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Photograph depicts a Pacific Great Eastern bridge over the Capilano River in northwest Vancouver. Also visible is a switching locomotive.

Photograph depicts Pier #2 in Vancouver at the north end of Columbia St. It shows disconnected trackage on the east side of the pier that was formerly serviced by the CPR. It has not been in use for some years. The switch fittings were made by the Nelson Iron Works in Seattle.

Photograph depicts Pier B in Burrard Harbour, Vancouver. The photo shows the inside the main roadway and the CPR trackage.

Photograph depicts Pier B of C.P.R., just west of the C.P.R. railway station. This is the only pier accessible to ocean going passenger liners and is used by P&O vessels. Facilities generally in adequate for the 1960s.

Photograph depicts a plaque attached to the east side girder of bascule section of the Second Narrows railway bridge in Vancouver, BC

Photograph taken at Brockton Oval, Stanley Park in Vancouver. Depiction of the Presentation of 2 Colours to the Vancouver City Police Force by Lieutenant-Governor of B.C. At this point, the colours had just been consecrated on an alter of drums. Drummers were regaining their drums.

Photograph depicts a Public Weigh Scale that was operated in Vancouver, on Main Street, opposite the CN Depot.

Photograph depicts the Public Works Department dredger (suction) at work in the north arm of the Fraser River, near Boundary River, in Vancouver.

Photograph depicts the P.W.D. dredger at work in the north arm of the Fraser River in Vancouver.

Photograph depicts a Public Works Department vessel, "Essington II." It was fitted with a crane and used for snag removing, buoy work and light pile driving. Here, it was shown with the barge alongside it.

Photograph depicts a view looking northeast down a rail and road lane at the west end of Homer St. in Vancouver. It shows CP box car #296105 with end loading doors, built in November 1951. The car was empty. The rail in this area is dated 1911.

Photograph depicts a disused rail barge slip on the south side of Vancouver harbour, just east of Campbell Ave. and leading off the Canadian National Railway (CN) and Great Northern Railway (GNR)trackage coming for the False Creek yards. The view is looking north.

Photograph depicts rail cars in Vancouver, B.C.

Typed on verso of ticket: "CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAYS WESTERN REGION" "EMPLOYES TRIP PASS - FIRST CLASS" "SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS ON BACK" "PASS (1) Miss V. B. Taylor, ACCOUNT Stenographer -- C.N.R. TO Vancouver, B.C. FROM Prince Rupert, B.C. via Jasper, Alta." "DATE ISSUED} June 14th/27. EXPIRES END OF} July. 1927" "ADDRESS Prince Rupert. REQD BY V.B.T." "HONORED ON TRAIN NO. [6]". Verso has been signed by the conductor (illegible) and dated "Jun 18".

Typed on recto of ticket: "PASS ONE WAY ONLY TW IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACCOMPANYING PASS, BUT IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION" "VOID IF DETACHED" "143518". Stamped annotation on recto: "[ISSUED BY] W. H. TOBEY". Handwritten annotation on recto: "OFF SNOWSHOED NO 5 JULY 13 [WM?]". Ticket has been punched with four different shapes.

Item is a photograph of Mr. Williston after receiving his honourary degree. Mrs. Williston is pictured with him.

Item is a photograph of Mr. Williston receiving an honourary doctorate from UBC President Dr. Kenney in May 1982.

Photograph depicts an RCAF Langer that was erected in 1942 as part of a flying boat base to counter possible Japanese sea and activities. It was used subsequently as whaling station premises.

Photograph depicts the possible remains of a WWII armoured personell carrier that belonged to a used machinery firm that was soon vacating due to land clearance.

Photograph depicts a replica of the "SS Beaver." It was built by the RCN in Esquimalt and was open for inspection in Vancouver.

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.

Photograph depicts a replica of the S.S. Moyie built and photographed at Burrard Shipyard & Marine Ways Ltd. on 1729 West Georgia St., Vancouver. It was launched on June 15, 1965.

Photograph depicts a replica of the S.S. Moyie built and photographed at Burrard Shipyard & Marine Ways Ltd. on 1729 West Georgia St., Vancouver. It was launched on June 15, 1965.

Photograph depicts a restored pump car outside a pub on Permbeton Avenue, North Vancouver.

Photograph depicts a restored pump car outside a pub on Permbeton Avenue, North Vancouver.

Couple stands in front yard, house and flowering plant in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Rich & Eleanor, she sent this to me so I'm passing it on. It was taken the day Rich left Vancouver for Halifax."

Photograph depicts the road bridge crossing the south section of the north arm of the Fraser River at Fraser St. The view is from the north bank of Lulu Island.

Photograph depicts a road roader at work doing black top patching and that belonged to the Pavements Department of the City of Vancouver. Built by Aveling Barford Ltd., Grantham, Lincs, England.

Photograph depicts a sand car at the Great Northern Railway depot in Vancouver, beside the Canadian National Railway (CN) depot.

The pair walks on sidewalk, wearing hats and fur lined coats, Glassey on left. Car, power lines, and tall buildings stand in background. Photograph believed to have been taken by street photographer.

Photograph depicts Sarah walking amongst people on sidewalk lined with cars and tall buildings. Power lines cross midground. Photograph believed to have been taken by street photographer. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Sarah Glassey."

Photograph depicts a scow owned by Island Tug and Barge Ltd.

Photograph depicts a scow with chips landing on the north shore of Vancouver harbour. There are Saskatchewan wheat elevators in the background.

Photograph depicts a derelict steam tug named "Sea Swell" on the Pitt River.

Photograph depicts a monoplane called the "Seabee Amphibian." It was a 3 seater and produced by the Republic Aviation Corp. About 10 of these aircraft were grouped together near the Vancouver International Airport on Sea Island. All were separately owned and in different finishes and states of care.

Photograph depicts the Second Narrows railway bridge in Vancouver, BC

Photograph depicts the Second Narrows railway bridge in Vancouver, BC

Photograph depicts the Second Narrows Railway Bridge in Vancouver, BCas the lifting span is being lowered. The span lifts about every 1 to 2 hours.

Photograph depicts the Second Narrows Bridge from the south end, showing the railway in the center and the south and north bound road traffic ways on either side. The latter is disused.

Photograph depicts the span of the Second Narrows bridge lifting from the southwest bank of Vancouver, BC

Photograph depicts the Second Narrows railway bridge in Vancouver, BCfrom the south end of the road bridge with the lifting span up.

Photograph depicts the Second Narrows Railway Bridge in Vancouver, BC, as a coastal tanker going upstream to a refinery passes beneath it.

Photograph depicts the Second Narrows Railway Bridge in Vancouver, BC, as the lifting span is starting to drop. The view is looking east towards Capitol Hill and Berry Point.

Photograph depicts the underside of the lifting span of the Second Narrows Railway Bridge in Vancouver, BCView is from the south, fixed side.

Photograph depicts the Second Narrows Railway Bridge in Vancouver, BC; view from the lifting span looking south.

Photograph depicts the lifting span of the Second Narrows Bridge with a motor car on the west roadway, as the span is about to close to its normal, flush position.

Photograph depicts the Second Narrows Railway Bridge in Vancouver, BC, from a view on the lifting span looking north.

Photograph depicts the Second Narrows Railway Bridge in Vancouver, BCfrom the south east shore.

Photograph depicts the Second Narrows railway bridge in Vancouver from the south bank. The bascule does not move.

Photograph depicts the north side lifting tower of the Second Narrows railway bridge in Vancouver, BC

Photograph depicts the Second Narrows Railway Bridge in Vancouver, BCwith the lifting span up.