Slightly elevated view of an intersection surrounded by residential and business buildings in Prince Rupert BC. Printed annotation on recto reads: "General View Prince Rupert. B.C. W.W.W."
Collection of four photographs of the Prince Rupert dry dock. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Dry Dock and Ship Building Plant, Prince Rupert BC."
Ground level view of the Prince Rupert dry dock during what appears to be construction. Printed annotation on recto reads: "The Dry Dock of Prince Rupert."
Ground level view of the Prince Rupert court house. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Court House." Handwritten annotation on recto in blue ballpoint pen reads: "Prince Rupert BC." Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Hi Folks. Guess you've heard the good news by now. Well we've finished our cruises for this year so its home again finally to be with Marge and Janet. Will write shortly. Love Derek." Postcard is addressed to: "Mr & Mrs J.J. Oliver Box 666 Yarmouth N.S." Verso affixed with a three cent Canadian stamp. Postmark on verso reads: "Prince Rupert BC Oct 23 130 PM 1952."
Photograph of many fishing boats in a harbour. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Prince Rupert Halibut Fleet landing 500,000 LBS. WWW."
Water level photograph of several small vessels gathered around a large cold storage building. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Cold Storage, Prince Rupert B.C. 66."
Elevated photograph of downtown Prince Rupert covered in snow. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Winter Scene. Prince Rupert. B.C."
Overhead view of many residential buildings in Prince Rupert, BC. Veiled mountains are visible in the background. Printed annotation on recto reads: "'Residential Section' Prince Rupert. B.C. F. Button Photo. Prince Rupert. BC 119."
Street view photograph of several commercial buildings on an unidentified dirt road in Prince Rupert, BC. Foreground is primarily a shot of "Wallace's Dry Goods."
Elevated street view of Fulton Street in Prince Rupert, BC. City Hall is in the left foreground. Hills and water are visible in the background. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Prince Rupert. B.C."
Street view of Third Avenue in Prince Rupert, BC. Several cars are visible parked along the sides of the paved street. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Third Ave. W Prince Rupert- BC."
Side view of the Prince Rupert in on Prince Rupert Road. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Prince Rupert Road, showing Prince Rupert Inn."
Elevated view of the buildings along the Prince Rupert shore, including the Prince Rupert Inn. The waterfront and some small islands can be seen in the background. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Harbour, Prince Rupert, B.C. 1658."
Elevated view of various buildings and vessels along the Prince Rupert waterfront. Several piles of lumber can be seen in the foreground. Printed annotation on recto reads: " Prince Rupert B.C., A busy day on the Waterfront."
Lofty view of Kaien Island, with other islands in the background. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Kaien Island, Prince Rupert, B.C., showing Water Front of four miles on Prince Rupert Harbor."
Hand coloured street view of Third Avenue in Prince Rupert, BC. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Third Avenue, Prince Rupert, B.C." Artist's mark in lower left corner reads: "109938 J.V."
Hand coloured side view of various buildings along the Grand Trunk Railway waterfront. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Prince Rupert, B.C. : View from Harbor Grand Trunk Pacific Railway." Artist's stamp on lower right corner reads: "103,113 J.V."
Hand coloured lofty view of the Prince Rupert waterfront. Printed annotation on recto reads: "The Beginning of Prince Rupert, B.C. : Grand Trunk Pacific Hotel in foreground." Artist's stamp in lower left corner reads: "104,036 J.V."
Stern wheeler “Conveyor” on land, snow on ground, treed hills in background. Handwritten annotation on verso in pencil reads: “Tete Jaune B.C.”
Stern wheeler passing through rapids. Printed annotation on recto reads: “The B.C. Express passing through the Grand Canyon B.C.” Handwritten annotation in red ink on recto adds: “1913”
2 Stern wheelers tied to the river bank. Printed annotation on recto reads: “The B.C. Express mail Steamers No. 102.”
Stern wheeler in river. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Steamer B.X. Monarch of New B.C. Photo by James Heay”
Lofty view of stern wheeler in river. Scattered buildings and tents in background. Printed annotation on recto reads: “South Fort George Oct 30th 1910”
Stern wheeler “Port Simpson” tied to riverbank. Printed annotation on recto reads: “On the Skeena river, Hazelton, B.C.” Handwritten message on verso is addressed to “Mrs. Flossie Strong 6 Nah St. Watermill ME, U.S.A” 1 cent Canadian postage stamp has been canceled with a date of “Dec 24, 5:30 PM 1915 Buffalo N.Y.”
View of pier, cluster of houses and trees with snow topped mountains in background. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Hospital” with an arrow pointing to the building. Postage cancelation stamp on verso reads: "PORT ESSINGTON B.C. JUL 7 07". Handwritten annotation on recto reads: “PORT SIMPSON. Mrs. Noble Port Essington B. C. Hope you are feeling better. I am doing splendidly have not felt so well for years. Dr. advises me to stay at least another month A.W.B.”
Slightly oblique front view of railway cars on a track. Buildings and hills can be seen in the background. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Railway Station and Park Area, McBride, B.C."
Photograph of a large crowd gathered at the McBride train station. Printed annotation on recto reads: "'Rocky Mountain Rangers Band, McBride, B.C.'"
Photograph of a scow traveling down the tumultuous Fraser River. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Scow in Grand Canon Fraser River."
Lofty view of Fort George, B.C., river and paddle wheeler on right. Treed hills can be seen in background. Printed annotation on verso reads: “Fort George B. C.”
Street view photograph of a large brick with a vehicle parked in front. Printed annotation on recto reads: "C.N.R. Station Prince George, B.C."
Overhead view of downtown Prince George with a forested area in the background. Printed annotation on recto reads: "South Fort George- 1914."
Street view of many vehicles parked in front of the Hotel Northern. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Hotel Northern, South Fort George."
Street level photo of George Street in Prince George, Visible businesses include the "Prince George Hotel" and "Ford" dealership. Printed annotation on recto reads: "George St. Looking North Prince George, B.C. N&D."
File contains postcards portraying life in Prince Rupert, B.C. Images depict harbour scenes, street scenes (Third Avenue, Sixth Street, Central Street, and Mainstreet), airplanes, large ships, fisheries, city aerials, parades, military, a dog sled mail team, and a frozen fishing boat.
Printed captions below images on recto read: “Souvenir of Prince Rupert BC; Prince Rupert June 1st, 1909; Prince Rupert Sept 1st, 1913; Public School; Water Front; City Hall; Haye Cove; Margaeto Fleet; Harbour Scene; SS Prince Marquitta at Prince Georg; Sunrise Prince Rupert Harbour; General Hospital; Gold Storage Place; Prince Rupert from Summit”.
View from water of large industrial building (cannery?). Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “Seal Cove BC P. Rupert BC.” Handwritten message in ink on verso is addressed to “Miss Belding 33 Marlbro Avenue Hull Josks Eng.” 2 cancelled Canadian postage stamps read: “Vancouver B.C. Jul 4, 8 PM 1914”
Street view of Prince Rupert storefronts. A high cliff can be seen in the background with several large houses perched atop it. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Prince Rupert Residences on the Cliff which runs thru the Heart of the City." Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "8-18-24 I am still on the go but heading for home when [illegible] to be by Soft cot. Here seen some great scenery in Canada. Trains by boat to-night for Vancouver. Nan felt better. Love for all Chas[??]." Handwritten address on verso reads: "Mrs. Friderich Eley R [illegible] 3 Santa Ana Calif. U.S.A." Postmark stamped on verso reads: "Prince Rupert BC. 10 PM Aug 18 1924."
Overhead view of a block of business and harbour buildings in Prince Rupert BC. The "Savoy Hotel" is visible in the foreground. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Part of Business Section & Harbour. Prince Rupert B.C. F. Button Photo Pr. Rupert No. 494."
Photograph of many fishing boats in a harbour. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Fishing Boats Unloading at Prince Rupert, B.C."
Photograph of a large explosion on a rocky shoreline. A bridge is visible in the foreground and a body of water is partially visible in the background. Printed annotation on recto reads: "McRae Bros Moving Mountains at Prince Rupert BC Apr 24th" Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Rupert. July 17 1913. Dear [illegible]. Just a card for that album if you've got any room left by now. This is one of the blasts for the clearing of the drydock up here. [Illegible] W.M." Postcard is addressed to: "Miss C.M. Ranip[??] 931 Northlane Av.[sic] Seattle Wash." Two Canadian one cent stamps are affixed on verso. Postmark reads: "Prince Rupert BC. PM Jul 17 13."
Photograph of a large wooden bridge across Hayes Creek, Prince Rupert, BC. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Hayes Creek Bridge Prince Rupert BC." Handwritten annotation on recto reads: "Dear Mary. Why don't you and my letter hyp[illegible] old [illegible] Louisa A./ P.O. Box 32./ P.R." Handwritten address on verso reads: "Miss Mary Wonoghue Prideaux St., Nanaimo. B.C." Postcard is affixed with a one cent Canadian stamp. Postmarks on verso read: "Prince Rupert B.C. PM Jun 18 11." and "Nanaimo B.C. 18 Jun 21 11."
Street view of a crowd of men milling around on Centre Street in Prince Rupert, BC. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Centre Street, Prince Rupert, B.C."
Street view down Centre Street in Prince Rupert, BC. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Centre Street, Prince Rupert, B.C. 1664." Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Minnie sent a parcel to you by express to-day- some things you left behind you. I hope you and Bertie had a good trip up. Florrie and the children will leave on the morning train. All are pretty well and send their love to you. Harrie." Postcard is addressed to: "Miss M.V. Beattie Enderby, B.C." Verso is affixed with a two cent Canadian stamp. Postmarkson recto and verso are illegible.
Lofty view of the buildings along the Prince Rupert wharf with workers unloading a vessel. Water and mountains can be seen in the background. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Prince Rupert Wharf."
Hand coloured photo of Main Street in Prince Rupert, with various tents and buildings on either side of the wooden road. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Main Street, Prince Rupert, B.C. : On comparatively Level Line London to Yokohama." Artist's mark on lower right corner reads: "104,035 J.V."
Hand coloured photo of lumber piles and buildings along the edge of the railway. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Prince Rupert, B.C. : View from Wharf Grand Trunk Pacific Railway." Artist's mark in lower left corner reads: "103,110 J.V."
Photographs within this file document stern wheelers operating in Northern BC from ca. 1901 - 1915.
Stern wheelers “Operator” and “Conveyor” in dock. Printed annotation on recto reads: “S.S. “Operator” and “Conveyer” at Fort George, B.C. No. 107.”
B.C. Express Steamer, Fraser River. Trees and mountains in background. Printed annotation on recto reads: “B.C. Express Steamer, Fraser River.” Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “BC Express Fraser River BC”
Lofty view of stern wheeler in river, snow capped mountains in background. Printed annotation on recto reads: “R.M.S. B.C. Express in Upper Canyon Fraser River.”