2012.003.167 Bird’s-eye view of Nakusp, 1968

Accession Num: 2012.003.167

Negative Code: J20-12

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), Edwards house (Leary/Jordan/Massey), farms, Highway 6, Houdayer house (Rothwell Point), Nakusp waterfront levelling, Rothwell Bay, Rothwell Bay wharves (original), Rothwell Point, Spicer Farm, and Upper Arrow Lake

Locations: Nakusp

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

Notes:
Bird's-eye view of Nakusp on Upper Arrow Lake, 1968. Waterfront at Nakusp has been levelled in advance of the flooding of the Arrow Lakes the following year by BC Hydro. Spicer Farm at right. Rene Houdayer and Ron Jordan houses at centre. Highway 6 runs through centre. Celgar wharf seen to left of Highway 6 at centre.