Caption
Annacis Island, lying in the harbour of New Westminster, B.C., is a new concept in industrial location. The area was reclaimed from the waters of the Fraser River by pumping sand from the adjacent river channel to a height well above the maximum high water level. Of the 1200-acre project 200 have been reclaimed in two years and over 20 companies are already hard at work.
Release Date
October 30, 1956
Materials
Typescript with illustrations
Collection
CMCP fonds
Credit Line
Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography fonds, National Gallery of Canada Library and Archives
Caption
Light industries like this pleasure boat factory will have the advantage of spur tracks connecting with all main rail lines in Canada and the U.S., and they may have their own deep-sea dock in addition.
Date
August 1, 1956
Accession Number
LAC-NFB77272
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176300
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
Excellent drainage and sewage facilities have been installed and there is an abundant water and power supply. Nearly 4 miles of roads have already been laid and a surveyor is now helping to plan additional ones.
Date
August 1, 1956
Accession Number
LAC-NFB77273
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176301
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
Most types of industries have been provided for and the whole project is pleasing in appearance. Their custom built facilities are interesting many firms in these fully serviced sites and buildings which can be obtained without capital outlay on a lease basis. British Columbia was chosen as it was felt it was on the brink of a great secondary industrial expansion, and sub-trades and allied industries have already had a beneficial effect.
Date
August 1, 1956
Accession Number
LAC-NFB77274
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176302
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
Factory bays, each unit consisting of 6000 sq.ft. plus 700 sq.ft. of office space, are available on short-term lease. As business expands, or for larger industries, specially designed buildings may be erected.
Date
August 1, 1956
Accession Number
LAC-NFB77277
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176303
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
General Sir Ouvry Roberts, at left, director of Annacis Industrial Estate and his senior architect, F. Donaldson, predict that this industrial development will eventually represent an investment of $225,000,000.
Date
August 1, 1956
Accession Number
LAC-NFB77699
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176311
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Photostory # 78: Custom Built for Industry: Annacis Island, New Westminster, B.C.
Photographers
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Maker
National Film Board of Canada
Release Date
October 30, 1956
Collection
CMCP fonds
Credit Line
Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography fonds, National Gallery of Canada Library and Archives
Main Text
Annacis Island, lying in the harbour of New Westminster, B.C., is a new concept in industrial location. The area was reclaimed from the waters of the Fraser River by pumping sand from the adjacent river channel to a height well above the maximum high water level. Of the 1200-acre project 200 have been reclaimed in two years and over 20 companies are already hard at work.
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