FARMERS’ INSTITUTE MEETING NOTICE
A meeting to propose a Farmer’s Institute for Maple Ridge was held at the Hammond Hall [the Dale Hall] in early January of 1898. At … Read More
Hammond letter
This small envelope set off a chain of events that united family history enthusiasts from England and Maple Ridge on the topic of the namesakes … Read More
lougheed discharge
Sometimes people who we think of as quite famous are known for their roles or deeds but little-known as human beings. With black and white … Read More
Port Hammond Progressive Assoc
By 1908, there was a substantial population of around 1,000 people living in the district of Maple Ridge. There was water and rail access and … Read More
board of trade
Both Port Haney and Port Hammond had a “Progressive Association” from early in 1908. These organizations addressed the particular needs of those neighbourhoods. By mid-1909, … Read More
Thomas Haney’s Deed
Thomas Haney’s Deed The first plan drawn of the subdivision of Thomas Haney’s land to include a townsite was done in 1883. On an upstairs … Read More
CERTIFICATE OF MILITARY INSTRUCTION
Miss Gwendolen Harrison of Southampton, Nova Scotia would later become Mrs. John Alexander McIver of Maple Ridge. This training certificate was among the archives donated … Read More
lougheed telegram
1929 Big Bend Highway Telegram In 1928, the federal and provincial governments had come to an agreement to build the Big Bend highway north of … Read More
byrnes collection
The Byrnes family moved to Maple Ridge when Brian was five years old. As an adult he owned Byrnes Garage on the Lougheed Highway at … Read More
Thomas Haney’s Cane
Around the 17th century, a stout stick took over from the sword, as an essential part of the European gentleman’s wardrobe. It was used primarily … Read More