Image depicts a number of sheds in Island Cache.
Image depicts a number of sheds in Island Cache.
File contains slides depicting the Millar Addition suburb in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts 1423 Ingledew in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts 1598 Fir Street in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts 1465 Elm Street, 1445 Elm Street, and 1425 Elm Street in the Millar Addition neighbourhood of Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts 1425 Taylor Drive in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts 1650 Dogwood Street and 1670 Dogwood Street in the Millar Addition neighbourhood in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts a property given to the Veterans of the Second World War, located on the corner of 15th Avenue and Elm Street in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts 1510 Fir Street in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts 1590 Fir Street in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts 135 Patricia Boulevard in Prince George, B.C.
File contains slides depicting the growth of Prince George.
Image depicts numerous blocks of wood planks at a saw mill, possibly Lakeland Mills, somewhere in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts numerous tractors at Finning Tractor and Equipment Co. Ltd. located along Highway 97 in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts numerous stripped logs and several unidentified individuals in hard hats at a saw mill somewhere in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts logs being cut into planks in the interior of a saw mill somewhere in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts two unidentified individuals examining a tractor meant to delimb trees. It is located in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts a group of individuals standing on the corner of 3rd Ave in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts a long line of people cross country skiing along the Birchleg route on Tabor Mountain in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts numerous skiers at the cabin located at Troll Lake on Tabor Mountain in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts a man holding up a board which appears to have maps of the Cottonwood Park on it.
Photograph depicts a residential building at 1798 5th Avenue. Annotation on verso: "1798 - 5th Ave".
Photograph depicts Rosel's restaurant at 1624 7th Avenue. Rosel's restaurant was owned and operated by Wilfred and Rosel Vogt from 1981 to 1997. The building was built in 1916 and was originally owned by Dr. Carl Ewart and later owned by Hubert King of Wilson, King and Company, the oldest law firm in Prince George, after 1946. The building is now a designated heritage building.
Photograph depicts a residential building at 1643 10th Avenue. Annotation on verso: "1643 - 10th Ave".
Photograph depicts residential buildings at 1662 and 1674 9th Avenue, one with a green roof and one with a metal roof. Annotation on verso: "1674 - 9th Ave green roof), 1662 - 9th Ave (metal roof)."
Photograph depicts a residential building at 1612 12th Avenue, the building was used as "Prince Realty". Annotation on verso: "1612 - 12th Ave., NW corner of Vancouver."
Photograph depicts a residential building at 1661 10th Avenue. Annotation on verso: "1661 - 10th Ave".
Photograph depicts Canada Trust/ Realtor at 1633 4th Avenue.
Photograph depicts a residential building at 1616 8th Avenue, on the corner of Vancouver Street. Annotation on verso: "1616 -8th Ave, NW corner of Vancouver".
Photograph depicts the Shearer building in Prince George. Annotation on verso: "Shearer bldg".
Photograph depicts "Gifts to Remember," a gift shop on 3rd Avenue, The Bay in the background.
Photograph depicts Northern Hardware at 1386 3rd Avenue.
The Prince George Railway & Forestry Museum Society Collection consists primarily of textual, photographic, and cartographic records related to the regional developments of the railway industry in Northern BC. A predominant portion of the collection is made up of material from the Canadian National Railway; other railways represented include the Pacific Great Eastern Railway, the British Columbia Railway (BC Rail), the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, the Grand Trunk Railway, the Intercolonial Railway, and the Okanagan Express. Significant geographical areas covered include Prince George, the Peace River Region, Terrace, Bulkley Valley, Hazelton and Prince Rupert.
The forestry industry is represented in the collection with operational and financial records from Fyfe Lake Sawmill Ltd., which operated southwest of Prince George in the 1950s.
The collection has been organized into series according to creator, each of which also has been arranged to subseries, file and item level, where applicable. This collection consists of eight series, as follows:
1) Canadian National Railway
2) Grand Trunk Railway
3) Pacific Great Eastern Railway
4) British Columbia Railway (BC Rail)
5) Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR)
6) Intercolonial Railway
7) Fyfe Lake Sawmill ltd.
8) PGRFM
9) Photographs
Photograph depicts large group posed on ceremonial steps in Agora courtyard at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Most individuals in group wear regalia. Bridget Moran appears to be standing in center of second row, hand raised to her face.
Photograph depicts group of three at stone steps in courtyard at the University of Northern British Columbia, in Prince George, B.C. Photo taken on the day Moran received an Honourary Law Degree. Left to right: Bob Harkins, Bridget Moran, unknown.
Photograph depicts the Agora center at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Library building can be seen in right background, cafeteria building on far left. Unidentified individuals can be seen walking on campus. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "The processional gathers on the upper walkway". Photo believed to have been taken on the day Bridget Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.
Photograph depicts Moran wearing regalia, embraced by her sons Mike (in foreground) and Pat. The group stands in the Agora courtyard at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Unidentified individuals stand near Winter Garden in background. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "Pat gets in on the action!." Photo taken on the day Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.
Includes an audiocassette copy of an interview conducted by Kent Sedgwick with Trelle Morrow on the history of architectural design in Prince George.
Photograph depicts lane in front of tent buildings flooded with water, and a man standing near doorway to first building. It is believed that this photograph may depict the Island Cache in flood, at Prince George, BC.
Left to right: Interior University Society President Murray Sadler, Prince George Mayor John Backhouse, Chancellor Iona Campagnolo, and President Geoffrey R. Weller.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Construction of UNBC”.
File contains postcards portraying life in Prince George, B.C. Images depict street scenes (George Street, Central Avenue, and Hamilton Avenue), government buildings, Hotels, a theatre, a baseball game, and construction of a pier.
Printed annotation on recto reads: “Central Avenue Fort George B.C. Copyright Canada June 25th 1913”. Handwritten annotation in ink on recto reads: “Hotel Fort George; Pool room; Men’s furnishing; General store; Bank Vancouver; Telephone office; Temperance House; Trust-company; Grand stand & fair grounds; Hospital; Ware house and general store.” Cancelled 1 cent Canadian stamp on verso is dated: "Fort George BC Jul 14 13". Handwritten message in ink on verso is addressed to Mr. Chas H Wilson 94 Gould St Toronto: "Fort George. B.C> Box 65, July 13/ 13. Dear Father, This is a 'bird's eye view' of our main street - ha! ha! some class alright. We live right behind the bakery lunch room on the right hand side of the picture, on 1st avenue, some people eh? Will be moving to Cassiar Ave soon. How are all the folks. Mae is writing. Peace. M."
Boardwalk in foreground, buildings and roads in mid ground, cut banks in background. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Prince George. B.C. 1921 by Moore”. Handwritten annotation in ink on verso reads: “The Netchaco river is between the mountain and the city and the C.N.R. runs along the river bank nearest the city. This picture is taken looking north.”
Street scene in Prince George B.C. Several Union Jack flags are visible and there is a celebration banner at the end of the street. Long shadows in photo indicate summer (perhaps Dominion Day?). River in foreground, railroad and city in mid ground and hill in background. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Prince George. B.C.”
Street view photograph of a commercial section in downtown Prince George with several "Campbell's" delivery carts parked along the road. Visible establishments include "Campbell's All Cash Store" and "Club Cafe." Handwritten annotation in blue ballpoint pen on recto reads: "Howdy from Prince George! Going easy with all these kids- good to see Kathee. Snow here. Have fun at the sports show & don't over do it. Thinking of you guys, love Judy and Vic. P.S. Can't wait to go home to somewhere peaceful and quiet. 2-27-83." Postcard is addressed to: "Mr. & Mrs. Hauffer 8429-221 PL. Sn. Edmonds, WA. U.S. 98020." Verso is affixed with four Canadian 8-cent stamps.
Side view of a wooden church, possibly under construction, and other buildings. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Indian Village- Prince George."
Street view of some vehicles parked in front of commercial buildings in Prince/Fort George. Businesses include "J.P. Robertson 'The Men's Store'" and "James & Co. Clothing and Shoes." Printed annotation on recto reads: "Fort George- Corner Hammond and Central."
Street level photo of George Street in Prince George. Visible businesses include "B-A" and "Astoria Hotel." Printed annotation on recto reads: "George St. Prince George."
Photograph depicts landscape with cleared land in foreground, river in middle, building and trees in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso: "Central Fort George 1911".