- CA RRU 025-002-1-6-93
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- 1895-1905
Part of K. McCann
Part of K. McCann
Hatley Park, terrace lawn from terrace
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Hatley Castle was designed by renowned British Columbia architect Samuel Maclure for James Dunsmuir. Using only the finest materials, builders, stonemasons and detail carpenters only took 18 months to construct the building from 1908 until 1910.
When Laura Dunsmuir died in 1937, the house and grounds were maintained by a skeleton staff until it was sold to the Canadian Government in 1940.
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Five young people sat on horses
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Part of K. McCann
Hatley Castle was designed by renowned British Columbia architect Samuel Maclure for James Dunsmuir. Using only the finest materials, builders, stonemasons and detail carpenters only took 18 months to construct the building from 1908 until 1910.
This image of a room inside Hatley Castle is likely the bedroom suite on the third floor of the central tower. Initially intended for James Dunsmuir Jr., this large suite was inhabited by Elinor Dunsmuir in the 1930s.
Part of K. McCann
Part of K. McCann
Hatley Park, terrace lawn from east
Part of K. McCann
Hatley Castle was designed by renowned British Columbia architect Samuel Maclure for James Dunsmuir. Using only the finest materials, builders, stonemasons and detail carpenters only took 18 months to construct the building from 1908 until 1910. When Laura Dunsmuir died in 1937, the house and grounds were maintained by a skeleton staff until it was sold to the Canadian Government in 1940.
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group in garden, Laura Dunsmuir in centre
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Part of K. McCann
Muriel Dunsmuir on a carved bench, Hatley Park
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Hatley Castle was designed by renowned British Columbia architect Samuel Maclure for James Dunsmuir. Using only the finest materials, builders, stonemasons and detail carpenters only took 18 months to construct the building from 1908 until 1910. When Laura Dunsmuir died in 1937, the house and grounds were maintained by a skeleton staff until it was sold to the Canadian Government in 1940. Muriel was one of the executors of the estate.
Interior, bedroom at Hatley Park
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Hatley Castle was designed by renowned British Columbia architect Samuel Maclure for James Dunsmuir. Using only the finest materials, builders, stonemasons and detail carpenters only took 18 months to construct the building from 1908 until 1910.
This bed is likely situated in the third floor bedroom of the central tower. Initially intended for James Dunsmuir Jr. it was inhabited by Elinor Dunsmuir in the 1930s.
Interior, bedroom at Hatley Park
Part of K. McCann
Hatley Castle was designed by renowned British Columbia architect Samuel Maclure for James Dunsmuir. Using only the finest materials, builders, stonemasons and detail carpenters only took 18 months to construct the building from 1908 until 1910.
This bed is likely situated in the third floor bedroom of the central tower. Initially intended for James Dunsmuir Jr. it was inhabited by Elinor Dunsmuir in the 1930s.
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man in carriage outside a gate
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Baby outside in a small bathtub
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Hatley Park, front garden and Neptune steps from south west
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The Neptune Steps and Fountain Court to the north of the castle were added as part of extensive development of the Hatley Park estate by Boston based landscape architects, Brett and Hall from 1912-1914.
When Laura Dunsmuir died in 1937, the house and grounds were maintained by a skeleton staff until it was sold to the Canadian Government in 1940.
Cadets writing examinations in the gymnasium
Part of Royal Roads Military College
Officer cadets wrote exams twice a year while at military college, once in December and again in the spring.
Hatley Castle, from north east
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Hatley Castle was designed by renowned British Columbia architect Samuel Maclure for James Dunsmuir. Using only the finest materials, builders, stonemasons and detail carpenters only took 18 months to construct the building from 1908 until 1910. The Italian garden to the west of the castle was added as part of extensive development of the estate by Boston based landscape architects, Brett and Hall from 1912-1914.
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Cartier Flight formed up for obstacle course
Part of Royal Roads Military College
Cartier Flight lined up prior to start of recruit obstacle course. First challenge is to undertake the course with jackets worn backwards!
The Log, 1988-1989, Royal Roads Military College
Part of Royal Roads Military College
Includes the events at the college for 1988-89.
Dunsmuir children on Burleith tennis court
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L to R: Muriel, Kathleen, Byrdie, James, Marion
The Log, Canadian Services College, H.M.C.S. Royal Roads, graduation number, April 1949
Part of Royal Roads Military College
Includes the events at the college for 1948-1949.