Kuurne, Mark
Share
Shasta pop can
Description:
Shasta pop can that was found by his son on the Kuurne farm. The brand ''Shasta Beverages'' was found in 1889 from Mount Shasta in Northern California. Although, the name was changed to ''Shasta Water Company'' in 1928. The first drink they produced was ginger ale in 1931, along with club soda and mineral water. It was mainly used for alcoholic beverages up until the 1950s. Before producing alcoholic beverages, technically bottled mineral water was first made. The original name ''Shasta Beverages'' was later changed back when it was brought by Consolidated Foods in the late 1960s.
Date of Object:
ca. 1930
Accession #:
019.08.01
More Info:
Potato bags
Description:
Two Potato bags donated by Kuurne's farm. Both of the bags are titled: "Pemberton Valley Rutabagas". They are described to be "Home Grown B.C. Quality" labeled at the left side around a flower-shaped logo. The Potato bags were packed for the Interior Vegetable Marketing Agency LTD. The Agency itself was created May 1935-1936 that produces fresh grown BC vegetables for more than 60 years. Originally it was titled the "Interior Vegetable Marketing Board and Agency" (Now known as the "Interior Vegetable Marketing Agency Cooperative") where it's initial goal was to "offer the freshest, best quality produce to buyers, and to maximize grower returns." Farmers who registered with the Board, (BC Marketing Scheme and Act of 1934) would be able to sell their crops through the Marketing Agency. The Board and Agency offices were originally located in Armstrong from 1935-1940. However, it was moved in 1941 to Kelowna where it remained there until 1970, re-located once again to Vernon, B.C. (hence also labeled on both bags).
Date of Object:
ca. 2000
Accession #:
019.08.02ab
More Info:
The Pemberton Museum recognizes and respects that it operates within the traditional unceded territory of Lil'wat Nation.
Explore our Video Gallery
Location
We are located in the downtown area of Pemberton at 7455 Prospect St.
Hours of Operation
The Pemberton Museum is currently CLOSED for the winter and will reopen to the public in the spring of 2025.
Meetings
The PDMAS Society meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Museum.
Our 2024 AGM will be held July 10 at 7pm.
Become a Member
Museum memberships ensure the long term sustainability of the museum society and the history it preserves.
NEW! Business membership - $100
Your membership ensures you will receive regular news from the museum regarding upcoming events and programs and special projects. To become a member fill out the FORM and mail to us or you can follow this LINK.
We accept payment by cheque, e-transfer or by card online via the links above.
Did you know?
Port Pemberton was founded as a stopping point on the historic Harrison-Lillooet gold rush trail over 160 years ago.
30,000 gold-rushers passed through this region from 1858 to 1865 and Port Pemberton was an important stopping point for travelers making their way to Lillooet and the gold-fields beyond!