A collection of postcard photographs of Port Essington BC, Port Simpson BC, Atlin, Quesnel, McBride, Hagwilget Village, Giscome, Likely, Kitwanga, Smithers, Prince Rupert BC, Prince (Fort) George BC Images depict street scenes, water scenes, community events, businesses, buildings, and aerials of the towns. Collection also depicts a number of Northern BC paddle wheelers.
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.
Captions below images on recto read: “H.M.C.S. Thiepval. Capt Beech.; In surf Recks and Fog. Wikelski Island; The Aeroplane; Major Stuart MacLaren, and party, at Prince Rupert. B.C.; British Around –the –World, Wrecked Aeroplane”.
Photograph depicts 6 Men on a fishing boat with water in the background. Equipment on the boat is covered with a very thick layer of ice. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Rupert Fishing Boat After Stormy Trip Jan 1916”. Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “Rupert Fishing Boat , A Stormy Trip”.
Photograph of a small vessel on the ocean with a dock and harbour buildings in the foreground. Tents and piles of lumber can be seen among the buildings. Annotation on recto reads: "The Wharf, Prince Rupert, BC. 1657."
Photograph of two men in a car driving down a wooden road in Prince Rupert, BC. Printed annotation on recto reads: "First Motor Car in Prince Rupert, B.C., May 1909." Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Milwaukee Ore. Nov 7 1913. Dear Friends. Just a line. We are comming[sic] over Sunday if it don't rain to[sic] hard. How is Fredie? Hope he is alright. If you had other plans for Sunday you can phone us. Best regards from us both. Mrs Ed Herry[??]." Postcard is addressed to: "Mrs. J Reichard 3404 34 L. St. Vancouver Wash." Verso is affixed with a one cent American stamp. Postmark reads: "Milwaukee [illegible] Oreg."
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."
Elevated street view of a large crowd gathered on Centre Street in Prince Rupert for Dominion Day celebrations. The Dominion Day arch is visible in the background. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Centre Street, Prince Rupert, B.C. Dominion Day Celebration."
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.
Side view of the Prince Rupert in on Prince Rupert Road. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Prince Rupert Road, showing Prince Rupert Inn."
Front view of several commercial buildings in Prince Rupert, BC. Visible are "The Ideal Clothing & Shoe Store," "Bailey and Bell Bakers," and "Hotel Premier." Printed annotation on recto reads: "Prince Rupert, BC." Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Dear Peggy, Mailui[??] will show you where [illegible] and Dunn Florence [illegible] when you come in Prince Rupert you will see this [illegible]. Aunt Florence." Postcard is addressed to: "Margaret [Illegible] Suby Seabold. Kipap County Washington[??]. Verso is affixed with a Canadian one Cent stamp. Postmarks on verso read: "[Illegible] WASH Sep 6 19[??] Prince Rupert B.C. SP 2 69."
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."
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."
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."
Street scene depicting people, boardwalks, horse & wagons, and delivery truck. Printed annotation on recto reads: “3rd Ave. Prince Rupert. B.C.”
Lofty view of downtown Prince Rupert, with water and mountains in the background. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Prince Rupert, B.C."
Photograph of Prince Rupert businesses amidst clear cut stumps. Businesses include "Stewart and Mobley Groceries, Fruits and Produce." Printed annotation on recto reads: "Prince Rupert, B.C., Oct. 09."
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 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."
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 photo of various squatter's shacks and tents, with mountains in the background. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Squatters, Prince Rupert, B.C." Artist's stamp on lower right corner reads: "104,0033 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 photo of a clearing in Prince Rupert with a sawmill in the distance. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Prince Rupert, B.C. : Saw Mill Grand Trunk Pacific Railway." Artist's stamp in the lower right corner reads: "103112 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."
Lofty view of Prince Rupert BC. Water crosses midground, hills stand in background. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Prince Rupert BC McRae Bros”.
Street scene depicts people, boardwalks, and buildings with store signs. Rubble and unknown material lies on ground between boardwalks. Printed annotation on recto reads: “3rd Ave. and 6th St. Prince Rupert. B.C.”
Street scene depicts people, boardwalks, and buildings with store signs. Printed annotation on recto reads: “6th St. Prince Rupert. B.C.” Pencil marking on recto reads: “1912”(incorrect?). Handwritten message on verso in ink is addressed to: “Mrs. Willis Messinger Portland Oregon” Cancelation mark on Canadian 1 cent stamp reads: “Prince Rupert BC MR 11, 12”
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”.
Boats, docks, ships and a large building in waterscape. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Prince Rupert B.C.” Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “McRae Bros”.
Street scene depicts people, boardwalks, tents, and store front. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Centre St. Prince Rupert: B.C., Allen Photos May 17. 09” Handwritten message on verso is addressed to “Dearest Darr”
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”.
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.”
Photograph of early model airplane displaying logo: “Air Service U.S.A. World Flight”. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Amercian Aviators on World Trip arriving at Prince Rupert. BC April 6th, 24 McRae” Handwritten annotation on verso in pencil reads: “Air Service USA World Flight”
View of fish boat in water, with net spread and smaller boat on opposing side of net. Several gulls can be seen flying in the air. Rail cars town and treed hills in background. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Herring Fishing In Prince Rupert Harbour McRae Bros.” Handwritten message in ink on verso is addressed to “Mr. H. Smart 2550 Blackwood St. Victoria B.C.”
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.”
People, cars, and trucks visible on street, buildings in background. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “P. Rupert Main Street British Columbia Canada, McRae Bros".
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
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.”
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”.
Two men standing beside wheelbarrows with signs that read: “Prince Rupert Transfer Co.” The men appear to be standing on large dock or boardwalk, water and hills in background. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Prince Rupert First Transfer Company.” Handwritten message in pencil on verso is addressed to “Mr. Gordon Penning 1600 Bld. Barclay Vancouver B.C.” Cancelation date on 1 cent Canadian Stamp is dated “Prince Rupert B.C. July 16, 09”.
Hand coloured view of early Prince Rupert with row of tents facing large Hotel. Printed annotation in red ink on recto reads: “The Beginning of Prince Rupert B.C.: Grand Trunk Pacific Hotel in foreground”.
Slightly elevated front-facing photograph of a steam engine and cargo coming into a station in Prince Rupert, BC. Coal and lumber yards are visible in the background. Annotation on recto reads: "The C.N.R. Prince Rupert. 79."
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”.
Street view of the Dominion Building in Prince Rupert, which contains the Government telegraph Office and Post Office. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Central Post Office Prince Rupert B.C." Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Aug 18th. The cor. of the High bldg. on the right is the Prince Rupert Hotel. Front side is other way 5 stories high at [illegible] Hotel is in the next block. Notice [??] at the back is al-the [sic] lots of Hill leading down to Shops [??]. St. James' Hotel close by Prince Rupert was 5 stories high. For sure had [??] chimneys on it- a big fire engulfed [??] it about a year ago and it is being taken down. I must go & work bye bye. Love Dady. Psalm 46-1 & 48-14 was my AM verses specially."
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."
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.
Slightly elevated street view of several Prince Rupert storefronts. A large pile of rubble is visible on the left of the photograph. Printed annotation on recto reads: " Prince Rupert BC." Handwritten annotation on recto reads: " July 29, 1922."
Slightly elevated street view of a large pile of rubble next to several storefronts in Prince George. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Prince Rupert BC."
Street view of several business in Prince Rupert BC. "McRae Bros. Ltd." and "Mussallems Economy Store" are situated on the right side of the street. Printed annotation on recto reads: " 3rd Ave Prince Rupert B.C. W.W.W."