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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          2005.3.32 · Item · [ca. 1945]
          Part of John Hart Highway Photograph Collection

          Handwritten caption above this photo reads: "Fred Youngstron[sic?]" "Foreman spotting for operator." Photograph depicts one man (Fred?) seated on D8 Caterpillar operating a haulback rig, and a second man standing beside him on the Caterpillar. Dirt and debris in foreground, forest in background. It is believed this rig is operating in a long-line skidding system.

          2005.3.31 · Item · [ca. 1945]
          Part of John Hart Highway Photograph Collection

          Handwritten caption beside this photo reads: "Fred Youngstron [sic?]" "Foreman spotting for operator." Photograph depicts one man seated on D8 Caterpillar operating a haulback rig, and a second man (Fred?) standing behind him on Caterpillar. Image quality is poor and faces are not visible. Dirt and debris in foreground, forest in background. It is believed this rig is operating in a long-line skidding system.

          2005.3.30 · Item · [ca. 1945]
          Part of John Hart Highway Photograph Collection

          Handwritten caption beside this photo reads: "Haulback Rig on a D8 Cat". Photograph depicts the rig in operation, two operators standing on the caterpillar (only one face visible). These men are believed to be Fred Youngstrom on left, and his foreman on right [see 2005.3.31]. Dirt and debris in foreground, forest in background. It is believed this rig is operating in a long-line skidding system.

          Canoe at Summit Lake
          2005.3.23 · Item · [ca. 1945]
          Part of John Hart Highway Photograph Collection

          Handwritten caption beside this photo reads: "I built this boat." Photograph depicts canoe and paddles afloat in water, grassy shore in foreground. A pair of pants can be seen in boat, as well as wood planks, box, and rope on shore.

          Unidentified Man Reclining
          2005.3.22 · Item · [ca. 1945]
          Part of John Hart Highway Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts unidentified man with glasses reclining on blanket, coats hanging behind him. Some type of shelving or roofing can be seen in background. Man is wearing pants, belt, and striped shirt with a pencil in the pocket. It is speculated that this man may be Bert Youngstrom, (see items 2005.3.4 & 2005.3.59).

          Bear in Forest
          2005.3.20 · Item · [ca. 1945]
          Part of John Hart Highway Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts blurry image of a bear among what is believed to be slash piles in the forest. Handwritten caption beside this photo reads: "Supposed to be a bear".

          Brush Rake
          2005.3.16 · Item · [ca. 1945]
          Part of John Hart Highway Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts heavy machinery believed to be a brush rake in front of a long unidentified building. Treetops can be seen in background, snow in foreground.

          Crane Operating in Forest
          2005.3.12 · Item · [ca. 1945]
          Part of John Hart Highway Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts a dragline crane working in excavation area of snow-covered forest. A large tank can be seen in background behind snow piles. Handwritten caption above this photo reads: "Dragline at work."

          Crane Operating in Forest
          2005.3.10 · Item · [ca. 1945]
          Part of John Hart Highway Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts a dragline crane working in excavation area of snow-covered forest. An unidentified building can be seen in background, covered with snow. Handwritten caption beside this photo reads: "Dragline at work."

          Two Men Cutting Fire Wood
          2005.3.8 · Item · [ca. 1945]
          Part of John Hart Highway Photograph Collection

          Handwritten caption above this photo reads: "Cutting Fire Wood". Photograph depicts two men on either side of large log using chain saw in wood clearing. A third man is watching them from behind the saw. A wood pile and small snow-covered building can be seen in background, as well as what is believed to be a caterpillar bulldozer.

          Two Men Cutting Fire Wood
          2005.3.7 · Item · [ca. 1945]
          Part of John Hart Highway Photograph Collection

          Handwritten caption beside this photo reads: "Cutting Fire Wood". Photograph depicts two men on either side of large log using chain saw in wood clearing. A small snow-covered building can be seen in background.

          Snow-Covered Barn
          2005.3.2 · Item · [ca. 1945]
          Part of John Hart Highway Photograph Collection

          Winter landscape scene featuring a small barn barely visible under snow. Trees in background and snow-plowed area in foreground. Handwritten caption beside this photo reads: "Lakeside Barn in Winter".

          Wood Pile in Winter
          2005.3.1 · Item · [ca. 1945]
          Part of John Hart Highway Photograph Collection

          Winter landscape scene featuring a man cleaning up a wood pile covered with snow (?). Handwritten caption beside this photo reads: "ALL WINTER 1945 1946 Cleaning of the Wood Pile".