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100 Block East 13th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. [B.C. Electric car barns]

COV-S393-1-AP-0026
File
1914

Part of City of Vancouver fonds

File consists of architectural drawings of various buildings at the B.C.E.R. car barns facility at the SE corner of Quebec Street and 13th Avenue, Blk 48 DL 302. The drawings depict block plans, footing plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, details and schedules. The file includes the following sets of drawings:

Additions and alterations to Mount Pleasant car barns, 1911: LEG2285.07798 to .07802
New car barn buildings, 1914: LEG2285.07803 to .07817

1208 Southwest Marine Drive, Vancouver, B.C.

COV-S393-1-AP-1422
File
1949-1950

Part of City of Vancouver fonds

File consists of architectural drawings of a bus and trolley loop for the B.C.E.R and of a bus shelter building. The drawings depict a site plans, floor plans, elevations and sections.

1450 East 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. [B.C. Electric gas holder station buildings]

COV-S393-1-AP-1410
File
1950, 1952

Part of City of Vancouver fonds

File consists of architectural drawings of two buildings for the British Columbia Electric Railway (B.C.E.R.) gas holder station: a compressor building and a paint and oil storage building. The drawings depict floor plans, elevations, sections and details.

24" x 8'-0" oil reservoir for 6'-6" needle intake valves [used for Buntzen Lake Po...

24" x 8'-0" oil reservoir for 6'-6" needle intake valves [used for Buntzen Lake Power Plant number two]

AM54-S4-: LGN 1216.05
Item
[1912?]

Part of Major Matthews collection

Photograph negative is a copy of a technical drawing produced by the Pelton Water Wheel Company.

3500 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C. [B.C. Electric passenger shelter]

COV-S393-1-AP-1396
File
1950

Part of City of Vancouver fonds

File consists of architectural drawings of the layout of Kootenay Loop and a passenger shelter there. The drawings depict a site plan, floor plan and section.

425 Carrall Street, Vancouver, B.C. [B.C. Electric Railway head office and streetcar depot]

COV-S393-1-AP-0009
File
[1910?]

Part of City of Vancouver fonds

File consists of architectural drawings depicting the original design and subsequent alterations to the B.C. Electric Railway Co. Building (Carrall Hastings Building) on the south-west corner of Carrall and Hastings streets, including alterations to offices, public spaces and shops within the station building. The drawings depict floor plans, framing plans, elevations, sections, details and schedules. Projects documented in the file include:

Original design (architectural), [1910?]: LEG2285.02097 to .02110
Original design (structural), 1910: LEG2285.02111 to .02120
Proposed changes Carrall Street newsstand, n.d.: LEG2285.02121
Floor plan for lightwell, n.d.: LEG2285.02122
Proposed re-arrangement first floor head office, n.d.: LEG2285.02123
Alterations to ground floor, 1914: LEG2285.02124
Alterations to cigar stand, 1918: LEG2285.02125
Proposed boot black stand in Carrall St. Station, 1919: LEG2285.02126
Proposed exterior of Construction Department, 1926: LEG2285.02127 & .02128
Alterations & additions, 5th floor B.C. Electric Head Office, 1945: LEG2285.02129 to .02134
Load dispatch room, 1947: LEG2285.02135 to .02140
Changes to 3rd floor, 1947: LEG2285.02141
Addition to fire escape, 1965: LEG2285.02142
Carrall Building 5th floor, alterations to existing offices, 1967: LEG2285.02143 to .02147

5700 Block Dunbar Street, Vancouver, B.C.

COV-S393-1-AP-1082
File
1947

Part of City of Vancouver fonds

File consists of an architectural drawing of a bus shelter, built for the bus loop at the south-west corner of West 41st Avenue and Dunbar Street. The drawing depicts floor plans, elevations and sections.

605 Carrall Street, Vancouver, B.C. [B.C. Electric Carrall Street gas works]

COV-S393-1-AP-0180
File
1945-1949

Part of City of Vancouver fonds

File consists of architectural drawings of various structures at the Carrall Street gas works. The drawings depict site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, details and schedules. The file includes the following sets of drawings:

Site plans, 1945: LEG2285.08240 to .08241
Detarrer rectifier house, 1947: LEG2285.08242 to .08243
Meter house, 1947: LEG2285.08244 to .08248
Pump house no. 1 & 2, 1947: LEG2285.08249 to .08252
Exhauster house east extension, 1948: LEG2285.08253 to .08260
Purifier boxes & naphthalene washers, 1949: LEG2285.08261 to .08281

700 Block Main Street, Vancouver, B.C. [British Columbia Electric Railway substation]

COV-S393-1-AP-0104
File
1912-1945

Part of City of Vancouver fonds

File consists of architectural drawings of a B.C.E.R. substation located adjacent to an existing substation on Main Street. The drawings depict floor plans, elevations, sections and details. The file includes drawings of the following projects:

Original construction, 1912: LEG2285.22789 to .22801
Addition to meter room, 1914: LEG2285.22802 to .22804
Various additions and alterations, 1916-1934: LEG2285.22805 to .22809
Excavation plan, 1945: LEG2285.22810

715 Main Street, Vancouver, B.C. [B.C. Electric substation]

COV-S393-1-AP-0159
File
1945

Part of City of Vancouver fonds

File consists of architectural drawings of a series of structures comprising the B.C.E.R. Murrin Substation and annex. The drawings depict site plans, excavation plans, foundation plans, floor plans, roof plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules and a perspective rendering of the Murrin Substation. The file includes the following sets of drawings:

New substation on Main Street (addition), 1912 (copied 1940s?): LEG2285.04861 to .04867
City substation for BCER (Murrin substation), 1945: LEG2285.04868 to .04885
Murrin substation annex, 1949: LEG2285.04886 to .04909

A plan taking shape today

AM1519-: PAM 1945-102
Item
1945

Part of City of Vancouver Archives pamphlet collection

[Abbott and Castleton signs building]

[Abbott and Castleton signs building]

AM54-S4-: LGN 1185.3
Item
[191-?]

Part of Major Matthews collection

Accuracy of electric light meters

AM1519-: PAM 1911-42
Item
1911

Part of City of Vancouver Archives pamphlet collection

Approximate cost of #4/0 single trolley construction

Approximate cost of #4/0 single trolley construction

AM54-S4-: LGN 1201.2
Item
[1913?]

Part of Major Matthews collection

Photograph is a copy of a graph showing costs of overhead trolley wire construction with various methods of support.

Approximate cost of #4/0 trolley construction with steel poles

Approximate cost of #4/0 trolley construction with steel poles

AM54-S4-: LGN 1201.1
Item
[1913?]

Part of Major Matthews collection

Photograph negative is a copy of a graph showing costs of overhead trolley wire construction with various methods of support.

AM1519-: PAM 1942-90
Item
1942

Part of City of Vancouver Archives pamphlet collection

Assembly of 72" butterfly valve for Vancouver Power Co. [used for Buntzen Lake Power Plant n...

Assembly of 72" butterfly valve for Vancouver Power Co. [used for Buntzen Lake Power Plant number two]

AM54-S4-: LGN 1216.07
Item
[1912?]

Part of Major Matthews collection

Photograph is a copy of a technical drawing produced by the Pelton Water Wheel Company.

B. C. Electric employees' magazine

AM1519-: PAM 1928-8
Item
1928

Part of City of Vancouver Archives pamphlet collection

Base for 6'-6" needle intake valve [used for Buntzen Lake Power Plant number two]

Base for 6'-6" needle intake valve [used for Buntzen Lake Power Plant number two]

AM54-S4-: LGN 1216.12
Item
[1912?]

Part of Major Matthews collection

Photograph negative is a copy of a technical drawing produced by the Pelton Water Wheel Company.

[Base of "H" frame wood pole structure at south side of Second Narrows of Burrard Inlet]

[Base of "H" frame wood pole structure at south side of Second Narrows of Burrard Inlet]

AM54-S4-: LGN 1214
Item
26 Feb. 1914

Part of Major Matthews collection

Photograph shows partially constructed base of poles used to carry power lines across the Burrard Inlet to North Vancouver.

Bazaar at Ladner

Bazaar at Ladner

AM1545-S3-: CVA 586-4788
Item
Oct. 16, 1946

Part of Williams Bros. Photographers Collection

B.C. Electric employees' magazine

AM1519-: PAM 1922-41
Item
1922

Part of City of Vancouver Archives pamphlet collection

B.C. Electric employees magazine

AM1519-: PAM 1947-14
Item
1947

Part of City of Vancouver Archives pamphlet collection

B.C. Electric golden jubilee picnic

AM1519-: PAM 1947-114
Item
1947

Part of City of Vancouver Archives pamphlet collection

B.C. Electric guide to Greater Vancouver

Part of City of Vancouver Archives technical and cartographic drawing collection

Item is a transit guide in the form of a brochure. On the exterior side of the unfolded sheet is information about BC Electric routes, points of interest in the city, and smaller inset maps. The principal map is on the verso.

B.C. Electric guide to Greater Vancouver

AM1594-: MAP 767
Item
[1952 or after]

Part of City of Vancouver Archives technical and cartographic drawing collection

Item is a transit guide in the form of a brochure. On the exterior side of the unfolded sheet is information about BC Electric routes, points of interest in the city, and smaller inset maps. The principal map is on the verso.

[B.C. Electric instructional streetcar S-76]

[B.C. Electric instructional streetcar S-76]

AM54-S4-: LGN 906
Item
[191-?]

Part of Major Matthews collection

[B.C. Electric Railway Co. exhibition booth, displaying electric storage battery operated truck a...

[B.C. Electric Railway Co. exhibition booth, displaying electric storage battery operated truck and household appliances]

AM54-S4-: LGN 1249
Item
[1913?]

Part of Major Matthews collection

Photograph shoes truck, as well as lamps, stove and washing machine.

[B.C. Electric Railway Company display at exhibition]

[B.C. Electric Railway Company display at exhibition]

AM54-S4-: LGN 969
Item
[1913?]

Part of Major Matthews collection

Photograph shows various items on display, including a battery operated truck, and various electrical appliances.

[B.C. Electric Railway Company display of electrical appliances]

[B.C. Electric Railway Company display of electrical appliances]

AM54-S4-: LGN 965
Item
[1912?]

Part of Major Matthews collection

Photograph shows an exhibition display of electrical appliances including irons, stoves, air filters, and vacuum cleaners.

[B.C. Electric Railway Company floats showing Vancouver's first streetcar, and a model of the Bun...

[B.C. Electric Railway Company floats showing Vancouver's first streetcar, and a model of the Buntzen Lake Power House number two]

AM54-S4-: LGN 1006
Item
12 June 1914

Part of Major Matthews collection

[B.C. Electric Railway Company Fraser Valley Railway line cars]

[B.C. Electric Railway Company Fraser Valley Railway line cars]

AM54-S4-: LGN 949
Item
[1910?]

Part of Major Matthews collection

Photograph shows men, women and children assembled in and around three electric railway cars on Front Street, New Westminster.

B.C. Electric Railway Company News Stands - New Westminster, Marpole, Granville Street Bridge

B.C. Electric Railway Company News Stands - New Westminster, Marpole, Granville Street Bridge

AM1535-: CVA 99-3547
Item
1921

Part of Stuart Thomson fonds

B.C. Electric Railway Company News Stands - New Westminster, Marpole, Granville Street Bridge

B.C. Electric Railway Company News Stands - New Westminster, Marpole, Granville Street Bridge

AM1535-: CVA 99-3549
Item
1921

Part of Stuart Thomson fonds

Photograph shows a concession stand at the Marpole Station

B.C. Electric Railway Company News Stands - New Westminster, Marpole, Granville Street Bridge

B.C. Electric Railway Company News Stands - New Westminster, Marpole, Granville Street Bridge

AM1535-: CVA 99-3550
Item
1921

Part of Stuart Thomson fonds

Photograph shows a menu

B.C. Electric Railway Company News Stands - New Westminster, Marpole, Granville Street Bridge

B.C. Electric Railway Company News Stands - New Westminster, Marpole, Granville Street Bridge

AM1535-: CVA 99-3548
Item
1921

Part of Stuart Thomson fonds

Photograph shows a lunch counter

B.C. Electric Railway Company News Stands - New Westminster, Marpole, Granville Street Bridge

B.C. Electric Railway Company News Stands - New Westminster, Marpole, Granville Street Bridge

AM1535-: CVA 99-3551
Item
1921

Part of Stuart Thomson fonds

Photograph shows a lunch counter

B.C. Electric Railway Company News Stands - New Westminster, Marpole, Granville Street Bridge

B.C. Electric Railway Company News Stands - New Westminster, Marpole, Granville Street Bridge

AM1535-: CVA 99-3552
Item
1921

Part of Stuart Thomson fonds

[B.C. Electric Railway Company parade float, showing a model of the Buntzen Lake Power House numb...

[B.C. Electric Railway Company parade float, showing a model of the Buntzen Lake Power House number two]

AM54-S4-: LGN 1008
Item
12 june 1914

Part of Major Matthews collection

[B.C. Electric Railway Company parade float, showing Vancouver's first streetcar]

[B.C. Electric Railway Company parade float, showing Vancouver's first streetcar]

AM54-S4-: LGN 1009
Item
12 June 1914

Part of Major Matthews collection

[B.C. Electric Railway Company right-of-way and power lines through hop fields near Sardis]

[B.C. Electric Railway Company right-of-way and power lines through hop fields near Sardis]

AM54-S4-: LGN 1160
Item
[1914?]

Part of Major Matthews collection

[B.C. Electric Railway Company showroom in head office building, Carrall Street]

[B.C. Electric Railway Company showroom in head office building, Carrall Street]

AM54-S4-: LGN 966
Item
[1914?]

Part of Major Matthews collection

Photograph shows showroom containing various electrically powered objects, such as cars, lamps, and various appliances.

[B.C. Electric Railway Company steel gondola car number 5087]

[B.C. Electric Railway Company steel gondola car number 5087]

AM54-S4-: LGN 1208
Item
28 Jan. 1914

Part of Major Matthews collection

[B.C. Electric Railway Company stepless streetcar]

[B.C. Electric Railway Company stepless streetcar]

AM54-S4-: LGN 912
Item
[1913?]

Part of Major Matthews collection

[B.C. Electric Railway Company streetcar rate designation plates]

[B.C. Electric Railway Company streetcar rate designation plates]

AM54-S4-: LGN 916
Item
[1913?]

Part of Major Matthews collection

[B.C. Electric Railway Company's interurban tram station on the southwest corner of Hastings Str...

[B.C. Electric Railway Company's interurban tram station on the southwest corner of Hastings Street and Carrall Street lit with electric lights for the visit of the Duke of Connaught]

AM54-S4-: LGN 1162
Item
[Sept. 1912]

Part of Major Matthews collection

B.C. Electric Railway lines completed and under construction

Part of City of Vancouver Archives technical and cartographic drawing collection

Map shows B.C. Electric Railway lines completed (in red), B.C. Electric Railway lines under construction (in yellow), lot numbers and major roads in the Greater Vancouver area from Burrard Inlet in the north to the north arm of the Fraser River in the south and from New Westminster in the east to Point Grey in the west.

B.C. Electric Railway Public Relations [Department]

B.C. Electric Railway Public Relations [Department]

AM1545-S3-: CVA 586-4768
Item
Oct. 7, 1946

Part of Williams Bros. Photographers Collection

Photograph shows Mr. Thomas Ingledew (left) and a unidentified man sitting at a desk.

B.C. Electric Railway Public relations' employee

B.C. Electric Railway Public relations' employee

AM1545-S3-: CVA 586-4823
Item
Nov. 20, 1946

Part of Williams Bros. Photographers Collection

B.C. Electric Railway Public relations' employee

B.C. Electric Railway Public relations' employee

AM1545-S3-: CVA 586-4824
Item
Nov. 20, 1946

Part of Williams Bros. Photographers Collection

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