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- Marathon Train StationWith the end of World War II, the men returning from the war, the men who were released from POW camps, and Europeans wishing to stay in Canada, were all well received by the town of Marathon. In this photo is the CPR depot which was under construction. In the …With the end of World War II, the men returning from the war, the men who were released from POW camps, and Europeans wishing to stay in Canada, were all …Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
- Marathon Train Station (~ 1945)In the background of this photo you can see the train depot under construction. In the foreground, are the dormatories for construction workers.In the background of this photo you can see the train depot under construction. In the foreground, are the dormatories for construction workers.Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
- Marathon Train StationPhoto of the Canadian Pacific Railway station under construction.Photo of the Canadian Pacific Railway station under construction.Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
- VJ Day, August 1945Also P3579Also P3579Thunder Bay Public Library
- Port Arthur Ore Trestle - Steel Viaducts (March 21 1945)Black and white photo showing the C.N.R. trestle at an interesting angle, showing part of the steel viaduct and the East Trestle.Black and white photo showing the C.N.R. trestle at an interesting angle, showing part of the steel viaduct and the East Trestle.Thunder Bay Public Library
- CNR Field Engineering Staff (April 9 1945)Black and white photo of the C.N.R. field engineering staff. From left to right are: Arnott; Syd Harper; D.B McKillop; E. Naslin; MacIlroy and Morphet. No first names were listed on the photograph.Black and white photo of the C.N.R. field engineering staff. From left to right are: Arnott; Syd Harper; D.B McKillop; E. Naslin; MacIlroy and Morphet. No first names were listed …Thunder Bay Public Library
- Port Arthur Ore Trestle Construction (March 8 1945)Photo of the massive trestle with two people standing on the ground to the left. The base of the trestle at the right is composed of fir timbers from British Columbia. On the left, the trestle displays a steel viaduct of towers and plate girder deck spans.Photo of the massive trestle with two people standing on the ground to the left. The base of the trestle at the right is composed of fir timbers from British …Thunder Bay Public Library
- Port Arthur Ore Trestle ( Feb 27th 1945)Black and white photo showing the first girder of the second 78' span in place.Black and white photo showing the first girder of the second 78' span in place.Thunder Bay Public Library
- Port Arthur Ore Trestle (1945)Placing second 78' span - six down, two to go. (February 27, 1945)Placing second 78' span - six down, two to go. (February 27, 1945)Thunder Bay Public Library
- Port Arthur Ore trestle - traveling crane (March 8 1945)A Hamilton Bridge crane placing a steel girder for the approach to the Canadian National Iron Ore dock.A Hamilton Bridge crane placing a steel girder for the approach to the Canadian National Iron Ore dock.Thunder Bay Public Library
- CNR Staff - Ore Dock ConstructionBlack and white photo of C.N.R. staff members. From left to right: the chief - D.B. McKillop ,W.B. Moore, B&B foreman, steel bridge foreman - E.Naslin and inspector - Syd Harper.Black and white photo of C.N.R. staff members. From left to right: the chief - D.B. McKillop ,W.B. Moore, B&B foreman, steel bridge foreman - E.Naslin and inspector - Syd …Thunder Bay Public Library
- Derrick car on Ore TrestlePhoto of a Hamilton Bridge Derrick placing the first girder of the second 78 foot span.Photo of a Hamilton Bridge Derrick placing the first girder of the second 78 foot span.Thunder Bay Public Library
- Men in Front of CNR Cars (July 17, 1945)Two men, Mike Arnoth and Mr. Baeder are shown standing in front of one of the first ore cars to arrive from the iron ore mines at Steep Rock.The CN trestle and ore dock were newly completed. At 9 a.m. the previous morning, the first of the ore cars opened …Two men, Mike Arnoth and Mr. Baeder are shown standing in front of one of the first ore cars to arrive from the iron ore mines at Steep Rock.The CN …Thunder Bay Public Library
- Port Arthur Ore Dock (1945)Looking west - Hamilton Bridge Derrick Car erecting posts, for first span. (February 20, 1945)Looking west - Hamilton Bridge Derrick Car erecting posts, for first span. (February 20, 1945)Thunder Bay Public Library
- Port Arthur Ore Trestle - Construction (1945)Black and white photo illustrating the massive nature of the trestle construction site. The trestle would run from the harbour all the way to Memorial Avenue (over two miles in length, not including the ore docks themselves).Black and white photo illustrating the massive nature of the trestle construction site. The trestle would run from the harbour all the way to Memorial Avenue (over two miles in …Thunder Bay Public Library
- Derrick Car on Iron Ore TrestleHamilton Bridge derrick car using a gib boom to erect posts. This traveling crane was also known as a double boom derrick.Hamilton Bridge derrick car using a gib boom to erect posts. This traveling crane was also known as a double boom derrick.Thunder Bay Public Library
- Port Arthur Ore Trestle - Construction (March 8 1945)This photograph shows a Hamilton Bridge traveling crane placing a 32 ton steel girder into place on the trestle. Newspaper reports indicated the trestle itself would be a mile long, followed by a mile and a half approach to the iron ore dock.This photograph shows a Hamilton Bridge traveling crane placing a 32 ton steel girder into place on the trestle. Newspaper reports indicated the trestle itself would be a mile long, …Thunder Bay Public Library
- Port Arthur Ore Dock (May 17th 1945)Black and white photo showing the timber frame construction of the ore dock.Black and white photo showing the timber frame construction of the ore dock.Thunder Bay Public Library
- Port Arthur Ore trestle(1945)This photograph shows the trestle near completion. The wooden trestle would stretch two thirds of a mile in length. It was composed of fir from British Columbia and structural steel contracted through the Hamilton Bridge Company.This photograph shows the trestle near completion. The wooden trestle would stretch two thirds of a mile in length. It was composed of fir from British Columbia and structural steel …Thunder Bay Public Library
- Port Arthur Ore trestle(1945)Trestle during construction.Trestle during construction.Thunder Bay Public Library