Photo depicts Adam Charneski inspecting transmission lines insulators as part of their maintenance.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan Montreal ID No. T-144. -- Photograph taken by either Malak Karsh or Keith Sommers. Alcan Collection 2002.27
Insulators are made out of green glass, and used for telephones. One has a broken bottom. Brand name "Hemingray". Used for electrical insulation of telegraphs, controlling electrical current due to their high resistivity.
Insulators are made out of green glass, and used for telephones. One has a broken bottom. Brand name "Hemingray". Used for electrical insulation of telegraphs, controlling electrical current due to their high resistivity.
Photo depicts two men loading supplies for construction of the transmission line into a Bell helicopter. The transmission line right-of-way is seen in the background.
Photo depicts two men loading supplies for construction of the transmission line into a Bell helicopter. The transmission line right-of-way is seen in the background.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. Kitimat Heritage Advisory Commission Collection
Photo depicts Auguste Buteau, Alcan Conductor Division Inspector, stamping his initials into a completed joint for the transmission line to mark it as O.K.
Photo depicts Auguste Buteau, Alcan Conductor Division Inspector, stamping his initials into a completed joint for the transmission line to mark it as O.K.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. KR-1143. -- Mr. Buteau was from the Isle Maligne in Quebec. Each joint in the transmission line had to be inspected and stamped. Alcan Collection