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
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.
Photo showing Kiwanis presentation of clock to City Centre. From left: Norm Coulter, Marshall Bereza, Kiwanis president Jack Hume,Hart Don, Frank Gleadow, Terry Patient, Reeve Sam Lindsay, Fred Eichorst, George Thom
Photo showing Kiwanis presentation of clock to City Centre. From left: Norm Coulter, Marshall Bereza, Kiwanis president Jack Hume,Hart Don, Frank Gleadow, Terry Patient, Reeve Sam Lindsay, Fred Eichorst, George Thom
