William Penman (1878-1962) took several significant photographs of Butchart Gardens in its early years. These photographs are now preserved in the City of Victoria Archives.

Here are the William Penman photographs we have included on the website so far:

The Vancouver Portland Cement Company plant above the Sunken Garden, the Mound and the Trout Pond, circa 1919 (City of Victoria Archives photo M00805)
The Vancouver Portland Cement Company plant above the Sunken Garden, the Mound and the Trout Pond, circa 1919 (City of Victoria Archives photo M00805)
Benvenuto and the Italian Garden circa 1926-1927, prior to the addition designed by architect Samuel Maclure for the east side of Benvenuto. The Roas Arbors designed by Samuel Maclure are also visible in this photograph. (City of Victoria Archives photo M07113)
Benvenuto and the Italian Garden circa 1926-1927, prior to the addition designed by architect Samuel Maclure for the east side of Benvenuto. The Rose Arbors designed by Samuel Maclure are also visible in this photograph. (City of Victoria Archives photo M07113)

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