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The item is a photograph depicting construction of the Cameron Street bridge in 1916. The photograph is a reproduction of a photograph taken in 1916. The picture depicts the wooden structure of the bridge being built across the Nechako River. Two workshops surrounded by lumber and a large tent are depicted on the side of the river. Annotation on reverse side of the photograph states, "138%"

The item is a photograph depicting a plaque regarding floods in Prince George. It describes the floods of 1936 and 1972.

The item is a photograph depicting a plaque regarding floods in Prince George. It describes the floods of 1936 and 1972.

The item is a photographic reprint from 1913 depicting houses in the Foley's Cache area.

The item is a photograph reproduction depicting men logging alongside the river at Foley's Cache.

The item is a photograph depicting the plaque containing information on the history and significance of the Grand Trunk Pacific bridge.

The item is a photograph depicting a white heritage house in Prince George with a white picket fence surrounding it.

The item is a photograph depicting a white heritage house in Prince George with a white picket fence surrounding it.

The item is a photograph looking down Dogwood Street from 17th Avenue, Prince George.

The item is a photograph looking at Fort George Park, now known as Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park, from 17th Avenue, Prince George.

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to a brochure about the Fort George Railway and the "Little Prince" 24? gauge steam engine. Includes: "Fort George Railway" brochure prepared by Kent Sedgwick (May 1988); "Fort George Railway Society" typescript letter to George Finsterle from Kent Sedgwick (1 May 1989); and "Fraser-Fort George Regional Museum" brochure (1988).

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to sign technology and placement. Includes: "RE: Information on Plaques" from Kent Sedgwick to Trelle Morrow (16 Mar. 1990); "Interpretive signs for heritage river trails" typescript letter from Kent Sedgwick to Mike Maguire (4 May 1988).

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to rivers in Prince George. Includes: "Proposal for Cottonwood Island as a park reserve" typescript document by the New Caledonia Institute of Environmental Studies [ca. 1980]; "Ministry of Provincial Secretary and Government Services" typescript letter from John McMurdo to Graham Farstad (15 Dec. 1982); "Rip-rap for Goat Island" typescript letter from Kent Sedgwick to Ernie Obst (23 Oct. 1986); "Ted Williams' river tour notes" typescript document by Ted Williams (June 1991); and "RE: Moffat A.L.R Exclusion and Archaeological Site F1Rq 2" typescript letter from Steve Acheson to Daniel Guerrette (11 May 1982).

File consists of reproductions and pamphlets relating to outdoor recreation in Prince George. Includes material regarding bird watching, fishing, hiking, and regional and provincial parks. Includes: "Prince George Backroads" clipped article from The Angler's Atlas magazine (Sept. 2004); "Bird Viewing around Prince George" pamphlet prepared by the Province of British Columbia Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks in cooperation with the Prince George Naturalist Club; "Forests for the World" pamphlet prepared by the City of Prince George; and "Regional Parks" pamphlet prepared by the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George.

File consists of a typescript report in a duotang titled "Carp Lake Park Report: 1973" by Leon E. Pavlick.

File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to Prince George aviation history. Includes: "An invitation to join the Canadian Museum of Flight" brochure and "50 years ago 'Lightning' over Prince George" booklet from Prince George plastic modellers (2006). Also includes photographs taken in 2006 depicting various buildings and houses in Prince George, including 7295 Cummings Rd. (relocated in 1976) and Zilkie Rd.

The item is a photograph depicting an the former Isle Pierre ferry crossing along the river. Annotation on the reverse side of the photograph states, "former ferry crossing 2005."

The item is a photograph depicting an the former Isle Pierre ferry crossing along the river. There is an abandoned wooden building next to the river.

The item is a photograph depicting a gauging station at Isle Pierre. Annotation on reverse side of photograph states, "Isle Pierre gauging station WSC."

File consists of notes and clippings relating to the Cariboo Road. The Cariboo Road (also called the Cariboo Wagon Road, the Great North Road or the Queen's Highway) was a project initiated in 1860 by the Governor of the Colony of British Columbia, James Douglas. The road stretched from Fort Yale to Barkerville, B.C. through hazardous canyon territory in the Interior of British Columbia.

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to Marcus Smith. Marcus Smith was a railway surveyor and in 1872 he was appointed as deputy to the Engineer-in-Chief of the Canadian Pacific Railway and took charge of British Columbia surveys between 1876-78. He worked as a surveyor for the CPR until 1886.

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to a presentation on the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway conducted by Kent Sedgwick. Includes a CD titled "GTP Talk" containing a recording of Kent Sedgwick's presentation on the Grand Trunk Pacific (Oct. 2010).

The item is a CD-R containing various jpg. photographs and a PowerPoint presentation about the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway done by Kent Sedgewick.

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway survey and construction. Includes: "70 years of Rail!" special edition of the Prince George Citizen newspaper (27 Jan. 1984). Includes photographs depicting the Prince George roundhouse in its original location and various trains surrounding it.

The photograph depicts the CN rail yard focusing on Garage 12 of the roundhouse and a CN train engine next to the building. Reproduction of photograph from 1984.

The photograph depicts seven men and women on the railway turntable at the CN Railyard in Prince George, B.C. Reproduction of photograph from 1984.

The photograph depicts three metal fuel tanks at the exterior of the CN roundhouse in Prince George, BC. Reproduction of photograph from 1984.

The photograph depicts the turntable and roundhouse at the CN train yard in Prince George, BC. Garages six through nine and two train engines are the main focus. The train engine identification numbers are 9665 and 9639. Reverse side of photograph states, "Photo Credit J. K. Sedgwick." Reproduction of photograph from 1984.

The photograph depicts the turntable and roundhouse at the CN train yard in Prince George, BC. Garages seven through ten and four train engines are the main focus. The train engine identification numbers are 9655, 9639, 9661, and 9652. Reverse side of photograph states, "Photo Credit J. K. Sedgwick." Reproduction of photograph from 1984.

The photograph depicts the turntable and roundhouse at the CN train yard in Prince George, BC. Garages three through eight and four train engines are the main focus. The train engine identification numbers are 9655, 9639, 9661, and 9652. The number 2 is written and circled on the front of the photograph. Reverse side of the photograph states, "Photo Credit J. K. Sedgwick." Reproduction of photograph from 1984.

The photograph of the map depicts a map of Prince George, BC with the location of eleven buildings as points of interest and the years they were built. Areas covered on the map are South of the Nechako River, East of the Fraser River, North of Bowser Street, and West of Fraser Street. All street names are written on their specific roads.

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to a failed tunnel build for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line between McBride and Goat River and a potential homestead on the land surrounding the tunnel. The land was later owned by Russ Purvis of Dunster in 2006.

The photograph depicts a dilapidated log cabin in a forest during autumn.

The photograph depicts the Nechako River in the autumn North of Finmoore, B.C.

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the Goat River railway station. Includes photographs depicting the Goat River station and a painting of the station (2009).

The photograph depicts the Goat River railway station next to twinned rails. The station is abandoned with missing doors and windows. Annotation on reverse side of photograph states, "Goat River GTP Station c. 1978 maybe 1982. photo by J. Kent Sedgwick." The statement, "Geo Info Services" is crossed out. Photograph is a reproduction from [ca. 1978].

The photograph depicts a newspaper article discussing the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway being built at Stuart River. Article asks, "What's a few Dollars to an ambitious Man or Woman when there's an opportunity to make money Without Leaving Home?" Annotation on slide states, "Stuart R. ad."

The item is a map depicting townsite plans for South Hazelton, BC. Slight water damage on center of map.

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the Pacific Great Eastern Railway line. Includes: "Remembering" special edition of the Coupler Marking the 75th anniversary of BC Rail and the PGE Railway (Jan. 1987). Also includes a photograph depicting the Ahbau railway bridge (2005).

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to railway heritage in British Columbia. Includes: "Heritage West" volume 8 number 3 of Heritage West magazine (1984); "Article to be Published" typescript document by Kent Sedgwick sent to Heritage West (1984); "geography 103 Endako - McBride" typescript document by Allan MacDonald (1980); "BC Rail" special edition of the Prince George Citizen newspaper (May 1987); and "Heritage Cranbrook" promotional booklet (2004).

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to a railway article written by Kent Sedgwick entitled "The East Line Section of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway in Central British Columbia" (2010).

File consists of a typescript document titled "Railway and Geological Surveys in North-central British Columbia during the 1870s" by Frank Leonard.

File consists of an exhibit brochure titled "Grand Trunk Pacific: The transcontinental line" prepared by the Fraser-Fort George Museum.

File consists of a duotang containing a typescript essay titled "Land Speculation and the Railway Station in Prince George" by Alistair Mcvey for a geography class.

File consists of notes relating to the Millar Addition Elementary School.

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the King George V Elementary School in Prince George. Includes: "RE: Heritage Designation of KGV School" typed letter from George Paul, City Manager to Secretary of the Heritage Commission (21 Apr. 1997). File also includes photographs depicting the exterior of the King George V school prior to its demolition (2005).

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the Island Cache Elementary School.

File consists of a clipping and a note relating to the Connaught Jr. Secondary School.

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the Woodpecker Elementary School. Also includes photographs depicting the Woodpecker School, weathered with the roof beginning to cave in (2001).

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to West Lake Elementary School.