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1942 Photo of Jeep, Dawson Creek, BC on eBay

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I can say the place looks a little nicer than it did back in ’42.

“1942 Press Photo Army Jeep passes the Dawson Creek muddy street.
This is an original press photo. Dawson Creek, BC. There are fewer spots these days than Dawson Creek BC. U.S. Army Troops and engineers are gathered there to lay out preliminary plans for building the highway to Alaska. Rain and mud are a set back but Army engineers say they will push her through”. An Army jeep is shown on the muddy main street of Dawson Creek. Photo measures 9 x 7.25 inches. Photo is dated 3-15-1942.”

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2 Comments on “1942 Photo of Jeep, Dawson Creek, BC on eBay

  1. Alaska Paul

    Anyone know what kind of truck is parked at the tailor shop? It would make a perfect heavy duty motorhome for bear country.

  2. Mark S.

    Kind of looks like a oil/lubricant deliver truck, with the hose reel in back, behind the back doors, or maybe it is rear engine and that is engine access.

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