by duc_admin | Nov 26, 2021
Mr. PG The idea for Mr. PG originated with Harold Moffat in the late 1950s. Moffat believed that Prince George needed a mascot, similar to Paul Bunyan in Oregon, who could promote the forest industry and represent the city. Moffat approached Hans Roine, a local...
by duc_admin | Nov 26, 2021
Munro/Moffat House This log house at 153 North Moffat Street was built in 1914-15. Log buildings were common around Prince George but most urban houses were frame construction because sawmills were part of our City’s history from the early days. The house was...
by duc_admin | Nov 26, 2021
Northern Hardware Chestnut Canoe This 18-foot wood and canvas Chestnut canoe was a regular entry in the Northern Hardware Canoe Race, held annually from 1960 to 1984. The race drew teams from across North America to paddle a challenging 67.5-kilometre downriver course...
by duc_admin | Nov 26, 2021
Northern Hardware, 1925 The Northern Hardware store was founded in 1919 when Alex Moffat and Frank Whitmore bought out the Northern Lumber Company on George Street. In 1940 the store moved to its current location on Third Avenue. Northern Hardware is still owned by...
by duc_admin | Nov 26, 2021
Northern Hardware, 1925 The Northern Hardware store was founded in 1919 when Alex Moffat and Frank Whitmore bought out the Northern Lumber Company on George Street. In 1940 the store moved to its current location on Third Avenue. Northern Hardware is still owned by...
