Pioneers LW

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    history of Richmond

  • First Europeans

    In 1862, the Hugh McRoberts family becomes the first europeans in Richmond.
  • Sam Brighouse Buys Land

    In 1864, Sam Brighouse buys 697 acres of land on Lulu Island.
  • the Manoah Steves family

    the Manoah Steves family
    they settled in Steveston
  • Manoah Steves

    In 1877, the Manoah Steves family settles in Steveston.
  • Corporation of the Township of Richmond

    In 1879, all the first Councillors of the Corporation of the Township of Richmond were farmers.
  • Manoah Steves' Cattle

    Manoah Steves' Cattle
    Manoah Steves imports Holstein cattle from Oregon.
  • steamship

    steamship
    Steamship gave news to the Westminster markets
  • the first road in Richmond

    the first road in Richmond
    No.2 Road, is completed
  • Hugh Boyd-- Best Wheat

    Hugh Boyd-- Best Wheat
    In 1887, Hugh Boyd is awarded a medal for the best wheat.
  • Richmond berry

    Richmond berry
    55 Japanese farmers
  • Richmond farmers

    The Richmond farmers pick some vaggies and fiut