Capilano Canyon Log Flume

Description
Creator
Unknown photographer
Media Type
Image
Item Type
Photographs
Description
Capilano Canyon flume for floating cedar shingle bolts from the upper reaches of Capilano Creek to tidewater, it was about 150 feet above the creek. Commonly used by young men and women seeking mild adventure on holidays and weekends. This card is post marked "1921", so this photo was taken, perhaps, 1915.
Date of Original
Circa 1915
Date Of Event
1915
Subject(s)
Corporate Name(s)
Vancouver City Archives
Local identifier
0034.VCA
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • British Columbia, Canada
    Latitude: 49.32135 Longitude: -123.14015
  • Latitude: 49.32135 Longitude: -123.14015
Copyright Statement
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Location of Original
Vancouver City Archives
Reproduction Notes
Scanned July 2011 using Epson Perfection V700 Photo at 300dpi and 100% of original image size. Alternate Versions: Lossless TIF from original scan at 300dpi and 100% of original print. W13 x H21 cm black & white print on photo paper.VCA number: OUT.N244 P.639
Contact
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