Source: Moyie House Museum

Jana & Annie in Hammock

Jana & Annie reclining in a hammock on the porch of a house at Moyie B.C. Does anyone know these ladies?

Internal ID:	0505.0001
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

St. Eugene Concentrator

A view of the concentrator buildings at the St. Eugene Mine at Moyie, B.C.

Internal ID:	0506.0001
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

Moyie Fire Hall

The Moyie Fire Hall, c. 1988, with Highway 3 in the foreground.

Internal ID:	0507.0001
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1988

Metal Tableware

Metal dishes, water pitcher, bowls - sometimes called Granite ware. This type of table setting is often associated with camps and camp life. Does anyone have memories of either logging or mining camp life in the Columbia Basin?

Internal ID:	0508.0001
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

Moyie School Division 1,

School Class 1929-30 with teacher Geoff D'Arcy at back. Front left to right: Emile Beauregard, Cecil Parker. 2nd row left to right: George Parker, Michael Joy, Kenneth Weir, Howard Weir. 3rd row left to right: Phyllis Dakin, Eileen Pound, Thora Andrews, Harvey Pound, Hazel Weir, Margaret Whitehead, Gloria Whitehead. 4th row left to right: teacher, Alice Whitehead, Mary Andrews, Esther Desaulniers, Francis Whitehead, ? Cameron, Ida Beauregard.

Internal ID:	0509.0001
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

People at Moyie Townsite

Bud Horne and his sister Kathleen Conrad holding niece Betty Curran, Gerry & Lavaune Conrad. The P. Burns building is visible to the left.

Internal ID:	0510.0001
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

Unknown Portrait

An unknown military gentleman. On back of photo card reads - Mrs. J.H. Lowes. Who is this man and what is the uniform?

Internal ID:	0513.0001
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1905

Moyie Wedding

L to R, Jessie Langil, Jessie Weir, Cam & Emma (wedding) and Howard Weir.

Internal ID:	0514.0001
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1930

Moyie Lumbering

Perhaps the Porto Rico Lumber Company at the narrows, not sure. Man standing on the boom of logs in the water may be C. Ester Desaulniers.

Internal ID:	0515.0001
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

Jana & Annie in Hammock

Jana & Annie reclining in a hammock on the porch of a house at Moyie B.C. Does anyone know these ladies?

Internal ID:	0505.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

Raiway Speeder at Moyie

Railway construction or maintenance of way workers posing on a rail car, with Moyie Lake in the background.

Internal ID:	0506.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1900

Moyie Fire Hall

A view of the Moyie fire hall with house in the background, taken approx. 1988.

Internal ID:	0507.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1988

Barrel Tap

Usually used for accessing liquids stored in wooden barrels. Sometimes very pedestrian industrial liquids, sometimes divine spirits. Any stories to contribute?

Internal ID:	0508.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

Isabelle & Joseph Whitehead

Isabelle & Joseph Whitehead, who had a family of nine. Mrs. Whitehead ran a boardinghouse, the Whitehead House, baked and sold bread and was also cook for the mining company above Moyie.

Internal ID:	0509.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1900

Hose Reel Race

Hose Reel Race in the Moyie townsite, 1907.

Internal ID:	0510.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

Moyie Leader Office

Inside the Moyie Leader newspaper office. Publisher Fred Smyth is seated to the left.

Internal ID:	0513.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1900

Weir Wedding at Moyie

April 25 1936, Don & Barbara Weir wedding, Ken best man, Maggie Harrison.

Internal ID:	0514.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	April 25th 1936

The Women of Moyie

Front row: seated on lawn Esther(Berland) Lowes & daughter Charolette (father was H.J. Lowes), Charolette was born in Moyie May 6th 1909, she now lives in Rossland BC. Standing second from right, Bessie Hutt, wife of Ed Hutt. Who are the others?

Internal ID:	0515.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1912

Mill Hockey Team

Mill hockey team at Christmas '09, Moyie B.C. Men dressed in costumes playing hockey. A quote from the Moyie Leader of January 01, 1910: "All of 200 people gathered at the rink Christmas day to see the burlesque hockey game between the mine and the mill teams.... The makeups of the players were clever. Some accidents happened, but the injured were soon revived when 'Dr.' Sam Worthington would sally forth with his medicine case and apply restoratives...."

Internal ID:	0505.0003
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1909

Speeder Transportation at Moyie

Railway construction or mainenance of way workers on a motorized speeder equipped with a headlamp.

Internal ID:	0506.0003
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1915

Hose Reel at Moyie Fire Hall

Old hose reel outside of the Moyie fire hall. The hose reels were the fire trucks of an earlier era.

Internal ID:	0507.0003
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1988

Barrel Tap

Another, poorer, photo of a barrel tap. What were these common artifacts used for?

Internal ID:	0508.0003
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

Geological Survey Moyie Lake

George Whitehead working with Mr. Dryborough on a geological survey above Lower Moyie Lake, 1936.

Internal ID:	0509.0003
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1936

Indian Pete Portrait

A portrait of Indian Pete (or Pierre Ironhead). He is credited with discovering the original St. Eugene Mine deposit.

Internal ID:	0510.0003
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

St. Eugene Mine Heritage Marker

Erection of the St. Eugene Mine heritage sign on Highway 3 near the city of Moyie. The gentleman in the hat, back to the photographer, is Clive Bateman, long time resident of Moyie.

Internal ID:	0513.0003
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1970

Hugh Weir Funeral

Hugh Weir funeral at St. Peters church, Moyie, 1922. The casket is mounted on a horse-drawn wagon. Pallbearers (l-r) Frank Guindon, Jack McKay, Joe Montpelier, Sandy Cameron, Tim Farrell, Jack Clary, driver unknown.

Internal ID:	0514.0003
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1922

Rachel Wills

Rachel Wills, with sons William (Red) behind and Tommy on her lap.

Internal ID:	0515.0003
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

Moyie and St. Eugene Mine

Lake shore tramway & shaft house of the St Eugene mine at Moyie B.C. Moyie and Moyie Lake in the background.

Internal ID:	0505.0004
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1905

Moyie Townsite

An overview of the Moyie townsite, looking south down Moyie Lake.

Internal ID:	0506.0004
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1905

Moyie Fire Hydrant

A fire hydrant at Moyie, B.C., taken approx 1988.

Internal ID:	0507.0004
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1988

Fire Bucket

We believe these items were used as part of a bucket brigade technique for fighting fires. Does anyone have any ideas or stories to offer?

Internal ID:	0508.0004
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

St. Eugene Consolidated Mining Co.

A panoramic view of the workings of the St. Eugene Consolidated Mining Company on the lake shore at Moyie.

Internal ID:	0509.0004
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1901

James Cronin and Mrs. Cronin

James Cronin and Mrs. Cronin standing in front of the St. Eugene Mine portal. Cronin was one of the early investors in this property.

Internal ID:	0510.0004
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

Early Moyie Panorama

A panorama view of Moyie and the extensive mining operation of the Consolidated Miningand& Smelting Company at the St. Eugene Mine, Moyie, B.C.

Internal ID:	0513.0004
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1910

Hugh Wier Funeral

The Hugh Wier funeral at Moyie, coming out of the St. Peters Catholic church with casket. Pallbearers (clockwise from rear) Frank Guindon, Jack McKay, Joe Montpelier, Sandy Cameron, Tim Farrell, Jack Clary.

Internal ID:	0514.0004
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1922

Wishing They Were Fishing

L-R: Nelson Smith, George Smith, R.A. 'Bobby' Smith, unknown?, unknown?, Regina Smith. All are standing in front of the Moyie Boat Club house.

Internal ID:	0515.0004
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

Moyie and St. Eugene Mine

Lake shore tramway & shaft house of the St Eugene mine at Moyie B.C. Moyie and Moyie Lake in the background.

Internal ID:	0505.0005
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1905

Railway Speeder As Work Truck

Maintenance of way workers on a motorized speeder, with an attached car of ballast. Working on the Crows Nest Pass Railway. Does anybody know who these fellows are?

Internal ID:	0506.0005
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1920

St. Peters Catholic Church

The Catholic church at Moyie, taken approx 1988.

Internal ID:	0507.0005
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1988

Painted Mallards

Plaque with painted mallards, advertising the 'Society Girl Coffee Bar'. Does anyone have memories of this business in Moyie?

Internal ID:	0508.0005
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

Skating on Moyie Lake

A group of Moyie residents skating on Moyie Lake 1928. Left to right: Mrs. Jessie Whitehead, George Whitehead, Mr. Monkhouse, Ron Hyde, Mrs. Elizabeth Cameron, Madeline Wise. Melville Monkhouse in front witht he goalie stick.

Internal ID:	0509.0005
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1928

Father Coccola

Father Coccola, early promoter of the St. Eugene Mine and builder of the Catholic Church in Moyie.

Internal ID:	0510.0005
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

Workers at the St. Eugene Mine

Some of the miners working at the Consolidated Mining & Smetling Co. of Canada mine at Moyie BC, the St. Eugene Mine - 1911. Does anyone know these men?

Internal ID:	0513.0005
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1911

The Weir Family at Moyie

The Weir family of Moyie, B.C. Esther holding the horse, Cam, Hazel, Howard, Jessie, Bert, Ken,and mother holding Merle.

Internal ID:	0514.0005
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1922

Boating At Moyie

One of the Smith boys with a dog and two unknown people in the boats.

Internal ID:	0515.0005
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

St. Eugene Mine, Moyie, B.C.

St. Eugene Mine headframe and concentrator above the town of Moyie, B.C. The C.P.R. railway spur tied into the Crows Nest Pass Railway.

Internal ID:	0505.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

Resident of Moyie

An Asian man standing with flowers ouside of a house and garden at Moyie. Does anyone know who this gentleman is?

Internal ID:	0506.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1920

St. Peters Catholic Church

The Cartholic church at Moyie, taken approx 1988.

Internal ID:	0507.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1988

Trophy

Trophy, with unknown purpose and function. Please take a look in the Moyie Museum and see if you can add to the story.

Internal ID:	0508.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

Andrews Family

The Andrews family of Moyie, 1942. Jim Whitehead being held, Mrs. Anne Kershaw (2nd woman from left and once owner of the Lakeview Hotel), Caroline Whitehead standing in front. Please help us identify the rest. The Andrews moved to Moyie in 1926 and opened a bakery, and later a butcher shop.

Internal ID:	0509.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1942

St. Eugene Mine

Miners working at the Consolidated Mining & Smetling Co. of Canada operation at Moyie, the St. Eugene Mine 1911.

Internal ID:	0510.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1911

Joseph and Barbara Rudd

Joseph and Barbara Rudd, 1920, parents of August Rudd. Moving from Bellevue, Alberta, Joseph worked in the Moyie mines and Barbara ran the "Big Ship" boarding house for miners during Moyie's heyday.

Internal ID:	0513.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1920

Anne & Hugh Weir

Anne & Hugh Weir, of Moyie, B.C. The family also lived at Porto Rico (1912-1922), just north of Moyie. Hugh died in 1922 and Anne passed away in 1951.

Internal ID:	0514.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1906

R.A. Smith

Robert Alexander Smith making boots in his shop. Lame from a childhood accident, he learned shoemaking, then opened a general maerchandise store in Moyie, and finally the Lake View Tourist Cabins.

Internal ID:	0515.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1905

St. Eugene Mine, Moyie, B.C.

St. Eugene Mine headframe and concentrator above the town of Moyie, B.C. The C.P.R. railway spur tied into the Crows Nest Pass Railway.

Internal ID:	0505.0007
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

Two Couples at Moyie

Two couples posing outside a Moyie residence, dressed nicely, woman holding flowers. Who are these people and whose house?

Internal ID:	0506.0007
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1900

St. Peters Catholic Church

The Catholic church at Moyie, taken approx 1988.

Internal ID:	0507.0007
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1988

Tramp Art

Tramp or Chip Art is an old art form, almost alwats accomplished with a piece of wood and a simple jackknife, and patience. The pieces were carved by hand, without glue or nails. This 3D cross piece was returned to Moyie by a Calgary fireman.

Internal ID:	0508.0007
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

Mr. & Mrs, Walter Andrews

Mr. & Mrs, Walter Andrews shortly after their marriage and arrival in Canada. They moved from Cranbrook (New City Bakery) to Moyie where they started a bakery in 1926 and then a butcher shop.

Internal ID:	0509.0007
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1910

St. Eugene Miners

Miners posing in front of ore cars from the St. Eugene mine at Moyie.

Internal ID:	0510.0007
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

Children of Anne and Hugh Weir

The Weir children, Jessie (born at Aldridge 1910), Esther (born Top Level St. Eugene Mine 1909), Bert (born at Porto Rico 1912) and Cam (born at Moyie 1907), in 1917 while the family was living at Porto Rico.

Internal ID:	0514.0007
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1917

Gordon, Vi, Harold, Mum, Grandfather Andy

Gordon, Vi, Harold, Mum, Grandfather Andy. Does anyone know thi sfamily?

Internal ID:	0515.0007
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1940

July 1st Celebrations, Moyie BC

A hose reel race down the main street of Moyie. This was a very popular athletic competition, with teams from fire halls across the East and West Kootenay competing against each other at a series of planned events.

Internal ID:	0505.0008
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1905

Moyie Railway Station

Maintenance of way workers pose on a hand-powered speeder in front of the Moyie CPR train station. Anyone know any of these gentlemen?

Internal ID:	0506.0008
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1900

St. Eugene Mine Heritage Marker

St. Eugene Mine historic sign on Highway 3 along the shore of Moyie Lake.

Internal ID:	0507.0008
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1988

Tramp Art

Tramp or Chip Art is an old art form, almost always accomplished with a piece of wood and a simple jackknife, and patience. The pieces were carved by hand, without glue or nails. This 3D cross piece was returned to Moyie by a Calgary fireman. Another view.

Internal ID:	0508.0008
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

Jim & Jessie Whitehead

Jim & Jessie Whitehead 1905 wedding photo. Jessie McNeil was born in St. Paul, Minnesota and they met in Kimberley.

Internal ID:	0509.0008
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	September 4th 1905

St. Eugene Mine

The headframe at the St. Eugene mine above Moyie, 1950.

Internal ID:	0510.0008
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1950

Moyie Independent Order of Odd Fellows

The I.O.O.F. is believed to have been one of the first lodges formed in Moyie, spring of 1900. Back row L to R; R.A. Smith, unknown, Front row L to R; Chris Foote, Fred J. Smyth, Bob Cambell.