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Object Description
Object ID
2010.001.033
Title
First car onto the ferry at the official opening of the new service across the Fraser River.
Date
Jun. 1957.
Description
First car onto the ferry at the official opening of the new service across the Fraser River. The car was driven by Hon. Lyle Wicks, Minister of Labour, who officially opened the ferry crossing. The Langley Advance, June 6, 1957, page 7.
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Albion Ferry (boat)
The ferry crossing between Fort Langley and Albion (Maple Ridge) was opened to the public in June 1957. Local sometimes MPs Alex Hope and J.J. McLellan fought for the ferry, and although originally a bridge was hoped for, it is believed that the bridge was built out towards Harridon instead because of political powers at the time. Members of the local Board of Trade, including Don and Charlie Reid and Roy Seney, also fought for the ferry.
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