Many small creases scattered across front and back. Small, half-moon-shaped tear at center top (abt. 2-3 cm from the top edge of the photograph) and small hole near the bottom right-hand corner (near the word "Canuck.") Entire photograph is slightly curved and yellowed with age. Brown spots/markings along white margin and on back.
History / Biographical
Farwest Bus Lines Ltd. is owned by First Bus Canada and operates transit systems in several areas of B.C. The 'Canuck' buses, manufactured by Western Flyer Coach Ltd. of Winnipeg, were first introduced in the 1950s. The bus in this photo may have been the first Farwest bus to serve Kitimat.
Custodial History
Donated by Mike Avery on February 16th 2023. Originally belonged to Eugene Fabbi, president of FarWest Bus Lines in Kitimat.
Scope and Content
Photograph of a Farwest 'Canuck' bus with 'Kitimat' on the front. It could seat between 33 and 41 passengers and had a cargo compartment in the back.