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| − | After the [[1911_-_Chapter_72_-_DAR_Lease_to_CPR_Authorized|Canadian Pacific Railway leased the Dominion Atlantic Railway]] in 1911, the C.P.R. embarked on a major upgrade campaign to bring the D.A.R. up to current C.P.R. standards. The | + | After the [[1911_-_Chapter_72_-_DAR_Lease_to_CPR_Authorized|Canadian Pacific Railway leased the Dominion Atlantic Railway]] in 1911, the C.P.R. embarked on a major upgrade campaign to bring the D.A.R. up to current C.P.R. standards. The C.P.R. hired G.C. Hare, a civil engineer to lead the project. |
| − | A descendant of G.C. Hare in 2025 donated a box of 150 photos of various structures in various stages that were to be | + | A descendant of G.C. Hare in 2025 donated a box of 150 photos of various structures in various stages that were to be, and which were upgraded (before and after) to the West Hantsport Historical Society. |
A complete list of structures shown in the photos is forthcoming. The list will reference pages in the [[:category:Structures|Structures]]. Administrative and field notes will be listed here pertaining to the upgrade campaign. | A complete list of structures shown in the photos is forthcoming. The list will reference pages in the [[:category:Structures|Structures]]. Administrative and field notes will be listed here pertaining to the upgrade campaign. | ||
Revision as of 16:01, 26 May 2025
'Canadian Pacific Railway Structure Upgrades 1912 - G.C. Hare'
After the Canadian Pacific Railway leased the Dominion Atlantic Railway in 1911, the C.P.R. embarked on a major upgrade campaign to bring the D.A.R. up to current C.P.R. standards. The C.P.R. hired G.C. Hare, a civil engineer to lead the project.
A descendant of G.C. Hare in 2025 donated a box of 150 photos of various structures in various stages that were to be, and which were upgraded (before and after) to the West Hantsport Historical Society.
A complete list of structures shown in the photos is forthcoming. The list will reference pages in the Structures. Administrative and field notes will be listed here pertaining to the upgrade campaign.
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