Images of people, communities and events of bygone years are few and far between, making them all the more precious today as we strive to instill a sense of history in our youth and the generations to come. Many of our loyal readers have recognized this need and have submitted old photographs to Downhome magazine from their personal collections. Scroll through to see these images for yourself and take a walk down memory lane.
Unidentified Ship I (1 comments)
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Description #1: Rio Sarna went ashore in St. Lawrence in Feb. 1946. (winter storm)
Description #2: Foundation Jupiter went ashore in St. Lawrence in Feb. 1946. (winter storm)
Eric Wicks St. John's, NL
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Dodd & Co.
William Dodd Jr. and all the troops.
Elsie Patten Airway Hgts., WA, USA
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Wedding Picture
Uncle Eli and Aunt Edith Toope
Oct. 18/48
Last fall I had a wonderful trip back to NL, and thanks to the Downhomer, from a previous picture 3/98, "Where are They Now?" school picture. A school friend contacted me, and we spent ... click to read moreUncle Eli and Aunt Edith Toope
Oct. 18/48
Last fall I had a wonderful trip back to NL, and thanks to the Downhomer, from a previous picture 3/98, "Where are They Now?" school picture. A school friend contacted me, and we spent some time visiting and looking at school annuals. Had a wonderful visit, and promised to keep in touch more in the future.
I also attended the 50th anniversary of my uncle and aunt - Mr. and Mrs. Eli Toope from Port Rexon, Trinity Bay; many friends and relatives there. Picture included of Oct. 18/ 48; was one great party. I also visited a house in Trinity built in 1798, and now being restored; my mother worked there as a young woman - a lovely old house. I visited your great store in St. John's. My time in NL went too fast as usual. ... Hide full submission
Dorothy Myers Hawthorne, Nevada
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On the Flake
A photo of fish drying on our flake, with Northern Island on the background; my grandparents' house is in the center of the photo. Mark Cooper, from Twillingate, is in the center of all that fish on our flake; he was courting ... click to read moreA photo of fish drying on our flake, with Northern Island on the background; my grandparents' house is in the center of the photo. Mark Cooper, from Twillingate, is in the center of all that fish on our flake; he was courting my sister at that time and married her two years later. How things have changed since I grew up on the island! Today there are only memories of what used to be; all the houses, stages, and flakes as well as the fish have gone - some towed away, some just decayed and fallen down.
A photo of North and Change Islands in 1949. The large house on the right belonged to my grandfather, Isaac Porter. I am standing up in the front of the punt, my older sister Louise is rowing and Susie my younger sister ... click to read moreA photo of North and Change Islands in 1949. The large house on the right belonged to my grandfather, Isaac Porter. I am standing up in the front of the punt, my older sister Louise is rowing and Susie my younger sister is in the oft. Our house is on the left with the peak roof. How things have changed since I grew up on the island! Today, there are only memories of what used to be; all the houses, stages, and flakes as well as the fish have gone - some towed away, some just decayed and fallen down.
