Walter James Baber (Canadian 1856-1924)
New Westminster Bridge
Watercolour, depicting New Westminster Railroad Bridge, built 1904, also known as the Fraser River Swing Bridge. Built with two decks, lower for rail traffic and upper for car traffic. The upper deck was removed in 1937 when the Pattullo Bridge was constructed. Depicts Simon Fraser Monument which commemorates Simon Fraser's discovery of the Fraser River in 1808. The monument now sits at the New Westminster Quay.
Size: 9 ½ x 22 in (with frame 16 x 28 ½ in)
J19718
