- CA SQPL STA-1960-1960.xx.xx.290
- 1960
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Laying or fixing railway track
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Woodfibre Plant construction, 1961
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Squamish Mills was incorporated by Pat Brennan and John Drenka in 1951. They bought the former PGE site and building located on the east bank of the Mamquam Channel. They planned to build a shingle mill but logging was more feasible economically. In 1956, approximately 3 local men were employed and the company started logging in Upper Squamish on Crown loand with a timber quota of 7 million foot board measure (f.b.m.) per year. Equipment consisted of 1010 Laurence donkey for yarding and a Fordson donkey for loading. Pat Brennan was the president.
Results of wood pulp boiler explosion
Results of a wood pulp boiler explosion at 3pm on August 18, 1963. Seven men were killed and 300 men were put out of work until the recovery room was repaired.
Photo by: Stan Walter (Province clipping, August 19, 1963).
Wood pulp boiler exploded at 3pm on August 18. 1963. Seven men were killed and 300 men were put out of work until the recovery room was repaired.
Photo by: Den England (clipping from Vancouver Sun, August 19, 1963).
Aerial photo displaying proposed site of pulp and paper mill
Aerial photo displaying the proposed site of a pulp and paper mill. Was to be a joint venture of united Pulp Co. and Price Brothers Co. Ltd.
Photo by: George Allen Aerial Photos Ltd, September 3, 1964.
Rally for the re-opening of the Britannia Mine
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It says "Guest of honor" on the back of the photo.
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On the back, it says, "If this is cut to a [cut off] make sure that their spars are in the pen and turn as shown." In one corner, it says, "#BND."
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Premier Bennett presenting the No. 2 locomotive
November 2, 1967, Premier Bennett (W.A.C.) presents the No. 2 locomotive to the people of Squamish. Mayor Brennan to the left, Fred Downer to the right.
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A screen behind the men in the photo says, "Bring your to the B.C. Tel. Porpoise Po."
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On the back, it says:
Cleaning locomotive component in recently installed [unclear] degrease.
Henry Veischoof__L. G. McAbee
Joe Trento__Peter Bridge
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