Road building 1889 - from this BC Public Works Report we can learn several interesting bits of local history. We know when certain roads were pushed through and the cost at the time ($250.00 in 1889 is roughly $8600.00 today).
We've learned that Jackman's Corner was originally Whyman's Corner - named for Edward Whyman, who applied for and received a Crown Grant for the NW 1/4 of Section 20 Twp 13 (28 Avenue north to 32 Avenue, 272 Street east to 276 Street) in February 1888. This is the first time we've seen "Whyman's Corner" in an official document.
John Berry lived on property that was situated on the NW 1/4 Section 29 Twp 13 (36 Avenue north to 40 Avenue, 272 Street east to 276 Street)
John Broe was one of the 3 brothers who owned and operated the Broe Brothers Hop Mill, which was in the Patricia Community.
Hopkins' Road was named for Levi Hopkins, who had the NW 1/4 of Section 28 Twp 10, which was 232 Street east to 236 Street, 36 Avenue north to 40 Avenue.
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