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By 1906, the world economic growth cycle impacted the forest industry with 2 large lumber operations and many smaller ones locating in Port Moody.2
Canadian Pacific Lumber began in 1900circa 1907
Port Moody, British Columbia
Credits:unknown
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In 1908 a second CPR station was built a mile closer to Moody Centre than the 1882 station4
Port Moody's Second CPR Stationcirca 1910
Port Moody, British Columbia
Credits:unknown
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The 1882 station was used by the BC Union Oil Company and its successors (BA) from 1909 as offices for a refinery6
Baird Tug in front of Union Oil and the 1882 Station1940-1960
Burrard Inlet, Port Moody
Credits:Baird Family
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Development was such that a request for a rail transit system (the Interurban) to connect to New Westminster was made in 1910. This was denied. However, a request for incorporation as a city was accepted in 19138
The Interurban used in adjoining communities1891-1958
New Westminster, British Columbia
Credits:Hoyem
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In 1945, the second station was moved in two pieces on the tracks and pulled by a steam engine to the foot of Queen Street in Moody Centre10
Moving half the 1908 Station on the tracks10 April 1945
Port Moody, British Columbia
Credits:unknown
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Pacific Coast Terminals (PCT) redeveloped from BA, the 1882 Station site in 1961. The 1882 Station was torn down after being offered to the City for a dollar. PCT went on to become the world's largest sulphur port.12
Pacific Coast Terminals moved to Port Moody in 1960circa 1961
Port Moody, British Columbia
Credits:Unknown
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A 1966 Provincial historical marker on Barnet Highway summed up Port Moody's past.14
Provincial Highway marker sums up Port Moody's historycirca 1966
Burrard Inlet, Port Moody
Credits:Unknown
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