2012.003.119 Almost ready for flooding 1968

Accession Num: 2012.003.119

Negative Code: H25-26A/J15-2

Extent:

Document Date: 1968-- - --

Donors: Estate of Ichiro Shiino

Creators: Ichiro Shiino

Keywords: 1960s, Arrow Lakes flooding (Columbia River Treaty), Celgar (Columbia Cellulose/Canadian Cellulose), forestry, Rothwell Bay, Rothwell Point, and Upper Arrow Lake

Locations: Nakusp

Physical Description:
1 b/w negative (35 mm), 1 b/w negative (60 mm)

Notes:
Bird's-eye view of Nakusp townsite and Rothwell Point in winter taken from Nakusp & Slocan Railway lookout, 1968. Nakusp waterfront along Upper Arrow Lake has been cleared and levelled in advance of upcoming flooding from Hugh Keenleyside Dam. Celgar yard at bottom right.