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Clearing of Proposed Smeltersite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35196
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Accession Number
2022.22.161
Scope and Content
Photograph of clearing of proposed smeltersite, looking north-east.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.161
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x27.5cm
History / Biographical
Bud Powell is a longtime resident of Kitimat and former smeltersite resident. He worked for Alcan.
Custodial History
Donated by Bud Powell.
Scope and Content
Photograph of clearing of proposed smeltersite, looking north-east.
Notes
BC-2-17
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Clearing Operation
Storage Location
photograph storage

Smeltersite being cleared

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description20690
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
78.11.17
Scope and Content
N/W corner of Smelter Site, looking east. North access road in left foreground. Area for service buildings in center foreground. Cold deck pile No. 1 in right foreground. Overburden disposal ramp in background.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.17
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 20.3 cm
Scope and Content
N/W corner of Smelter Site, looking east. North access road in left foreground. Area for service buildings in center foreground. Cold deck pile No. 1 in right foreground. Overburden disposal ramp in background.
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Clearing Operation
Geographic Access
Smeltersite
Storage Location
photograph storage

Clearing Smeltersite South of Moore Creek

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35195
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Accession Number
2022.22.160
Scope and Content
Photograph of clearing smeltersite south of Moore Creek, showing yarding to burning pile by donkey.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.160
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 28x21.5cm
History / Biographical
Bud Powell is a longtime resident of Kitimat and former smeltersite resident. He worked for Alcan.
Custodial History
Donated by Bud Powell.
Scope and Content
Photograph of clearing smeltersite south of Moore Creek, showing yarding to burning pile by donkey.
Notes
BC-2-16
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Clearing Operation
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
9 May 1957
Accession Number
76.67.681
Scope and Content
Photograph showing cleared area in D, with hand burning being carried out in the background.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.67.681
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
9 May 1957
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing cleared area in D, with hand burning being carried out in the background.
Notes
J-2-681
Subject Access
Construction
Clearing Operation
Neighbourhood D
Storage Location
photograph storage

Bulldozer Clearing Field

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description30016
Part Of
April McLeod Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1995
Accession Number
2002.41.12
Scope and Content
Bulldozer clearing brush to make room for establishment of new soccer field.
Part Of
April McLeod Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.41.12
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1995
Physical Description
1 photograph : color ; 9.5 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Bulldozer clearing brush to make room for establishment of new soccer field.
Subject Access
Construction
Clearing Operation
Soccer
field
Storage Location
photograph storage
Part Of
Meldrum Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1954
Accession Number
77.35.15.3
Scope and Content
Brush Burning
Part Of
Meldrum Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
77.35.15.3
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1954
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.1 x 14.1 cm
Scope and Content
Brush Burning
Subject Access
Construction
Clearing Operation
Storage Location
photograph storage
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
24 Jul 1957
Accession Number
76.67.736
Scope and Content
Photograph showing debris being piled in D area.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.67.736
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
24 Jul 1957
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w : 18 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing debris being piled in D area.
Notes
J-2-736
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Clearing Operation
Structures
General
Geographic Access
Kildala Neighbourhood
Storage Location
photograph storage

Boyles Brothers Drilling in City Centre Clearing

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description14548
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
Jul 1956
Accession Number
76.65.25
Scope and Content
View showing Boyles Brothers setting up their drilling equipment in the City Centre. A hundred foot test hole is to be placed in this location.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.65.25
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
Jul 1956
Physical Description
12 photograph's : b&w ; 17.7 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
View showing Boyles Brothers setting up their drilling equipment in the City Centre. A hundred foot test hole is to be placed in this location.
Notes
J2-77
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
City Centre
Drills
Storage Location
photograph storage
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2017.12
Scope and Content
Two boxes of photographs and negatives showing early Kitimat and Alcan.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2017.12
Physical Description
47 negatives : colour ; 6 photographs print : colour ; 9.5 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
Two boxes of photographs and negatives showing early Kitimat and Alcan.
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
City Centre
Hirsch Creek
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 1

Aerial Photo of the Kitimat River

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description9379
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 13 June 1962]
Accession Number
1998.1.8356
Scope and Content
Aerial photo of the Kitimat river estuary showing Kitimat River, Kitimat Harbor, Minette Bay, and the Alcan company smelter site taken from the southwest looking northeast towards the Kitimat City Centre.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Patzelt, Max
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
1998.1.8356
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 13 June 1962]
Physical Description
1 photograph and 1 negative : b&w
Scope and Content
Aerial photo of the Kitimat river estuary showing Kitimat River, Kitimat Harbor, Minette Bay, and the Alcan company smelter site taken from the southwest looking northeast towards the Kitimat City Centre.
Notes
Old Accession No. 987.26.228 F
Subject Access
Kitimat River
Minette Bay
City Centre
Aerial
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.

A Map of the District Municipality of Kitimat

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description29825
Part Of
Sandy Bloomfield Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[May 1955]
Accession Number
2002.3
Scope and Content
Map, of the District Municipality of Kitimat, British Columbia, drawn by G.V. Laurenson, May 1955 for Hudson's Bay Company. 1st. Edition.Map includes Neighborhood 'A' or 'Nechako', Kitimat Service Center, Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.'s B.C. Project, Nechako Center, Kitimat City Center and a Reference section.
Part Of
Sandy Bloomfield Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.3
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[May 1955]
Physical Description
Map : colour ; 60 x 95 cm
Scope and Content
Map, of the District Municipality of Kitimat, British Columbia, drawn by G.V. Laurenson, May 1955 for Hudson's Bay Company. 1st. Edition.Map includes Neighborhood 'A' or 'Nechako', Kitimat Service Center, Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.'s B.C. Project, Nechako Center, Kitimat City Center and a Reference section.
Subject Access
Nechako
Nechako Centre
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
City Centre
service centre
Storage Location
Map Cabinet

Road Construction in City Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description14549
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
76.65.26
Scope and Content
Road being constructed in City Centre along location of pedestrian mall.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.65.26
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.7 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Road being constructed in City Centre along location of pedestrian mall.
Notes
J2-81
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
City Centre
Storage Location
photograph storage

Aerial of Rigs in City Centre by Alcan, and Hudson Bay Buildings

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description16135
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2 May 1956
Accession Number
76.66.290
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of City Centre. Note pile driving rigs in Alcan commercial building and Hunson Bay building sites
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.66.290
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2 May 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of City Centre. Note pile driving rigs in Alcan commercial building and Hunson Bay building sites
Notes
J-2-290
Subject Access
Aerial
City Centre
Hudsons Bay
Lahakas
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Storage Location
photograph storage

View of Clearing in C-I Area

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35379
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.98
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial photograph taken from over townsite camp looking toward City Centre showing extent of clearing in C-I area. Haisla Blvd. can be seen on left-hand side of the picture. At bottom a single structure can be seen. Some snow is behind it. In the very back Douglas Channel is visible.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.98
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial photograph taken from over townsite camp looking toward City Centre showing extent of clearing in C-I area. Haisla Blvd. can be seen on left-hand side of the picture. At bottom a single structure can be seen. Some snow is behind it. In the very back Douglas Channel is visible.
Notes
J-2-16
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
City Centre
Haisla Boulevard

Clearing for New Kitimat City Centre Extension

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27548
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1978]
Accession Number
79.9
Scope and Content
Four photographs of a clearing & slash burning for the new Kitimat City Centre Extension (Summer 1978).
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
79.9
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
[ca. 1978]
Physical Description
3 photograph prints : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Four photographs of a clearing & slash burning for the new Kitimat City Centre Extension (Summer 1978).
Notes
79.9.11.18 to 20
Subject Access
Kitimat
City Centre
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Aerial Showing Foundation for Hudson Bay, and Alcan Commercial Building's in CIty Centre.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description16563
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
12 May 1956
Accession Number
76.66.310
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of City Centre. Note foundation forms in place for Hudson Bay building, and Alcan commercial building.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.66.310
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
12 May 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of City Centre. Note foundation forms in place for Hudson Bay building, and Alcan commercial building.
Notes
J-2-310
Subject Access
Aerial
City Centre
Haisla Boulevard
Lahakas
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Storage Location
photograph storage

City Centre Shops Construction.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description17359
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
24 Jul 1957
Accession Number
76.67 730
Scope and Content
Photograph showing main floor of No.2. Commercial Building.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.67 730
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
24 Jul 1957
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing main floor of No.2. Commercial Building.
Notes
J-2-730
Subject Access
Construction
City Centre
shop
Structures
Commercial
Geographic Access
City Centre
Storage Location
photograph storage

Aerial View of Nechako Neighbourhood and City Centre Clearing.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description17318
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1 May 1957
Accession Number
76.67.670
Scope and Content
Aerial view of Nechako Neighbourhood looking east. looking east. Note clearing for B-III on left side of picture and clearing for City Centre and Neighbourhood D on the right side.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.67.670
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1 May 1957
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial view of Nechako Neighbourhood looking east. looking east. Note clearing for B-III on left side of picture and clearing for City Centre and Neighbourhood D on the right side.
Notes
J-2-670
Subject Access
Aerial
City Centre
Geographic Access
Albatross Ave
Nechako Neighbourhood
Haisla Blvd
Lahakas Blvd
Storage Location
photograph storage

Excavation for Kelly Douglas Supermarket in City Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35255
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.25.14
Scope and Content
Photograph of excavation for Kelly Douglas supermarket in the City Centre. Commonwealth construction has the contract for this building. There is currently a foundation hole dug. In the foreground is a pile of cinderblocks and a car. Up on the hill in the background, Albatross homes are visible.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.14
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of excavation for Kelly Douglas supermarket in the City Centre. Commonwealth construction has the contract for this building. There is currently a foundation hole dug. In the foreground is a pile of cinderblocks and a car. Up on the hill in the background, Albatross homes are visible.
Notes
J-2-433
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Construction
City Centre
Townsite

Excavation for Underground Access Road in City Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35312
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.25.48
Scope and Content
Photograph of excavation for underground access road in the City Centre. Note area flooded by heavy rains.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.48
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of excavation for underground access road in the City Centre. Note area flooded by heavy rains.
Notes
J-2-498
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
City Centre
Construction

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