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New deep sea wharf in Vancouver, B.C.
2013.6.36.1.003.068 · Item · Aug. 1965
Parte de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the site of a new deep water ship wharf. The left of the wall is sea and the right will be filled in with dirt. The view is looking east and shows the Centennial Pier in the background.

New deep sea wharf in Vancouver, B.C.
2013.6.36.1.003.067 · Item · Aug. 1965
Parte de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the construction of a new deep sea wharf on the site of an old Hastings mill, at the foot of Dunlevey St., in Vancouver, B.C. The forepart is to be dirt filled. The view is looking northeast.

2013.6.36.1.003.084 · Item · Jan. 1966
Parte de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts Nelson St., facing west between Bidwell and Denman St. Photo, and was taken during snowfalls between 23 December 1965 and 5 January 1966. During this period 40 inches of snow fell on the west end. The lampstands are typical of this area and are about to be replaced by February 1966 by a newer type.

M.V. "Queen of Victoria", B.C. Ferries
2013.6.36.1.063.06 · Item · 3 Aug. 1970
Parte de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the "Queen of Victoria" that had been damaged after it had collided with Russian freights in an Active Pass. Damage displayed imprints of the freight's bow. 3 were declared dead. Photograph taken from a floating steam crane at the Burrard Dock that was used to remove mangled automobile through the gaping whole, as shown.

M.V. "Queen of Victoria", B.C. Ferries
2013.6.36.1.063.12 · Item · Mar. 1970
Parte de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the "Queen of Victoria" of B.C. Ferries at the Burrard Dry Dock after it had been spit in half and had an extra section insterted. The section unpainted contrasts with the white portions of the original slip.

"Master" tug
2013.6.36.1.064.01 · Item · [between 1964 and 1983]
Parte de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a "Master" tug after it underwent restoration in False Creek, Vancouver. It was under steam, and entering English Bay.

Man of the Year 2
2000.13.1.61 · Item · 1964.
Parte de Ray Williston fonds

Item is a photograph of Mr. Williston receiving the Man of the Year Award from the Newsmen’s Club of BC for outstanding achievement in public service. The award was presented by Dr. John B. MacDonald, President of UBC on November 7, 1964.

Man of the year 1
2000.13.1.60 · Item · 1964.
Parte de Ray Williston fonds

Item is a photograph of Mr. Williston receiving the Man of the Year Award from the Newsmen’s Club of BC for outstanding achievement in public service. The award was presented by Dr. John B. MacDonald, President of UBC on November 7, 1964.

Mainland St. in Vancouver
2013.6.36.1.015.34 · Item · 22 Oct. 1974
Parte de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the 1500 block of Mainland St. in Vancouver. The boxcar in the view is CN #521160. The switch at Helmcken St. is still in position but not usable because it has been partially black topped and had the rods removed.

Lynn Terminals wharf in Vancouver
2013.6.36.1.014.42 · Item · Apr. 1966
Parte de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the Lynn Terminals wharf in Vancouver Harbour. The view is looking east with the Second Narrows bridge in the background. The photo also shows a steam dredger at work.

2013.6.36.1.010.64 · Item · [June 1965]
Parte de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts locomotive #25 at the Cowichan Valley Forest Museum. It was first used in building the C.N.R. in B.C. and/or western Alberta. The gauge is 3' and it is believed it was built to this gauge. The drive is Elmer Blackstaff, the chief mechanic at the museum.

2009.6.1.645 · Item · 8 March 2007
Parte de The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

Beverley A. Busson promoted from Deputy Commissioner for British Columbia and the Yukon, and commander of British Columbia to Commissioner. Handwritten notation on RCMP Commanding Officer letterhead included with photograph reads: “RCMP Change of Command, Bev Busson to Interim Com Cda, Gary Bass to Dep Com, E + M, Div”.

Large house, Beach Ave., Vancouver
2013.6.36.1.072.17 · Item · 28 Oct, 1967
Parte de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a large house that was actually the Sunset Beach Lodge. The western end of the block was being demolished. Image captured the last complete block of houses on Beach Ave.

Lake Steamer, "Proctor"
2013.6.36.1.067.08 · Item · Aug. 1966
Parte de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a replica of the "SS Beaver" built by the RCN in Esquimalt and moored in Vancouver, open to the public. The original ship left Gravesend on August 29, 1935 and reached Fort Vancouver (Oregon) on April 10. 1936.

Junction of Robson and Cordero St.
2013.6.36.1.002.106 · Item · Apr. 1966
Parte de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the junction of Robson and Cordero St. in west end Vancouver, B.C. The photo is looking northwest on the newly demolished block, except for some houses at far end. View is looking down Robson St., with Cordero St. intersecting the photo.

2013.6.36.1.068.16 · Item · [June 1966]
Parte de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a Japanese cadet sailing 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. Note the radar apparatus on the foremast.

"Japan Line"
2013.6.36.1.068.21 · Item · 23 Nov. 1968
Parte de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a steam floating derrick (owned by Mckenzie Barge and Derrick Co. Ltd.) loading contariners from a scow into the hold of "Japan Line." Use of the crane on the non-deck side of a ship was unusual and the use a steam crane was quite exceptional, Davies notes.

"Japan Line"
2013.6.36.1.068.05 · Item · 23 Nov. 1968
Parte de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts containers being hoisted onto "Japan Line" by means of a steam derrick (owned by Mckenzie Barge and Derrick Co. Ltd.) tied alongside scow holding containers. Davies notes that this was an unusual sight.

Island Tug, Fraser River
2013.6.36.1.064.07 · Item · Apr. 1971
Parte de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts "Island Tug #125," on the north arm of the Fraser River. Travelling downstrean from Patulla Bridge, New Westminster, and the CNR Lulu Island rail bridge.