Alcan 004

Richard Estelle
Palmer Museum of History and Art
Open Finding Aid
Creator

Unknown

Collection

Alcan Highway Collection

Time Period

1942

Description

A large earth mover, or "scraper", lies tipped on its side in the ditch during early construction of the Alcan Highway. A Cat tractor is attached in front, two soldiers are evident looking on, and an Army truck is visible on the pioneer road in middle ground. Heavy spruce forest is obvious on both sides of the road and on a hill in background.

Location

British Columbia, Canada

Type

Black & White negative, 2-1/4" x 2-1/4"

ENTRY ID

Equipment#n3x-Alc

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