Part of a set of 41 original black & white photographs [1908-1933-?]) of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line in BC depicting surveying crews, town sites (Prince Rupert and its port, Hazelton and Fort George), and First Nations Peoples.
Part of a set of 41 original black & white photographs [1908-1933-?]) of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line in BC depicting surveying crews, town sites (Prince Rupert and its port, Hazelton and Fort George), and First Nations Peoples.
Part of a set of 41 original black & white photographs [1908-1933-?]) of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line in BC depicting surveying crews, town sites (Prince Rupert and its port, Hazelton and Fort George), and First Nations Peoples.
Part of a set of 41 original black & white photographs [1908-1933-?]) of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line in BC depicting surveying crews, town sites (Prince Rupert and its port, Hazelton and Fort George), and First Nations Peoples.
Part of a set of 41 original black & white photographs [1908-1933-?]) of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line in BC depicting surveying crews, town sites (Prince Rupert and its port, Hazelton and Fort George), and First Nations Peoples.
Part of a set of 41 original black & white photographs [1908-1933-?]) of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line in BC depicting surveying crews, town sites (Prince Rupert and its port, Hazelton and Fort George), and First Nations Peoples.
Part of a set of 41 original black & white photographs [1908-1933-?]) of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line in BC depicting surveying crews, town sites (Prince Rupert and its port, Hazelton and Fort George), and First Nations Peoples.
Typed annotation on verso of photograph reads: "The Old and the New on the Skeena." Part of a set of 41 original black & white photographs [1908-1933-?]) of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line in BC depicting surveying crews, town sites (Prince Rupert and its port, Hazelton and Fort George), and First Nations Peoples.
Part of a set of 41 original black & white photographs [1908-1933-?]) of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line in BC depicting surveying crews, town sites (Prince Rupert and its port, Hazelton and Fort George), and First Nations Peoples.
Group photo of six men standing next to a rail car (from left): J. C. Andeson, Superintendent of Construction; unknown; Photojournalist from Toronto (Tony ?); unknown; R.A. Harlow Resident Engineer, Ahbau - Prince George; and R.C. Davison, Division Engineer CNR.
The CN Rail Bridge is a truss bridge over the Fraser River. It was built in 1914 by the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway and is therefore also known as the "GTP Bridge". The Canadian National (CN) Railway Company took over the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway in 1919.
Photo taken in the late spring of 1936 at the west end of the CNR bridge when flood waters had covered up what was then known as the "tourist camp".
The Nechako Bridge is also known as the Cameron Street Bridge
Handwritten annotation on verso: "Hundreds of places look just like this between Kitwanga and Kwinitsa - Fred Walton, Ben Valde, Burbank, and another - after trekking thru." Burbank is actuall M.A. "Major" Burbank, Chief Engineer.
Location of this photo is believed to be between Kitwanga and Kwinitsa. Handwritten annotation on verso: "One of the bad spots."
Close up of a section of the CNR line that is disappearing along the Skeena River in the foreground; and men unloading supplies from a canoe pulled up onto the rivershore in the midground. Location of this photo is believed to be between Kitwanga and Kwinitsa.
Photo taken from top of railcar featuring submerged train tracks and partially submerged buildings effected by the high waters of the Skeena River.
Fully submerged Pumpman's (?) house at Pacific Station before the flood took it down the river.
R.A. Harlow has been identified as the man on far right. Photo is on recto of a blank post card made by "Regal" Postal.
Man on far left is believed to be R. A. Harlow.
This might be the Bulkley River
Annotation on recto of photograph reads: "Before the Blast 21st Jan. 1914"
Annotation on recto of photograph reads: "The Last Big Blast, Prince Rupert BC, 21st Jan. 1914"
Two men standing on railway tracks, displaying a large salmon hanging from a pole while another man in a suit looks on from the door of a caboose.
Large explosion to the left of a railway; wooden buildings visible on the right and water visible in the distance.
Prince Rupert (?) Men on railway surveying crew (?)
Bridge is 200ft. above water.
Power or telegraph cables are visible just above the river. On the hillside across the river can be seen a flat surface running its length - perhaps a railroad or a road?
GTP stands from Grand Trunk Pacific Railway.
Partially visible handwritten annotation on verso: "...this wall is only a few feet thick, but runs out for a long distance on both sides of the river."
Track laying machine situated on a large mound of earth which is surrounded by (flood?) water.
Unidentfied surveyor standing next to his surveying equipment situated on railroad tracks, makes notes in a hand held notebook.
Partially visible handwritten annotation on verso: "...stern....'Prince George' ". Possibly a steamship heading up the Skeena River?
The man receiving the haircut is sitting on a hand car; and two rail cars are visible in the background: "Grand Trunk Pacific 312290" and "Grand Trunk Pacific 311013".
Photograph depicts a stationary B.C.R. locomotive # 586 on a wintry track with seven men on board posing for a photo. Part of a set of 17 black & white photographs of British Colombia Railway & its precursor, Pacific Great Eastern Railway (1912 - 2004) in British Columbia. Photos depict locomotives, railroad cars, and crew members.
Photograph depicts B.C.R. locomotive # 586 derailed with two men arriving in a company truck. Gravel and switch is visible in the foreground while industrial storage tanks are visible in the background. Photographer: "Brock Gable" stamped in red on verso. Typed note on verso reads: "When we say May Day, we mean May Day.......specifically May1, 1985. Our locomotive, BCR # 586 made the front page of the "Citizen" that day. though not the way anyone intended. In fact, it was downright embarrassing and unflattering. Nearing the end of its career, # 586 was involved in a minor hist and run in the BCR yard and parted company with the rails. As is evident in the picture, BCR's big hook" is standing by and help is on the way. No! we don't know if anyone got the other guy's license. (Photo Credit: Brock Gable ///Citizen). Part of a set of 13 black & white photographs of British Colombia Railway & it's precursor, Pacific Great Eastern Railway (1912 - 2004) in British Columbia. Photos depict locomotives, railroad cars, and crew members. «