The Powell River Historical Museum & Archives is home to over 8,000 historical objects and artifacts. Click on the images below to explore some of the unique and interesting pieces that speak to the history of the region. The sections are based on the collection themes of the museum.
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First Nations
Obsidian Point
ID 2014.25.1 |
Lunchbox Cedar Basket
ID 2018.26.9ab |
Canoe Bailer
ID 2018.26.1 |
Bead Necklace
ID 2019.9.4 |
Stone Blade
ID 2014.89.8 |
Hand Maul
ID 2014.59.1 |
"Russian Blue" Trade Beads
ID 1977.25.1799 |
Net Weight
ID 1995.87.1 |
Explorers & Metis
Surveyor's Compass
ID 2001.41.B |
Homesteading
Billy Goat Smith's Grinder
ID 1965.98.1 |
Ice Cream Maker
ID 1965.109.1 |
Butter Churn
ID 1979.17.1903 |
Lambert's Dish Pan
ID 2000.47.4790 |
Agriculture
Myrtle Grove Goat Cart
ID 1985.36.2525 |
McMahon's Sheep Shears
ID 1991.42.1 |
Lewis & Sons Milk Bottle
ID 1983.42.2398 |
Banham Farm Seeder
ID 2015.55.4 |
Natural Resource Development
Powell River Company Trademark
ID 2004.75.5366 |
Women's Mill Coveralls
ID 2014.82.1 |
Saltery Log Stamp Hammer
ID 1968.179.1 |
Transportation & Communication
Princess Mary Whistle & Bell
ID 1997.26.1 ID 2002.114.1 |
SS Capilano Porthole
ID 2014.78.1 |
Marine Ave Sign
ID 2012.65.1 |
Community Life
Powell River's First
Amusement Ride ID 1986.95.2737 |
Hindle's Bow Maker
ID |
Gordon Knibbs' Scout Hat
ID 2014.36.1 |
Pearson's Piano Accordion
ID 2014.17.1 |
Rodmay Gramophone
2018.12.1 |
Inspired by the Region
Lambert Farm Painting
ID 2005.80.5482 |
Mill Scene Cup and Saucer
ID 1988.93.3020 |
Cranberry Pottery Dish
ID 2017.3.3 |
Diversity
Porcelain Dish
ID 2015.21.3 |
Wine Press & Strainer
ID 1999.87.4620 |
Flax Tapestry
ID 1996.162.1 |
