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Side perspective of the Quesnel Lake Lodge. The building is in very good condition, and is surrounded by many trees. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Quesnel Lake Lodge, Likely, B.C."

Photograph depicts Hotel Fort George with people, cars and power pole in foreground. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Hotel Fort George - 1913”.

Street scene showing people, dog, team of horses & wagon. Signage reads: “Beds; Mecca Café; Hardware.” Printed annotation on recto reads: “Hamilton Avenue, South Fort George, B. C. No. 110.” Verso displays cancelled 1 cent Canadian Postage Stamp and handwritten message in ink is addressed to Mr. Eathan Villard Burt Mish, U.S.A.

Photograph of Prince George Hotel with several early model cars and a few people. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Hotel Prince George, Prince George, B. C.”

Buildings in foreground, waterscape in midground, trees and snowcapped mountains in background. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Marine and Fisheries Digby Island Prince Rupert B.C. McRae Bros”

Lofty view of Prince Rupert BC. Water crosses midground, hills and opposite shore in background. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Prince Rupert BC McRae Bros”.

View from of a large ship in dry dock surrounded by water. Printed annotation on recto reads: “G.T.P. Dry dock Prince Rupert B.C. McRae.”

People, cars, and trucks visible on street, buildings in background. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “P. Rupert Main Street British Columbia Canada, McRae Bros".

View of large houses on hill and city streets below. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Prince Rupert Residences on Cliff Which Runs Thru the Heart Of the City”.

Side perspective street view of Prince Rupert Post Office, as well as neighbouring buildings including the Prince Rupert Bazaar. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Post Office Prince Rupert B.C." Unidentifiable photographer's stamp is on lower right corner.

Photograph depicts winter landscape with track and logs in foreground. Bridge, trees and cleared land in background.

Photograph depicts two men standing in front of very small wood building with tarp-covered roof. Chair and paper documents can be seen in front of building, trees and rough cleared land in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso: “The first newspaper office, South Fort George 1910."

Photograph depicts Marion and William Henry Collison standing on left with shovel, Bertha Collison on right, and young Muriel and Katherine Collison in centre with shovel (eldest daughters of W.E. Collison). Wood buildings cross midground, trees and hills visible in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Garden at Kincolith / Grandad, Grannie / Mimi, Katie / Mother".

Shoreline perspective of an unidentified coastal village situated on B.C.’s north coast. European style houses run parallel to a rocky shore. Seven men and one child stand within this frame and totem poles and a mortuary pole are also visible along the shoreline.

Seven young boys enjoying a game of tug-a-war alongside a wooden track. Track runs along a picket fence through a village. A small girl watches the fun from the sidelines and older woman carries a basket in the background. Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: “Native children at play”.

Photograph depicts landscape with cleared land in foreground, river in middle, building and trees in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso: "Central Fort George 1911".

Photograph of several commercial and residential buildings, including the church and "The Big Furniture Store." Annotation on recto reads: "Prince Rupert. BC Allen Photo July '11." Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Early day- Prince Rupert."

Street view photograph of two individuals watching the snow slide down one of the mountains surrounding Stewart, BC. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Snow Slide Stewart B.C. July 7/11."

Photograph depicts a row of houses and fenced yards on right, separated from more buildings on left by grassy area.

Printed on image: "Metlakahtla Nr. Prince Rupert. Allen Photo June '11"; handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Metlakatla B.C. North West Coast of America / Collison".

Photograph depicts large crowd gathered in front of three story building.

Printed annotation on recto of photograph: "CARIBOO STAGE AT SOUTH FT. GEORGE B.C. OCT 19 -1911".

Side perspective photograph of a Portland Canal Short Line engine being either loaded or unloaded by several men at the station in Stewart, BC. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Aug 9 1911 Stewart BC."

Street view photograph of two individuals watching the snow slide down one of the mountains surrounding Stewart, BC. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Snow Slide Stewart B.C. July 7/11."

Street view of Sixth Street in Prince Rupert BC. A small group of men is shown loitering on the sidewalk. Annotation on recto reads: "Sixth St. Prince Rupert BC." Handwritten annotation on recto is heavily obscured by glued on paper and reads: "Prince Rupert [illegible] 12th 12 Dean Harry! [Illegible] lived here last night after [illegible] pleasent[sic] trip. What do you think of this city since you saw it last. Saw George before I left Vancouver, he looks still the same. Kindest regards to you & wife. Nib [??]." Postcard is addressed to: "Mr H Banker 2732 Arch Ave West Seattle Wash USA." Postcard is affixed with a one cent Canadian stamp. Postmark reads: "Prince Rupert BC PM 2 1 JUN 12."

Photograph depicts crowd and horses gathered in front of street building with the sign "The Northern Lumber Co Ltd."

Handwritten annotation on verso “Second St., South Fort George, 1912".

Winter scene with buildings, street, and utility poles. Hill in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso: “South Ft. George 1912”.

Photograph depicts Bertha Collison standing with daughters Katherine and Muriel on front steps of large house. Boardwalk in foreground.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Our house at Prince Rupert 1912 (Just completed).

Photograph depicts small buildings with canvas roofs and signs reading: "Do Drop In, Ladies & Gents Furnishings Boots & Shoes, Two Per Cent Beer." One woman, nine men,and three dogs can be seen in image.

Handwritten annotation on verso: “Prairie Creek 1912".

Photograph depicts Bertha Collison standing with daughter on front steps of large house.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Our house at Prince Rupert (Just completed) 1912".

Printed annotation on recto reads: “Central Avenue Fort George B.C. Copyright Canada June 25th 1913”. Handwritten annotation in ink on recto reads: “Hotel Fort George; Pool room; Men’s furnishing; General store; Bank Vancouver; Telephone office; Temperance House; Trust-company; Grand stand & fair grounds; Hospital; Ware house and general store.” Cancelled 1 cent Canadian stamp on verso is dated: "Fort George BC Jul 14 13". Handwritten message in ink on verso is addressed to Mr. Chas H Wilson 94 Gould St Toronto: "Fort George. B.C> Box 65, July 13/ 13. Dear Father, This is a 'bird's eye view' of our main street - ha! ha! some class alright. We live right behind the bakery lunch room on the right hand side of the picture, on 1st avenue, some people eh? Will be moving to Cassiar Ave soon. How are all the folks. Mae is writing. Peace. M."

Early spring landscape with roadbed and track in foreground, river in midground, and hill in background.

Handwritten annotation on recto: “PRINCE GEORGE 4-20-13”.

Foreground shows a rocky shore covered in debris. A small crowd is visible along the coastline, and there are foggy outlines of hills beyond the water. Annotation on recto reads: "McRae Bros After the Blast 24th Apr. 13."

Lofty view of South Fort George, river and treed hills in the background. Printed annotation on verso reads: “South Fort George - 1913.” Handwritten message on recto is addressed to “Ethel M. Heurris Norton Maps Bristol County" reads: "11-1-13 an excellent view of south Fort George taken recently. Power Station at cross near water. This does not give all the south residence view. Population approx 1500”.

Parade of uniformed men through streets. There is snow on the ground. Printed annotation on recto reads: “1st Church parade 30th Batt Earl Grey Rifles Feb 21st,15, McRae Bros,” handwritten in pencil on verso: “Prince Rupert”. Handwritten message is addressed to “Dear Grandma”.

Photograph depicts street corner view of Hotel Fort George with people and utility pole in foreground.

Handwritten annotation on verso “Hotel Fort George Central Fort George 1913".

Photograph depicts village buildings along shore.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "67 Section of Massett as it is".

Landscape with stumps, and roadbed with small (railroad?) track in foreground. River crosses midground, trees and sky in background. Men can be seen standing on far right on raised roadbed.

Large bear carving sits on top of wide pole, erected in memory of a chief of the Bear crest. Lines of houses stand in background.

Printed below image: "Totem Pole. Old Massett. Q.C.I / J.D. Allen photo Co."; handwritten below: "Mortuary Pole Bear [Crest?]"; on verso: "For Chapt. XIX. The old style and the new. Mortuary Pole & modern houses. No. 3. W.H.C. Oct. [6/ ?] 13".

Photograph depicts village buildings along shore.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Massett in Winter dress."

Crowd is gathered for Dominion Day Parade. Decorated float can be seen in centre of street, and Hotel Prince Rupert stands in background. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Dominion Day Prince Rupert 1914 Photo W.W.W.” Handwritten message in ink on verso is addressed to “Mr. S. Smart 2550 Blackwood St Victoria B.C.”

Photograph of a large explosion next to a huge pile of debris. Buildings are visible on either side and railroad track can be seen in the foreground. Printed annotation on recto reads: "The Last Big Blast, Prince Rupert BC 21 Jan 1914 McRae Bros. Photo"

Overhead view of downtown Prince George with a forested area in the background. Printed annotation on recto reads: "South Fort George- 1914."

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”

Photograph depicts a team of Clydesdale horses pulling a decorated wagon. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Dominion Day Prince Rupert BC 1914” Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “1914 Dominion Day Prince Rupert.” Handwritten annotation in ink on verso is addressed to “Mrs. Herbert Hampton New Harvey House Niagara Falls New York” Cancelation mark on Canadian 1 cent stamp is dated: July 22, 14

Winter landscape taken from behind railroad track. Cleared land in foreground, buildings in midground, low hills in background.

Handwritten annotation on recto: “PRINCE GEORGE 3-15-14”.

Winter landscape taken from behind railroad track. Cleared land in foreground, buildings in midground, low hills in background.

Handwritten annotation on recto: “PRINCE GEORGE 3-15-14”.

Photograph taken from a small hill looking down on a crowd of men gathered around the Grand Trunk Pacific railway tracks in the winter. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Linking up of Steel on G.T.P. Transcontinental 1914."

Parade of uniformed marchers with sign that reads: “Every little helps, Do your share” (with a large cross). Buildings on street in background. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Prince Rupert B.C.” Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “Prince Rupert B.C.”

Photograph depicts hotel on corner of street, crowd and cars in foreground.

Handwritten annotation on verso “Albert Johnson’s 'Northern Hotel' South Fort George 1914".

Wide angle photograph of a crowd milling around railroad tracks. A large pile of rubble and various buildings are visible on the right side. Annotation on recto reads: "After the Blast 21 Jan 1914 McRae Bros Photo."

Photograph depicts large buildings on shore. Three unidentified individuals can be seen walking on dock in foreground.

Printed on image: "METLAKATLA B.C. / McRAE BROS"; handwritten annotation on verso reads: "A section of Metlakahtla, showing Church & Schoolhouse." See also item 2009.7.1.58 for similar image also featuring the new church building at Metlakatla, B.C.