Part of a set of 41 original black & white photographs [1908-1933-?]) of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line in BC depicting surveying crews, town sites (Prince Rupert and its port, Hazelton and Fort George), and First Nations Peoples.
Part of a set of 41 original black & white photographs [1908-1933-?]) of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line in BC depicting surveying crews, town sites (Prince Rupert and its port, Hazelton and Fort George), and First Nations Peoples.
Part of a set of 41 original black & white photographs [1908-1933-?]) of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line in BC depicting surveying crews, town sites (Prince Rupert and its port, Hazelton and Fort George), and First Nations Peoples.
Part of a set of 41 original black & white photographs [1908-1933-?]) of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line in BC depicting surveying crews, town sites (Prince Rupert and its port, Hazelton and Fort George), and First Nations Peoples.
Man stands on the front of a PGE train next to a sign that reads: "Hello! Prince George We're Here". This photo was taken after the arrival of the first PGE train from Squamish to Prince George.
Man's shadow in the foreground, stationary PGE passenger train sporting a banner which reads: "Williams Lake: The biggest "bull shippers" on the line".
Photograph depicts PGE pile driver 6040 replacing a washed out section of track with a new trestle. The photograph is believed to have been taken after 1949, likely in the 1950s.
Photograph depicts PGE pile driver 6040 replacing a washed out section of track with a new trestle. The photograph is believed to have been taken after 1949, likely in the 1950s.
Photograph depicts PGE pile driver 6040 replacing a washed out section of track with a new trestle. The photograph is believed to have been taken after 1949, likely in the 1950s.
Photograph depicts PGE pile driver 6040 replacing a washed out section of track with a new trestle. The original track is visible, dropping down into the washout on the left edge of the photograph. The photograph is believed to have been taken after 1949, likely in the 1950s.
Photograph depicts PGE pile driver 6040 replacing a washed out section of track with a new trestle. The photograph is believed to have been taken after 1949, likely in the 1950s.
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".
GTP stands from Grand Trunk Pacific Railway.
Part of a set of 41 original black & white photographs [1908-1933-?]) of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line in BC depicting surveying crews, town sites (Prince Rupert and its port, Hazelton and Fort George), and First Nations Peoples.
Annotation on recto of photograph reads: "After the Blast, 21st Jan. 1914"
Annotation on recto of photograph reads: "Before the Blast 21st Jan. 1914"
Annotation on recto of photograph reads: "The Last Big Blast, Prince Rupert BC, 21st Jan. 1914"
Photograph depicts a railroad station. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: " Claresholm Alberta"
Partially visible handwritten annotation on verso: "...Bulkley River crossing taken from the door (?) yard of Ned's camp, Rec (?) 32". Photo consists of a work crew either crossing or working on this bridge.
Photograph depicts a railway employee and man shaking hands at a railroad station.
Photograph depicts 2 railroad workers. Annotation on verso of photograph reads, "Carl Wagner (top) leaning on car loader - early 1900's; Mountain Park Alberta".
Photograph depicts what is possibly a Canadian National Railway steam shovel digging alongside railway tracks with onlooking railway workers.
Winter scene, logs being pulled to bush landing. Photograph depicts arch logging truck, pulling several logs in winter. Notes on envelope read: " c. 1970 Barney Creek, Summit Lake east of Highway 97. Maximum negotiable grade1/2 % up to 3/4 % for short distances (100 yards)."
Photograph depicts a steam locomotive pulling 1 railroad car.
Photograph depicts Red Mountain Lumber Company mill owned by Roy Spurr in Penny, BC in 1929. Scattered all around the mill are the remnants of the previous coniferous forest that was destroyed in the Penny Fire that occurred 2 years earlier.
Photograph depicts Red Mountain Lumber Company mill owned by Roy Spurr in Penny, BC in 1929. Scattered all around the mill are the remnants of the previous coniferous forest that was destroyed in the Penny Fire that occurred 2 years earlier.
Photograph depicts Red Mountain Lumber Company mill owned by Roy Spurr in Penny, BC in 1929. Scattered all around the mill are the remnants of the previous coniferous forest that was destroyed in the Penny Fire that occurred 2 years earlier.
Photograph depicts Red Mountain Lumber Company mill owned by Roy Spurr in Penny, BC in 1929. Scattered all around the mill are the remnants of the previous coniferous forest that was destroyed in the Penny Fire that occurred 2 years earlier.
Photograph depicts Red Mountain Lumber Company mill owned by Roy Spurr in Penny, BC in 1929. Scattered all around the mill are the remnants of the previous coniferous forest that was destroyed in the Penny Fire that occurred 2 years earlier.
Photograph depicts Red Mountain Lumber Company mill owned by Roy Spurr in Penny, BC in 1929. Scattered all around the mill are the remnants of the previous coniferous forest that was destroyed in the Penny Fire that occurred 2 years earlier.
Photo depicts a second view of a re purposed railroad car. Railroad car is stationary, a roof and steps have been added. There is a log building in the background. Location unknown.
Photo depicts a re purposed railroad car. Railroad car is stationary, a roof and steps have been added. Location unknown.
Photo depicts a third view of a re purposed railroad car. Railroad car is stationary, a roof and steps have been added. Two unnamed women are occupied with an undetermined task. Location unknown.
Photo depicts a fourth view of a re purposed railroad car. Railroad car is stationary, a roof and steps have been added. Location unknown.
Photo depicts a fifth view of a re purposed railroad car. Railroad car is stationary, a roof and steps have been added. Location unknown.