A former New Westminster resident is searching for photographs taken 60 years ago.
Donald Reibin, who is president of Regalia House in Osgoode, Ont., attended the Queen's Coronation Parade in Queen's Park on June 2, 1953.
"I was on that parade with the Westminster Regiment, as a boy soldier," he wrote in an email to The Record. "I remember the day so well to this day."
While Reibin has his memories of the Queen's Coronation Parade, he has no photographs of the day and would love to track some down. He'll be in town in April to attend the Lester Pearson Senior High Class of '58 reunion and would love to view photos, if anyone has any available.
"I sometimes think people doubt me when I say I was on that Coronation Day Parade," he wrote. "I don't think anyone is left alive from that event.
Don't know of any regimental people."
If anyone has photos of the Regiment or cadets who paraded on Queen's Coronation Parade, email Donald Reibin at [email protected].
FIRST 'SKYSCRAPER'
The New Westminster Historical Society will be going back in time at its upcoming meeting.
The society's March 20 presentation at the New Westminster Public Library will feature the Westminster (Trust) Building: A landmark downtown for 100 Years. The Westminster Building, which is located on Columbia Street at Begbie Street, began accepting tenants in late 1912, and by early 1913 it was busy and prominent on the street.
"This structure, the first 'skyscraper' downtown, became an instant landmark that was a dominant factor in city photos for many decades," states a press release from the historical society. "This presentation follows a research project on the structure and will include many photos of this building along with a wide variety of information and wonderful anecdotes from its 100 years in the city.
The Westminster Building has a great story and a wonderful connection to an enormous number of names, people, businesses, community groups and local events that all are parts of the city's history and heritage."
The free presentation will take place at 7: 30 p.m. in the library's auditorium at 716 Sixth Ave. Everyone is welcome and there is no need to pre-register.
ARMY HITS 125
The Salvation Army recently celebrated a special date in its history in the Royal City.
March 4 marked the 125th anniversary of the Salvation Army in New Westminster.
"We are extremely excited about that," said Pastor Sharon Tidd. "Truthfully, we are looking for another 125 years starting March 4."
New Westminster city council proclaimed March 4 as Salvation Army Day in New Westminster.
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