Hayashi Studio
by Jenny ArnoldThe Hayashi Photography Studio in Royal BC Museum’s Old Town is a reproduction of the studio that was founded in 1912 by Japanese Canadian photographer Senjiro Hayashi. It operated for almost 25 years. During this time, it was managed by several other Japanese Canadian photographers, including Tokitaro Matsubuchi, and played a key role in documenting and preserving the history of the diverse community of Cumberland. Learn more here. (What’s inSight, Issue 1, 2024, page 13-14)
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