6.3.9
prior
to 1914 -- Buildings along the Boulevard between Inlet Avenue and Reserve.
1.
First Sechelt Hotel, opened July 1, 1899 and expanded on west side to
make about 40 rooms, owned by Bert Whitaker. Note vines growing up over
balcony of original portion, steps down to beach, flagpoles. Sold to Canadian-European
Investment Corp. Ltd. in December 1913 and destroyed by fire June 1, 1914.
2.
Herbert Whitaker's second store on Trail Bay (1899). Later Sechelt's first
school (1912) and first telegraph office (1913). Demolished 1965
3.
Wharf at terminus of Wharf Avenue
4.
Herbert Whitaker's third store and post office, with annex to first hotel
on upper floors. It was converted into second hotel after 1914 fire, it
burned down in 1936 when owned by Union Estates.
5.
Boat house on shore line, east of wharf.
Photographer
unknown
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