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Source: Moyie House Museum

Moyie Camping

Adelard St. Louis (L), and Mrs. Mondoux (R), with unknown children, taken in June 1960.

Internal ID: 0515.0020
Medium:Photograph
Date: June 1st 1960

Moyie Lake from the Highway

A view of Moyie Lake from Highway 3, with some old footings from the St. Eugene Mine complex in the foreground.

Internal ID: 0505.0021
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1970

Bird Decorations

Plaque with painted mallards and a print of two birds. Both are advertisements for the 'Society Girl Coffee Bar'. Does anyone know more about this business in Moyie?

Internal ID: 0508.0021
Medium:Photograph
Date: 0000

Moyie Students and Teacher

L-R: Philip N. Conrad, Nelson Smith and Frank Conrad, with their former teacher Al McIntnyre - Father Mac.

Internal ID: 0509.0021
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1970

Moyie Camp

Moyie in 1896, emerging as a Kootenay mining camp with the obligatory saloon to the left of the photo - the most substantial building in town at that point.

Internal ID: 0510.0021
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1896

A Moyie Family

Meva, Ada, Edward, Fred, Glen & Gordon, 1940. What were the last names?

Internal ID: 0515.0021
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1940

Moyie Lake from the Highway

A view of Moyie Lake from Highway 3, with some old footings from the St. Eugene Mine complex in the foreground.

Internal ID: 0505.0022
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1970

Bird Print

A print of two birds advertising the 'Society Girl Coffee Bar' which was located in Moyie. Does anyone have more information on the Society Girl Cafe?

Internal ID: 0508.0022
Medium:Photograph
Date: 0000

Stella and Frank McMahon

Stella Maud Soper McMahon and Frank McMahon with the children, little friends Beatrice Hawke, Sid Elmer, Irene Elmer, Russell Hawke. The McMahon brothers were influential in the early development of Moyie.

Internal ID: 0509.0022
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1906

Kootenay Hotel, Moyie

Officially opened in May of 1898 the Kootenay Hotel was built and owned by the McMahon brothers.

Internal ID: 0510.0022
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1898

Charlie (Chogoro) Yoshi?

This is believed to be a photo of Charlie Chogoro Yoshi, a Moyie resident. "Dad & Maria Visate?" written on the back of photo

Internal ID: 0515.0022
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1920

Moyie Lake in the Fall

An artistic shot showing the deciduous forest around Moyie in the fall, with the lake in the background.

Internal ID: 0505.0023
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1970

Laird Home

First Catholic Church in Moyie, then the Laird home in this photo. L-R: Reg and Frank Laird

Internal ID: 0509.0023
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1915

Moyie City Overview

Oval photo of Moyie in early 1900's, a townsite overview.

Internal ID: 0510.0023
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1907

C.M. & S. Seaplane

The Consolidated Mining and Smelting company's seaplane on Moyie Lake. This aircraft has been identified as a Supermarine Stranraer.

Internal ID: 0515.0023
Medium:Photograph
Date: May 1st 1937

Moyie Lake in the Fall

An artistic shot showing the deciduous forest around Moyie in the fall, with the lake in the background.

Internal ID: 0505.0024
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1970

Early Moyie Families

Mrs. Foote holding Beatrice Hawke and Mrs. Frank McMahon with Irene Elmer.

Internal ID: 0509.0024
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1906

Moyie CPR Station

CPR Station on the lake at Moyie, 1908.

Internal ID: 0510.0024
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1908

'Taken from our veranda'

'Taken from our veranda', Moyie as seen from Florence Lindstrom's house.

Internal ID: 0515.0024
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1935

Comic Moyie Postcard

Love birds hug on a sofa, 'When you visit here in Moyie you can depend on a good time'.

Internal ID: 0505.0025
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1930

Early View of Moyie

The city of Moyie seen from the heights above the St. Eugene Mine. Moyie Lake is laid out in front of the city, providing a beautiful setting.

Internal ID: 0509.0025
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1910

The Camp of Moyie

Moyie in 1896, a budding mining camp in East Kootenay.

Internal ID: 0510.0025
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1896

RCAF Flying boat on Moyie Lake

A Royal Canadian Air Force Supermarine Stranraer flying boat on Moyie Lake.

Internal ID: 0515.0025
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1940

Comic Postcard

Skit of a domestic disturbance, posted Apr 20 1911.

Internal ID: 0505.0026
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1910

Elmer Family

Elmer family at Moyie circa 1900. L-R Mrs. Elmer, Sidney, John, David Elmer holding Irene, with Louise in front. The family came up from Gem, Idaho.

Internal ID: 0509.0026
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1900

St. Eugene Concentrator

Concentrator and other buildings at the St. Eugene mine at Moyie, B.C.

Internal ID: 0510.0026
Medium:Photograph
Date: 0000

Moyie Lake & Highway 3

View of the lake with the road winding around the edge with old car on the left corner.

Internal ID: 0515.0026
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1930

Comic Moyie Postcard

A man and two woman holding each arm, 'There's a girl waiting for you in Moyie'.

Internal ID: 0505.0027
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1920

Elmer Family

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Internal ID: 0509.0027
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1900

B.C. Stop of Interest Sign

Presentation in front of the St. Eugene Mine plaque at the pull-out alongside Moyie Lake. Does anyone know the poeple? Dan Melody added: The older gentleman with the hat and suspenders is my grandfather Clive Bateman, long time resident of Moyie.

Internal ID: 0510.0027
Medium:Photograph
Date: 0000

Lake View Tourist Camp

Two men sitting on the front porch of one of the cabins built in the 1920's by R.A. Smith.

Internal ID: 0515.0027
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1920

Comic Moyie Postcard

'Snap shot taken in Moyie' a couple kisses on a bench, posted Feb 1914?

Internal ID: 0505.0028
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1910

Elmer Family

Elmer family at Moyie circa 1900. L-R Mrs. Elmer, Sidney, John, David Elmer holding Irene, with Louise in front. The family came up from Gem, Idaho. Duplicate of 0509.0026.

Internal ID: 0509.0028
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1900

St. Peter's Church Chandelier

Ornate chanadlier, inside of the St. Peter's Catholic church in Moyie.

Internal ID: 0510.0028
Medium:Photograph
Date: 0000

Lake View Tourist Camp

Two men sitting on the front porch of one of the cabins built in the 1920's by R.A. Smith.

Internal ID: 0515.0028
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1920

Comic Postcard

Lady wearing a flapper dress poses for the camera.

Internal ID: 0505.0029
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1920

Moyie Methodist Ladies Aid

The Methodist Ladies Aid in Moyie, in front of the church, c. 1911. Front L-R: Mrs. Burdett, Mrs. Wells, Mrs. Clark and two children? 2nd row: Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Atwood, Mrs. Nordman, ?, Mrs. Crowe, (standing) ?, Mrs. Algot Johnson, Mrs. Blackburn, Mrs. Rafford, Mrs. Bates, and Rev. Townsend.

Internal ID: 0509.0029
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1911

B.C. Stop of Interest Sign c.1971

Presentation in front of the St. Eugene Mine plaque at the pull-out alongside Moyie Lake c.1971. The Gentleman on the right, wearing the hat Clive Batemen. Long time resident of the Moyie area, living on his Parent's farm, just 5 miles South of Moyie, across from the Mine.

Internal ID: 0510.0029
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1971

Sunnyside Ranch in the 1930's

Mr. and Mrs. Algot Johnson at Sunnyside Ranch in the 1930's

Internal ID: 0515.0029
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1935

Comic Postcard

Lady wearing a flapper dress poses for the camera.

Internal ID: 0505.0030
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1920

Moyie Fire Hall

Hose reels, fire axe and buckets in the abandoned Moyie fire hall. Once the Moyie fire department had one of the best hose reel racing teams in the area.

Internal ID: 0509.0030
Medium:Photograph
Date: 0000

B.C. Stop of Interest Sign

Presentation in front of the St. Eugene Mine plaque at the pull-out alongside Moyie Lake. Does anyone know the poeple?

Internal ID: 0510.0030
Medium:Photograph
Date: 0000

Moyie Family at Top Mine Site

Taken at the St. Eugene Mine site in the spring of 1938, top to bottom: Henry, Florence, Dennis, Stella, Jack, Jessie, Mom. What is the family name?

Internal ID: 0515.0030
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1938

Comic Postcard

Painting of a white haired man drinking from a ladle, posted May 24, 1915?

Internal ID: 0505.0031
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1915

Moyie Independent Order of Odd Fellows

Independent Order of Odd Fellows lodge members at Moyie, B.C. Back row: R.A.Smith, ? Front row: Chris Foote, Fred Smyth, Bob Campbell.

Internal ID: 0509.0031
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1910

St. Eugene Mine Buildings

The concentrator and other buildings at the St. Eugene mine site at Moyie, B.C.

Internal ID: 0510.0031
Medium:Photograph
Date: 0000

Scenic Moyie Lake

Taken in 1937-38, perhaps by Florence Lindstrom. A beautiful shot of Moyie Lake.

Internal ID: 0515.0031
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1937

Comic Postcard

Painting of a white haired man drinking from a ladle, posted May 24, 1915?

Internal ID: 0505.0032
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1915

St. Eugene Mine

A portion of the old headframe of the St. Eugene Mine above Moyie and Moyie Lake.

Internal ID: 0509.0032
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1950

St. Peter's Church, Moyie

The Moyie Catholic Church, built in 1901 using money from the sale of the St. Eugene claims.

Internal ID: 0510.0032
Medium:Photograph
Date: 0000

Farm Problems

Dead bear in the mountains above Moyie Lake in 1933. A perennial farming conflict.

Internal ID: 0515.0032
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1933

Mine Site

Man standing near a rock crevasse, with a mineral claim believed to have been established here in the Moyie area.

Internal ID: 0509.0033
Medium:Photograph
Date: 0000

Boarding at the Moyie Station

Passengers standing on the train station platform waiting for the train to stop. 'Flyer'

Internal ID: 0510.0033
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1900

Traffic Accident at Moyie

Overturned bus on the train tracks near Moyie, year unknown.

Internal ID: 0515.0033
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1940

Mine Shaft

Old mine shaft entrance and cabin, believed to have been associated with a mine in the Moyie area.

Internal ID: 0509.0034
Medium:Photograph
Date: 0000

Dewdney Trail

Men building the Dewdney Trail

Internal ID: 0510.0034
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1864

Traffic Accident at Moyie

Overturned bus on the train tracks near Moyie, year unknown. View from above, showing how close to the lake it was.

Internal ID: 0515.0034
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1940

Mine Site

Old mine buildings believed to have been associated with a mine in the Moyie area. Does anyone know more?

Internal ID: 0509.0035
Medium:Photograph
Date: 0000

St. Eugene Mine Office

St. Eugene mine office and home of the General Manager, 1907. L-R, J.M. Turnbull, Major A.W. Davis, R.H. Stewart (standing), E.O. Kamm, William White, ?, ?,

Internal ID: 0510.0035
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1907

Traffic Accident at Moyie

Overturned bus on the train tracks near Moyie, year unknown. Bus has a 'Coast to Coast' sign.

Internal ID: 0515.0035
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1940

Mine Site

An old mine site and headframe, believed to have been associated with the Moyie area. Does anyone know more?

Internal ID: 0509.0036
Medium:Photograph
Date: 0000

St. Eugene Mine

A good panoramic shot of the St. Eugene Mine buildings and set up.

Internal ID: 0510.0036
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1915

Traffic Accident at Moyie

View of where the bus left the road and the accident site near Moyie.

Internal ID: 0515.0036
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1940

Mine Shaft

OAn early mine shaft, believed to have been in the Moyie area. Does anyone know more?

Internal ID: 0509.0037
Medium:Photograph
Date: 0000

Early Moyie Townsite

An early view of the Moyie townsite.

Internal ID: 0510.0037
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1900

Moyie Daredevil

4 yrs old in a Rolls Racer wagon, Moyie BC. Who is he?

Internal ID: 0515.0037
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1920

Mine Shaft

An early mine shaft, believed to have been in the Moyie area.

Internal ID: 0509.0038
Medium:Photograph
Date: 0000

Winter Sleigh Ride

Winter sleigh ride at Moyie, occupants unknown.

Internal ID: 0515.0038
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1910

Moyie, B.C.

An early view of Moyie looking from the mine toward the lake.

Internal ID: 0509.0039
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1910

Moyie Mountain Fire Lookout

Louis Desaulniers, Roy Burch, Bill Hale at the Moyie Mountain fire lookout, 1924.

Internal ID: 0515.0039
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1924

SS Echo

SS Echo on the beach at Moyie, with passengers. The railway station is visible to the right.

Internal ID: 0509.0040
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1905

Moyie Mountain Fire Lookout

Packing a stove to Moyie Mountain fire lookout, 1924

Internal ID: 0515.0040
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1924