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Bending invert steel reinforcing for aqueduct south of Anola
Photograph of invert steel reinforcing for the Winnipeg Aqueduct being bent according to a template south of Anola, Manitoba. Division Engineer C.J. Bruce is at centre with his hands on his hips. Photographer is unknown.
Greater Winnipeg Water District
Seine River south of aqueduct crossing
Photograph of the Seine River just south of the Winnipeg Aqueduct's crossing, looking southeast towards Provencher Boulevard and the Tissot area. The St. Boniface water tower can be seen behind the buildings in the background. Photographer is unknown.
Greater Winnipeg Water District
Photograph of the Seine River where the Winnipeg Aqueduct crosses, looking northeast towards the Canadian Northern Railway main line and Rue Notre Dame (at right). Photographer is unknown.
Greater Winnipeg Water District
Aqueduct siphon at Birch River crossing
Photograph of a Winnipeg Aqueduct siphon at the Birch River crossing near McMunn, Manitoba. Photographer is unknown.
Greater Winnipeg Water District
Riprapping west side of Falcon River Diversion Dyke at Indian Bay
Photograph of workers riprapping the west side of the Falcon River Diversion Dyke at Indian Bay. Photographer is unknown.
Greater Winnipeg Water District
Pumping water from trench near Spruce Siding
Photograph of water being pumped from a trench next to the Greater Winnipeg Water District Railway near Spruce Siding, Manitoba, looking southeast. Photographer is unknown.
Greater Winnipeg Water District
Photograph of the Seine River where the Winnipeg Aqueduct crosses, looking northeast towards the Canadian Northern Railway main line and Rue Notre Dame (at right). Photographer is unknown.
Greater Winnipeg Water District
Part of William Smaill fonds
Item consists of a photo album created by William Smaill, Superintendent of the Winnipeg Aqueduct Construction Company, Ltd. The album contains photographs of the aqueduct’s construction, company men and their families, recreation, camps and homes used during construction, the Greater Winnipeg Water District Railway, and the surrounding landscape (Shoal Lake, Whitemouth River, Indian Bay, Birch River). There are also several photos of Winnipeg during Decoration Day 1914, photos of Mayors T.R. Deacon, Thomas Sharpe, and R.D. Waugh, and two photos of an Anishinaabe camp at Kekekoziibii Shoal Lake 40 First Nation.
The photos are heavily annotated. The annotations consist of names, locations, descriptions, and sometimes the section or specific mile of the aqueduct. A few photos appear to be missing and there are several loose pages with similar content. The photos are arranged somewhat chronologically – photos from 1914 generally precede photos from 1915 – but there are many exceptions.
Smaill, William
Soil test for aqueduct near Brokenhead River
Photograph of a soil test for the Winnipeg Aqueduct near Brokenhead River, east of Ross, Manitoba. Photographer is unknown.
Greater Winnipeg Water District
Concrete section of aqueduct near Spruce Siding
Photograph of a concrete section of the Winnipeg Aqueduct near Spruce Siding, Manitoba. The aqueduct section is packed with backfill and ready for more to be placed by machine. Photographer is unknown.
Greater Winnipeg Water District
Dredge excavating for aqueduct east of Deacon
Photograph of a dredge excavating for the Winnipeg Aqueduct east of Deacon. Photographer is unknown.
Greater Winnipeg Water District
Fonds consists of a photo album created by William Smaill, Superintendent of the Winnipeg Aqueduct Construction Company, Ltd. The album contains photographs of the aqueduct’s construction, company men and their families, recreation, camps and homes used during construction, the Greater Winnipeg Water District Railway, and the surrounding landscape (Shoal Lake, Whitemouth River, Indian Bay, Birch River). There are also several photos of Winnipeg during Decoration Day 1914, photos of Mayors T.R. Deacon, Thomas Sharpe, and R.D. Waugh, and two photos of an Anishinaabe camp at Kekekoziibii Shoal Lake 40 First Nation.
The photos are heavily annotated. The annotations consist of names, locations, descriptions, and sometimes the section or specific mile of the aqueduct. A few photos appear to be missing and there are several loose pages with similar content. The photos are arranged somewhat chronologically – photos from 1914 generally precede photos from 1915 – but there are many exceptions.
Smaill, William
William Smaill Photo Album – Page 29
Part of William Smaill fonds
Captions read: Engineer's camp, Birch River, mile 77 - Sailman's camp, mile 88 - Hospital, mile 77 - Bay City dredge, mile 89 - Pilot ditch, mile 89 - Dyke, Indian Bay - Engineer's camp, mile 88 - Tremblays camp 1 - Mile 85.5, '16.
Smaill, William
Pouring aqueduct pipes at plant in Transcona
Photograph of two pipes for the Winnipeg Aqueduct being poured at Canada Lock Joint Pipe Ltd. in Transcona. Photograph taken by T.H. Kirby.
Greater Winnipeg Water District
Leveling and floating aqueduct inverts between McMunn and East Braintree
Photograph of workers leveling and floating Winnipeg Aqueduct inverts between McMunn, Manitoba, and East Braintree, Manitoba.
Greater Winnipeg Water District
Aqueduct drag line between East Braintree and Shoal Lake
Photograph of a dragline working on the Winnipeg Aqueduct between East Braintree, Manitoba, and Shoal Lake. Photographer is unknown.
Greater Winnipeg Water District
Mixer site next to GWWD rail siding east of East Braintree
Photograph of a mixer site opposite Greater Winnipeg Water District siding rail line number 8, east of East Braintree, Manitoba. Photographer is unknown.
Greater Winnipeg Water District
Dental surgery next to GWWD Railway between East Braintree and Shoal Lake
Photograph of a man performing dental surgery at the side of Greater Winnipeg Water District Railway between East Braintree, Manitoba, and Shoal Lake. Photographer is unknown.
Greater Winnipeg Water District
Aqueduct pressure test at Transcona plant
Photograph of a hydrostatic pressure test on a "P.S." section of pipe for the Winnipeg Aqueduct at Canada Lock Joint Pipe Ltd. in Transcona. The pipe was designed for crossing railways and the Seine River. Photographer is unknown.
Greater Winnipeg Water District
Aqueduct pressure test at Transcona plant
Photograph of a hydrostatic pressure test on a "P.S." section of pipe for the Winnipeg Aqueduct at Canada Lock Joint Pipe Ltd. in Transcona. The pipe was designed for crossing railways and the Seine River. Photographer is unknown.
Greater Winnipeg Water District
