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British Columbian Goldfield. As soon as the thaw sets in a rush is expected to
British Columbian Goldfield.
As soon as the thaw sets in a rush is expected to the new goldfield at Cedar Creek. Mr Macleod a mining man of Vancouver who was the first to get a properly equipped prospecting party together has just returned to Vancouver and other men have brought back with them pouches of nuggets and coarse gold.
A four horse team leaving the Central Hotel, Williams Lake, for the Cedar Creek in Cariboo.
22 April 1922
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This print captures the excitement surrounding the British Columbian Goldfield in Cedar Creek. As winter's grip loosens its hold, a rush of eager prospectors is anticipated to descend upon this promising new goldfield. Mr Macleod, a seasoned mining man from Vancouver, was quick to assemble a well-equipped prospecting party and has just returned with his team to Vancouver. Other men have also made their way back, clutching pouches filled with nuggets and coarse gold - tangible evidence of the wealth waiting to be unearthed. In this snapshot frozen in time on 22 April 1922, we witness a scene that epitomizes the spirit of adventure and opportunity that permeated these gold rushes. A four-horse team stands poised outside the Central Hotel in Williams Lake, ready for their arduous journey towards Cedar Creek in Cariboo. The horses' muscles ripple under their harnesses as they await commands from their driver. The monochrome tones lend an air of nostalgia to this photograph, transporting us back to an era when dreams were forged through hard work and perseverance. It serves as a reminder of the indomitable human spirit that drove individuals across continents in search of fortune. This image is part of Central News' collection held by TopFoto and offers us a glimpse into history - an enduring testament to mankind's ceaseless quest for prosperity amidst untamed landscapes.
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