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  • Includes: buildings; monuments and statues; bridges and trestles; building management; construction.
  • DO NOT USE for records pertaining to activities carried out in or on a building or structure, unless the building and the activity are directly related (e.g. hotels).

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          4441 Archival description results for Buildings and Structures

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          Atlin - Nurses' Residence
          2012.13.1.98.21 · Item · 1999
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts a building which once served as the residence for two nurses in Atlin, B.C. A sign in front of the house reads: "Grateful Atlinites built this house in 1902 for their first missionary nurses, Helen Bone and Elizabeth Mitchell, who came here in 1899 and lived in a crude shack while valiantly and humanely caring for sick and dying pioneers."

          Atlin - Mural
          2012.13.1.98.38 · Item · 1999
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts a mural of Atlin with information about the Globe Theatre and Edwin L. Pillman on it. It reads: "Talented businessman arrived in Atlin in 1899, and for nearly fifty years operated a variety of businesses ~ grocery and drug stores, undertaker, market gardens and the theatre. Assissted by his loyal wife Elizabeth." It also states that the Globe Theatre was built in 1917 and was used until the early 40's.

          Atlin - Discovery Jail
          2012.13.1.98.35 · Item · 1999
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts an old building which used to be the Discovery Jail. The plaque on it reads: "It cost $800 to build this two cell jail in 1902. The solid walls are 2"x6" laid flat one on top of the other. It was skidded to Atlin in the 1920s and used as a residence for many years."

          Atlin - A Dock
          2012.13.1.98.31 · Item · 1999
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts a dock on the shore of Atlin Lake, as well as a building that may have once been a hospital. The slide is simply labelled "hospital."

          2012.13.2.15.18.30 · Item · 2001
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          The photograph depicts dozens of workers walking towards and laying train tracks in the winter. A train car that is helping lay the track. Location is Prince George, B. C. The number 6 is written on the photograph in marker and circled. Reverse side of photograph states, "Photo Credit: Fort George Museum." Reproduction from [191-?].

          2006.20.9.28 · Item · ca. 1954
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Postcard featuring a photograph of a photograph of the arrival of the first stage coach at the Hotel Northern in South Fort George, BC on 19 October 1911. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph reads: “Arrival of first stage at So. Ft. George B.C. Oct. 19, 1911. 28” Printed caption on the recto of the postcard reads: “First stage coach Prince George, B.C.” Handwritten annotation in pen on verso of postcard reads: “Mrs. C. Morris, Box 925, Penticton, BC. Thurs. 6pm, Dear Mother. Arr. Safely, good trip (bad pen!) Lovely weather. Hope all are well. Bia (?) Mary & Ed”

          2012.13.2.14.07 · File · 1987-1989
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          File consists of notes, letters, and reproductions relating to the "Arrival of Steel" CN Railway plaque in Prince George. Includes: "Invitation" from the City of Prince George for the unveiling of the CN plaque (27 Jan. 1989) and correspondence letters between CN and the City of Prince George (1987-1989). Also includes photographs depicting the CN plaque and the unveiling ceremony (Jan. 1989).

          "Arrival of steel"
          2012.13.3.1.39.11 · Item · 1990
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          The item is a photograph depicting the plaque at the corner of 1st Avenue and George Street. The plaque is titled "Arrival of Steel."

          "Arrival of steel"
          2012.13.3.1.39.12 · Item · 1990
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          The item is a photograph depicting the plaque at the corner of 1st Avenue and George Street. The plaque is titled "Arrival of Steel."

          2012.13.3.1.24 · File · 1952-1953
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          File consists of architectural drawings done by J.F. Watson and W. Ralph Brownlee for Prince George buildings. Includes: "Addition to Goglin building 4th Ave" architectural drawing by J.F. Watson (Oct. 1952); "Floor and roof plans" architectural drawing by W. Ralph Brownlee depicting proposed floor extensions for Walter Blaufuss (May 1953); and "Found plan & sects". architectural drawing done by W. Ralph Brownlee depicting proposed store extensions for Walter Blaufuss (Apr.-May 1953).

          Antler Cabin
          2012.13.1.49.02 · Item · 2002
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts a wood cabin with antlers and a moose head somewhere in Mud River, B.C.

          Another Train
          2012.13.1.100.14 · Item · 1999
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts another train on the White Pass railway along a forested mountain side.

          Animal Pen?
          2012.13.1.22.28 · Item · 1970
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts what appears to be an animal pen in Island Cache. There is a goat and numerous chickens in the image, as well as a pile of miscellaneous material.

          Animal Pen?
          2012.13.1.22.24 · Item · 1970
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts what appears to be an animal pen in Island Cache. There are two horses and a chicken in the enclosure, and a rundown building.