Bedford Channel heritage photo |
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23245 Mavis Ave
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Heritage Photo |
2022 |
Utility Box Wrap |
This photo, circa 1946, shows the area immediately south of the Bedford Channel, west of Glover Road and north of Mavis Avenue. Visible in the photo are the first Fort Langley Firehall, the Fort Langley Hotel, the Haldi House, and the Fort Langley Sawmill. More information on these locations can be found in the Museum’s Collection by typing in the name of the location in the search box.
Copies of photos can be purchased through the website.
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Eric Hettema |
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Orange Lily
9124 Glover Rd
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Winter Solitude
9143 Glover Rd
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Eric Hettema |
2022 |
Utility Box Wrap |
Eric is a local artist and the owner of Van Gogh Painting and Restorations Ltd., in Langley, BC. He has an undergraduate degree in Fine Arts and has completed graduate studies in education and ceramics. Eric has taught fine arts and mathematics at the Iceland Academy in Langley. He has exhibited his work in solo and group shows over the past 21 years. |
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Gabrielle Strauss |
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Sunflowers
9084 Glover Rd
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Bedford Channel Beauties
9190 Church St
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Gabrielle Strauss |
2022 |
Utility Box Wrap |
Born in Austria near Vienna, Gabrielle became involved with various art groups after moving to Vancouver and then Langley. Her early formal training in oil and other media provided a solid foundation for further development. Gabrielle’s curiosity leads her to explore many techniques and methods. As an active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, Fraser Valley Chapter, the Langley Arts Council, and the Fort Langley Artists Group, she has shown her works in over 50 exhibitions. |
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kweləxwelsten, Brandon Gabriel |
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Hummingbirds: Protectors of the Land and Sea
23353 Mavis Ave
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Hummingbirds: Defenders of the Wind and Sky
9226 Glover Rd
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kweləxwelsten, Brandon Gabriel |
2022 |
Utility Box Wrap |
kweləxwelsten, Brandon is an award winning, and internationally recognized q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen) First Nation visual artist. Brandon was educated at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (’99-’03) and Emily Carr University of Art and Design (’03-’06). He has over 26 years of professional experience as a designer, wood carver, mixed media sculptor, graphic designer, and educator. Brandon is Co-Owner/Operator of Octopus Spirit Design. |
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McMillan Island Heritage Photo |
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23320 Mavis Ave
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Heritage Photo |
2022 |
Utility Box Wrap |
This photo, circa 1910, is a view of McMillan Island, the location of the q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen) First Nation reserve, on the north side of the Bedford Channel. The Church of the Holy Redeemer, visible in the photo, was constructed between 1897 and 1902. More information on this church and McMillan Island can be found in Langley Centennial Museum’s Collection by typing in these names in the search box.
Copies of photos can be purchased through the website.
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Morrison House heritage photo |
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23277 Mary Ave
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Heritage Photo
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2022 |
Utility Box Wrap |
This photo, circa 1915, shows Mr. and Mrs. Morrison on the porch of their house located at 9136 Church Street. The house was built circa 1904 and was later the first house in Fort Langley to have electricity installed. More information on this house can be found in the Museum’s Collection.
Copies of photos can be purchased through the website.
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Natache Gabriel |
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Forefeather
9178 Glover Rd
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Natache Gabriel
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2022 |
Utility Box Wrap |
Natache is an emerging q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen) First Nation artist. She describes herself as an amateur writer and photographer, having taken art classes in both high school and post-secondary settings. Natache’s work represents respect and partnership, with the images of a feather and two owls set in front of Golden Ears Mountain. The three people in the canoe represent past, present, and future, acknowledging that q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen) people have been here for thousands of years. Her use of all the colours of the rainbow represents the LGBTQIA2S+ community and reflects the colours that show up in the springtime. |
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Rosemary Wallace |
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The Heart of The Forest
9110 Glover Rd
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Rosemary Wallace
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2022 |
Utility Box Wrap |
Rosemary is a visual artist, musician, and poet living in Langley City, BC. She is extremely passionate about the arts and sharing her creativity through her own art and teaching. Rosemary teaches a variety of beginner and intermediate art classes in mixed media, mural creations, acrylic and graphite. She also teaches flute. Rosemary has been very active in many arts programs and initiatives in Vancouver and Langley. She loves to see the community enhanced by the arts, believing that art plays a vital role in the emotional well being of everyone. |
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sɬə́məxʷ, Rain Pierre |
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Gift of Light
23353 Mavis Ave
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Bearly Blue
9223 Glover Rd
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sɬə́məxʷ, Rain Pierre
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2022 |
Utility Box Wrap |
sɬə́məxʷ, Rain is a q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie) First Nation visual artist and the owner and founder of RainAwakens, a graphic arts team with five members. In 2016, he gave up his career as a civil engineering inspector to make a difference through art. Rain is also a motivational speaker, inspiring others to dream while they are awake. He has created an interactive mural program where collaboration results in a final work of art. He also teaches students and adults how to safely create spray paint art. His artistic creations are located in numerous schools and public spaces. |
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St George’s Anglican Church heritage photo |
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23277 Mary Ave
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Heritage Photo
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2022 |
Utility Box Wrap |
This photo, circa 1925, shows St. George’s Anglican Church after some early additions. The church was originally opened in October of 1901. It is located at 9160 Church Street. More information on this church can be found in Langley Centennial Museum’s Collection by typing in the name “St George’s Anglican” in the search box.
Copies of photos can be purchased through the website.
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Tara-Lynn Kozma-Perrin |
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Red Columbine
23245 Mavis Ave
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Tara-Lynn Kozma-Perrin
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2022 |
Utility Box Wrap |
Tara-Lynn is a mixed urban Cree Indigenous and European Settler multidisciplinary artist residing in Abbotsford, BC. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of the Fraser Valley, and is currently pursuing a second degree. Tara-Lynn has been the recipient of a number of residencies, public art commissions, and awards for her sculpture, painting, audio and video work. She works closely within her community to create opportunities for people of all ages to play and interact with one another, sharing their emotions in the creation of text-based murals. |
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