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CPR bridge must have a draw, Council affirms – September 22, 1890

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The CPR bridge across False Creek "... offers a serious obstruction to the passage of steamers and sailing vessels." City to "communicate with" Canadian government to "cause" the CPR to…

Richmond hedges on its bridge contribution – June 10, 1889

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Municipality of Richmond's position regarding its financial responsibility toward the construction of a bridge between Vancouver and Richmond "is noted with much surprise and regret by this Board" (see minutes…

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