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In 1936 a flood covered CN tracks in the Prince George area.

Man in suit and hat is believed to be R.A. Harlow

Photo taken in the late spring of 1936 at the west end of the CNR bridge when flood waters had covered up what was then known as the "tourist camp".

The Nechako Bridge is also known as the Cameron Street Bridge

Photograph depicts a view of the city of Prince George looking west from the east hill. The confluence of the Fraser River and Nechako River is visible to the right. The Grand Trunk Pacific Railway bridge is visible at centre. The current location of where this photograph may have been taken is likely somewhere near where Highway 16 rises on the hill past the correctional centre (jail).

Photograph depicts (from left to right) Jack Lee, Gordon Wyness, and Lavender Monckton standing in front of a wooden moose. The wooden moose was located on top of a hill to the east of Prince George. The wooden moose was an advertisement for John A. Lestin's taxidermy business on Third Avenue in Prince George.

Photograph depicts (from left to right) Philip Monckton, Gordon Wyness, and Lavender Monckton at the Beaverly Geodetic Station, 7 miles west of Prince George. Surveying equipment (tripod, theodolite, and wire) are stationed at centre.

Photograph depicts (from left to right) Jack Lee, Gordon Wyness, and Lavender Monckton sitting on their 1930 Buick Series 40 car in front of their temporary cabin lodgings in Prince George. This photograph was taken before the group left Prince George to head to 6 Mile Lake or Tabor Lake.

Photograph depicts two surveyors (Jack Lee, Gordon Wyness, or Philip Monckton) taking bearings from Pineview Station tower east of Prince George. Their surveying transit and telescope are visible in the image.

In 1936, Gordon Young Wyness was employed by Philip M. Monckton, a B.C. Land Surveyor. Between June 5 and October 8, Wyness joined Monckton and a group of others on a land survey expedition in northwestern BC. The survey crew travelled to various locations in the area including Telkwa, Hazelton, Burns Lake, Francoise Lake, Vanderhoof, Prince George, Quesnel, Lytton, and Hope. Wyness documented their journey in this photograph album. Based on the photographs, it appears that the crew led by Philip Monckton consisted of Jack Lee and Gordon Wyness; Mrs. Lavender Monckton (nee O'Hara) also accompanied the group.

In addition to the 50 photographs included in the album, this collection also includes five additional unique photographs that accompanied the album.

Aerial view of Prince George featuring roadways and the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers.

Annotation on verso: “Prince George from air 1936”.

Crowd gathered around young girls holding ribbons anchored to top of pole in centre of image. Buildings stand in background.

Annotation on verso: “Maypole Dance 1927, Prince George."

Photograph depicts young girls dressed in white, walking in front of crowd. One girl holding bouquet wears a long train carried by smaller girls, and is escorted by older man wearing suit. Buildings and decorations can be seen in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso: “The May Queen, Maude Renwich attendants and Mayor Patterson".

Original photographic print included in "Northern Interior Forest Experiment Station: Report of Preliminary Investigations" by Percy Barr.

Original photographic print included in "Northern Interior Forest Experiment Station: Report of Preliminary Investigations" by Percy Barr.

River in foreground, railroad and city in mid ground and hill in background. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Prince George. B.C. 1924”

Wide angle photograph of a forested area with Prince George in the distance. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Prince George, B.C. 1924."

Photograph depicts two women with flowers and three men standing on grass and boardwalk in foreground, large building in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso: “Government Agency at S. Fort George 1922."

Boardwalk in foreground, buildings and roads in mid ground, cut banks in background. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Prince George. B.C. 1921 by Moore”. Handwritten annotation in ink on verso reads: “The Netchaco river is between the mountain and the city and the C.N.R. runs along the river bank nearest the city. This picture is taken looking north.”

Front view of several men working on Grand Trunk Pacific train 218 in the winter. Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso of postcard reads: “Prince George, B.C., Dec. 1921 yard & main line.”

Photograph of George Street in Prince George B.C. Cars, people, and signage are visible. Printed annotation on recto reads: “George St. Prince George B.C. 1921 R7 by Moore” There is an “X” in ink over the fire hall. Handwritten annotation in ink on verso reads: “This view is also looking north and where I have put the X is the one and only fire hall and you can see the fire engine in the street. This is the main street.”

Street scene in Prince George B.C. Several Union Jack flags are visible and there is a celebration banner at the end of the street. Long shadows in photo indicate summer (perhaps Dominion Day?). River in foreground, railroad and city in mid ground and hill in background. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Prince George. B.C.”

Photograph depicts buildings and vehicles lining street, and hill in background. There is snow on the road and several store signs are visible. Printed annotation on recto reads: “GEORGE ST. PRINCE GEORGE B.C.”

Six men stand on boardwalk in front of theatre.

Photograph depicts tall building standing alone on street. Stage coach in left foreground, unidentified man in right foreground.

Handwritten annotation on recto: "BANK OF MONTREAL PRINCE GEORGE. B.C. PHOTO. I.B. GUEST.", on verso: “Bank of Montreal, 3rd & Quebec, Prince George. Built in 1919".

Printed annotation on recto reads: “George St. Prince George B.C.”, handwritten in pencil on verso reads: “CA. 1915”

Photograph depicts crowd, horses, tents and flag pole in foreground with buildings and trees in background.

Annotation on verso: “Fourth Fall Fair Prince George, Sept 1915".

Overhead view of downtown Prince George with a forested area in the background. Printed annotation on recto reads: "South Fort George- 1914."

Winter landscape taken from behind railroad track. Cleared land in foreground, buildings in midground, low hills in background.

Handwritten annotation on recto: “PRINCE GEORGE 3-15-14”.

Winter landscape taken from behind railroad track. Cleared land in foreground, buildings in midground, low hills in background.

Handwritten annotation on recto: “PRINCE GEORGE 3-15-14”.

Photograph depicts hotel on corner of street, crowd and cars in foreground.

Handwritten annotation on verso “Albert Johnson’s 'Northern Hotel' South Fort George 1914".

Printed annotation on recto reads: “Central Avenue Fort George B.C. Copyright Canada June 25th 1913”. Handwritten annotation in ink on recto reads: “Hotel Fort George; Pool room; Men’s furnishing; General store; Bank Vancouver; Telephone office; Temperance House; Trust-company; Grand stand & fair grounds; Hospital; Ware house and general store.” Cancelled 1 cent Canadian stamp on verso is dated: "Fort George BC Jul 14 13". Handwritten message in ink on verso is addressed to Mr. Chas H Wilson 94 Gould St Toronto: "Fort George. B.C> Box 65, July 13/ 13. Dear Father, This is a 'bird's eye view' of our main street - ha! ha! some class alright. We live right behind the bakery lunch room on the right hand side of the picture, on 1st avenue, some people eh? Will be moving to Cassiar Ave soon. How are all the folks. Mae is writing. Peace. M."

Early spring landscape with roadbed and track in foreground, river in midground, and hill in background.

Handwritten annotation on recto: “PRINCE GEORGE 4-20-13”.

Lofty view of South Fort George, river and treed hills in the background. Printed annotation on verso reads: “South Fort George - 1913.” Handwritten message on recto is addressed to “Ethel M. Heurris Norton Maps Bristol County" reads: "11-1-13 an excellent view of south Fort George taken recently. Power Station at cross near water. This does not give all the south residence view. Population approx 1500”.

Photograph depicts street corner view of Hotel Fort George with people and utility pole in foreground.

Handwritten annotation on verso “Hotel Fort George Central Fort George 1913".

Postcard photograph depicts sternwheeler in river, trees on opposite shore in background.
Printed annotation on recto reads: “Operator 1913, Prince George, B.C. Canada”, handwritten in pencil on verso: “Operator 1913”.