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Nanaimo Free Press headline #1
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 1913)The bitterness against the Dunsmuir mining interests culminated in a major strike which shut down all the mines in the district. The strike started in Cumberland in September 1912 and soon spread to Extension and other ... -
Nanaimo Free Press headline #2
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 1912)The main issue in the strike of 1912-13 was the union recognition. Dunsmuir and other coal companies were determined not to recognize the unions. The miners were just as determined to gain union recognition. The strike ... -
Nanaimo harbour, 1868
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 1868)In 1862, the H.B.C. mining operations were purchased by the Vancouver Coal Mining and Land Company (hereafter referred to by the initials V.C.M. & L.Co.) The company invested �40,000 to purchase the mines, machinery, ... -
Nanaimo harbour, c. 1920
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 1920)Nanaimo's harbour has always been a centre of activity and source of revenue for the city. Coal was, of course, the most important commodity to pass through the port. Nanaimo was also a major distribution point for the ... -
Nanaimo looking north, 1885
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 1885)Nanaimo was incorporated on December 26, 1874, and held its first election in January 1875. Mark Bate, the manager of the V.C.M. & L. Co., was elected as the first mayor. The city was much smaller in area than today. It ... -
Nanaimo looking north, c. 1875
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 1875)In the townsite plan prepared by Deverill, the streets radiated up the hill from the central harbour area. Many of the streets were named after officials or directors of the company. Wallace Street, for instance, was named ... -
The Nanaimo Opera
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 1888)The Nanaimo Opera was opened in 1888 and was the scene of many visiting and local theatrical and musical events. The building was later incorporated into the Windsor Hotel. -
Nanaimo slides map
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)The Nanaimo Slide Collection Map showcases the various historical locations found in the Nanaimo Slide Collection. These digitized slides feature people and places in Nanaimo during the years 1875-1945. -
Nanaimo's second Chinatown
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 1908)The first Chinese arrived in Nanaimo soon after the start of the gold rush. in 1872, Mah Hong Jang opened the first Chinese store near Pioneer Square. A small Chinese settlement grew up along Bing Kee Street south of the ... -
Nanaimo, 1858
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 1858)By 1858, the town of Nanaimo had between 50 and 60 buildings. In this photograph many features of the town are identified. The town at this time was called Colviletown after the Governor of the H.B.C., Andrew Colvile. On ... -
Nanaimo, c. 1862
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 1862)By 1862, Nanaimo had grown to a population of about 500 white people. In 1860, the name had been changed from Colviletown to Nanaimo, In that year, Captain William Franklyn became the Resident Magistrate. He built "Franklyn ... -
Number One Mine after the great explosion of 1887
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 1887)On May 3, 1887 the worst mining disaster in Nanaimo's history occurred at the large Number One Mine. In 1886, a new ventilation system had been installed at the mine. When the mine was rocked by a large explosion on May 3 ... -
Payday at Brechin Mine
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 1945)The number of miners working at Nanaimo increased steadily in the fifty years from 1875-1925. In 1875, there were about 400 employed in the Nanaimo area. By 1900, the number of miners reached 3,400. Over the years working ... -
Pine Street, Chinatown
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 1908)Nanaimo's second Chinatown was located along Pine Street. Most of the buildings were designed in a western style of architecture. The Chinese Freemasons Building pictured here, does have an element of more traditional ... -
Robert Dunsmuir
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 1852)Robert Dunsmuir began working for the H.B.C. coal operations in 1851. He moved to Nanaimo in 1852 and supervised the relatively small coal mining activities of the company. His son Alexander was the first white child born ... -
St. Paul's Anglican Church
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 1868)In 1859, Rev. G.L. Lowe held the first Anglican services in Nanaimo. He was succeeded by Rev. J.B. Good who opened the first St. Paul's Anglican Church in 1862. The church seen in this photograph was consecrated in 1865. ... -
View north on Commercial Street, 1910
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 1910)As the coal production increased in the 1890's and after the turn of the century, Nanaimo's population grew steadily. Many permanent structures were built along Commercial, Church, Bastion, and Wharf Street. In this ... -
The Wellington Inn, Wellington
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 1889)The town of Wellington was originally located farther north and west of the present community. When the Wellington mine closed in 1900, most of the buildings including houses, stores, churches, and a large hotel were ... -
The Wellington Mine
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 1883)Robert Dunsmuir began building his fortune after he discovered coal at Wellington in 1869. Three Royal Navy officers provided the capital to develop the mine. By 1883, the Wellington Mine pictured here was producing so ... -
The Wilson Block
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 1891)The Wilson Block was built on Commercial Street in 1891 and later was known was the Wilson Hotel. It was gutted by fire in 1930. Just left of the Wilson Block is the "Nanaimo Free Press" building. The paper was founded by ...
