Curator's note | The Canadian Northern Railway Bridge, spanning the North Saskatchewan River at Prince Albert, was built between 1907 and 1909. It was originally a joint railway and road bridge and featured a 256 foot swing span in the centre that permitted the passage of steamboats and the movement of logs down the river. The Railway was granted permission in 1939 to convert the moveable span into a fixed span. |
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Title | Construction of the Canadian Northern Railway Bridge at Prince Albert |
Date | [between 1908-1909] |
Physical extent | 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm |
Scope and content | Image of bridge nearing completion. Construction crew gathered for group photo. |
Repository | University of Saskatchewan Archives |
Fonds/collection | Brock Silversides fonds | Credits | James, W.J. |
Retrieval information | Series 2.3: Gateway to the North, Gateway Illustrations 1-50 |
Occupation(s) |
Construction workers / crews Railways Construction - bridges |
Theme(s) |
Transportation & Delivery Construction |
Database ID | 36755 |