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history of Richmond
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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
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 imports Holstein cattle from Oregon. -
steamship
Steamship gave news to the Westminster markets -
the first road in Richmond
No.2 Road, is completed -
Hugh Boyd-- Best Wheat
In 1887, Hugh Boyd is awarded a medal for the best wheat. -
Richmond berry
55 Japanese farmers -
Richmond farmers
The Richmond farmers pick some vaggies and fiut