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By 1906, the world economic growth cycle impacted the forest industry with 2 large lumber operations and many smaller ones locating in Port Moody.
2
Canadian Pacific Lumber began in 1900
circa 1907
Port Moody, British Columbia
Credits:
unknown
3
In 1908 a second CPR station was built a mile closer to Moody Centre than the 1882 station
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Port Moody's Second CPR Station
circa 1910
Port Moody, British Columbia
Credits:
unknown
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The 1882 station was used by the BC Union Oil Company and its successors (BA) from 1909 as offices for a refinery
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Baird Tug in front of Union Oil and the 1882 Station
1940-1960
Burrard Inlet, Port Moody
Credits:
Baird Family
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Development was such that a request for a rail transit system (the Interurban) to connect to New Westminster was made in 1910. This was denied. However, a request for incorporation as a city was accepted in 1913
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The Interurban used in adjoining communities
1891-1958
New Westminster, British Columbia
Credits:
Hoyem
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In 1945, the second station was moved in two pieces on the tracks and pulled by a steam engine to the foot of Queen Street in Moody Centre
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Moving half the 1908 Station on the tracks
10 April 1945
Port Moody, British Columbia
Credits:
unknown
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Pacific Coast Terminals (PCT) redeveloped from BA, the 1882 Station site in 1961. The 1882 Station was torn down after being offered to the City for a dollar. PCT went on to become the world's largest sulphur port.
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Pacific Coast Terminals moved to Port Moody in 1960
circa 1961
Port Moody, British Columbia
Credits:
Unknown
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A 1966 Provincial historical marker on Barnet Highway summed up Port Moody's past.
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Provincial Highway marker sums up Port Moody's history
circa 1966
Burrard Inlet, Port Moody
Credits:
Unknown