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Photograph depicts bridge built with wooden planks and poles, with triangles built into its frame. Water rapids in foreground, opposite shore in background behind bridge. This is speculated to be one of the bridges that crossed the Hagwilget Canyon on the Bulkey River since 1859, five kilometres from its confluence with the Skeena River. See items 2009.5.1.69 - 2009.5.1.71.

Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Omineca Dist Walcott Suspension Bridge West Approach - looking East May 26 - 1932". Photograph depicts two white horses pulling a wagon in front of Walcott bridge. This bridge was moved from its original location in the Hagwilget Canyon, downstream from Walcott on the Bulkley River. It is a pedestrian bridge at the time of this photograph, though it was originally used by motor vehicles. Dirt road leading to bridge in foreground, with lumber and brush piles on either side. Trees and hills on opposite shore in background.

Photograph depicts the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Bridge crossing the Bulkley River. A smaller bridge speculated to be used by pedestrians stands below and parallel to the railway bridge. Photo was taken from shore, with opposite shore crossing midground. Trees in foreground, mountains in background. A small building can be seen at opposite end of bridge. Other sections of railway can be seen on hill in background. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "HAZELTON BULKLEY BRIDGE."

Photograph depicts men loading a line of approximately twenty mules facing large building in background with the sign: "[WBBAILEY?] ANDCO'S OFFICE." A second sign is posted on deck of building: "ALWAYS CURES! CHAMBERLAIN'S COUGH REMEDY." More men wearing suits watch from deck. Small building in hillside can be seen in background. Annotation along bottom recto of photograph reads: "Last Pack Train leaving Ashcroft for Hazelton -1909." Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "CATALINE 1909".

Men stand wearing vests and ties in doorway framed in corner of building with the sign: "R. CUNNINGHAM LTD. GENERAL MERCHANDISE." Various other advertisements hang from doorway. Man on left believed to be transport driver also featured in items 2009.5.1.80 & 2009.5.1.81. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Hazelton, B.C. 1910".

Team on left pulls wagon with the sign "RUDDY & MACKAY. BAGGAGE. STAGE & TRANSFER." Driver believed to be same man featured in items 2009.5.1.79 & 2009.5.1.81. A second man sits in wagon on luggage. Team on right pulls a man driving a buggy. A large three story building with detailed porch stands in background behind teams in street.

Photograph depicts team of horses pulling heavily loaded wagon with the sign: "RUDDY & MACKAY. BAGGAGE. STAGE & TRANSFER." One man stands holding head of horse and smoking a pipe. A second man sits in wagon holding reigns, (believed to be same man featured in items 2009.5.1.79 & 2009.5.1.80). Large "Grand Trunk Pacific" building can be seen in background, as well as a smaller building with the sign "HAZELTON" hanging from its eaves.

Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Front St. Hazelton in Winter. 12 J.W. [...]" Tree line, field, and hills in background. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "Miss. Nellie [Nelville] G. Caranaugh".

Six men stand in small white boat on water close to shore. The four men on left are dressed in formal attire. H. G. T. Perry stands on far left next to Hugh Taylor. Small farm can be seen on shore in midground, treeline and distant hills in background.

Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Frank [Johnstron?] Oct. 13th/11 Hazelton BC". Photograph depicts Frank sitting in suit and hat with dog on a wood walkway, unidentified building in background on left. Wood pile is visible behind them.

Photograph depicts a log bridge interrupting a wide dirt road in forest. Distant hills in background. Image has been cropped to an oval shape. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "Fort George - Hazleton Highway Near Burn's Lake".

Photograph depicts a woman, man, and young girl standing near hedges. Unidentified building in background, featuring window.

Photograph depicts a man standing in doorway of small log building in forest clearing. Fence crosses foreground.

Photograph depicts pile of cut logs in right foreground, unknown building and forest in background. Logs lie in front of what appears to be a large freight box.

Photograph depicts two men standing on large wood framework structure. Rocky ground in foreground, trees visible in background.

Photograph depicts bridge construction approaching unidentified river on opposite shore, unfinished pier in foreground. Steep riverbank in background.

Photograph depicts group of boys standing in front of door and steps of building, two pedal bikes parked on left.

Photograph depicts a woman, man, and young girl standing near hedges. Woman on right holds a bouquet of flowers. Unidentified building in background, featuring window.

Photograph depicts town buildings and church on shore to right of river winding through hills. Metal bar speculated to be part of a bridge crosses foreground.

Photograph depicts four long logs crossing flowing water, rocks and bush on opposite shore in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Canyon Creek near 4th Cabin".

Photograph depicts man walking on four long logs across flowing water, rocks and bush on opposite shore in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Canyon Creek Sourdough McKay".

Photograph depicts two men and bulldozer near what appears to be many piles of logs. Unidentified buildings in background.

Photograph depicts a group of unidentified buildings in what appears to be an industrial area on opposite shore. River or lake in foreground, tree-covered hills in background.

Photograph depicts men walking and standing on pier over water in unidentified area. A large pile of bundles can be seen on pier. Large buildings stand on shore, and trees cover hillside in background. Portion of a boat or ship tethered to shore is partially visible in right foreground.

Photograph depicts many swallows' nests under eaves of unidentified building, window visible beneath.

Photograph depicts a large group of men standing on what appears to be a wood pier. Forest on shore in background.

Photograph depicts a group of men standing to right of large truck, houses in in background. Boom of crane visible between truck and houses. Trees and power lines also visible.

Photograph depicts a group of people standing on road in front of crane. Unidentified buildings in in background. Trees and power lines also visible.

Photograph depicts boom of crane visible behind large metal structure, building materials in foreground.

Photograph depicts crane visible behind large metal structures, building materials in foreground.

Photograph depicts two large metal structures on flatbed trailer. Trees visible in background.

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 Sarah and H.F. Glassey standing on wood sidewalk in hats and long jackets, unidentified house in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Sarah & Bert Glassey". Photograph speculated to have been taken near the Glassey home at Atlin, BC.

Photograph depicts bridge over water, trees on opposite shore in background.

Photograph depicts man standing on ice over river, near unidentified bridge. Trees on opposite shore in background. Handwritten annotation on recto: "This was the way the ice Jammed up in the river at Princeton. This bridge is normally 13 ft above the water."

Photograph depicts long bridge over river. Closest pier in left foreground, opposite shore in background.

Photograph depicts building with the sign "RAILWAY EXPRESS AGENCY INC." in right foreground, and what appears to be a ferry floating offshore. Bridge, river, and opposite shore in background.

Photograph depicts seven men posed in formal attire on front steps to large official building.

Photograph depicts unfinished building in construction area. Long structure speculated to be a sluicing trough in foreground, forest in background.

Photograph depicts Sarah standing between two men in front of steps to unknown building. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "l to rt: Bert & Sarah Glassey, and unknown" [annotation believed to be incorrect].

Photograph depicts sluice trunk in mining area, men on tall structure in background.

Woman stands in walkway cleared of snow in front of tall brick home with a detailed porch, believed to be in Victoria, B.C. Woman wears long winter coat, fur hand-warmer, and large hat. It is believed this woman may be a cousin to Sarah Glassey's family, possibly through the Taylor line.

Woman pours drink into glass of man seated in chair. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Firm believers in the 'putting down' of drink. John [Ross?]." It is speculated that these may be the parents of H.F. Glassey.

Woman speculated to be mother of H.F. Glassey stands in open doorway of porch, leaning her head against the sill.

Woman speculated to be mother of H.F. Glassey stands in open doorway of porch, leaning her head against the sill.

Two young women stand with linked arms on sidewalk. Tall buildings and trees stands across street in background.

Unidentified house with veranda stands in field, hills in background.

Photograph depicts a woman holding fur, standing beside three men on steps to unidentified building. Door and windows in background.

Greenhouses stand in front of house in field, hills in background.

Young woman believed to be Sarah Glassey stands in farm yard holding unidentified object. A small dog stands at her feet. Fence, supplies, and unidentified building stand in background. It is also possible that this woman may Violet (nee Taylor) Baxter, niece to Sarah Glassey.