Author: Deborah Harton
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738580562
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
In the 1880s, the Central Pacific Railroad labored through the rugged upper Sacramento River canyon to connect California with the far northwest. Where the canyon's steep walls open up to a view of snowcapped Mount Shasta, a railroad switching yard, a depot, a roundhouse, a turntable, and repair shops were constructed. Surrounded by virgin timber, rushing waters, and dramatic geologic formations, this railhead camp--named for a Canadian collier--grew. Completion of the rail line brought commerce and growth as timber was harvested and streams were prospected for gold. Visitors were, and continue to be, drawn by the pure mountain air, scenic beauty, healing mineral waters, hunting, and world-class trout fishing. Though facing many obstacles, including storms, fires, and floods, the town thrived. Incorporated in 1909, Dunsmuir became the headquarters for the Southern Pacific Railroad's fabled Shasta Division in 1916. Today Dunsmuir is known as California's Historic Railroad Town and is recognized in the National Register of Historic Places.
Dunsmuir
Author: Deborah Harton
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738580562
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
In the 1880s, the Central Pacific Railroad labored through the rugged upper Sacramento River canyon to connect California with the far northwest. Where the canyon's steep walls open up to a view of snowcapped Mount Shasta, a railroad switching yard, a depot, a roundhouse, a turntable, and repair shops were constructed. Surrounded by virgin timber, rushing waters, and dramatic geologic formations, this railhead camp--named for a Canadian collier--grew. Completion of the rail line brought commerce and growth as timber was harvested and streams were prospected for gold. Visitors were, and continue to be, drawn by the pure mountain air, scenic beauty, healing mineral waters, hunting, and world-class trout fishing. Though facing many obstacles, including storms, fires, and floods, the town thrived. Incorporated in 1909, Dunsmuir became the headquarters for the Southern Pacific Railroad's fabled Shasta Division in 1916. Today Dunsmuir is known as California's Historic Railroad Town and is recognized in the National Register of Historic Places.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738580562
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
In the 1880s, the Central Pacific Railroad labored through the rugged upper Sacramento River canyon to connect California with the far northwest. Where the canyon's steep walls open up to a view of snowcapped Mount Shasta, a railroad switching yard, a depot, a roundhouse, a turntable, and repair shops were constructed. Surrounded by virgin timber, rushing waters, and dramatic geologic formations, this railhead camp--named for a Canadian collier--grew. Completion of the rail line brought commerce and growth as timber was harvested and streams were prospected for gold. Visitors were, and continue to be, drawn by the pure mountain air, scenic beauty, healing mineral waters, hunting, and world-class trout fishing. Though facing many obstacles, including storms, fires, and floods, the town thrived. Incorporated in 1909, Dunsmuir became the headquarters for the Southern Pacific Railroad's fabled Shasta Division in 1916. Today Dunsmuir is known as California's Historic Railroad Town and is recognized in the National Register of Historic Places.
The Dunsmuir Saga
Author: Terry Reksten
Publisher: D & M Publishers
ISBN: 1926706064
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 490
Book Description
The Dunsmuir Saga brings to life three generations of the legendary Dunsmuir family of Vancouver Island. Robert Dunsmuir -- canny, acquisitive and imaginative -- became the richest man in British Columbia; his sons struggled to consolidate the family fortune; his grandchildren spent it. Award-winning author Terry Reksten brings the members of the Dunsmuir family and their colourful saga to life with her lively writing, vivid anecdotes and careful research. A selection of 50 historical photographs depicts the Dunsmuirs and their grand style of life.
Publisher: D & M Publishers
ISBN: 1926706064
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 490
Book Description
The Dunsmuir Saga brings to life three generations of the legendary Dunsmuir family of Vancouver Island. Robert Dunsmuir -- canny, acquisitive and imaginative -- became the richest man in British Columbia; his sons struggled to consolidate the family fortune; his grandchildren spent it. Award-winning author Terry Reksten brings the members of the Dunsmuir family and their colourful saga to life with her lively writing, vivid anecdotes and careful research. A selection of 50 historical photographs depicts the Dunsmuirs and their grand style of life.
Robert Dunsmuir
Author: Lynne Bowen
Publisher: Dundurn
ISBN: 0968360130
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
Though he came to the wilds of colonial Vancouver Island as an indentured coal miner, Robert Dunsmuir became a mine owner, a railway builder, and the richest man in British Columbia.
Publisher: Dundurn
ISBN: 0968360130
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
Though he came to the wilds of colonial Vancouver Island as an indentured coal miner, Robert Dunsmuir became a mine owner, a railway builder, and the richest man in British Columbia.
I-5 Conversion, Dunsmuir County
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
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Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Report - Minister of Public Works
Author: British Columbia. Dept. of Public Works
Publisher:
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Category : Public works
Languages : en
Pages : 1490
Book Description
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Category : Public works
Languages : en
Pages : 1490
Book Description
Alex Dunsmuir's Dilemma
Author: James Audain
Publisher: Sunnylane
ISBN:
Category : British Columbia
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Tells of Alexander Dunsmuir of the Victoria, British Columbia, coal mining family, his loves, his troubled life, and the building of Dunsmuir House in Oakland.
Publisher: Sunnylane
ISBN:
Category : British Columbia
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Tells of Alexander Dunsmuir of the Victoria, British Columbia, coal mining family, his loves, his troubled life, and the building of Dunsmuir House in Oakland.
Sessional Papers
Author: British Colombia. Parliament
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 1360
Book Description
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Languages : en
Pages : 1360
Book Description
Electrical Engineer's Report Including Abstract of Accounts, Etc. for the Year Ending March 31
Author: Burnley (England). Electricity Dept
Publisher:
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Category : Electricity
Languages : en
Pages : 1472
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Electricity
Languages : en
Pages : 1472
Book Description
Report of the Minister
Author: British Columbia. Department of Public Works
Publisher:
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Category : Public works
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Public works
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Mt. Shasta City-Dunsmuir Area Investigation
Author: California. Department of Water Resources
Publisher:
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Category : Box Canyon Dam (Calif.)
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Box Canyon Dam (Calif.)
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description