Powell River in qathet, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast

Powell River

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1. Powell River Marker

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Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Israel W. Powell, M.D., 1836-1915, whose name is honoured here, was a consistent supporter of the movement which led B.C. into Confederation with Canada in 1871.

The plant, Western Canada's pioneer producer of wood pulp newsprint, started in Powell River in 1912, and has expanded into the world's largest single newsprint mill.

Erected 1966 by Province of British Columbia.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 49° 52.483′ N, 124° 33.055′ W. Marker is in Powell River, British Columbia, in qathet. Marker is at the intersection of Marine Avenue and Ash Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Marine Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5848 Ash Ave, Powell River BC V8A 5X4, Canada. Touch for directions.

Also see . . .
1. The Powell River Company. Details and photographs from the company and mill's history. (Powell River Historical Museum and Archives) (Submitted on February 23, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Israel Wood Powell's Legacy (PDF)

Powell River image. Click for full size.

Canada. Patent and Copyright Office / Library and Archives Canada / PA-030931 (Public domain), 1913

2. Powell River

The newly-built newsprint plant is in the foreground.

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. Biography of Dr. Israel Wood Powell and a summary of historical and contemporary perspectives on his career. His work as an Indian affairs superintendent was part of a larger system whose primary goal was to extinguish Indigenous culture and identity. (KnowHistory Historical Services) (Submitted on February 23, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

3. Photo History of Powell River. The city was established as a company town in 1910 on the site of the Tla’amin village of tiskʷat. (City of Powell River) (Submitted on February 23, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 10, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on February 22, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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