Collection

Bill Dungate collection

Description Level

Item

GMD

graphic material

Fonds No.

C8

Item No.

P9853

Accession No.

2021.23

Physical Description

1 negative; b&w

Scan Resolution

600 dpi

Date Range

[1914-1927]

History / Biographical

The building was constructed around 1914 by Frank Mosher and a Mr. Law. It was located north of the railway tracks on what later became 6th Street. The store supplied provisions, mainly in exchange for furs, and also served as a post office. It was purchased by John Goold in 1919 and used by him until he built his new store in 1927.

Custodial History

Negative was taken by Bill Dungate of an old photograph lent to him for reproduction. Donated to the Museum on August 12th 2021 by Dino Laramie.

Scope and Content

Photograph of John Goold standing in the doorway of his first store in Houston.

Geographic Access

Houston, B.C.

Notes

Appears on page 14 of Marks of a Century.

Type of Record

Archival Description

Less detail