Fonds consists of photographs of the Elworthy family and views of Victoria.
Elworthy, Frederick Barrington, Sr., 1854-1927 (family)Collection consists mainly of photographs depicting Victoria scenes, streets, and buildings.
Findlay, James R.Fonds consists of mostly of photographs documenting construction work and the laying of pipe for the Sooke water supply.
Krog, John Frederick, 1887-1967Fonds consists of photographs depicting James Bay, Beacon Hill Park, the Gorge, Weiler Brothers Furniture staff, and the Lewis home and family.
Lewis, John (family)To the right of the King are Chief of Police Heatley, Mrs. Anscomb, Mayor Anscomb, Herb Warren (Parks Administrator), Alderman T.W.C. Hawkins, Alderman John Worthington, and Alderman Williams.
Chapman, John Howard Arthur, 1862-1942Series consists of records dealing with land sales including conveyances, deeds, mortgages, and land and Crown grants.
The documentation traces the history of ownership of various properties until they come into the possession of the Corporation of the City of Victoria.
The City acquired ownership of many of these properties for the purpose of rights of way for sewer, paths etc., the creation or extension of roads, or for public schools. City properties acquired for other purposes include the BC Agricultural Association lands at Willows in Oak Bay, the proposed cemetery at Ogden Point and Ross Bay Cemetery. Copies of various Crown grants such as the James Bay mud flats, Mt. Douglas and Beacon Hill Park are also included.
Victoria (B.C.). City Clerk's Office