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2013.6.36.1.003.084 · Item · Jan. 1966
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts Nelson St., facing west between Bidwell and Denman St. Photo, and was taken during snowfalls between 23 December 1965 and 5 January 1966. During this period 40 inches of snow fell on the west end. The lampstands are typical of this area and are about to be replaced by February 1966 by a newer type.

Nelson CPR yards
2013.6.36.1.028.39 · Item · 18 Sept. 1970
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a general view of the Nelson CPR yards. An icehouse shown in another photograph appears on the right edge of the photograph at about 1 3/4" above the right hand bottom corner. The main depot building is just beyond the icehouse at the "10 o'clock" position.

Nelson CPR Station
2013.6.36.1.028.07 · Item · 13 Aug. 1983
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the Nelson CPR depot, built in 1899. Since there are no passenger trains, freights used the front line, adjacent to the depot. The photograph was taken from the platform and shows a view looking east.

Nelson CPR Station
2013.6.36.1.028.08 · Item · Aug. 1983
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the Nelson CPR depot, built in 1899 and still well-maintained. Streetcars had a terminal in this yard from 1899-1949, for what was probable the shortest street car system in Canada. The view is looking north and shows the rear view.

Nelson CPR Depot
2013.6.36.1.028.41 · Item · 18 Sept. 1970
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the Nelson CPR depot . All the freight traffic work is handled at this office for a wide area. The view is looking west.

Ned and Barney's houses
2009.10.3.23 · Item · [between 1923 and 1926]
Part of Fred Jeffery Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts two small homes. Homes are joined by wooden walkways and rail fences. Handwritten annotation below photograph reads, "Neds & Barney's house".