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2013.6.36.3.08.26 · Item · [before 1949]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Postcard depicts a "massive 4-4-0 wood burning locomotive ready to enter the turn table from the round house. These CPR locomotives were in common use from 1886 until 1915, running from the Kootenays through the Fraser Canyon."

Sternwheeler on Land
2009.5.3.78 · Item · [ca. 1912]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Close view of sternwheeler resting on brick supports. Building supplies and sawhorse in foreground. A man can be seen on lower deck, and another above on third deck. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph reads: "Operator".

2009.7.1.065 · Item · [ca. 1873 - ca. 1920]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Unidentified man can be seen standing by small boat on shore in foreground, a second boat visible in water behind. Hills on opposite shore can be seen in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Metlakathla B.C. 'Stern-wheeler' passing village."

Sternwheelers
2012.13.2.15.10 · File · 1988-1989
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to sternwheelers. Includes material regarding Pacific Great Eastern sternwheelers on the Fraser River; the B.X. sternwheeler; Trelle Morrow's book "Sternwheelers on the Upper Fraser" published in 2009; and sternwheeler travel on the Fraser River. Includes: "The Pirates of South Fort George" clipped article from Today's Consumer magazine (April 1989).

Stewart Access Road
2012.13.1.51.036 · Item · May 1973
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a man, possibly Kent Sedgwick, leaning against a sign forbidding public traffic on the Stewart Access Road from between 5 am to 8 pm. Located in Hazelton, B.C.

2012.13.1.51.037 · Item · May 1973
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts an unknown individual leaning against a sign at the Stewart Access Road which warns travellers to pack several days of food. Located in Hazelton, B.C.

Street in Giscome - After
2012.13.1.87.094 · Item · [between 1980 and 2000]
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a street in Giscome. The store was previously located on the left. The church is in the background. Map coordinates 54°04'18.5"N 122°21'57.7"W

Street in Prince George, BC
2011.3.2.14 · Item · [ca. 1920]
Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

Street scene in Prince George B.C. Several Union Jack flags are visible and there is a celebration banner at the end of the street. Long shadows in photo indicate summer (perhaps Dominion Day?). River in foreground, railroad and city in mid ground and hill in background. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Prince George. B.C.”

Strip Mining & Cirque Dump
2000.1.1.3.13.20 · Item · [ca. 1973]
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts the Cassiar mine. North peak featured in left background, South peak in right background, and West peak in right foreground. Area to left of the mining pit and West peak was called the "cirque waste dump." Location of new mine garage can be seen just above the "#7 switchback" road in bottom right foreground.

Strip Mining & Cirque Dump
2000.1.1.3.13.21 · Item · [ca. 1973]
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts the Cassiar mine. North peak featured in left background, South peak in right background, and West peak in right foreground. Area to left of the mining pit and West peak was called the "cirque waste dump." Mountain range visible in distance.

Strip Mining, 1970
2000.1.1.3.15.26 · Item · June 1970
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts benches from strip mining operations at the Cassiar mine. Haul trucks and equipment believed to be used for explosive purposes can be seen in mine. Shop and mountain range visible in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Cassiar, BC / June 1970 / by Tom Kiefer". Image consists of three photographic prints adhered together to form one comprehensive panoramic.

"Summit City"
2013.6.36.3.06.16 · Item · [before 1949]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Postcard depicts "Summit City" in Rogers Pass, built in 1886 and existed only for the consctruction of the CPR.