Watercolor Painting of Chinatown, Cumberland B.C 1966 by Mary Sutherland
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This painting is titled “Chinatown, Cumberland 1966.”
Mary Sutherland
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Watercolor Painting of Chinatown, Cumberland B.C 1966 by Mary Sutherland
This painting is titled “Chinatown, Cumberland 1966.”
Mary Sutherland
One of the people identified in this photo is Mah Wing Wee the other is unidentified.
The buildings in this photo are: Mah Kim’s store that was later a gambling hall (right); the middle building belonged to Wong Suey, and the building behind the car belonged to “Slugger.”
Four Buildings in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.
The Lowe family lived in the largest building featured in this photo. Date: ca. early 1960's.
Four Buildings in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.
The Lowe family lived in the largest building featured in this photo. Date: ca. early 1960's.
Chinatown in Cumberland B.C. with No. 3 Mine in the Background
Starting in 1888 the mines in Cumberland B.C. had a large number of Chinese workers. An area of swamp land was set aside for Cumberland’s Chinatown, which was a thriving community and an organized, self-contained business centre. Chinatown began t...
View on Chinatown, Cumberland B.C. at the Corner of Shan-Gai and Ha Gai
This photo was taken before the remains Chinatown were destroyed in 1968.
Old House in Chinatown Starting to Deteriorate
Taken in the winter just before Cumberland’s Chinatown was demolished. Date: ca. 1960's.
This letter is addressed to Mr. H.V. McRae from F.W. Taylor of the Canadian Department of Citizenship and Immigration, regarding his request for a replacement immigration certificate for his friend. Date: March 4, 1950.
H.V. McRae
Chinatown, Cumberland B.C. 1964
Mrs. Mah Gin Quoon and Mrs. Tso Loy with Jumbo’s Cabin in the background
The people identified in this photo are: Mrs. Mah Gin Quoon and Mrs. Tso Loy (who was the mother of John and Tom Tso, as well as Dorothy Wong and Ada Pon).
Chinese Man with a Toque in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.
The name of the man in this photo is unknown; it is known however that he loaded coal on board freighters in Union Bay B.C.
Yee Kee and Chun Gnoo Sitting Outside of a Small Building in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.
The people identified in this photo are Yee Kee, and ex logger that cut timber for the mines (Left), and Chun Gnoo an ex miner (Right).
Jumbo’s Cabin in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.
Jumbo’s Cabin is named after its owner Hor Sue Mah who was known as “Jumbo.” It is the last remaining structure from Cumberland’s Chinatown.
Wong Say Shew, a Market Gardener Carrying Sacks on a Pole
The person identified in this photo is Wong Say Shew, who was a market gardener that sold produce in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island B.C.
Jung Shue in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.
The person identified in this photo is Jung Shue of Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.; he was a gardener for Mrs. Layland’s yard which is now the site of the Cumberland Museum and Archives.
Chinese Masonic Hall in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.
Group Photo of the Attendees of the Cumberland Chinatown Reunion in Vancouver B.C.
Date: June, 28, 1987.
The Chow Brothers at the Cumberland Chinatown Reunion
The people identified in this photo are the Chow Brothers. Date: June, 28, 1987.
Mrs. Mah at the Cumberland Chinatown Reunion
The person identified in this photo is Mrs. Mah who was a former resident of Chinatown in Cumberland B.C. Date: June, 28, 1987.
Mrs. Kim Mah at the Cumberland Chinatown Reunion
The person identified in this photo is Mrs. Kim Mah (wearing white). Date: June, 28, 1987.