Canadian Pacific Structure Upgrades 1912 - G.G. Hare

Canadian Pacific Railway Structure Upgrades 1912 - George G. 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. transferred George G. Hare, a civil engineer to lead the project.

Transferred: The Railway and Marine World - 1912-07 - DAR Staffing Addition
Promotion: Canadian Railway and Marine World - 1913-02 - G. G. Hare Promotion
Assigned: Canadian Railway and Marine World - 1912-08 - DAR Staffing Addition Detail
The Weston Branch: Canadian Railway and Marine World - 1914-01 - Cornwallis Valley Line Construction Contractor Signed
Resigned: Canadian_Railway_and_Marine_World_-_1917-01_-_K._W._McQuarrie_Appointed_Engineer

A descendant of George G. 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 Hantsport & Area 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.

Gallery

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  George G. Hare's summary of his major projects on the DAR.

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References and Footnotes

George Hare correspondence in regards to the C&W Railway.

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