Postcard featuring a photograph of a photograph of the arrival of the first stage coach at the Hotel Northern in South Fort George, BC on 19 October 1911. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph reads: “Arrival of first stage at So. Ft. George B.C. Oct. 19, 1911. 28” Printed caption on the recto of the postcard reads: “First stage coach Prince George, B.C.” Handwritten annotation in pen on verso of postcard reads: “Mrs. C. Morris, Box 925, Penticton, BC. Thurs. 6pm, Dear Mother. Arr. Safely, good trip (bad pen!) Lovely weather. Hope all are well. Bia (?) Mary & Ed”
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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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