Floor time clock. Made from brown wood with glass front.
Public Description
Master clock from the Kemano powerhouse, 1954-1978. This clock was used by operators in the powerhouse control room to monitor the timing of the generators. Before B.C. Hydro was introduced to Kitimat, that timing was vital for citizens' electric clocks. The accuracy of the master clock was checked often, but as Alcan retiree Al Kubik mentioned to Museum staff, the clock kept perfect time. Many far-afield telephoned the powerhouse to obtain the correct time. At the end of its life, the clock was presented to Jack Montgomery, powerhouse maintenance coordinator, at the time of his retirement in 1985, and he in turn, donated it to the Kemano Museum for the people of Kemano. Donated by Alcan Primary Metal – British Columbia.
Physical Condition
good
Inscriptions
Kemano Master Clock 1954-1978. Presented to Jack Montgomery on his retirement Oct. 1985 who donated it to the museum for the people of Kemano.
Pocket watch is brass and has a crack on the front.
Brand name: Westclox Dax
Made In Canada
Black Dials
Small 60 second chronograph at bottom of watchface.
Shock Resistant
Pocket watch is brass and has a crack on the front.
Brand name: Westclox Dax
Made In Canada
Black Dials
Small 60 second chronograph at bottom of watchface.
Shock Resistant
A gold Alcan wrist watch with black leather wrist straps. The face of the watch has markings that read "ALCAN SMU 06 "STOPS" FOR SAFETY" It is stored in a grey slide out box with a small instruction booklet inside.
A gold Alcan wrist watch with black leather wrist straps. The face of the watch has markings that read "ALCAN SMU 06 "STOPS" FOR SAFETY" It is stored in a grey slide out box with a small instruction booklet inside.
Black Dakota watch (a) with belt clip, inside a clear plastic container (b) with black latches on one side. A grey plastic holder and bar with felt covering (c & d) keep the watch in place while inside the box. Also included are two slips of paper: a limited lifetime warranty from Bonica Precision (e), and an instruction manual (f).
Black Dakota watch (a) with belt clip, inside a clear plastic container (b) with black latches on one side. A grey plastic holder and bar with felt covering (c & d) keep the watch in place while inside the box. Also included are two slips of paper: a limited lifetime warranty from Bonica Precision (e), and an instruction manual (f).
Physical Condition
Excellent
Material
metal
plastic
Height
4 cm
Width
8 cm
Length
16 cm
Diameter
4 cm
Inscriptions
Engraved on back of watch: 'KMP. Stainless Steel back. 100 ft. Water Resistant. Japan Quartz Movement.'
Photo showing the calculator used at the District office on Drake St.
Notes
Calculator artifact no. 80.5. Donated to the Museum in 1980 and placed on display in the 1949/59 Display created by previous curator James Tirrul-Jones.
Photo depicts the Kiwanis Club ceremony for the unveiling of the Kiwanis clock in the City Centre upper parking lot. Mayor Sam Lindsay holds onto the ribbon tied around the clock pole. Northern Sentinel editor Pixie Meldrum stands in front of the group on the right.
Photo depicts the Kiwanis Club ceremony for the unveiling of the Kiwanis clock in the City Centre upper parking lot. Mayor Sam Lindsay holds onto the ribbon tied around the clock pole. Northern Sentinel editor Pixie Meldrum stands in front of the group on the right.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. Old accession #1998.1.7150.
