Title: Old Route and New Route of CPR line from Lethbridge to Fort Macleod

Description: A slide showing the old route and new route of the Canadian Pacific Railway line from Lethbridge to Fort Macleod. The lower rail line is the old route, which was used from 1897 to 1908, and the upper rail line is the new route, which has been used from 1908 on.

Creator: Carlton R. Stewart; Illustrator - Art Potuin, 1976

Subject: Railroads--Alberta, Southern--History

Location: Lethbridge, Alberta; Fort Macleod, Alberta

Relevant Dates: [not supplied]

Rights: The University of Lethbridge Library received permission from Carlton R. Stewart of Lethbridge, Alberta to digitize and display this content, however, a number of these images originally came from other archival bodies. Requests for reproduction of materials in the collection should be directed to Carlton R. Stewart if he is the only listed “Source Location(s)” and listed as the “Photographer” for that image. If Carlton R. Stewart is not listed as the “Photographer” and another “Source Location” exists, requests for reproductions of materials should be directed to that second source.

Title: Rail Bridge over 6 mile long Coulee

Description: A slide showing the rail bridge of the Canadian Pacific Railway Lethbridge to Fort Macleod line, which was used from 1897 to 1908. This bridge later became a road traffic bridge to Kenyon Field (Lethbridge Airport).

Creator: University of Lethbridge

Subject: Railroad bridges--Alberta--Lethbridge--History; Railroads--Alberta, Southern--History; Oldman River (Alta.)--Bridges; Trestles--Alberta--Lethbridge--History; Viaducts--Alberta--Lethbridge--History

Location: Lethbridge, Alberta

Relevant Dates: 1897

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Title: Wooden Bridge on the Lethbridge to Macleod CPR line

Description: A slide showing the wooden bridge on the Canadian Pacific Railway Lethbridge to Fort Macleod line, which was used from 1897-1908.

Creator: University of Lethbridge

Subject: Railroad bridges--Alberta--Lethbridge--History; Railroads--Alberta, Southern--History; Oldman River (Alta.)--Bridges; Trestles--Alberta--Lethbridge--History; Viaducts--Alberta--Lethbridge--History

Location: Lethbridge, Alberta

Relevant Dates: 1897

Rights: The University of Lethbridge Library received permission from Carlton R. Stewart of Lethbridge, Alberta to digitize and display this content, however, a number of these images originally came from other archival bodies. Requests for reproduction of materials in the collection should be directed to Carlton R. Stewart if he is the only listed “Source Location(s)” and listed as the “Photographer” for that image. If Carlton R. Stewart is not listed as the “Photographer” and another “Source Location” exists, requests for reproductions of materials should be directed to that second source.

Title: 1897 Construction of High Level Bridge

Description: A slide showing the construction of the 2,933 foot long, 65 foot high High Level Bridge. This bridge was constructed to cross the St. Mary River south of Lethbridge.

Creator: University of Lethbridge

Subject: High Level Bridge (Lethbridge, Alta.); Lethbridge Viaduct (Lethbridge, Alta.); Railroad bridges--Alberta--Lethbridge--History; Railroads--Alberta, Southern--Construction; Railroads--Alberta, Southern--History; Oldman River (Alta.)--Bridges; Trestles--Alberta--Lethbridge--History; Viaducts--Alberta--Lethbridge--History

Location: Lethbridge, Alberta

Relevant Dates: 1897

Rights: The University of Lethbridge Library received permission from Carlton R. Stewart of Lethbridge, Alberta to digitize and display this content, however, a number of these images originally came from other archival bodies. Requests for reproduction of materials in the collection should be directed to Carlton R. Stewart if he is the only listed “Source Location(s)” and listed as the “Photographer” for that image. If Carlton R. Stewart is not listed as the “Photographer” and another “Source Location” exists, requests for reproductions of materials should be directed to that second source.

Title: Railway Right-of-Way Cutline

Description: A slide showing the railway right-of-way cutline on the C.P.R. Lethbridge to Fort Macleod line, used from 1897 to 1908.

Creator: Carlton R. Stewart

Subject: Railroads--Alberta, Southern--History

Location: Lethbridge, Alberta

Relevant Dates: 1970

Rights: The University of Lethbridge Library received permission from Carlton R. Stewart of Lethbridge, Alberta to digitize and display this content, however, a number of these images originally came from other archival bodies. Requests for reproduction of materials in the collection should be directed to Carlton R. Stewart if he is the only listed “Source Location(s)” and listed as the “Photographer” for that image. If Carlton R. Stewart is not listed as the “Photographer” and another “Source Location” exists, requests for reproductions of materials should be directed to that second source.

Title: Collapsed Bridge, Engine-Tender and Flatcar

Description: A slide showing a collapsed bridge, engine-tender and flatcar on the abandoned C.P.R. Lethbridge to Macleod line.

Creator: University of Lethbridge

Subject: Railroad bridges--Alberta--Lethbridge--History; Railroads--Alberta, Southern--History; Oldman River (Alta.)--Bridges; Trestles--Alberta--Lethbridge--History; Viaducts--Alberta--Lethbridge--History

Location: Lethbridge, Alberta

Relevant Dates: 1910

Rights: The University of Lethbridge Library received permission from Carlton R. Stewart of Lethbridge, Alberta to digitize and display this content, however, a number of these images originally came from other archival bodies. Requests for reproduction of materials in the collection should be directed to Carlton R. Stewart if he is the only listed “Source Location(s)” and listed as the “Photographer” for that image. If Carlton R. Stewart is not listed as the “Photographer” and another “Source Location” exists, requests for reproductions of materials should be directed to that second source.

Title: Collapsed Bridge, Engine-Tender and Flatcar

Description: A slide showing a collapsed bridge, engine-tender and flatcar on the abandoned C.P.R. Lethbridge to Macleod line.

Creator: University of Lethbridge

Subject: Railroad bridges--Alberta--Lethbridge--History; Railroads--Alberta, Southern--History; Oldman River (Alta.)--Bridges; Trestles--Alberta--Lethbridge--History; Viaducts--Alberta--Lethbridge--History

Location: Lethbridge, Alberta

Relevant Dates: 1910

Rights: The University of Lethbridge Library received permission from Carlton R. Stewart of Lethbridge, Alberta to digitize and display this content, however, a number of these images originally came from other archival bodies. Requests for reproduction of materials in the collection should be directed to Carlton R. Stewart if he is the only listed “Source Location(s)” and listed as the “Photographer” for that image. If Carlton R. Stewart is not listed as the “Photographer” and another “Source Location” exists, requests for reproductions of materials should be directed to that second source.

Title: Holes for High Level Bridge Concrete Piers

Description: A slide showing the holes dug for the concrete piers of the High Level Bridge.

Creator: University of Lethbridge

Subject: High Level Bridge (Lethbridge, Alta.); Lethbridge Viaduct (Lethbridge, Alta.); Railroad bridges--Alberta--Lethbridge--History; Railroads--Alberta, Southern--Construction; Railroads--Alberta, Southern--History; Oldman River (Alta.)--Bridges; Trestles--Alberta--Lethbridge--History; Viaducts--Alberta--Lethbridge--History

Location: Lethbridge, Alberta

Relevant Dates: 1908

Rights: The University of Lethbridge Library received permission from Carlton R. Stewart of Lethbridge, Alberta to digitize and display this content, however, a number of these images originally came from other archival bodies. Requests for reproduction of materials in the collection should be directed to Carlton R. Stewart if he is the only listed “Source Location(s)” and listed as the “Photographer” for that image. If Carlton R. Stewart is not listed as the “Photographer” and another “Source Location” exists, requests for reproductions of materials should be directed to that second source.

Title: Inside one of the Holes for the Concrete Piers

Description: A slide showing engineer Blair Ripley (left) and assistant Mitchell (right) in one of the holes dug for the concrete piers. The tops of the 12 to 20 foot pikes can be seen on the floor of the hole.

Creator: University of Lethbridge

Subject: High Level Bridge (Lethbridge, Alta.); Lethbridge Viaduct (Lethbridge, Alta.); Railroad bridges--Alberta--Lethbridge--History; Railroads--Alberta, Southern--Construction; Railroads--Alberta, Southern--History; Oldman River (Alta.)--Bridges; Trestles--Alberta--Lethbridge--History; Viaducts--Alberta--Lethbridge--History

Location: Lethbridge, Alberta

Relevant Dates: 1908

Rights: The University of Lethbridge Library received permission from Carlton R. Stewart of Lethbridge, Alberta to digitize and display this content, however, a number of these images originally came from other archival bodies. Requests for reproduction of materials in the collection should be directed to Carlton R. Stewart if he is the only listed “Source Location(s)” and listed as the “Photographer” for that image. If Carlton R. Stewart is not listed as the “Photographer” and another “Source Location” exists, requests for reproductions of materials should be directed to that second source.

Title: View From the West Bank

Description: A slide of the "view from the west bank of the valley, showing some of the piers in place, mostly the south piers."

Creator: University of Lethbridge

Subject: High Level Bridge (Lethbridge, Alta.); Lethbridge Viaduct (Lethbridge, Alta.); Railroad bridges--Alberta--Lethbridge--History; Railroads--Alberta, Southern--Construction; Railroads--Alberta, Southern--History; Oldman River (Alta.)--Bridges; Trestles--Alberta--Lethbridge--History; Viaducts--Alberta--Lethbridge--History

Location: Lethbridge, Alberta

Relevant Dates: 1908

Rights: The University of Lethbridge Library received permission from Carlton R. Stewart of Lethbridge, Alberta to digitize and display this content, however, a number of these images originally came from other archival bodies. Requests for reproduction of materials in the collection should be directed to Carlton R. Stewart if he is the only listed “Source Location(s)” and listed as the “Photographer” for that image. If Carlton R. Stewart is not listed as the “Photographer” and another “Source Location” exists, requests for reproductions of materials should be directed to that second source.

Title: View of the River Valley

Description: A slide showing the "view of the river valley from east to west with many of the concrete piers or pedestals in place. There were 132 piers, on the average it took about 100 cu. yds., of concrete for each."

Creator: University of Lethbridge

Subject: High Level Bridge (Lethbridge, Alta.); Lethbridge Viaduct (Lethbridge, Alta.); Railroad bridges--Alberta--Lethbridge--History; Railroads--Alberta, Southern--Construction; Railroads--Alberta, Southern--History; Oldman River (Alta.)--Bridges; Trestles--Alberta--Lethbridge--History; Viaducts--Alberta--Lethbridge--History

Location: Lethbridge, Alberta

Relevant Dates: 1908

Rights: The University of Lethbridge Library received permission from Carlton R. Stewart of Lethbridge, Alberta to digitize and display this content, however, a number of these images originally came from other archival bodies. Requests for reproduction of materials in the collection should be directed to Carlton R. Stewart if he is the only listed “Source Location(s)” and listed as the “Photographer” for that image. If Carlton R. Stewart is not listed as the “Photographer” and another “Source Location” exists, requests for reproductions of materials should be directed to that second source.

Title: Flood of June 1908

Description: A slide showing "[t]he flood of June 1908 [which] destroyed much of the substructure work that had been done."

Creator: University of Lethbridge

Subject: High Level Bridge (Lethbridge, Alta.); Lethbridge Viaduct (Lethbridge, Alta.); Railroad bridges--Alberta--Lethbridge--History; Railroads--Alberta, Southern--Construction; Railroads--Alberta, Southern--History; Oldman River (Alta.)--Bridges; Trestles--Alberta--Lethbridge--History; Viaducts--Alberta--Lethbridge--History

Location: Lethbridge, Alberta

Relevant Dates: 1908

Rights: The University of Lethbridge Library received permission from Carlton R. Stewart of Lethbridge, Alberta to digitize and display this content, however, a number of these images originally came from other archival bodies. Requests for reproduction of materials in the collection should be directed to Carlton R. Stewart if he is the only listed “Source Location(s)” and listed as the “Photographer” for that image. If Carlton R. Stewart is not listed as the “Photographer” and another “Source Location” exists, requests for reproductions of materials should be directed to that second source.

Title: Photos of the Piers

Description: A slide of a "[p]hoto of the piers from the east bank of the river showing some of the earthen workings on the west side of the valley banks."

Creator: University of Lethbridge

Subject: High Level Bridge (Lethbridge, Alta.); Lethbridge Viaduct (Lethbridge, Alta.); Railroad bridges--Alberta--Lethbridge--History; Railroads--Alberta, Southern--Construction; Railroads--Alberta, Southern--History; Oldman River (Alta.)--Bridges; Trestles--Alberta--Lethbridge--History; Viaducts--Alberta--Lethbridge--History

Location: Lethbridge, Alberta

Relevant Dates: 1908

Rights: The University of Lethbridge Library received permission from Carlton R. Stewart of Lethbridge, Alberta to digitize and display this content, however, a number of these images originally came from other archival bodies. Requests for reproduction of materials in the collection should be directed to Carlton R. Stewart if he is the only listed “Source Location(s)” and listed as the “Photographer” for that image. If Carlton R. Stewart is not listed as the “Photographer” and another “Source Location” exists, requests for reproductions of materials should be directed to that second source.

Title: Ground Work Continued as the Bridge Progressed Westward

Description: A slide showing how "[g]round work continued as the bridge progressed westward. Here pictured are the jib poles and other apparatus used by the contractor for the piers set in the river. At this point in time, although work would have been happening during the winter, there seems to be little or no snow here or showing in any of the photographs."

Creator: University of Lethbridge

Subject: High Level Bridge (Lethbridge, Alta.); Lethbridge Viaduct (Lethbridge, Alta.); Railroad bridges--Alberta--Lethbridge--History; Railroads--Alberta, Southern--Construction; Railroads--Alberta, Southern--History; Oldman River (Alta.)--Bridges; Trestles--Alberta--Lethbridge--History; Viaducts--Alberta--Lethbridge--History

Location: Lethbridge, Alberta

Relevant Dates: 1908

Rights: The University of Lethbridge Library received permission from Carlton R. Stewart of Lethbridge, Alberta to digitize and display this content, however, a number of these images originally came from other archival bodies. Requests for reproduction of materials in the collection should be directed to Carlton R. Stewart if he is the only listed “Source Location(s)” and listed as the “Photographer” for that image. If Carlton R. Stewart is not listed as the “Photographer” and another “Source Location” exists, requests for reproductions of materials should be directed to that second source.

Title: Looking Easterly from the West Bank

Description: A slide showing a "[p]hoto from the west bank looking easterly showing the caissons, piers and other workings required as it passes through the river's course."

Creator: University of Lethbridge

Subject: High Level Bridge (Lethbridge, Alta.); Lethbridge Viaduct (Lethbridge, Alta.); Railroad bridges--Alberta--Lethbridge--History; Railroads--Alberta, Southern--Construction; Railroads--Alberta, Southern--History; Oldman River (Alta.)--Bridges; Trestles--Alberta--Lethbridge--History; Viaducts--Alberta--Lethbridge--History

Location: Lethbridge, Alberta

Relevant Dates: 1908

Rights: The University of Lethbridge Library received permission from Carlton R. Stewart of Lethbridge, Alberta to digitize and display this content, however, a number of these images originally came from other archival bodies. Requests for reproduction of materials in the collection should be directed to Carlton R. Stewart if he is the only listed “Source Location(s)” and listed as the “Photographer” for that image. If Carlton R. Stewart is not listed as the “Photographer” and another “Source Location” exists, requests for reproductions of materials should be directed to that second source.

Title: Deep Sea Diver

Description: A slide showing how a "deep sea diver was used to clear the rubble from the bottom of the caissons and piers after the flood. The third man from left operating the pump is Ingvald Austring who worked in Lethbridge at the time; he passed away in 1976. Some of his offspring came back to Lethbridge and were residing here in 1993."

Creator: University of Lethbridge

Subject: High Level Bridge (Lethbridge, Alta.); Lethbridge Viaduct (Lethbridge, Alta.); Railroad bridges--Alberta--Lethbridge--History; Railroads--Alberta, Southern--Construction; Railroads--Alberta, Southern--History; Oldman River (Alta.)--Bridges; Trestles--Alberta--Lethbridge--History; Viaducts--Alberta--Lethbridge--History

Location: Lethbridge, Alberta

Relevant Dates: 1909

Rights: The University of Lethbridge Library received permission from Carlton R. Stewart of Lethbridge, Alberta to digitize and display this content, however, a number of these images originally came from other archival bodies. Requests for reproduction of materials in the collection should be directed to Carlton R. Stewart if he is the only listed “Source Location(s)” and listed as the “Photographer” for that image. If Carlton R. Stewart is not listed as the “Photographer” and another “Source Location” exists, requests for reproductions of materials should be directed to that second source.

Title: Laying the First Girder

Description: A slide showing the "laying of the first girder into place on 24 June 1908 with the aid of a small travelling crane."

Creator: University of Lethbridge

Subject: High Level Bridge (Lethbridge, Alta.); Lethbridge Viaduct (Lethbridge, Alta.); Railroad bridges--Alberta--Lethbridge--History; Railroads--Alberta, Southern--Construction; Railroads--Alberta, Southern--History; Oldman River (Alta.)--Bridges; Trestles--Alberta--Lethbridge--History; Viaducts--Alberta--Lethbridge--History

Location: Lethbridge, Alberta

Relevant Dates: 1908

Rights: The University of Lethbridge Library received permission from Carlton R. Stewart of Lethbridge, Alberta to digitize and display this content, however, a number of these images originally came from other archival bodies. Requests for reproduction of materials in the collection should be directed to Carlton R. Stewart if he is the only listed “Source Location(s)” and listed as the “Photographer” for that image. If Carlton R. Stewart is not listed as the “Photographer” and another “Source Location” exists, requests for reproductions of materials should be directed to that second source.

Title: The First of Three Girders in Place

Description: A slide showing "[t]he first of three girders in place. The smaller travelling crane was used to build the steel erection traveller, seen here partially completed."

Creator: University of Lethbridge

Subject: High Level Bridge (Lethbridge, Alta.); Lethbridge Viaduct (Lethbridge, Alta.); Railroad bridges--Alberta--Lethbridge--History; Railroads--Alberta, Southern--Construction; Railroads--Alberta, Southern--History; Oldman River (Alta.)--Bridges; Trestles--Alberta--Lethbridge--History; Viaducts--Alberta--Lethbridge--History

Location: Lethbridge, Alberta

Relevant Dates: 1908

Rights: The University of Lethbridge Library received permission from Carlton R. Stewart of Lethbridge, Alberta to digitize and display this content, however, a number of these images originally came from other archival bodies. Requests for reproduction of materials in the collection should be directed to Carlton R. Stewart if he is the only listed “Source Location(s)” and listed as the “Photographer” for that image. If Carlton R. Stewart is not listed as the “Photographer” and another “Source Location” exists, requests for reproductions of materials should be directed to that second source.

Title: Erection Traveller at Work

Description: A slide showing "[t]he erection traveller at work although the engine house is not yet complete. It was 207 feet long, with a 116 foot reach, stood 60 feet high, weighed 712,000 pounds and had 11 miles of cable in the lifter mechanism."

Creator: University of Lethbridge

Subject: High Level Bridge (Lethbridge, Alta.); Lethbridge Viaduct (Lethbridge, Alta.); Railroad bridges--Alberta--Lethbridge--History; Railroads--Alberta, Southern--Construction; Railroads--Alberta, Southern--History; Oldman River (Alta.)--Bridges; Trestles--Alberta--Lethbridge--History; Viaducts--Alberta--Lethbridge--History

Location: Lethbridge, Alberta

Relevant Dates: 1908

Rights: The University of Lethbridge Library received permission from Carlton R. Stewart of Lethbridge, Alberta to digitize and display this content, however, a number of these images originally came from other archival bodies. Requests for reproduction of materials in the collection should be directed to Carlton R. Stewart if he is the only listed “Source Location(s)” and listed as the “Photographer” for that image. If Carlton R. Stewart is not listed as the “Photographer” and another “Source Location” exists, requests for reproductions of materials should be directed to that second source.

Title: Steel Erection Traveller and Wooden Riveting Traveller

Description: A slide showing "[t]he steel erection traveller and wooden riveting traveller, with cages suspended below the latter. The erection traveller was later used to build a bridge over the Fraser Reive and possibly another on the Grand Trunk Pacific (later CNR) on the Bulkey Sub, near Prince George, B.C. about 1912."

Creator: University of Lethbridge

Subject: High Level Bridge (Lethbridge, Alta.); Lethbridge Viaduct (Lethbridge, Alta.); Railroad bridges--Alberta--Lethbridge--History; Railroads--Alberta, Southern--Construction; Railroads--Alberta, Southern--History; Oldman River (Alta.)--Bridges; Trestles--Alberta--Lethbridge--History; Viaducts--Alberta--Lethbridge--History

Location: Lethbridge, Alberta

Relevant Dates: 1909

Rights: The University of Lethbridge Library received permission from Carlton R. Stewart of Lethbridge, Alberta to digitize and display this content, however, a number of these images originally came from other archival bodies. Requests for reproduction of materials in the collection should be directed to Carlton R. Stewart if he is the only listed “Source Location(s)” and listed as the “Photographer” for that image. If Carlton R. Stewart is not listed as the “Photographer” and another “Source Location” exists, requests for reproductions of materials should be directed to that second source.