Tag Archives: Bevan

Hippo Oil

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Katherine

A Hippo Oil can that I found while poking about in the old Bevan townsite Hippo Oil was a Canadian product used to protect and preserve floors and wood. As far as I know it was a cousin of linseed … Continue reading →

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A memorial in the woods

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Katherine

Part of a memorial in the woods – Bevan, off Bevan Road

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Cloudy days and cameras

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Katherine

I had been wanting to get out to the Bevan area to take a look at an old car that was rusting away in the middle of a logged out area. Of course, I picked an overcast day where rain … Continue reading →

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Bevan – No. 7 Coal Mine

Posted on February 10, 2018 by Katherine

Nature recovering the ruins of the No. 7 Coal Mine in Bevan

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Headquarters – old cans

Posted on February 3, 2018 by Katherine

I spotted a splash of blue while poking about in the area between the old Headquarters power station and the Tsolum River – being me I had to take a look to see what it was. A can – and … Continue reading →

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Cumberland No. 7 Coal Mine

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Katherine

The Cumberland No.7 mine was built on the edge of the Puntledge River, with some of the workings going under the river. The No.7 Mine closed was 1922 as its coal had run out. You can view 360° panoramic images … Continue reading →

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A P Green Empire bricks

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Katherine

A. P. Green Empire brick – Bevan Townsite A.P.Green Empire bricks are firebricks that were made by the A.P. Green Fire Brick Co. of Mexico, MO.

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Cumberland No. 8 Coal Mine

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Katherine

Cumberland, Bevan, and the surrounding areas were once the site of one of BC’s biggest coal mining operations, with 8 different mineshafts in operation. By 1950, the only mine left operating was No. 8, and in 1953, No. 8 closed … Continue reading →