"Victoria: One Hundred" (1962) Mary O'Reilly Interview Excerpt

This CBC documentary from 1962 provides glimpses of the history and social life of Victoria, BC on the occasion of its one hundredth anniversary. The film crew visits Point Ellice House and interviews Mary Windham O'Reilly in the Drawing Room. Her son, John O'Reilly, is also featured in the segment, but he does not speak.
"Victoria: One Hundred" - Written and directed by George Robertson.
Brought to you by the Vancouver Island Local History Society
Reproduced here for educational purposes as permitted by Fair Dealing under the Canadian Copyright Act.

[@yikesbud4308]

Is there any way I can see this full feature? Also bless her for donating the house and most things in it. Truly a wonderful and solom place to visit. Once of my favorites around town.

[@allenhaydo7774]

And what has become of the house since 1962?

[@yikesbud4308]

It's a museum. Was closed recently shortly due to lack of funding but it was turned over to the government and is now back open as it was. I very much recommend visiting. Its especially beautiful in the spring and summer as the gardens are immaculate. The house is perfectly preserved. A bit dark however given mr O'Reilly was a huge part in facilitating arguably criminal ways to take land away from ingenious peoples in bc.

[@tundrellaCat68]

Closed due to lack of funding very recently. Shame on BC.