Photograph depicts Pier #2 in Vancouver at the north end of Columbia St. It shows disconnected trackage on the east side of the pier that was formerly serviced by the CPR. It has not been in use for some years. The switch fittings were made by the Nelson Iron Works in Seattle.
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Act of means of transporting from one place to another
Act of means of providing water, power, sewage, etc. to communities
Facilities and infrastructures (eg. harbours, highways, airports, hydroelectric projects)
Vehicles, rolling stock, aircraft, equipment, ships and boats, ferries
Accidents (eg. highway crashes, derailments, air crashes, ship wrecks)
Rescue services (eg. towing, coast guard)
Businesses and corporations (eg. motor associations)
Professional organizations and unions
SEE ALSO: Agriculture; Business and Commerce; Industries; Military
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