Viewing Object

Object Description

Object ID

2005.053.011

Title

Photo of Von Mackensen "castle" at Port Kells.

Date

[191-?].

Description

Black and white photo of a large building, the Von Mackensen "castle" at the corner of what is now 96th Avenue and 192nd Street; flag appears to be mounted towards the middle; two trees visible to the left; white pointed pickets placed around front the building. Photo appears to be looking south.

People/Subject

Kells, George Henry

Married to Mary Anne Kells (nee Kells), of a different Kells family. His brother-in-law was named Henry Kells. Some books ignore the George in his name.
Term Source: HPC Record (KELLS-2/312), The Langley Story, pg. 128-130 (Waite), Roads and Place Names in Langley B.C., pg 35 (Pepin).

Port Kells (B.C.)

Argus v4.4.0.36 - Langley Centennial Museum