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  • Includes: buildings; monuments and statues; bridges and trestles; building management; construction.
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          4441 Archival description results for Buildings and Structures

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          2007.17.1.4 · Item · 1935
          Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts a snow-covered forest clearing with six structures and a truck. Buildings have been numbered 1-8 with pen. Original handwritten annotations on verso of photograph are signed by Tom Marsh. Photograph is taped to paper. Typed annotation on recto of paper reads: “1. Bridge over creek. 2. Blacksmith shop. 3. Powerhouse. 4. Headframe over 200’ shaft. 5. Office 6. Water tanks from powerhouse. 7. Bunkhouse. 8. Truck. 9. Cookhouse behind #6 cannot be seen. We were always able to find the cookhouse even though hidden in this picture. Taken about 1935 by Russell Ross, supt. Quesnel Quarts Mine. Tom Marsh, Box 156, Squamish B. C.”

          2005.3.55 · Item · [ca. 1945]
          Part of John Hart Highway Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts Bert Youngstrom leaning on one of two gas pumps in front of three long buildings. Trees can be seen in background, as well as snow all around. Steel drums an other miscellaneous material surround the buildings. Handwritten captions above and beside this photo read: "Bert Youngstrom" "Shop & Warehouse".

          2005.3.59 · Item · [ca. 1945]
          Part of John Hart Highway Photograph Collection

          Handwritten caption beside this photo reads: "Bert and Kitchen Staff". Photograph depicts Bert (Youngstrom?) standing close to a woman and young girl on snow in front of unidentified buildings. Forest trees can be seen in background. It is believed that this photo was taken at the camp in Summit Lake, B.C. (see item 2005.3.57).

          Ben Ginter's house
          2012.13.3.1.53 · File · 1997-1998
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          File consists of notes and reproductions relating to Ben Ginter's house. Ben Ginter was a Polish immigrant who grew up in rural Manitoba. He had owned a construction company and later bought the failing Cariboo Brewing. He opened Tartan Brewing in 1962. Ginter began innovating the brewing industry in British Columbia before dying of a heart attack in 1981. He was a controversial figure in Prince George. His house, which was where the now Ginter Park is, was the site of many legendary parties. File primarily consists of newspaper clippings and reproductions discussing the City of Prince George's decision to demolish the building and the controversy surrounding this decision. File also includes photographs depicting the interior and exterior of Ben Ginter's house prior to it being torn down (1997).

          Bella Bella Church
          2004.2.1.128 · Item · [between 1898 and 1910]
          Part of Reverend R.W. Large fonds

          Photograph depicts a church and unidentified building with a large fenced yard in the foreground. Annotation on verso of photograph states: "Bella Bella Church"

          Beehive Burner
          2012.13.1.3.088 · Item · 12 Oct. 1989
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts a Beehive Burner along the Nechako on River Road. Map coordinates 53°55'34.1"N 122°44'58.0"W

          Beehive Burner
          2012.13.1.3.089 · Item · 12 Oct. 1989
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts a Beehive Burner along the Nechako on River Road. Map coordinates 53°55'34.1"N 122°44'58.0"W.

          Bee Hive Burner
          2012.13.1.7.001 · Item · Oct. 1975
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts a bee-hive burner beside a rail-road track at an unidentified mill somewhere in Prince George, B.C.

          Becher's Prairie
          2012.13.1.65.69 · Item · Aug. 1980
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts what appears to be a small ranch. The slide is labelled "Becher's Prairie," possibly meaning Becher's Prairie Provincial Park in B.C.

          2011.13.10 · Item · ca.1910-ca.1930
          Part of Parker photograph collection

          Photograph of a long wooden bridge spanning a river. Forest and hills are visible in the background. Printed annotation on recto reads: "#46 Bear Creek Bridge, Stewart, BC."

          2009.5.4.22 · Item · [ca. 1935]
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          Left to right: Margaret (nee Baxter) and husband Gus Lund, Bea Baxter and beau, Violet and Bob Baxter. The group stands on road wearing formal attire. Rear of car can be seen in foreground on right; power poles, log building, and unidentified structure stand in front of forest in background.

          2000.1.1.2.2.34 · Item · 1963
          Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

          Three men work in area confined by barricades made of vertical metal rods and horizontal wood planks (see item 2000.1.1.2.352). Two ladders in foreground, (one being used by construction worker). Lumber and semi-finished walls can be seen at higher level of elevation in background.

          Barracks at Watson Lake
          2006.20.12.32 · Item · [ca. 1940]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "Barracks at Watson Lake". Photograph depicts three long log buildings connected in a U shape. The barracks are in a forest, surrounded with trees. The area around the building is strewn with wood debris and log piles. Dirt road in foreground.

          Royal Canadian Air Force