above Swift Creek.