Identity area
Reference code
AF2012.034 - McNab, EA-AF2012.034-AF2012.034.004N
Title
Photo: Fraser River Flooding - Port Mann
Date(s)
- 1948 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
Contains one black and white original photograph
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Name of creator
Repository
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Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Ariel photograph of the Fraser River Flood of 1948. Overlooking a flooded railway yard alongside the river at Port Mann. The small town is safe from the water, but the flood has reached the railyard, covering the tracks and half submering train cars. Bottom of photo written in white ink: "#2-1 - Railway Yard at port Mann Looking West 1000'. 0922 6-6-48". Black and white original, 8x10"