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Photograph depicts the Canadian National Railway (CN) Second Narrows railway bridge in Vancouver harbour. It was completed and ready for traffic about May 1969. The view is looking north.

Photograph depicts the newly constructed Second Narrows bridge on a postcard photograph. The bridge and water in the foreground, forested shores with a few scattered building in the background. Printing on the photograph reads, "Second Narrows Bridge, Vancouver, BC Opened November 1925". Handwritten annotation below photograph reads, "a 20 years dream come true".

Photograph depicts the Second Narrows railway bridge in Vancouver, BC

Photograph depicts the Second Narrows railway bridge in Vancouver, BC

Photograph depicts the Second Narrows Railway Bridge in Vancouver, BCas the lifting span is being lowered. The span lifts about every 1 to 2 hours.

Photograph depicts the Second Narrows Bridge from the south end, showing the railway in the center and the south and north bound road traffic ways on either side. The latter is disused.

Photograph depicts the Second Narrows Railway Bridge in Vancouver, BCfrom the south east shore.

Photograph depicts the span of the Second Narrows bridge lifting from the southwest bank of Vancouver, BC

Photograph depicts the Second Narrows railway bridge in Vancouver, BCfrom the south end of the road bridge with the lifting span up.

Photograph depicts the Second Narrows Railway Bridge in Vancouver, BC, as a coastal tanker going upstream to a refinery passes beneath it.

Photograph depicts the Second Narrows Railway Bridge in Vancouver, BC, as the lifting span is starting to drop. The view is looking east towards Capitol Hill and Berry Point.

Photograph depicts the underside of the lifting span of the Second Narrows Railway Bridge in Vancouver, BCView is from the south, fixed side.

Photograph depicts the Second Narrows Railway Bridge in Vancouver, BC; view from the lifting span looking south.

Photograph depicts the lifting span of the Second Narrows Bridge with a motor car on the west roadway, as the span is about to close to its normal, flush position.

Photograph depicts the Second Narrows Railway Bridge in Vancouver, BC, from a view on the lifting span looking north.

Photograph depicts the Second Narrows railway bridge in Vancouver from the south bank. The bascule does not move.

Photograph depicts the north side lifting tower of the Second Narrows railway bridge in Vancouver, BC

Photograph depicts the Second Narrows Railway Bridge in Vancouver, BCwith the lifting span up.

Photograph depicts the road and rail bridges at Second Narrows, Vancouver B.C. The photograph was taken from Boundary Rd. looking north.

Photograph depicts the rail approach to the Second Narrows Railway Bridge in Vancouver, BCThe shot taken on CPR trackage and from underneath the road bridge on the south bank.

Photograph depicts the Second Narrows Railway Bridge, looking east.

Side perspective street view of the Canadian Bank of Commerce on a deserted dirt road. Printed annotation on recto reads: "2nd Ave Prince Rupert BC." Illegible faded photographer's mark on lower right corner. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "The houses and pavements are made of wood. Love Daddy. xx." Postcard is addressed to: "Miss Greta Poole 'Airoudale'[??] Collingwood Road Paigulou Devon England." Postmark on verso reads: "Prince Rupert BC 10:30 AM Aug 5 1925."

Item is a photograph of a copy print, resulting in a low quality photographic reproduction. Reproduced as a print, slide, and a negative. Location of original photograph is unknown.

Photograph depicts a railway that used to service hydro dams in Washington state.

Photograph depicts two unidentified men, one with binoculars, looking to a distant mountain from the snowy banks of Terrace Creek.

Photograph depicts an unidentified men with binoculars lying on a snowy mountain ridge looking for big game.

View from water of large industrial building (cannery?). Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “Seal Cove BC P. Rupert BC.” Handwritten message in ink on verso is addressed to “Miss Belding 33 Marlbro Avenue Hull Josks Eng.” 2 cancelled Canadian postage stamps read: “Vancouver B.C. Jul 4, 8 PM 1914”

Photograph depicts a baby seal at C.N. log drop at Cowichan Lake on Vancouver Island.

Photograph depicts a baby seal at C.N. log drop at Cowichan Lake on Vancouver Island.

Photograph depicts a baby seal at C.N. log drop at Cowichan Lake on Vancouver Island.

Photograph depicts a baby seal at C.N. log drop at Cowichan Lake on Vancouver Island.

Photograph depicts a flock of seagulls floating on the water. Handwritten annotation below photograph reads, "mother Carry's chickens".

Photograph depicts many birds on the waters near the shore line. Handwritten annotation below photograph reads, "Some of the gulls at Red Bluff 4/5/24

Photograph depicts large flocks of sea gulls flying over ice at Fishery Bay, Nass River, BC. Handwritten annotation below photograph reads, Sea Gulls & Ice off Fishery Bay - Naas River".

Photograph depicts a monoplane called the "Seabee Amphibian." It was a 3 seater and produced by the Republic Aviation Corp. About 10 of these aircraft were grouped together near the Vancouver International Airport on Sea Island. All were separately owned and in different finishes and states of care.

Photograph depicts a derelict steam tug named "Sea Swell" on the Pitt River.

Photograph depicts a small tug called "Sea Bark" being renovated on Denman Island.

Photograph depicts a scraper car in CPR Penticton yard. It has the blade of a snowplow, showing at right.

Photograph depicts a crew of 13 men on a scow believed to be maneuvering through the Upper Fraser River at Scow's Last Lap (Scow Rapids), downriver from the Grand Canyon of the Fraser. Trees on opposite shore in background, rocky shore in foreground. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph reads: "the last lap".

Photograph depicts men on a scow, maneuvering what is believed to be the Upper Fraser River. Opposite shore in background, close shore in foreground. Handwritten photo caption below this photo reads: "1. Turning above the whirlpool where the dog swam across."

Postcard image of a scow on the rocks in the Upper Canyon, Fort George

Photograph depicts a scow with chips landing on the north shore of Vancouver harbour. There are Saskatchewan wheat elevators in the background.

Photograph depicts men on a scow in distance at bend in river. Unidentified objects or structures on opposite shore in background, rocky shore in foreground. Handwritten photo caption on verso and recto of this photo reads: "Scow coming through upper Grand Canyon".

Photograph depicts men on a scow near opposite shore of river. Treetops in foreground. Photograph taken from above. Handwritten photo caption on verso and recto of this photo reads: "in the lower Grand Canyon".

Photograph depicts men on river scow in distance. Rocks in foreground, trees and cliffs on opposite shore in background. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "Scow in Upper Grand Canon. Fraser River. B.C.."

Photograph of a scow traveling down the tumultuous Fraser River. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Scow in Grand Canon Fraser River."

Photograph depicts a scow owned by Island Tug and Barge Ltd.