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At this time the steel work of the South tower was within two sections of top. Picture shows how "creeper" operates, rising with each section.

• AM54-S9-F1-: CVA 265-36
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• Feb. 16, 1938

Part of Major Matthews collection

Beginning of the first caisson and general view of construction plant on South Shore from Prospect Point

• AM54-S9-F1-: CVA 265-10
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• July 19, 1937

Part of Major Matthews collection

Bridge construction plant from Prospect Point. Everything in readiness for commencing the two caissons.

• AM54-S9-F1-: CVA 265-8
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• June 6, 1937

Part of Major Matthews collection

Close-up of South Shore construction plant and trestle erected in connection with underwater foundations for the caissons.

• AM54-S9-F1-: CVA 265-11
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• July 19, 1937

Part of Major Matthews collection

Commencement of construction plant on South Shore, seen from lookout, Prospect Point. Buttments and first derrick in position.

• AM54-S9-F1-: CVA 265-6
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• Apr. 28, 1937

Part of Major Matthews collection

Powerful crane on "creeper" lifts a section of North Shore tower into position. Note man at lower right steadying section with rope.

• AM54-S9-F1-: CVA 265-42
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• Mar. 30, 1938

Part of Major Matthews collection

[Statue of Lord Stanley being lowered onto granite base in Stanley Park by Johnston Terminals Ltd.]

• AM54-S4-: Mon P105.4
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• May 16, 1960

Part of Major Matthews collection

Structural steel workers walk along narrow trestles "away up", even as you and I move along solid sidewalks. Note big crane for lifting steel.

• AM54-S9-F1-: CVA 265-32
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• Dec. 8, 1937

Part of Major Matthews collection

The Union Jack marks "the top" - it is tradition among steel workers to fly the flag when top is reached. "Creeper" has finished its job.

• AM54-S9-F1-: CVA 265-53
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• May 9, 1938

Part of Major Matthews collection

With "creeper" construction completed the first steel of South Shore towers was erected on February 2, 1938. View from Prospect Point.

• AM54-S9-F1-: CVA 265-35
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• Jan. 28, 1938

Part of Major Matthews collection