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Grand Trunk Pacific Train Station
Prince Rupert BC
Unloading 2 GTPR Steam
Locomotives, in Prince Rupert, ca 1909
off of what I think was the "Georgian" which was a Railroad Ferry Barge
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Left, coming off first, GTPR Locomotive #113, with Tender (see note * below)
Middle- coming off 2nd, GTPR Locomotive #112, with Tender (see note**)
Right- Steam Shovel
Locomotives were 4-4-0 types, both built by Montreal Locomotive Works MLW, ca
1909
Exact date of postcard not shown on back,
Photographer unknown, which is too bad.
*Locomotive GTPR #113 lead the First Trough train into Prince Rupert, Apr 9, 1914.
**GTPR
#112-
MLW 46089 7/1909
taken over by CNR as No. 386, scrapped May, 1937
This is a very historic photo- postcard courtesy Grant Walker, CA
The "Georgian" was used in May 1908 to bring in huge 2 steam shovels,
and some small Davenport engines, plus some rolling stock.
It had 3 rows of tracks, which this barge has.
The Barge was over 100 ft long.
June 14, 1911 First Train to
leave Prince Rupert to 100 mile, near Kitselas
Credit: F. Button/Library and Archives
Canada/PA-029859
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House on hill with the hip roof is the Pillsbury Home.
2014 this is now a Guest Home. Built in 1908.
Wood to build this house was supplied
by Cunningham's Sawmill, Port Essington BC.
Originally lived in by Joel Horace Pillsbury,
who was GTP Assistant Harbour Engineer.
b- Feb 23, 1874, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
d- Apr 20, 1958 in Richmond BC, age 84
son of Samuel Pillsbury and Martha Dix
Joel married Amelia Florence Hall, Mass
Joel was assistant to James H. Bacon.
b- Mar 1864 in Eastern USA, graduated from Harvard in 1882
James was married as well.
James resigned in Apr 1910, to go to private business.
They were in charge of building the wharves in the City, for GTPR.
1911 map showing Prince Rupert
First All Passenger Train leaving Prince Rupert
GTPR Locomotive #111
photo taken by
McRae Brothers
postcard photo courtesy Grant Walker, CA
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Wharf Railway Construction, Pillsbury house visible on right, up on
hill
Photo taken from or near the GTP Rupert Inn & Annex
Credit: H.N. Topley /
Library and Archives Canada
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Joel Horace
Pillsbury, C. E.
b- May 4, 1874, Kansas City, Mo.,
alt-
b- Feb 23, 1874, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
d- Apr 20, 1958 in Richmond BC, age 84
son of Samuel L. Pillsbury and Martha (Georgia?) Dix
Joel married Amelia Florence Hall, Mass.
They had one son and 3 daughters.
Daughter Alice was the first born white girl in Prince Rupert,
and received a prize from President Charles Hays of the GTP
Joel was assistant to James H. Bacon.
Mr. Pillsbury was a Civil Engineer,
Located in the Exchange Block, Prince Rupert.
1894- Educated Massachusetts Institute of Technology
1894-1899, Engaged in highway and municipal engineering in Mass.,
1899-1906, connected with river, harbour and fortification works in
Florida
1906-1910, came to Prince Rupert as GTPR Assistant Harbour Engineer
One of half dozen pioneer citizens of Prince Rupert;
In 1909 he became a Naturalized Canadian.
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It is not only illegal to do so, but morally wrong!
Stealing anything is possible, but is it right?
Prince Rupert Station
built in 1921-22
Now a Canadian Historic Site
Elevation- 19 ft above sea level
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Want to add a link to my
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Please do not use any of the other watermarked pictures as a link picture
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http://www.gent-family.com/BC/princerupertgtpr.html
just copy the URL from your Browsers Link Bar above,
and paste that URL into face book, google plus, etc
Note- You do not have to ask me, to link to my pages.
I encourage links to spread the history of these areas.
I do not want the off site use of the watermarked pictures is all.
Disclaimer
I am an Amateur Historian, and Genealogist.
I use every source I can find, old newspapers, census, archives,
etc.
I do a quick search for the names on these pages.
Therefore I do NOT profess to have 100% accurate information.
Use my info as a clue to do your own research.
I am not related to these folks, nor do I have hidden info.
I encourage everyone to visit their local Museum,
or buy a local history book for more info.
I attempt to connect people with their ancestor in these places.
If it works on just one person, per page, it is worth the time it
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