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Orcutts Garage

This image is in front of “Pitt Meadows Garage Gas and Oils C.M.C. Bicycle Repairs” in the 1920s and the photographer is Alfred E. Booth. William Orcutt built his garage in 1915, it stood on Harris Road just north of where 122nd avenue is now located. Orcutt rolled his barrels of gasoline and oil along the then unpaved road to his garage after they were delivered from the CPR train. Orcutt was hired by the municipality as a policeman and a bus driver. He owned the first radio in Pitt Meadows and allowed local children to visit and listen to it. Orcutt died in 1952. The building was demolished and Davie Jones store would be located there (which would also be demolished).

Details:

Latitude: 49.2247848171991

Longitude: -122.68927749384

Direct Link: https://www.pittmeadowsmuseum.com/locations/orcutts-garage