Transportation and Utilities

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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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          M.V. "Uchuck III"
          2013.6.36.1.068.20 · Item · Aug. 1975
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph depicts "Uchuck III" at its base in Gold River. It was operated by Nootka Sound Service, Ltd. It ran commercially to Zeballos and Tahsis. It also brought summer tourists to Friendly Cove, a historical site, as it held capacity for 100 passengers.

          2013.6.36.1.063.06 · Item · 3 Aug. 1970
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph depicts the "Queen of Victoria" that had been damaged after it had collided with Russian freights in an Active Pass. Damage displayed imprints of the freight's bow. 3 were declared dead. Photograph taken from a floating steam crane at the Burrard Dock that was used to remove mangled automobile through the gaping whole, as shown.

          2013.6.36.1.063.12 · Item · Mar. 1970
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph depicts the "Queen of Victoria" of B.C. Ferries at the Burrard Dry Dock after it had been spit in half and had an extra section insterted. The section unpainted contrasts with the white portions of the original slip.

          2013.6.36.1.014.12 · Item · Apr. 1966
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph depicts M.V. "Atrevida" at Westview Harbour, Powell River. It connects Westview with Blubber Bay on Texada Island. It is one of the very few ferries not run by the B.C. Ferry Authority. It carries about 6 to 8 cars.

          Mrs. Murray on Horse
          2009.5.2.179 · Item · [ca. 1905?]
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts Mrs. Murry wearing overalls and hat, seated on horse. A team of horses pulling wagon can be seen in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Mrs. Murray."

          Mr. Murray on Horse
          2009.5.2.177 · Item · [ca. 1905?]
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts a man and woman standing to left of Mr. Murray and horse. Cardboard box lies in left foreground, and a team of horses pulling wagon can be seen in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Mr. Murray on the horse."

          2013.6.36.3.01.13 · Item · [between 1910 and 1930]
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Postcard taken at the Laggan Subdivision, the most famous photograph location on the CPR system due to its official photographer, Nicholas Morrant, 1910-1986. Possibly a 1920's view. From 1978, this location became known as 'Morant's Curve.' This view was a rarity in showing no train on the track.

          "Mount Stephen"
          2013.6.36.1.120.02 · Item · Aug. 1997
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph depicts close up of the car named "Mount Stephen," built in 1926. It was one of the cars that comprised the President's train that stayed in Nelson for the first weekend of August, 1997 during the city's centennial celebrations.

          2005.3.51 · Item · [ca. 1945]
          Part of John Hart Highway Photograph Collection

          Handwritten caption below this photo reads: "Bought in Picture Prince George". Photograph depicts a mother grizzly bear standing on her hind legs against tree, so that her facial profile is visible. Two cubs stand on hind legs facing and leaning against her.

          Moose Hunt
          2006.25.1.45 · Item · Oct. 1962
          Part of Al Elsey Moving Images Collection

          Footage of a moose hunt, moose kill, and butchering of the moose.

          Possible locations of this footage are the Chilcotin region, Rainbow Mountains or Tweedsmuir Provincial Park.

          Moha Bridge
          2013.6.36.1.069.25 · Item · [July 1969]
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph depicts Moha Bridge which crosses the Yalakon River. Taken at the side of a derelict mining village.

          Model of Mine
          2000.1.1.3.15.04 · Item · 1955
          Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

          Photograph depicts what appears to be a small model of projected bench mining on McDame mountain. The model stands outdoors on small wood table, car partially visible in background. Annotation printed in border on verso of photograph: "1955."

          Model of 2 man track car
          2013.6.36.1.121.01 · Item · Sept. 2002
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph depicts a model of a 2 man track car presented to Giovanni Marra in 1973 upon his retirement as a CPR Kamloops road master. Model made by L.G. Snowden (modeller and then locomotive engineer for CPR).