Category Archives: buildings

Peeling paint

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Katherine

Peeling paint in an abandoned house I’m glad that they painted over the yellow…

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Jordan River Surf Shack

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Katherine

The Surf Shack is an iconic Jordan River structure, and one of the last still standing in Jordan River. The majority of the buildings have been torn down due to concerns that the Jordan River hydro dam will fail during … Continue reading →

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Qualicum College

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Katherine

During the Great Depression, Robert Knight decided to open an independent boarding school in Qualicum Beach. The Qualicum Beach School was founded in September 1935 with nine students. In 1937, the school was relocated to a specially-designed building on 17 … Continue reading →

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An old house

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Katherine

An old house along highway 19A

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Nanaimo

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Katherine

The Cambie – Nanaimo

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Cameron Island – clouds over concrete

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Katherine

Clouds over Cameron Island, Nanaimo Cameron Island used to be a small island off of what used to be the village of Nanaimo. Junk from coal mines was dumped into the water between Nanaimo and Cameron Island, forming a small … Continue reading →

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Toronto

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Katherine

Just a bit of downtown Toronto near Union Station

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E&N Victoria Subdivision – Mile 95.20 Parksville Station

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Katherine

The E&N station in Parksville Above, looking south – below, looking north

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Reflections – Powell River

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Katherine

An old building at an old wharf – a Powell River reflective self portrait

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Vanishing Vancouver Island

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Katherine

Just an old house – one of many buildings that are fading away and vanishing

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