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"Cloverdale," the residence of the late Dr. Tolmie, physician and Chief Doctor of the H.B.C. + widely known naturalist. Said to be the first stone house built in Canada. Was built in 1860, with stone picked up in the place, In Victoria, B.C. [Page 38 of Victoria, BC album]
"Cloverdale," the residence of the late Dr. Tolmie, physician and Chief Doctor of the H.B.C. + widely known naturalist. Said to be the first stone house built in Canada. Was built in 1860, with stone picked up in the place, In Victoria, B.C. [Page 38 of Victoria, BC album]

"Cloverdale," the residence of the late Dr. Tolmie, physician and Chief Doctor of the H.B.C. + widely known naturalist. Said to be the first stone house built in Canada. Was built in 1860, with stone picked up in the place, In Victoria, B.C. [Page 38 of Victoria, BC album]

Creator Edith Sara Watson (American, 1861 - 1943)
Date1890s-1930s
Mediumalbum page with gelatin silver print
Dimensions35.5 x 30 cm
Credit LineFrances Rooney Collection. Purchase with funds generously donated by Martha LA McCain, 2018
Object number2018/3600.38
LocationNot currently on display

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Quaint historic stone in the grounds at "Cloverdale" the home of Dr. Taluine [Page 43 of Victoria, BC album]
Quaint historic stone in the grounds at "Cloverdale" the home of Dr. Taluine [Page 43 of Victoria, BC album]
Edith Sara Watson
1890s-1930s
Page
Lavender bordered walk in the garden of Ms. Armstrong, Victoria, B.C., flowering and creeping thyme grow between the stones. [Page 24 of Victoria, BC album]
Lavender bordered walk in the garden of Ms. Armstrong, Victoria, B.C., flowering and creeping thyme grow between the stones. [Page 24 of Victoria, BC album]
Edith Sara Watson
1890s-1930s
Page
In Victoria, hard lines in steps are smothered in masses of flowers planted in boxes, pots, or classic urns. This sweet custom reaches full development in Ms. Wilson's residence on the sloping lines of St. Charles street, Victoria, B.C. [page 20 of Victoria, BC album]
In Victoria, hard lines in steps are smothered in masses of flowers planted in boxes, pots, or classic urns. This sweet custom reaches full development in Ms. Wilson's residence on the sloping lines of St. Charles street, Victoria, B.C. [page 20 of Victoria, BC album]
Edith Sara Watson
1890s-1930s
Page
Image Not Available for Hungarian church near Esterhazy built of native stone picked up in the fields by the parishoners.
Hungarian church near Esterhazy built of native stone picked up in the fields by the parishoners.
Edith Sara Watson
1890s-1930s
Print
Another view of "Cloverdale" [Page 40 of Victoria, BC album]
Another view of "Cloverdale" [Page 40 of Victoria, BC album]
Edith Sara Watson
1890s-1930s
Page
On the grounds of "Cloverdale" [Page 39 of Victoria, BC album]
On the grounds of "Cloverdale" [Page 39 of Victoria, BC album]
Edith Sara Watson
1890s-1930s
Page
The old Sun dial in the grounds of "Cloverdale" [Page 41 of Victoria, BC album]
The old Sun dial in the grounds of "Cloverdale" [Page 41 of Victoria, BC album]
Edith Sara Watson
1890s-1930s
Page
Masses of flowers of every kind overflow the hillside at the house of Mrs. David Spencer, Victoria, B.C. [Page 35 of Victoria, BC album]
Masses of flowers of every kind overflow the hillside at the house of Mrs. David Spencer, Victoria, B.C. [Page 35 of Victoria, BC album]
Edith Sara Watson
1890s-1930s
Page
The pedestal of this Sun Dial, in the garden of Ste. Anne's Academy is made of stone from the ruins of the old Basilica at Ste. Anne de Beaupré. A "memorial" placed by the parents of one of the pupils of the Academy. [Page 50 of Victoria, BC album]
The pedestal of this Sun Dial, in the garden of Ste. Anne's Academy is made of stone from the ruins of the old Basilica at Ste. Anne de Beaupré. A "memorial" placed by the parents of one of the pupils of the Academy. [Page 50 of Victoria, BC album]
Edith Sara Watson
1890s-1930s
Page
Image Not Available for Interesting front stone called 'The Watching Eye' which has been built into the wall of a house at Terschelling. At the moment the 'eye' is looking at the 'Karimata' which lays right in front of it.
Interesting front stone called 'The Watching Eye' which has been built into the wall of a house at Terschelling. At the moment the 'eye' is looking at the 'Karimata' which lays right in front of it.
Paul Popper
1930s
Photograph
In the grounds of Hatley Park. The residence of Mrs. James Dunsmuir [Page 27 of Victoria, BC album]
In the grounds of Hatley Park. The residence of Mrs. James Dunsmuir [Page 27 of Victoria, BC album]
Edith Sara Watson
1890s-1930s
Page
An English Ivy basket in the grounds of "Ardenisdale," on Rockland Ave., Victoria, B.C. [Page 10 of Victoria, BC album]
An English Ivy basket in the grounds of "Ardenisdale," on Rockland Ave., Victoria, B.C. [Page 10 of Victoria, BC album]
Edith Sara Watson
1890s-1930s
Page
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