Photographs within this file document natural and artificial features across the landscape of Northern British Columbia. This landscape also includes the physical, built, urban and industrial landscapes; topography; site plans; boundaries, districts, reserves, parks, sanctuaries, towns, villages and cities, etc.
Prince George, BC
321 Archival description results for Prince George, BC
Subseries consists of materials collected by Kent Sedgwick for research on the geography and natural resources in Prince George and its region. Includes material on the natural resource industry, including the opening of the McArthur Sawmill, the W. Lamb and Sons Lumber Sawmill, and mining; photocopied aerial photographs of Prince George; the climate, temperatures, and flooding; and the geographical features of Prince George.
Photo depicts a street perspective of George St., in Prince George, BC, ca. 1950. Annotation recto reads: "George St. Prince George BC Photo by J Wrathall." Handwritten annotation in pen on verso of postcard reads: “This is the Hastings Street of Prince George. This & 3rd Streets are the main thoroughfares.”
Printed annotation on recto reads: “George St. Prince George B.C.”, handwritten in pencil on verso reads: “CA. 1915”
Photograph of George Street in Prince George B.C. Cars, people, and signage are visible. Printed annotation on recto reads: “George St. Prince George B.C. 1921 R7 by Moore” There is an “X” in ink over the fire hall. Handwritten annotation in ink on verso reads: “This view is also looking north and where I have put the X is the one and only fire hall and you can see the fire engine in the street. This is the main street.”
Street level photo of George Street in Prince George, Visible businesses include the "Prince George Hotel" and "Ford" dealership. Printed annotation on recto reads: "George St. Looking North Prince George, B.C. N&D."
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 buildings and vehicles lining street, and hill in background. There is snow on the road and several store signs are visible. Printed annotation on recto reads: “GEORGE ST. PRINCE GEORGE B.C.”
Image depicts the Ginter Property in Prince George, B.C.
Photograph depicts a wide expanse of river in the foreground looking across the water to a narrow clearing along the opposite riverbank. A few building are scattered across the clearing. There is forest in the background.
This photograph collection consists of 53 photographs featuring primarily Giscome with a few of Prince George. Subjects include the Eagle Lake Sawmill, Eagle Lake, Giscome townsite (including specific buildings and general road perspectives), Giscome School, Division II class photos (1950-51), and the Giscome School teacherage.
Photograph depicts a view from a hill of a river winding through the forest with marshlands nearby.
Photograph depicts a view from a hill of a river winding through the forest with marshlands nearby. This may be a double exposure and there is an indiscernible image in the center of the photo.
Front view of several men working on Grand Trunk Pacific train 218 in the winter. Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso of postcard reads: “Prince George, B.C., Dec. 1921 yard & main line.”
Image depicts layers of gravel at the BCR site in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts layers of gravel at the BCR site in Prince George, B.C.
File contains slides depicting maps of the Prince George town site.
File contains slides depicting CN locations east of Prince George.
Image depicts Haldi Lake near Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts a house on Blackwater Road.
Item is a hand drawn and coloured map by the City of Prince George Planning Department depicting Hart Highway neighbourhood area existing land use in 1976.
City of Prince GeorgePhotograph depicts nine or more people watching a steamer navigate the rough waters of Fort George Canyon from the river shore.
Photograph depicts the rough waters and rocks at Fort George Canyon.
Image depicts a piece of heavy machinery lifting numerous logs off the back of a logging truck. It is likely located in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts a piece of heavy machinery lifting numerous logs off the back of a logging truck. It is likely located in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts a section of the Heritage Trail in Cottonwood Park.
File contains slides depicting the opening of the Cottonwood Park section of the Heritage River Trails in Prince George, B.C.
Street view of many vehicles parked in front of the Hotel Northern. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Hotel Northern, South Fort George."
Image depicts numerous houses, and an unknown child standing in a street at Island Cache.
Image depicts a few houses in Island Cache.
Image depicts a few houses and a dog on a porch at Island Cache.
Photograph depicts a large white building surrounded by a fence.
File contains slides depicting Island Cache on Cottonwood Island in Prince George, B.C.
This fonds consists of material created and collected by Kent Sedgwick, author, professor, Prince George urban planner, and prominent local historian. This body of records documents Sedgwick’s research interests in the history and geography of the Central Interior of British Columbia. The fonds also reflects his work as a Prince George Senior City Planner, his involvement in local community organizations, and his teaching at the College of New Caledonia and the University of Northern British Columbia.
The fonds includes:
1) Photographs taken by Kent Sedgwick across British Columbia, predominantly in the Central Interior region;
2) Research subject files consisting of original research documentation and collected reference material, predominantly focusing on topics relating to local history, city planning, and geography in the Prince George area and the British Columbia Central Interior;
3) Documentation of Kent Sedgwick’s community involvement, including records created over the course of his work with the Prince George Heritage Commission, , the Alexander Mackenzie Heritage Trail Association, and other local organizations;
4) Writings, publications, and lectures written, edited, or conducted by Kent Sedgwick;
5) Professorial records consisting of lectures and material relating to Sedgwick’s teaching appointments at the College of New Caledonia and the University of Northern British Columbia;
6) Maps collected by Kent Sedgwick covering historical and contemporary British Columbia.
Photograph depicts one man standing on the bank of a river, forest in the background. The image is not in focus or possibly a double exposure.
Photograph depicts a cluster of wooden buildings including a flagpole and church spire at a Lheidli T'enneh village site. Original photo identified this image as "Indian Village, Fort George".
View of a scow loaded with provisions and several people passing through rapids of the Grand Canyon. Printed annotation on recto reads: “A scow loaded with provisions passing through the Grand Canyon on it’s way to Fort George.” Handwritten annotation in pencil on recto reads: “Nearly Bumped, Nachaco River” Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “My address will be Fort George BC. Dear Mrs. Cooper, I am up in the wild part of BC now where men horses and everything get drowned every day, sometimes automobiles get drowned also. This is the way we travel up where I am now. I saw a boat upside down in this Canyon it had a bundle of blankets tied on it and one oar was dancing in the whirlpool. This made my hair stand straight up and down.”
Image depicts a logging area somewhere near Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts a logging area somewhere near Prince George, B.C.
Item is a map annotated in colour by the City of Prince George Planning Department depicting major residential development proposals from June 1975 to August 1977 in the City of Prince George. This map was drawn for the City of Prince George interim Community Plan.
Photograph depicts a man bathing himself while standing in a small metal tub. Photograph description in album notes this as "His 'Semi Annual'" [bath]. On the left is a log structure, presumably a cache building. A large clearing surrounds the building and bathing man. There is a forest and bluff in the background. Possibly located near Giscome Portage.
Unidentified man can be seen walking on railroad tracks on far right. Utility poles, field, small building and background hills are visible in image.
Series consists of maps, plans, and drawings collected by faculty in the UNBC School of Planning and Sustainability. The majority of these maps reflect the planning history of the City of Prince George and include large format, hand-drawn plans created by the City Planning Department from the 1970s and 1980s. Maps from City of Prince George Official Community Plans are also included.
Image depicts a view of the Millar Addition suburb in Prince George, B.C.
File contains slides depicting logging and equipment. Most appear to be locations around Prince George.
Image depicts natural meadows, possibly east of Prince Georg, B.C.
Image depicts a nature trail on Cottonwood Island.
Image depicts a nature trail on Cottonwood Island.
Image depicts a nature trail on Cottonwood Island.
Image depicts a nature trail on Cottonwood Island.