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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          184 Archival description results for Transportation and Utilities

          CN Train Yard
          2012.13.1.3.121 · Item · 12 Oct. 1989
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts a number of trains in the CNR train yard taken from River Road in Prince George, B.C. Map coordinates 53°54'51.5"N 122°43'29.6"W

          CNR Prince George
          2013.6.36.1.039.04 · Item · 1966
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph depicts the CNR depot. Considerable renovation work was taking place on both sides of the building and in the interior nearest to the camera.

          CNR Prince George
          2013.6.36.1.039.02 · Item · 1966
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph depicts a rail bridge over the Fraser River. Canter levelled on both sides were vehicle roadways which ceased to be used in 1987 when a new road bridge was supposed to be completed. The right lane took cars into the city of Prince George.

          Documents
          2000.8.2.1 · File · 1917, 1930
          Part of Ferry family fonds

          File consists of three booklets relating to Mr. Carney Ferry.

          Flooded Railway Camp
          2009.5.3.96 · Item · [1936?]
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts lane in front of tent buildings flooded with water, forest trees in background. Photograph taken from canoe, portion of canoe visible in foreground. It is believed that this photograph may depict the Island Cache in flood, at Prince George, BC.

          Flooded Railway Camp
          2009.5.3.97 · Item · [1936?]
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts lane in front of tent buildings flooded with water. Tree in midground, forest trees in background. A man can be seen between first and second row of tent buildings. Photograph taken from canoe, portion of canoe visible in right foreground. It is believed that this photograph may depict the Island Cache in flood, at Prince George, BC.

          Forestry Heavy Machinery
          2012.13.1.122.28 · Item · May 1980
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts an unidentified individual examining a piece of heavy machinery used in the forestry industry. It is located in Prince George, B.C.

          General Motors switcher
          2013.6.36.1.153.02 · Item · [June 1996]
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph taken at the Northwood Pulp and Timber Ltd, Prince George. Visible is a General Motors switcher, built in 1959. Aqcuired in 1981. On private Northwood trackage with the mill in the background.

          General Motors switcher
          2013.6.36.1.153.05 · Item · [June 1996]
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph depicts a switcher running towards a CN interchange. Just left the Fraser River bridge. All private and owned by Northwood Pulp and Timber Ltd.

          2011.12.02 · Item · ca. 1950
          Part of Giscome, BC Historical Photograph collection

          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.”

          2011.3.2.17 · Item · 1921
          Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

          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.”

          Grizzly Bear
          2005.3.52 · Item · [ca. 1945]
          Part of John Hart Highway Photograph Collection

          Handwritten caption below this photo reads: "Bought in Picture Prince George". Photograph depicts a grizzly bear walking on all fours in forest area, slash debris in background.

          GTP Roundhouse
          2012.13.1.019 · Subseries · [between 1979 and 1983]
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          File contains slides depicting images of the Grand Trunk Pacific railway roundhouse in Prince George, B.C.

          2005.3.63 · Item · [ca. 1946]
          Part of John Hart Highway Photograph Collection

          Handwritten annotation on recto of photo reads: "Harry Monson Edmonton Prince George." Harry reclines on bed under window, surrounded by personal effects. Photograph was taken after nightfall. Handwritten caption beside this photo reads: "Harry talked my dad into selling him my boat".