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2011.13.24 · Item · ca.1910-ca.1930
Part of Parker photograph collection

Street view of various buildings in Stewart, BC, covered with a heavy layer of snow. Visible businesses include "The R. Boyd Young Co." and "Stewart Land Co." Printed annotation on recto reads: "Stewart B.C. Hughes 78."

2011.3.2.10 · Item · [ca. 1910]
Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

Street scene showing people, dog, team of horses & wagon. Signage reads: “Beds; Mecca Café; Hardware.” Printed annotation on recto reads: “Hamilton Avenue, South Fort George, B. C. No. 110.” Verso displays cancelled 1 cent Canadian Postage Stamp and handwritten message in ink is addressed to Mr. Eathan Villard Burt Mish, U.S.A.

2011.3.3.27 · Item · 1909
Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

Two men standing beside wheelbarrows with signs that read: “Prince Rupert Transfer Co.” The men appear to be standing on large dock or boardwalk, water and hills in background. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Prince Rupert First Transfer Company.” Handwritten message in pencil on verso is addressed to “Mr. Gordon Penning 1600 Bld. Barclay Vancouver B.C.” Cancelation date on 1 cent Canadian Stamp is dated “Prince Rupert B.C. July 16, 09”.

2011.3.3.104 · Item · [ca. 1909-1930]
Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

Street view down Centre Street in Prince Rupert, BC. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Centre Street, Prince Rupert, B.C. 1664." Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Minnie sent a parcel to you by express to-day- some things you left behind you. I hope you and Bertie had a good trip up. Florrie and the children will leave on the morning train. All are pretty well and send their love to you. Harrie." Postcard is addressed to: "Miss M.V. Beattie Enderby, B.C." Verso is affixed with a two cent Canadian stamp. Postmarkson recto and verso are illegible.

2011.3.3.113 · Item · [ca. 1909-1930]
Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

Hand coloured photo of Main Street in Prince Rupert, with various tents and buildings on either side of the wooden road. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Main Street, Prince Rupert, B.C. : On comparatively Level Line London to Yokohama." Artist's mark on lower right corner reads: "104,035 J.V."

2009.7.1.279 · Item · 6 August 1909
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Wide angle photograph showing 3rd and 2nd Avenue in Prince Rupert. Many buildings, both commercial and residential, and some tents are situated along the wooden roads. Annotation on recto reads: "Prince Rupert, BC. 3rd Avenue 2nd Avenue Allen Photo Aug 6/09."

2011.3.3.36 · Item · [ca. 1909-1930]
Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

Side perspective street view of the Royal Hotel in Prince Rupert BC. The "Ladies [sic] Entrance" sign is visible on the right side of the building. Several vehicles can be seen on the street. Printed annotation on recto reads: " 3rd Ave Prince Rupert Photo W.W.W."

2011.3.3.106 · Item · [ca. 1909-1930]
Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

Front view of several commercial buildings in Prince Rupert, BC. Visible are "The Ideal Clothing & Shoe Store," "Bailey and Bell Bakers," and "Hotel Premier." Printed annotation on recto reads: "Prince Rupert, BC." Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Dear Peggy, Mailui[??] will show you where [illegible] and Dunn Florence [illegible] when you come in Prince Rupert you will see this [illegible]. Aunt Florence." Postcard is addressed to: "Margaret [Illegible] Suby Seabold. Kipap County Washington[??]. Verso is affixed with a Canadian one Cent stamp. Postmarks on verso read: "[Illegible] WASH Sep 6 19[??] Prince Rupert B.C. SP 2 69."

2009.7.1.282 · Item · 6 August 1909
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Wide angle photograph showing the intersection of 3rd Avenue and 6th Street, as well as 5th Street in Prince Rupert. Many buildings are visible along the wooden street including a building in mid-construction. Annotation on recto reads: "Prince Rupert, BC. 6th Street 3rd Ave. 5th St Allen Photo Aug 6/09."

Avenue A in Prince Rupert
2011.3.3.75 · Item · 9 August 1908
Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

Slightly elevated view of the Prince Rupert Inn on Avenue A. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Avenue A Prince Rupert BC Allen Photo." Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "August 9 1908 Hopping[sic] this will find you all well with kind regards. [illegible]. C Mouat." Postcard is addressed to: "Miss Jemima Colvin Rosedale Farm Cowichan Station B.C." Verso affixed with a one cent Canadian stamp. Postmark on verso reads: "Prince Rupert BC Au 9 08."

2011.3.1.02 · Item · [ca. 1905]
Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

View of building, dock, harbour and small islands with snow peaked mountains in background. Printed caption on verso reads: “Port Essington B.C. Photo by P. E. Fisher”. Handwritten annotation in ink on verso reads: “up the Skeena”, in pencil on verso: “Port Essington, North Coast Commercial Coy”.

Main Street, Smithers, BC
2011.3.1.20 · Item · [ca. 1904 - 1910]
Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

Street view photograph of buildings along the dirt road of Main Street in Smithers, B.C." Printed annotation on recto reads: "Main St. Smithers B.C." Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: "Town 7 miles from my place."