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Old Kitimat Hospital Drawings and Building Information

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36226
Part Of
District of Kitimat fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
textual records
Part Of
District of Kitimat fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
textual records
Custodial History
Collections of documents pertaining to the old Kitimat General Hospital. Includes plans, drawings, site discourse, and building information.
Subject Access
Kitimat General Hospital
Storage Location
Map Cabinet Drawer 6

Butcher Letters Jan 1 1918 - July 20 1919

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34127
Part Of
Patricia Robertson Fonds
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
995.8.43
Scope and Content
Folder containing research material. Collection of letters from Margaret Butcher from Archives of British Columbia. EDB971.
Jan 1 1918 (10 pages)
Jan 14 1918, (3 pages)
date? (12 pages)
Feb 7 1918 (3 pages)
Feb 24 1918 (3 pages)
March 3 1918 (3 pages)
March 22 1918 (6 pages)
April 11 1918 (1 page)
April 22 1918 (4 pages)
April 1918 (5 pages)
June 7 1918 (4 pages)
June 9 1918 (3 pages)
Date? (4 pages)
Sept 8 1918 (4 pages)
Sept 20 1918 (2 pages)
Oct 15 1918 (4 pages)
Nov 14 1918 (6 pages)
Date? (3 pages)
Dec 22 1918 (2 pages)
April 1919 (5 pages)
May 18, 1919 (6 pages)
July 20 1919 (5 pages)
Part Of
Patricia Robertson Fonds
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
995.8.43
Physical Description
1 folder
History / Biographical
Collection of materials that Patricia Robertson used for her PhD.
Custodial History
Donated to the museum by Patricia Robertson.
Scope and Content
Folder containing research material. Collection of letters from Margaret Butcher from Archives of British Columbia. EDB971.
Jan 1 1918 (10 pages)
Jan 14 1918, (3 pages)
date? (12 pages)
Feb 7 1918 (3 pages)
Feb 24 1918 (3 pages)
March 3 1918 (3 pages)
March 22 1918 (6 pages)
April 11 1918 (1 page)
April 22 1918 (4 pages)
April 1918 (5 pages)
June 7 1918 (4 pages)
June 9 1918 (3 pages)
Date? (4 pages)
Sept 8 1918 (4 pages)
Sept 20 1918 (2 pages)
Oct 15 1918 (4 pages)
Nov 14 1918 (6 pages)
Date? (3 pages)
Dec 22 1918 (2 pages)
April 1919 (5 pages)
May 18, 1919 (6 pages)
July 20 1919 (5 pages)
Name Access
Robertson, Patricia
Storage Location
Archives Bay 1 Shelf 4 Box 37

Aerial View of the Kitimat River

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27562
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[June 1984]
Accession Number
984.50
Scope and Content
Photographs of an Aerial View of the Kitimat River.
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
48
Accession Number
984.50
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[June 1984]
Physical Description
3 photograph prints : color ; 9 x 13cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs of an Aerial View of the Kitimat River.
Notes
984.50.9 to 11 : R74-15 to R74-17
Subject Access
Aerial
Kitimat
Kitimat River
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Stratification at the Kitimat Dump

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28411
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1984]
Accession Number
984.50
Scope and Content
Photographs showing stratification at the Kitimat Dump.
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
49
Accession Number
984.50
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1984]
Physical Description
4 photograph prints : color ; 9 x 13cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs showing stratification at the Kitimat Dump.
Notes
984.50.12 to 16 : R74-18 to R74-22
Subject Access
Kitimat
Nature
Geology
Kitimat Dump
Storage Location
Curator's Office

District of Kitimat Lot and Block Plans

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34863
Part Of
Wozney Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
cartographic material
Date Range
1958-1963
Accession Number
2011.5.1
Scope and Content
District of Kitimat lot and block plans.
Subdivision plan of part of district lots 6038, 6039 and part of block 29, plan 3435 range 5, Coast District. District Municipality of Kitimat. Plan 4228. November 5, 1961.
Plan of subdivision of parts of D.L. 6046 & west half of D.L. 6045, and parcel. "X" (former block 78 and adjoining road plan 3549) range 5, Coast District. District Municipality of Kitimat. Plan 4639. August 27, 1963.
Plan of portions of block 29 map 3435 district lots 6038, 6039, 6042 & 6043 range 5, Coast District. District Municipality of Kitimat. Plan 3743. November 4, 1957.
Part Of
Wozney Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2011.5.1
GMD
cartographic material
Date Range
1958-1963
Physical Description
3 block plans
Custodial History
Donated by Rick Wozney. Aluminum Company of Canada, Limited (Registered Owner).
Scope and Content
District of Kitimat lot and block plans.
Subdivision plan of part of district lots 6038, 6039 and part of block 29, plan 3435 range 5, Coast District. District Municipality of Kitimat. Plan 4228. November 5, 1961.
Plan of subdivision of parts of D.L. 6046 & west half of D.L. 6045, and parcel. "X" (former block 78 and adjoining road plan 3549) range 5, Coast District. District Municipality of Kitimat. Plan 4639. August 27, 1963.
Plan of portions of block 29 map 3435 district lots 6038, 6039, 6042 & 6043 range 5, Coast District. District Municipality of Kitimat. Plan 3743. November 4, 1957.
Subject Access
District of Kitimat
Kitimat
Planning
Streets
Storage Location
Archives Bay 2 Top Box 44

Two scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings pertaining to Kitimat

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34370
Part Of
Barber Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2011.30
Scope and Content
2 scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings pertaining to Kitimat. First album has house and flower garden on cover and says Kitimat, 1956. Second has hibiscus on cover and is undated.
Part Of
Barber Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2011.30
Physical Description
2 scrapbooks
Custodial History
Donated by Dale and Roberta Barber
Scope and Content
2 scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings pertaining to Kitimat. First album has house and flower garden on cover and says Kitimat, 1956. Second has hibiscus on cover and is undated.
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Curator Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 26

Kitimat Youth Soccer Association Fields Development Album

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28214
Part Of
April McLeod Collection
Description Level
Series
Date Range
1995
Accession Number
2002.41
Scope and Content
Album containing photos and clippings of the Kitimat Youth Soccer Association Fields development. Official Sod Turning Ceremony was Thurs. July 1, 1993 (Phase 1), Clearing/Grading July 1995 (phase 2), and Full Field Soccer completed Spring 1997.
Part Of
April McLeod Collection
Creator
April McLeod
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2002.41
Date Range
1995
Physical Description
43 photographs print : colour ; 9.5 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Album containing photos and clippings of the Kitimat Youth Soccer Association Fields development. Official Sod Turning Ceremony was Thurs. July 1, 1993 (Phase 1), Clearing/Grading July 1995 (phase 2), and Full Field Soccer completed Spring 1997.
Notes
Album dismantled and contents sorted into envelopes for safer archival storage. Album used an adhesive which was not ideal for the preservation of the photos. Album pages copied and put into archival storage.
Name Access
Macleod, April
Subject Access
Soccer
Kitimat
Storage Location
Archives Bay 2 Shelf 3 Box 63 Photograph storage

Kitimat Park Shelter Concepts

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34891
Part Of
Ware Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1958
Accession Number
2011.4.3
Scope and Content
Photographs of preliminary colour perspective sketch designs for park shelters using aluminum components. Kitimat 1958.
Part Of
Ware Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2011.4.3
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1958
Physical Description
3 Photographs : colour
History / Biographical
John Ware was a past employee of the Kitimat Town Planning Department (1957-1959). He was hired by Hollister Kent, Planning Director for Kitimat. During his two years here, Dr. ware designed the first Kitimat street signs, the Haisla Boulevard overpass, and the Hirsch Creek Park shelter centennial project (1858-1958). He was layed off when Alcan lost major Aluminum buyers and the town expansion halted, resulting in a cut back of Kirtimat employees. He then moved to the USA.
Custodial History
Donated by John Ware.
Scope and Content
Photographs of preliminary colour perspective sketch designs for park shelters using aluminum components. Kitimat 1958.
Name Access
Ware, John
Subject Access
Kitimat
Parks
Storage Location
Archives Bay 2 Top Box 42

Multipurpose Recreation Building Concept

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34892
Part Of
Ware Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1958
Accession Number
2011.4.4
Scope and Content
Photographs of multipurpose recreation building sketch perspectives. Kitimat.
Part Of
Ware Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2011.4.4
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1958
Physical Description
2 Photographs : colour
History / Biographical
John Ware was a past employee of the Kitimat Town Planning Department (1957-1959). He was hired by Hollister Kent, Planning Director for Kitimat. During his two years here, Dr. ware designed the first Kitimat street signs, the Haisla Boulevard overpass, and the Hirsch Creek Park shelter centennial project (1858-1958). He was layed off when Alcan lost major Aluminum buyers and the town expansion halted, resulting in a cut back of Kirtimat employees. He then moved to the USA.
Custodial History
Donated by John Ware.
Scope and Content
Photographs of multipurpose recreation building sketch perspectives. Kitimat.
Name Access
Ware, John
Subject Access
Kitimat
Recreation
Storage Location
Archives Bay 2 Top Box 42
Part Of
Ron Whyte Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2005.11.650
Scope and Content
Photographs consisting of images of men in Kitimat, water depth measuring stick, machinery, offices, buildings, Bank of Montreal, Boy Scouts camp, boy scouts flagpole, canoeing, boats, docks, Alcan construction, Delta King, trailers, Douglas Channel, Smeltersite, Smeltersite Project sign, Moore Creek falls, and Moore Creek bridge.
Part Of
Ron Whyte Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2005.11.650
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
90 photos print : b&w
Scope and Content
Photographs consisting of images of men in Kitimat, water depth measuring stick, machinery, offices, buildings, Bank of Montreal, Boy Scouts camp, boy scouts flagpole, canoeing, boats, docks, Alcan construction, Delta King, trailers, Douglas Channel, Smeltersite, Smeltersite Project sign, Moore Creek falls, and Moore Creek bridge.
Subject Access
Industry
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Folders with Kitimat Material

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34371
Part Of
Al Botteselle Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2012.2
Scope and Content
3 folders containing material pertaining to Kitimat. Folder 1 - Making Aluminum sheet, Ingot March 8, 1991, Ingot February 22, 1991, Ingot April 26, 1961. Folder 2 - photos of Kitimat smeltersite, townsite, machinery, Delta King, caissions, smelter construction, Haisla bridge, Kitamaat village, and sports teams on album sheets. Folder 3 - Kitimat/Kemano the first 25 years booklet, the Saguenay hydro-electric system booklet, 1955 Aluminum booklet, Aluminum Limited 1959 booklet.
Part Of
Al Botteselle Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2012.2
Scope and Content
3 folders containing material pertaining to Kitimat. Folder 1 - Making Aluminum sheet, Ingot March 8, 1991, Ingot February 22, 1991, Ingot April 26, 1961. Folder 2 - photos of Kitimat smeltersite, townsite, machinery, Delta King, caissions, smelter construction, Haisla bridge, Kitamaat village, and sports teams on album sheets. Folder 3 - Kitimat/Kemano the first 25 years booklet, the Saguenay hydro-electric system booklet, 1955 Aluminum booklet, Aluminum Limited 1959 booklet.
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Storage Location
Curator Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 28
Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Nov 1989]
Accession Number
2017.44
Scope and Content
Slides showing the 20th anniversary of the museum opening where children are hitting a pinata.
Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Creator
Montserrat Gonzalez
Description Level
Series
Series Number
1
Accession Number
2017.44
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Nov 1989]
Physical Description
33 Slides : color
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Montserrat Gonzalez in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Slides showing the 20th anniversary of the museum opening where children are hitting a pinata.
Subject Access
Museum
Children
Kitimat
Storage Location
Curator's Office

First Annual Mini-Potlatch by Haisla Elementary School (Part I)

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28441
Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Nov 1993]
Accession Number
2017.44
Scope and Content
Slides from a mini potlatch.
Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Creator
Montserrat Gonzalez
Description Level
Series
Series Number
21
Accession Number
2017.44
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Nov 1993]
Physical Description
22 Slides : color
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Montserrat Gonzalez in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Slides from a mini potlatch.
Subject Access
Kitimat
Haisla
Potlatch
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Eurocan - Aerial/Ground Images of Pulp & Paper Mill in Operation

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28542
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
20 Nov 1970 - 27 Jul 1984
Accession Number
2004.16
Scope and Content
Negatives showing aerials & ground images of the Eurocan Pulp & Paper Mill with visual signs of parts of the mill in operation. A couple negatives show the town of Kitimat with Eurocan in the distant background.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Series
Series Number
12
Accession Number
2004.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
20 Nov 1970 - 27 Jul 1984
Physical Description
18 negatives 4 slides : color
Custodial History
Negatives created by Max Patzelt.
Scope and Content
Negatives showing aerials & ground images of the Eurocan Pulp & Paper Mill with visual signs of parts of the mill in operation. A couple negatives show the town of Kitimat with Eurocan in the distant background.
Notes
80990, 80991, 81121, 81163, 81199, 81201, 81203, 81206, 784011, 784013, 784062, 784063, 785074, 785078, 785080, 785109, 785113, 84-09-294, 323, (401,617,646) (No Date)
Subject Access
Kitimat
Eurocan
Aerial
Storage Location
Negative Storage

Kitimat Business and Membership Directories

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34866
Part Of
Wozney Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
textual records
Accession Number
2011.5.4
Scope and Content
Kitimat business and membership directories and BC Business magazine. Inside RBC V.I.P. Service cover.
Kitimat Chamber of Commerce 1994 Business Directory
2000 Membership Directory, Kitimat Chamber of Commerce
BC Business the 25 biggest moments of the last 25 years. 1972-1997. 25th Anniversary Issue. April 1997.
Part Of
Wozney Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2011.5.4
GMD
textual records
Custodial History
Donated by Rick Wozney.
Scope and Content
Kitimat business and membership directories and BC Business magazine. Inside RBC V.I.P. Service cover.
Kitimat Chamber of Commerce 1994 Business Directory
2000 Membership Directory, Kitimat Chamber of Commerce
BC Business the 25 biggest moments of the last 25 years. 1972-1997. 25th Anniversary Issue. April 1997.
Subject Access
Kitimat
Directories
Busineses
Storage Location
Archives Bay 2 Top Box 44

Kitimat Street and Information Signs

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34893
Part Of
Ware Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1958
Accession Number
2011.4.5
Scope and Content
Photographs of Kitimat street and information signs. Aluminum and wooden mock-ups.
Six signs. Black & white. Bus Stop, Walkway, Taxi, W Capilano, Capilano S, and Osprey.
Six signs. Colour. Bus Stop, Walkway, Taxi, W Capilano, Capilano S, and Osprey.
Three signs with directional arrows. Black and white. City Centre, Nechako Centre, and Service Centre.
Three signs with directional arrows, installed. Black & white. Nechako Centre, City Centre, and Service Centre.
Six signs. Black and white. Parcel Pickup 3 Min Parking, Taxi, Commercial Loading No Parking, City Centre, Nechako Centre, and Service Centre.
Six signs. Colour. Parcel Pickup 3 Min Parking, Taxi, Commercial Loading No Parking, City Centre, Nechako Centre, and Service Centre.
Two signs, installed. Colour. Egret and Finch street signs installed.
Two signs, installed. Black & white. E Fourth, and Industrial S.
Part Of
Ware Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2011.4.5
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1958
Physical Description
8 Photographs :
History / Biographical
John Ware was a past employee of the Kitimat Town Planning Department (1957-1959). He was hired by Hollister Kent, Planning Director for Kitimat. During his two years here, Dr. ware designed the first Kitimat street signs, the Haisla Boulevard overpass, and the Hirsch Creek Park shelter centennial project (1858-1958). He was layed off when Alcan lost major Aluminum buyers and the town expansion halted, resulting in a cut back of Kirtimat employees. He then moved to the USA.
Custodial History
Donated by John Ware.
Scope and Content
Photographs of Kitimat street and information signs. Aluminum and wooden mock-ups.
Six signs. Black & white. Bus Stop, Walkway, Taxi, W Capilano, Capilano S, and Osprey.
Six signs. Colour. Bus Stop, Walkway, Taxi, W Capilano, Capilano S, and Osprey.
Three signs with directional arrows. Black and white. City Centre, Nechako Centre, and Service Centre.
Three signs with directional arrows, installed. Black & white. Nechako Centre, City Centre, and Service Centre.
Six signs. Black and white. Parcel Pickup 3 Min Parking, Taxi, Commercial Loading No Parking, City Centre, Nechako Centre, and Service Centre.
Six signs. Colour. Parcel Pickup 3 Min Parking, Taxi, Commercial Loading No Parking, City Centre, Nechako Centre, and Service Centre.
Two signs, installed. Colour. Egret and Finch street signs installed.
Two signs, installed. Black & white. E Fourth, and Industrial S.
Name Access
Ware, John
Subject Access
Kitimat
Streets
Signs
Storage Location
Archives Bay 2 Top Box 42

Haisla Boulevard Pedestrian Walkway Bridge

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34894
Part Of
Ware Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1958
Accession Number
2011.4.6
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Haisla Boulevard pedestrian walkway bridge. Photos include bridge before centre support was installed, and after.
Part Of
Ware Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2011.4.6
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1958
Physical Description
16 Photographs : b&w
History / Biographical
John Ware was a past employee of the Kitimat Town Planning Department (1957-1959). He was hired by Hollister Kent, Planning Director for Kitimat. During his two years here, Dr. ware designed the first Kitimat street signs, the Haisla Boulevard overpass, and the Hirsch Creek Park shelter centennial project (1858-1958). He was layed off when Alcan lost major Aluminum buyers and the town expansion halted, resulting in a cut back of Kirtimat employees. He then moved to the USA.
Custodial History
Donated by John Ware.
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Haisla Boulevard pedestrian walkway bridge. Photos include bridge before centre support was installed, and after.
Notes
Further info on the walkway bridge - the pedestrian overpass was designed by John Ware to carry people, heavy wet snow loads and walkway snow plow, with a large saftey factor. The central span was designed as the maximum length of concrete double 'Tee' beam that could be carried on an open flatbed railroad car through the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The pre-stressed central span was supported on each end by poured reinforced concrete cantilevers built clear of the multi-lane highway. Initial structural calculations were done out by the very capable Kitimat Town Engineer Graydon. His calculations were checked by Kitimat's consulting engineering firm in Vancouver. Ware's design and the engineer's calculations were then sent to a pre-stressed concrete manufacturer in Calgary. When the beam arrived it was properly installed between the two cantilevers, and metal handrails were added just before the winter snow arrived. The bridge was deseigned to self support without any needed centre support. However, when city officials saw the light looking long span walkway bridge they decided that it was too fragile and that a column must be placed at mid span to give it adequate support. This decision would result in a fatal vehicle accident, as wet snows caused a driver to lose control and crash into it.
Name Access
Ware, John
Subject Access
Kitimat
Overpass
Haisla
Storage Location
Archives Bay 2 Top Box 42

Haisla Boulevard Pedestrian Walkway Bridge

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34896
Part Of
Ware Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1958
Accession Number
2011.4.7
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Haisla Boulevard pedestrian walkway bridge concept.
Preliminary sketch design for walkway bridge over 4 lane divided highway. Designed by Jack Ware in collaboration with:
Kitimat municipal structural engineer-Bryan Graydon
Calgary-prestressed concrete beam design structural engineers
Kitimat municipal structural engineering consultants-Vancouver
Note
Center prestressed beam is supported by the cantilevered beams at each end
Prestressed beam was the longest beam that could be carried on a rail flatbed car across tocky mountains in 1958
Design of supports was simplified to round columns for ease of construction
Part Of
Ware Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2011.4.7
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1958
Physical Description
2 Photographs : b&w
History / Biographical
John Ware was a past employee of the Kitimat Town Planning Department (1957-1959). He was hired by Hollister Kent, Planning Director for Kitimat. During his two years here, Dr. ware designed the first Kitimat street signs, the Haisla Boulevard overpass, and the Hirsch Creek Park shelter centennial project (1858-1958). He was layed off when Alcan lost major Aluminum buyers and the town expansion halted, resulting in a cut back of Kirtimat employees. He then moved to the USA.
Custodial History
Donated by John Ware.
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Haisla Boulevard pedestrian walkway bridge concept.
Preliminary sketch design for walkway bridge over 4 lane divided highway. Designed by Jack Ware in collaboration with:
Kitimat municipal structural engineer-Bryan Graydon
Calgary-prestressed concrete beam design structural engineers
Kitimat municipal structural engineering consultants-Vancouver
Note
Center prestressed beam is supported by the cantilevered beams at each end
Prestressed beam was the longest beam that could be carried on a rail flatbed car across tocky mountains in 1958
Design of supports was simplified to round columns for ease of construction
Notes
Further info on the walkway bridge - the pedestrian overpass was designed by John Ware to carry people, heavy wet snow loads and walkway snow plow, with a large saftey factor. The central span was designed as the maximum length of concrete double 'Tee' beam that could be carried on an open flatbed railroad car through the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The pre-stressed central span was supported on each end by poured reinforced concrete cantilevers built clear of the multi-lane highway. Initial structural calculations were done out by the very capable Kitimat Town Engineer Graydon. His calculations were checked by Kitimat's consulting engineering firm in Vancouver. Ware's design and the engineer's calculations were then sent to a pre-stressed concrete manufacturer in Calgary. When the beam arrived it was properly installed between the two cantilevers, and metal handrails were added just before the winter snow arrived. The bridge was deseigned to self support without any needed centre support. However, when city officials saw the light looking long span walkway bridge they decided that it was too fragile and that a column must be placed at mid span to give it adequate support. This decision would result in a fatal vehicle accident, as wet snows caused a driver to lose control and crash into it.
Name Access
Ware, John
Subject Access
Kitimat
Overpass
Haisla
Storage Location
Archives Bay 2 Top Box 42

Trail to the Golden Crown Mine and the New Catholic Church During Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27654
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
21 Sep 1985
Accession Number
985.72
Scope and Content
Photographs showing Wagon Road to Golden Crown Mine, several old bridges, and the new catholic church under construction.
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
66
Accession Number
985.72
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
21 Sep 1985
Physical Description
9 photograph prints : color ; 9 x 12.5cm 3 photograph prints : color ; 12.5 x 9cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs showing Wagon Road to Golden Crown Mine, several old bridges, and the new catholic church under construction.
Notes
985.72.1 to 14 (Missing 6, 13) : R102-1 to R102-15 (Missing R102-6, 9,and 14)
Subject Access
Kitimat
Pioneer
Pioneer Area
Pioneer Site, Kitimat
Mining
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Wedeene River Pioneer Site

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28409
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
15 Apr 1984
Accession Number
984.34
Scope and Content
Photographs showing a 1 metre diameter tree which was notched in the past but has grown over, a cache pit made into the base of a tree, and an iron ring hanging on a rope near the cache pit.
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
42
Accession Number
984.34
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
15 Apr 1984
Physical Description
2 photograph prints : color ; 12.5 x 9cm 1 photograph print : color ; 9 x 12.5cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs showing a 1 metre diameter tree which was notched in the past but has grown over, a cache pit made into the base of a tree, and an iron ring hanging on a rope near the cache pit.
Notes
984.34.7 to 9 : R70-19 to R70-21
Subject Access
Pioneer
Pioneer Area
Pioneer Site, Kitimat
Kitimat
Wedeene
Storage Location
Curator's Office

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