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Photograph depicts the under face of the B.C. Electric Railway swing bridge at False Creek looking north.

Photograph depicts the Lions Gate Bridge in Vancouver, BCfrom the southeast side.

Photograph depicts the Lions Gate Bridge on the east side looking south from the shore of North Vancouver, BC

Photograph depicts the decking and piers of the northern section of the Lions Gate Bridge, looking north from the shore of North Vancouver, BC

Photograph depicts the south tower of the Lions Gate Bridge looking east with the SS Prince George in the background.

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 a trestle bridge for road traffic leading to the Second Narrows Bridge in Vancouver, BCThe shot is taken from the south bank.

Photograph depicts the Cambie St. Bridge in Vancouver, BC, looking east and showing the central swing span.

Photograph depicts the south shore line of the B.C. Electric Railway in False Creek, Vancouver. B.C. Hydro operated it, if not owned it. The location was directly opposite from Granville Island.

Photograph taken looking southward under the arches of Granville Bridge along the rail road entry as well as exit to the Island.

Photograph taken looking westward along Johnston Street.

Photograph taken on the southwest side of Granville Island. After 2 years of hassle with owner Clay, Davies notes, the city of Vancouver purchased his property so as to re-develop the whole area as part of the False Creek clean up. There was opposition coming from moorage renters.

Photograph depicts BCER freight switching on the Island's trackage with B.C. locomotive #901 and tank car, property of Union Tank Car Company, built in 1926. Image captured directly underneath Granville Bridge.

Photograph depicts the realignment of track due to the redevelopment of the south side of False Creek, Vancouver. Track was laid as far as the rail mounted truck and was merely covered by ballast. New trackage put into use and old track was removed within the week the picture was taken.

Photograph depicts the realignment of track with new, straight trackage that is visible in the foreground. Old BC Electric Railway track and Great Northern Railway track are on the right.

Photograph taken at the eastern foot of the Mount Lehman hill. Taken from the cap of a 45 car freight.

Photograph depicts the crossing on the Vancouver to Hope freeway. Image taken from the cab of locomotive #382 that was pulling 45 car freight from New Westminster to Huntingdon.

Photograph depicts "Extra 382-Eastbound" freight. Taken from the cab of locomotive #382 on 2% grade between Scott Road and Kennedy in North Surrey.

Photograph depicts Raymur Avenue/Powell Street grade crossing. Image captured looking south at Burlington-Northern (former Great Northern Railway) trackage. Visible are the last 4 locomotives of an 11 locomotive (all dead) train hauled by a GN switcher. Export ship was to travel to Korean National Railways, Pusan, Korea.

Photograph depicts a close up of a shay locomotive last steamed in service at the Elk Falls Mile near Campbell River on October 9, 1973. Here, it was on en-route to the National Museum of Sciene in Ottawa after being off-loaded from a Gulf of Georgia barge at the CPR "A" dock.

Photograph depicts a close up of a shay locomotive last steamed in service at the Elk Falls Mile near Campbell River on October 9, 1973. Here, it was on en-route to the National Museum of Sciene in Ottawa after being off-loaded from a Gulf of Georgia barge at the CPR "A" dock. It was to travel east on a CPR hail depressed flat car.

Photograph depicts a new CPR rail terminal ramp that was being built on the site of the former Pier A, Vancouver Harbour.

Photograph depicts a 23 car train that belonged to the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey. 19 cars were on one string on the north side and 4 were on the south side. Presumably, visible is the circus manager's car which is at the end of the train. The circus performed at the Pacific Coliseum from September 22-26. It was its 100th year anniversary.

Photograph depicts a P & O liner, the "Oriana," passing outward bound from Vancouver between Brockton Point and the Lion's Gate Bridge. Taken from Stanley Park.

Photograph depicts the "Queen of Victoria" at Burrard Dock, 24 hours after it had collided with a freighter. Imprints of the latter's bows were clearly seen on the main deck of the ferry.

Photograph depicts the "Queen of Prince Rupert" of B.C. Ferries in the Burrard Dry Dock during its annual 1970 refitting that was to last 5 days. Its props and rudder were removed at the time the photograph was taken.

Photograph depicts the former automobile, passenger ferry, "San Diego," that had been acquired for conventions and sightseeing purpsoses. It was believed to have been a San Francisco ferry before being purchased by its present owner in 1973.

Photograph depicts a clamshell dredge at work.

Photograph depicts a steam tug called "R.F.M". It was believed to not be in steaming condition.

Photograph depicts a small vessel called "Dinamac." It had a red hull, suggesting that it may have been a Department of Transport tender.

Photograph depicts a Japanese cade training ship called "Kaiuo Maru" at Centennial Pier, Vancouver. Its visit was part of 1966 Vancouver Sea Festival and the ship was open to the public for inspection.

Photograph depicts work in progress on a new CNR lifting span bridge.

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 taken at the main main fire station on the site of the former RCAF station near the Vancouver Airport. Visible is foam pumper #2, operated by the Federal Department of Tranpsort, as well as a Sicard truck.

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 an apron opposite a CPA main hanger.

Photograph depicts a goodyear Blimp cruising over the Centennial Museum near Sunest Beach, False Creek, Vancouver. It came for the 1973 Abbotsford Air Show.

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

Photograph depicts the False Creek Trestle bridge open and the Granville Bridge looking east.