There were plants, food, clothes, appliances, doll clothes and other toys, household goods, ceramics, and more. Section 05:05 - 08:20 Kelly talks about the various stalls in the market, and the goods that were sold. The city took over a café that served the market.Ģ. It ran two days a week, on Friday and Saturday. He talks about the City Market, which he started managing in 1976. His first job was as a labourer in a city park. Section 00:00 - 05:04 Kelly talks about the various jobs he has had with the City of New Westminster over the years. This interview was conducted in conjunction with Hist 451: Oral History Practicum taught at Simon Fraser University during Spring 2014.ġ. Doug feels that the changes to the New Westminster waterfront are bringing new life to the area. He describes the Market in detail, and also lists various businesses that used to occupy Columbia Street. Major themes include the City Market, Columbia Street, local businesses, and changes to New Westminster.ĭoug Kelly has worked a variety of jobs with the City of New Westminster, from a labourer, to a clerk, to a meter reader, and even the manager of the City Market. He currently reads gas meters for the city. This recording is an interview with Doug Kelly, a 43 year employee of the City of New Westminster, who also grew up in the city.
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