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2013.6.36.1.026.01 · Item · [22 June 1979]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts an embankment across the inlet of Hydraulic Lake on the CPR line. This a the south end of the McCulloch depot and you can see the buildings in the distance. It is located at mile 76.5 on the Carmi Subdivision, about 27 miles northeast of Penticton.

2009.5.2.59 · Item · [ca. 1930?]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts power plant by waterfall. Extensive construction materials and structures can be seen scattered to left of plant. River in foreground, forest and hills in background. Typed annotation on verso of photograph: "Northern B.C. Power Co. Falls River Plant Prince Rupert B.C."

Ice Jam at Princeton Bridge
2009.5.2.162 · Item · [ca. 1930?]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts man standing on ice over river, near unidentified bridge. Trees on opposite shore in background. Handwritten annotation on recto: "This was the way the ice Jammed up in the river at Princeton. This bridge is normally 13 ft above the water."

Illecillewaet Valley
2013.6.36.3.06.27 · Item · [before 1949]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Postcard depicts Illecillewaet Valley. Taken adjacent to snowsheds and the second crossing of the Illecillewaet River. It had the appearance of being the location for a safety switch and spur to divert a runaway train that had come down the "Loop" from Glacier Station.

Illecillewaet Valley
2013.6.36.3.06.28 · Item · [before 1949]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Postcard depicts Illecillewaet Valley. Circa 1914-16. New grade being built for use with Connaught Tunnel grade reductions at Rogers Pass. Original right-of-way still in use.

2000.13.1.51 · Item · 1958.
Part of Ray Williston fonds

Item is a photograph of Premier W.A.C. Bennett, members of the cabinet and other officials on the engine of a Pacific Great Eastern Railway train during inaugural run celebrations in Fort St. John on October 4, 1958. Mr. Williston is second from the right, his face partially hidden by the camera he is holding.

2000.13.1.52 · Item · 4 October 1958
Part of Ray Williston fonds

Item is a photograph of Premier W.A.C. Bennett, members of the cabinet and other officials on the engine of a Pacific Great Eastern Railway train during inaugural run celebrations in Fort St. John on October 4, 1958. Mr. Williston is on the extreme right.

2000.1.1.3.15.24 · Item · 1961
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts ore haul truck at dump in mine, mountain range in background. Photo also features driver and a second unidentified man standing in front of truck. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Int. Harvester Payhauler Model 95 dumping stripping waste at 6565 Elevation", on verso: "1961".

2009.6.1.574 · Item · [ca. 1994]
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

Mountains visible behind unknown town in background.

Item is one of nine photographs accompanying a greeting card from Agnes Hauglak, Addie Milewski’s sister, reading: “I though you might want these photos. I had to go and send every one their family things. Thank you for being kind to my sister Addie, Agnes M Hauglak”; see also items 2009.6.1.569 - 2009.6.1.577.