This ranch belonged to a Japanese-Canadian family, the Nakatsui, who were forced off their property during WWII. For many years it was known locally as "The Jap Ranch"; now known as "The Loon Ranch". (also CR Museum #13764 - from Mabel Christensen's pictures)
This ranch belonged to a Japanese-Canadian family, the Nakatsui, who were forced off their property during WWII. For many years it was known locally as "The Jap Ranch"; now known as "The Loon Ranch". (also CR Museum #13764 - from Mabel Christensen's pictures)
"The old barn at Smelt Bay. Ann Dewar (Robertson) in green pants. Sue Ellingsen in blue sweater and corner of barn. Maybe Ann or MaryAnn could identify more."
"MaryAnn's dad Jack Parry hung his nets in this barn (can see in right opening of barn). Was down near far end of Smelt Bay park where end fence is--on other side of chain link fence. Barbara Parker brown sweater, long hair. Charlie Jeffery squatting (L) with striped sweater."
"The old barn at Smelt Bay. Ann Dewar (Robertson) in green pants. Sue Ellingsen in blue sweater and corner of barn. Maybe Ann or MaryAnn could identify more."
"MaryAnn's dad Jack Parry hung his nets in this barn (can see in right opening of barn). Was down near far end of Smelt Bay park where end fence is--on other side of chain link fence. Barbara Parker brown sweater, long hair. Charlie Jeffery squatting (L) with striped sweater."