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Prince George Postcard
2006.20.11.1 · Item · ca. 1940
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Postcard image depicts streetview looking west along 3rd Ave in Prince George, B.C. Storefronts and period automobiles are visible. Handwritten annotation on photographic negative, now visible along bottom of print image reads: "3rd Ave, Prince George B.C. Looking West. HND 41".

Photographs
2000.13.1 · Series · 1914 - 1997
Part of Ray Williston fonds

Series consists of photographs relating to Ray Williston's life from childhood to recent times, air photographs of Prince George, photographs of Bangladesh, and a listing of photographs slated for use in Mr. Williston's biography "Forests, power and policy: the legacy of Ray Williston" written by Eileen Williston and Betty Keller.

Paddlewheel Park
2012.13.1.7.202 · Item · Nov. 2000
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts the Fraser River at Paddlewheel park, with a train on the other side of the river, in Prince George B.C.

Paddlewheel Park
2012.13.1.7.201 · Item · Nov. 2000
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts the Fraser River at Paddlewheel park, with a train on the other side of the river, in Prince George B.C.

2009.5.3.89 · Item · [ca. 1917]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts bridge over Nechako River. Sloped cutbanks on opposite shore in background. Railroad tracks can be seen on town shore in right foreground. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "NECHAKO RIVER NEAR PRINCE GEORGE B.C. N.H.D."

2005.3.51 · Item · [ca. 1945]
Part of John Hart Highway Photograph Collection

Handwritten caption below this photo reads: "Bought in Picture Prince George". Photograph depicts a mother grizzly bear standing on her hind legs against tree, so that her facial profile is visible. Two cubs stand on hind legs facing and leaning against her.

2013.6.36.1.153.07 · Item · [June 1996]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph taken in front of the 'main line' that led to a pulp mill and river crossing. To the left was a lesser used connector to the CN main line. Behind the camera was a 4-track interchange yard. Beyond that, the CN line to Alberta could be found.

2008.26 · Collection · 1939 - 1956

The Mabel Rutherford Photograph Collection consists of 8 photographs depicting images of Red Rock and region: family, road and rail construction, landscape, farming equipment.

Rutherford, Mabel
2006.20.9.24 · Item · [ca. 1897 - 1960]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

View of a scow loaded with provisions and several people passing through rapids of the Grand Canyon. Printed annotation on recto reads: “A scow loaded with provisions passing through the Grand Canyon on it’s way to Fort George.” Handwritten annotation in pencil on recto reads: “Nearly Bumped, Nachaco River” Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “My address will be Fort George BC. Dear Mrs. Cooper, I am up in the wild part of BC now where men horses and everything get drowned every day, sometimes automobiles get drowned also. This is the way we travel up where I am now. I saw a boat upside down in this Canyon it had a bundle of blankets tied on it and one oar was dancing in the whirlpool. This made my hair stand straight up and down.”

2005.3 · Collection · 1945 - 1946

Collection consists of 73 photographs featuring the construction of the John Hart Highway in Prince George, BC from 1945-1946. Images depict construction, machinery, workers, bunkhouses, persons, wildlife, and buildings all associated with this construction project around the Summit Lake region of the city.

John Hart Highway
Highway 97
2012.13.1.3.164 · Item · May 2001
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a section of Highway 97 looking south. Map coordinates 53°55'10.3"N 122°46'54.9"W

Highway
2012.13.1.7.246 · Item · Mar. 2003
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a highway, possibly Highway 97, in Prince George, B.C.

2005.3.63 · Item · [ca. 1946]
Part of John Hart Highway Photograph Collection

Handwritten annotation on recto of photo reads: "Harry Monson Edmonton Prince George." Harry reclines on bed under window, surrounded by personal effects. Photograph was taken after nightfall. Handwritten caption beside this photo reads: "Harry talked my dad into selling him my boat".

GTP Roundhouse
2012.13.1.019 · Subseries · [between 1979 and 1983]
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File contains slides depicting images of the Grand Trunk Pacific railway roundhouse in Prince George, B.C.

Grizzly Bear
2005.3.52 · Item · [ca. 1945]
Part of John Hart Highway Photograph Collection

Handwritten caption below this photo reads: "Bought in Picture Prince George". Photograph depicts a grizzly bear walking on all fours in forest area, slash debris in background.

2011.3.2.17 · Item · 1921
Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

Photograph of George Street in Prince George B.C. Cars, people, and signage are visible. Printed annotation on recto reads: “George St. Prince George B.C. 1921 R7 by Moore” There is an “X” in ink over the fire hall. Handwritten annotation in ink on verso reads: “This view is also looking north and where I have put the X is the one and only fire hall and you can see the fire engine in the street. This is the main street.”

2011.12.02 · Item · ca. 1950
Part of Giscome, BC Historical Photograph collection

Photo depicts a street perspective of George St., in Prince George, BC, ca. 1950. Annotation recto reads: "George St. Prince George BC Photo by J Wrathall." Handwritten annotation in pen on verso of postcard reads: “This is the Hastings Street of Prince George. This & 3rd Streets are the main thoroughfares.”