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Sun Tower in Vancouver, B.C.
2013.6.36.1.002.085 · Item · Feb. 1966
Parte de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the Sun Building at the intersection of Beatty and West Pender St. in Vancouver, B.C. The photo was taken after the Pacific Press Ltd. Vacated the building on December 26, 1965, and the "Sun" neon sign on the tower was removed. The view is looking west from West Pender St.

Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0 diesel shunter locomotive
2013.6.36.1.010.66 · Item · Apr. 1966
Parte de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0 diesel shunter locomotive #21, owned and on the premises of Vancouver Wharves Ltd. in North Vancouver. It is having a new transmission installed and receives an annual paint job in sky blue. It has a Gardiner (Manchester) engine. Comes the plate "Samuel Williams & Sons Ltd." (of Dagenham, Essex, U.K.), which is the parent company of the V.W. Ltd.

CPR "Princess Elaine"
2013.6.36.1.012.08 · Item · [between 1964 and 1966]
Parte de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a CPR ship named "Princess Elaine" at the pier opposite the CPR station in Vancouver. The ship was being stripped of its engines and was subsequently towed to Blaine, WA.

"Alaska Prince"
2013.6.36.1.012.12 · Item · [between 1964 and 1966]
Parte de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a ship named "Alaska Prince" at the Northland Pier in Vancouver Harbour.

Tugboat "Master"
2013.6.36.1.012.24 · Item · [between 1964 and 1966]
Parte de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a steam tugboat named "Master" owned by the World Ship Society (Vancouver Chapter). Photograph taken during Carnival and Regatta week in Vancouver.

Coal Harbour in Vancouver
2013.6.36.1.014.38 · Item · Apr. 1966
Parte de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts Coal Harbour in Vancouver. The view is looking east at the Bayshore Hotel and facing the Harbour Park Development site, newly filled with rock.

Lynn Terminals wharf in Vancouver
2013.6.36.1.014.42 · Item · Apr. 1966
Parte de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the Lynn Terminals wharf in Vancouver Harbour. The view is looking east with the Second Narrows bridge in the background. The photo also shows a steam dredger at work.

Replica of "SS Beaver"
2013.6.36.1.067.07 · Item · Aug. 1966
Parte de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a replica of the "SS Beaver" built by the RCN in Esquimalt and moored in Vancouver, open to the public. Its pump handle that operated the capston, was reconstructed from a drawing done in 1870.

Armistice Day Parade in Vancouver
2013.6.36.1.088.04 · Item · 11 Nov. 1966
Parte de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the 1966 Armistice Day Parade at Victory Square, Vancouver. An RCMP detachment is found on the east side of the square. Looking north on Cambie Street.

Weather ship "Vancouver"
2013.6.36.1.062.01 · Item · 1966
Parte de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a weather ship of the Canadian Coastguard called "Vancouver." It was fitting out after launching. This vessel and its sister ship, "Quada," were the largest vessels ever built on the western coast of Canada. "Vancouver" was retired in May 1981 as it was too costly to service.

Nelson St. in south Vancouver after a snowfall
2013.6.36.1.003.084 · Item · Jan. 1966
Parte de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts Nelson St., facing west between Bidwell and Denman St. Photo, and was taken during snowfalls between 23 December 1965 and 5 January 1966. During this period 40 inches of snow fell on the west end. The lampstands are typical of this area and are about to be replaced by February 1966 by a newer type.

Swimming pool in Stanley Park
2013.6.36.1.003.087 · Item · Jan. 1966
Parte de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a swimming pool at Second Beach in Stanley Park, Vancouver, B.C. The snow in the foreground is 16 inches deep and there is a gathering snowstorm in the background coming in from the west.

Two 3-truck Shay locomotives at the Vancouver Wharves Ltd.
2013.6.36.1.010.76 · Item · Apr. 1966
Parte de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts two 3-truck Shay locomotives, #114 and behind her #115, belonging to the Railway Appliance Company at the Vancouver Wharves Ltd. in North Vancouver. They are in daily or weekly use. Both were built by Lima Locomotive Works Inc. Locomotive #114 was built in July 1928 as #3320 and #115 was built in October 1929 as #3344.

3-truck Shay locomotive #114 in North Vancouver
2013.6.36.1.010.79 · Item · Apr. 1966
Parte de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts 3-truck Shay locomotive #114 at the Vancouver Wharves Ltd. in North Vancouver. It was built in July 1928 as #3320. The ability of geared locomotives to exert maximum traction at low speeds was an asset when moving loaded grain cars to dockside elevators. The shay did this work until its boiler certificate expired. The hut at night contains a vertical steam boiler which appears to heat the fuel oil for locomotives coming from a fixed rail tank car.

Pacific Great Eastern depot at Horseshoe Bay
2013.6.36.1.011.33 · Item · [May 1966]
Parte de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts that Pacific Great Eastern depot at Horseshoe Bay, awaiting the dayliner to Quesnel. A two-coach Budd car runs from North Vancouver to Lillooet, and then a different 1-coach Budd car continues to Quesnel. It is possible to do a roundtrip from North Vancouver to Lillooet in one day.

CPR "Princess Elaine"
2013.6.36.1.012.10 · Item · [between 1964 and 1966]
Parte de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a CPR ship named "Princess Elaine" at the pier opposite the CPR station in Vancouver. The ship was being stripped of its engines and was subsequently towed to Blaine, WA.