Buildings of Chinatown, Cumberland B.C. Being Burned Down.

• CA CUMB CUMB_983.103.002
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• 1968-07-17

The event depicted in this photo proved to be useful practice for Cumberland’s Volunteer Fire Department.

Comox District Free Press

Jim Ellis Sr. Standing in Front of Jumbo’s Cabin in Cumberland B.C.

• CA CUMB CUMB_983.103.001
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• 1972-05-10

Jim Ellis Sr. was a miner in Cumberland B.C. Jumbo’s Cabin belonged to Jumbo (Hor Sue Mah) who lived in Chinatown in Cumberland for many years. This photo was taken before the cabin was relocated and restored.

Comox District Free Press

Newspaper Clipping from Comox District Free Press “Jumbo’s 'Jailhouse' Gets Reprieve”

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• 1972-05-10

Headline reads: “Jumbo’s Jailhouse gets Reprieve.”; Dated: May 10, 1972.

Comox District Free Press