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Old business at Nelson, BC
2013.6.36.1.028.20 · Item · 13 Aug. 1983
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts an old business car located on a spur on the west side of the Nelson CPR depot, where it seems to be a semi-fixture. The business car was #13 and had no dates.

Old booming boat on seashore
2013.6.36.1.004.42 · Item · Apr. 1966
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a once used booming boat made of log sections at a log dump on seashore about 5 miles north of Powell River, and opposite Harwood Island. Stern at left with prop guard.

2009.7.1.314 · Item · [ca.1880-1920]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Photograph of a long bridge spanning two rock faces. Below is a smaller, half demolished wooden bridge. A small settlement is visible on the lower right. Annotation on recto reads: "Haquelqet Bridge." Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Old & New. Old Indian built bridge & later one at Hazelton, BC."

O'Keefe Ranch
2013.6.36.1.078.03 · Item · [July 1966]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph taken at Okangan Lake, on Alexis Beach. O'Keefe Ranch is located at the head of the lake. Visible is an old house that was used as a hay barn.

Ohio Central Railway coach
2013.6.36.1.135.07 · Item · Sept. 2001
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts an Ohio Central Railway coach that was brought to Victoria in 2000 for use in the tourist Pacific Wilderness Railway that commenced business in June 2000. This particular car had never been refurbished, suggesting it had a problem from the start. When rail service ceased in July 2001 and cars were taken back to Ohio Central, this one was refused movement over public railways and remained in the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway yard in Victoria. Had 22 windows per side.

2009.6.1.593 · Item · [2001?]
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

Photograph features Campagnolo seated in Lieutenant Governor regalia, large landscape hanging on wall in background. Carved artwork can be seen on table against wall.

Originally accompanied by card paper embossed with the official Lieutenant Governor crest. Photographer’s stamp on verso reads: "Destrube Photography, 604 Yates Street, Victoria, B.C., V8W 1K9, (250) 384-4511, FAX380-6473”.