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[View of C.P.R. Piers B and C]

[View of C.P.R. Piers B and C]

AM1477-1-S2---: CVA 1477-38
Item
June 29, 1927

Part of L.D. Taylor family fonds

Inscripton on verso of print reads:"Second largest pier in the world. Opened and dedicated by Louis D. Taylor, Mayor of Vancouver, July 4, 1927, Diamond Jubilee of Confederation."

AM1519-S1-A819
File
1987-1990

Part of City of Vancouver Archives pamphlet collection

Vancouver Island's Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway : the Canadian Pacific, VIA Rail & shortline years, 1949-2013..

HE 2810 .E86 T873 2013
2013

Part of City of Vancouver Archives library collection

[Vancouver history and Vancouver in the 1930s]

[Vancouver history and Vancouver in the 1930s]

Part of City of Vancouver Archives sound recording and moving image collection

Item is a documentary film documenting a history of Vancouver using historical photographs, maps and records as well as street scenes of Vancouver in the 1930s. The historical portions of the film contain footage about the pioneers of Vancouver including Captain George Vancouver, John Morton (first resident of what was to become the City of Vancouver), Mr. Wm. Evans (engineer on the first transcontinental train into Port Moody), Lord Granville, John Robson, Richard Earl Howe, Admiral, and Sir Harry Burrard Neale. The film also contains footage of a map of First Narrows, Burrard Inlet, English Bay and nearby Government reserves as well as a map of False Creek, the West End and the East End. In addition there is footage of Hastings Mill (1887), Gastown (1887), the heart of the city (1884), the 1886 fire, City Hall after the fire, the CPR (1887), Indian ranches on Lost Lagoon, clearings near Stanley Park, Vancouver in 1888 and 1890, the entrance to Stanley Park (1890), as well as city scenes of Vancouver in the early twentieth century.

Vancouver Harbor, B.C.

Vancouver Harbor, B.C.

AM1052-: AM1052 P-309
Item
[ca. 1910]

Part of City of Vancouver Archives postcard collection

Item is a postcard printed with an image of the Canadian Pacific Railway Station at the foot of Granville Street, looking north toward Stanley Park and the North Shore. A C.P.R. steamship is pictured at the wharf to the west of the station. The freight sheds to the west of the station are also shown. This postcard includes personal correspondence. Sent to Miss McCaulay at Slocan Junction via Nelson from J. Burns in Vancouver.

The scenic route of British Columbia

AM1519-: PAM Und. 182
Item
1953

Part of City of Vancouver Archives pamphlet collection

The railway contractors : the story of John W. Stewart, his enterprises and associates.

HE 2808 .T39 1988
1988

Part of City of Vancouver Archives library collection

[The Great Northern Railway Office at 201 West Hastings Street]

[The Great Northern Railway Office at 201 West Hastings Street]

AM54-S4-2-: CVA 371-2097
Item
[ca. 1900]

Part of Major Matthews collection

The first C.P.R. depot and offices on Cordova Street near Richards Street

The first C.P.R. depot and offices on Cordova Street near Richards Street

AM1576-S6-12-F47-: 2011-010.1702
Item
[ca. 1887] (reproduced 1986)

Part of Vancouver Centennial Commission fonds

Item is a photographic reproduction of a photograph showing the first C.P.R. depot and offices on Cordova Street near Richards Street. The photograph also exists under the identifier CAN P9 in the COV Archives holdings.

[The first C.P.R. depot and offices on Cordova Street near Richards Street]

[The first C.P.R. depot and offices on Cordova Street near Richards Street]

AM54-S4-: Can P9
Item
[ca. 1887]

Part of Major Matthews collection

Photograph shows a sign for the Bank of British Columbia in the same building.

[Southern view of C.P.R. office on 29th Avenue and Alexander Street]

[Southern view of C.P.R. office on 29th Avenue and Alexander Street]

AM54-S4-: Dist P26.3
Item
1912

Part of Major Matthews collection

Photograph shows Percy Alton and Mr. Thornton

Report on the selection of a terminal port for the Hudson Bay Railway : October, 1927.

HE 1614 .C2 P3
[1927]

Part of City of Vancouver Archives library collection

Remembering: special edition of the Couple marking the 75th anniversary of B.C. Rail and its predecessor, the P.G.E., vol. 29, no. 1, January - February 1987

AM1519-: PAM 1987-33
Item
1987

Part of City of Vancouver Archives pamphlet collection

[Production of steel re-inforced concrete pilings for Pier B/C]

[Production of steel re-inforced concrete pilings for Pier B/C]

AM358-S1---: CVA 152-3.065
Item
[17 Jan. 1926]

Part of H.A. Price collection

Progress photograph for S.E. Junkins & Co. of the CPR Pier "B/C". View is looking east towards Pier "D". Photograph shows the production of steel reinforced concrete pilings. Image includes pier construction, railside sheds, rolling stock, and CPR steamships.

[Plaque commemorating opening and dedication of C.P.R. Piers B and C on July 4, 1927]

[Plaque commemorating opening and dedication of C.P.R. Piers B and C on July 4, 1927]

AM1477-1-S2---: CVA 1477-37
Item
1927

Part of L.D. Taylor family fonds

[Plaque commemorating opening and dedication of C.P.R. Piers B and C on July 4, 1927]

[Plaque commemorating opening and dedication of C.P.R. Piers B and C on July 4, 1927]

AM1477-1-S2---: CVA 1477-36
Item
1927

Part of L.D. Taylor family fonds

Incription on verso print reads: "This bronze plaque will remain as long as the Pier exists. Cost of plaque $1400.00."

[Opening ceremony for C.P.R. Piers B and C]

[Opening ceremony for C.P.R. Piers B and C]

AM1477-1-S2---: CVA 1477-35
Item
July 4, 1927

Part of L.D. Taylor family fonds

Photograph shows the passing of a scroll tied with ribbon between Mayor L.D. Taylor and C.A. Cotterell, General Superintendent for the B.C. District of the C.P.R. E.W. Beatty, C.P.R. President and Chairman watches.

[Opening ceremony for C.P.R. Piers B and C]

[Opening ceremony for C.P.R. Piers B and C]

AM1477-1-S2---: CVA 1477-34
Item
July 4, 1927

Part of L.D. Taylor family fonds

Photograph shows Mayor L.D. Taylor and C.P.R. President and Chairman E.W. Beatty holding a scroll tied with ribbon. C.A. Cotterell, General Superintendent for the B.C. District of the C.P.R., stands to the left.

[Northeast view of Burrard Inlet from the top of the Lefevre building at Seymour and Hastings Str...

[Northeast view of Burrard Inlet from the top of the Lefevre building at Seymour and Hastings Streets]

AM54-S4-: Can P105
Item
1888

Part of Major Matthews collection

Photograph shows the first C.P.R. office, the back of the Edward Bros. Studio and Hasitngs Mill

[Mayor L.D. Taylor, Col. E.J. Ryan, contractor, and T.S. Dixon of the Vancouver Board of Trade st...

[Mayor L.D. Taylor, Col. E.J. Ryan, contractor, and T.S. Dixon of the Vancouver Board of Trade standing on the site of the Canadian National Railways Hotel at Georgia and Hornby on the first day of construction]

AM1477-1-S2---: CVA 1477-56
Item
Dec. 4 1928

Part of L.D. Taylor family fonds

Photograph shows the start of construction for the third Hotel Vancouver.

Looking N across harbour, Vancouver, B.C.

Looking N across harbour, Vancouver, B.C.

AM1052-: AM1052 P-304
Item
1919

Part of City of Vancouver Archives postcard collection

Item is a postcard printed with an image of the North Vancouver ferry dock in Vancouver Harbour. Passengers on foot and in cars are pictured disembarking from a ferry. The Grand Trunk Pacific Railway dock is also shown; a steamship is moored on its west side. North Vancouver is visible in the distance.

[Exterior of C.P.R. offices, 640 - 650 Granville Street in the New York Block]

[Exterior of C.P.R. offices, 640 - 650 Granville Street in the New York Block]

AM54-S4-: Can P67
Item
1892

Part of Major Matthews collection

Men identified. (left to right): Jimmy Black, E.J. Coyle, Sir George McLaren Brown, John Virtue, Charles Millard, Jim Loutit, Harry Johnson, Frank Marten, messenger boy

[Exterior of Canadian Pacific Railway Co. offices, land department and telegraph - 640 and 650 Gr...

[Exterior of Canadian Pacific Railway Co. offices, land department and telegraph - 640 and 650 Granville Street.]

AM54-S4-: Bu P278.1
Item
[ca. 1892]

Part of Major Matthews collection

Men identified (left to right): H.J. Painter, Frank Robertson, unidentified.

[Exterior of Canadian Pacific Railway Co. offices and depot - Cordova and Richards Streets]

[Exterior of Canadian Pacific Railway Co. offices and depot - Cordova and Richards Streets]

AM54-S4-: Bu P277
Item
1887

Part of Major Matthews collection

[Exterior of B.C. Electric Railway Co. Ltd. and Consolidated Railway Co. office - 163 Cordova Str...

[Exterior of B.C. Electric Railway Co. Ltd. and Consolidated Railway Co. office - 163 Cordova Street]

AM54-S4-: Bu P171
Item
1897

Part of Major Matthews collection

Men identified: Mr. Stein, Mr. McDonald, Mr. Jackson, Mr. Wilcock.

C.P.R. Regional Office [being demolished - 94 West Pender St.]

C.P.R. Regional Office [being demolished - 94 West Pender St.]

AM1506-S1-: CVA 447-98
Item
Apr. 24, 1973

Part of Walter E. Frost fonds

C.P.R. exhibit at Chinese Carnival

C.P.R. exhibit at Chinese Carnival

AM1535-: CVA 99-4925
Item
July 18, 1936

Part of Stuart Thomson fonds

C.P.R. docks and general offices [of] B.C. Coast Steamship Service, Victoria, B.C.

C.P.R. docks and general offices [of] B.C. Coast Steamship Service, Victoria, B.C.

AM1052-: AM1052 P-814
Item
[ca. 1928]

Part of City of Vancouver Archives postcard collection

This postcard includes personal correspondence. It was sent to Miss K. [Richie?] of Vancouver, B.C.

[Construction progress photograph of the third CPR station]

[Construction progress photograph of the third CPR station]

AM358-S1---: CVA 152-1.062
Item
[24 Mar. 1914]

Part of H.A. Price collection

Progress photograph for Westinghouse, Church, Kerr, & Co. of the third CPR Vancouver Terminal station. Photograph shows the building's brick facade with workmen and scaffolding.

[Construction progress photograph of the third CPR station]

[Construction progress photograph of the third CPR station]

AM358-S1---: CVA 152-1.071
Item
[29 Jul. 1914]

Part of H.A. Price collection

Progress photograph for Westinghouse, Church, Kerr, & Co. of the third CPR Vancouver Terminal station interior. Photograph shows the semi-completed columned entrance.

CNR Desp[atch] Office [at Ballantyne Pier]

CNR Desp[atch] Office [at Ballantyne Pier]

AM1506-S1-: CVA 447-194
Item
Jan. 17, 1974

Part of Walter E. Frost fonds

C.N.R. building [535 Granville Street]

C.N.R. building [535 Granville Street]

AM1535-: CVA 99-5056
Item
Nov. 5, 1934

Part of Stuart Thomson fonds

Photograph shows the west side of the 500 Block Granville Street looking north

Canadian Pacific Railway. Plan of part of branch line from Port Moody. A point on main line C.P.R...

Canadian Pacific Railway. Plan of part of branch line from Port Moody. A point on main line C.P.R. to English Bay, B.C.

Part of City of Vancouver Archives technical and cartographic drawing collection

Map shows a survey conducted by the Canadian Pacific Railway of English Bay, Burrard Inlet and Coal Harbour, including a rough outline of area and lots. Note on map reads "Certified as a correct plan showing the land required for right of way Burrard Inlet B.C., February 22, 1886. H.J. Cambie, Engineer in Charge." Map is certified as correct and signed by various C.P.R. officials, including W.C. Van Horne.

Canadian National Railway presentation

Canadian National Railway presentation

AM1545-S3-: CVA 586-4804
Item
Oct. 31, 1946

Part of Williams Bros. Photographers Collection

Canadian National Railway presentation

Canadian National Railway presentation

AM1545-S3-: CVA 586-4757
Item
Sept. 27, 1946

Part of Williams Bros. Photographers Collection

Canadian National Railway Express [Freight Office] Window [at 527 Granville Street]

Canadian National Railway Express [Freight Office] Window [at 527 Granville Street]

AM1545-S3-: CVA 586-1932
Item
1944

Part of Williams Bros. Photographers Collection

[Canadian National Railway Division Freight Office, 527 Granville Street]

[Canadian National Railway Division Freight Office, 527 Granville Street]

AM1184-S1-: CVA 1184-1863
Item
[1945?]

Part of Jack Lindsay Ltd. Photographers fonds

Canadian National Railway building [at 527 Granville Street]

Canadian National Railway building [at 527 Granville Street]

AM1535-: CVA 99-4682
Item
Nov. 5, 1934

Part of Stuart Thomson fonds

Photograph shows E.A. Morris Tobacconist and Dunne and Rundle Photographic Supplies

Canadian National Railway building [at 527 Granville Street]

Canadian National Railway building [at 527 Granville Street]

AM1535-: CVA 99-4683
Item
Nov. 5, 1934

Part of Stuart Thomson fonds

Photograph shows E.A. Morris Tobacconist and Dunne and Rundle Photographic Supplies

[B.C. Electric Railway Company's building under construction]

[B.C. Electric Railway Company's building under construction]

AM54-S4-1-M-14-: M-14-61
Item
Oct. 19, 1911

Part of Major Matthews collection

Item is progress photograph of construction of B.C. Electric Railway building at 435 Carrall Street (at Hastings).

[B.C. Electric Railway Company's building under construction]

[B.C. Electric Railway Company's building under construction]

AM54-S4-1-M-14-: M-14-70
Item
1912

Part of Major Matthews collection

Item is progress photograph of construction of B.C. Electric Railway building at 435 Carrall Street (at Hastings).

[B.C. Electric Railway Company's building under construction]

[B.C. Electric Railway Company's building under construction]

AM54-S4-1-M-14-: M-14-56
Item
Sept. 21, 1911

Part of Major Matthews collection

Item is progress photograph of construction of B.C. Electric Railway building at 435 Carrall Street (at Hastings). Photograph also shows portion of Woods Hotel.

[B.C. Electric Railway Company's building under construction]

[B.C. Electric Railway Company's building under construction]

AM54-S4-1-M-14-: M-14-57
Item
Oct. 3, 1911

Part of Major Matthews collection

Item is progress photograph of construction of B.C. Electric Railway building at 435 Carrall Street (at Hastings).

[B.C. Electric Railway Company's building under construction]

[B.C. Electric Railway Company's building under construction]

AM54-S4-1-M-14-: M-14-59
Item
Oct. 19, 1911

Part of Major Matthews collection

Item is progress photograph of construction of B.C. Electric Railway building at 435 Carrall Street (at Hastings).

[B.C. Electric Railway Company's building under construction]

[B.C. Electric Railway Company's building under construction]

AM54-S4-1-M-14-: M-14-66
Item
[ca. 1911]

Part of Major Matthews collection

Item is progress photograph of construction of B.C. Electric Railway building at 435 Carrall Street (at Hastings).

[B.C. Electric Railway Company's building under construction]

[B.C. Electric Railway Company's building under construction]

AM54-S4-1-M-14-: M-14-68
Item
[ca. 1912]

Part of Major Matthews collection

Item is progress photograph of construction of B.C. Electric Railway building at 435 Carrall Street (at Hastings).

[B.C. Electric Railway Company's building under construction]

[B.C. Electric Railway Company's building under construction]

AM54-S4-1-M-14-: M-14-63
Item
Nov. 9, 1911

Part of Major Matthews collection

Item is progress photograph of construction of B.C. Electric Railway building at 435 Carrall Street (at Hastings).

[B.C. Electric Railway Company's building under construction]

[B.C. Electric Railway Company's building under construction]

AM54-S4-1-M-14-: M-14-67
Item
[ca. 1911]

Part of Major Matthews collection

Item is progress photograph of construction of B.C. Electric Railway building at 435 Carrall Street (at Hastings).

[B.C. Electric Railway Company's building under construction]

[B.C. Electric Railway Company's building under construction]

AM54-S4-1-M-14-: M-14-69
Item
Apr. 3, 1912

Part of Major Matthews collection

Item is progress photograph of construction of B.C. Electric Railway building at 435 Carrall Street (at Hastings).

[B.C. Electric Railway Company's building under construction]

[B.C. Electric Railway Company's building under construction]

AM54-S4-1-M-14-: M-14-55
Item
Sept. 21, 1911

Part of Major Matthews collection

Item is progress photograph of construction of B.C. Electric Railway building at 435 Carrall Street (at Hastings). Item also shows a number of billboard advertisements by the Vancouver Gas. Co.

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