G.H.E "Huddy" Hudson
If you have ever stumbled upon old photos of the Okanagan, without a doubt you have seen the work of pioneer photographer, G.H.E Hudson
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Jada Turchak
Aug 73 min read
Sun Yat-Sen and the S.S Okanagan
Raising funds for the upcoming revolution, Sun Yat-Sen, future president of china, boarded the S.S Okanagan on his way to Kelowna.
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Sep 18, 20238 min read
The CPR Travel Experience
Canadian Pacific Railway owned and operated trains and hotels across Canada, built to encourage people to travel and see the country.
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Sep 3, 20232 min read
Luggage Trunks
The popularity of luggage trunks skyrocketed during the Victorian era, perfectly timed with the golden age of railroad and ship transportati
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Aug 27, 20236 min read
A Coolie's Diet: What CPR Labourers Ate
cooks would have no option but to pack lightly, meaning crews would have to acquire provisions somewhere in the remote back country
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Aug 19, 20231 min read
The History of Vanity Cases
A vanity case can be described as a bag or container used for travel that often contains cosmetics and toiletries. These cases were...
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Aug 8, 20234 min read
Immigration and Unionization on the Kettle Valley Railway
While much of the CPR was built by Chinese immigrants, Penticton’s local branch, the KVR, was an exception. Immigration policies were...
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Aug 7, 20236 min read
The importance of cowboys
Many people don't know that cowboys were a necessity to people and towns. The main thing they are known for is herding cattle but they...
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Jul 27, 20232 min read
Washboards
Introduction to Washboards Washboards were widely utilized in the 19th century for the purpose of washing laundry after their invention...
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Jul 9, 20234 min read
The Captain is in Command
There were a number of men who Captained this ship, but the longest serving was Joseph Weeks. The SS Sicamous left Penticton about 6:20...
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Jul 4, 20232 min read
The Unexpected History of the Grand Mirror from the Incola Hotel
The grand mirror in the SS Sicamous. It hangs above the grand staircase between B deck and C deck on the sternwheeler.
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Jul 3, 20232 min read
Dredges and Their Work
There are no dredges that worked the Okanagan existing anymore, and few photographs to show. The photo below shows us what the Okanagan...
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Jun 26, 20233 min read
Monday is Wash Day
A discussion about the tools used to clean your home and clothes in the early 1900s on a Canadian homestead.
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Jun 23, 20234 min read
Canada In WWI
Canada played a significant role in World War One as part of the British Empire. Here are some key points about Canada's involvement in...
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Apr 28, 20234 min read
You've Got Mail
A general description of the mail delivery challenges of the early 1900's in rural areas.
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SS Sicamous
Aug 7, 20225 min read
Ice Boxes
drawing of an old style ice box showing a block of ice at the top and food on the rack below.
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SS Sicamous
Aug 7, 20221 min read
Okanagan Historical Society Reports
Okanagan Historical Society Reports
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SS Sicamous
Aug 7, 20222 min read
The "Monster" of the Lake
Ogopogo in Okanagan Lake
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SS Sicamous
Aug 7, 20221 min read
The Jingle and Gong System
The Jingle and Gong system between the Captain and the Engine Room
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SS Sicamous
Aug 6, 20224 min read
The Coal Shovellers
Firemen working to keep the coal in the burners producing steam at the right pressure.
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