S.S. Prince Rupert wrecked on Genn Island
Passengers were rescued when their ship, the S.S. Prince Rupert…
Prince Rupert: 3rd Avenue, ca. 1909-1910
This stunning photo was digitized by the Vancouver City Archives. I think the photo was taken near…
Knoxville - Rupert’s Early Days
I coloured this photo of Knoxville residents going into town after a hard day’s work. In Knoxville in 1908…
Bringing a Ghost Town Back to Life: Port Essington
Port Essington was a cannery town on the south bank of the Skeena River, not too far from Prince Rupert. Founded in 1871 by Robert Cunningham, Port Essington was the largest settlement in the region…