Historic Work Art Cards
(Set of 5)
- Set of five.
- 5" x 7"
- Product Weight: 15.0 g
- All proceeds from the sales of Art Cards go to the Power Pioneers Miracle Millions Campaign for BC Children's Hospital.
- All art cards are secured and sealed in recyclable film.
BC Hydro head office thank you
The ice storm of 1972 was one of the most devastating acts of
nature BC Hydro had ever faced. During the storm, huge
transmission towers collapsed like matchsticks. After the storm was
over, the Hydro headquarters in Vancouver blazed out its
appreciation of the patience and resiliance of the Lower Mainland
residents during the crisis.
Gaslights to Gigawatts
Copyright 1998, BC Hydro Power Pioneers
BC Electric
Typical BC Electric power/interurban installation in the Fraser Valley
during the first half of the century. At right is the substation that
stepped down the electricity which arrived via high voltage lines
from a power generating facility miles away.
Gaslights to Gigawatts
Copyright 1998, BC Hydro Power Pioneers
Nora Lee
Nora Lee was the only female diesel operator in the Power
Commission’s history. A former hunting guide, she could handle
any job asked of her in the Golden powerhouse.
Gaslights to Gigawatts
Copyright 1998, BC Hydro Power Pioneers
Peace River project
BC Hydro co-chair Gordon Shrum (right), the man in charge of the
Peace River project, and Bob Chambers, site superintendent, on the
dam site in 1963.
Voices from Two Rivers
Copyright 2010, BC Hydro Power Pioneers
Conductorettes
It was during the Second World War that women started taking on
what were considered traditionally male jobs. Some were highly
visible roles, such as the conductorettes who were first introduced
on the streetcars in September 1943.
Gaslights to Gigawatts
Copyright 1998, BC Hydro Power Pioneers