View of the bow of the Delta King while dry docked at the Alcan Smelter Site. Used as a temporary residence for Alcan workers. Preparations for refloating are in progress.
View of the bow of the Delta King while dry docked at the Alcan Smelter Site. Used as a temporary residence for Alcan workers. Preparations for refloating are in progress.
View of the Delta King stern while dry docked at the Alcan Smelter Site. Used as a temporary residence for Alcan Workers, preperations for re-floating are in progress.
View of the Delta King stern while dry docked at the Alcan Smelter Site. Used as a temporary residence for Alcan Workers, preperations for re-floating are in progress.
Photograph of a fire at the Delta King, photograph showing lots of people standing by the railings of each floor of the Delta King ; smoke to the right.
Photographs taken by Gordon Lee donated to the museum by his daughter Michelle Simeoni.
Scope and Content
Photograph of a fire at the Delta King, photograph showing lots of people standing by the railings of each floor of the Delta King ; smoke to the right.
Photograph of a fire at the Delta King ; lots of people standing on each deck of the Delta King looking at the smoke to the right ; one man runing towards the fire.
Photographs taken by Gordon Lee donated to the museum by his daughter Michelle Simeoni.
Scope and Content
Photograph of a fire at the Delta King ; lots of people standing on each deck of the Delta King looking at the smoke to the right ; one man runing towards the fire.
Settling In: Highlighting 50 Years of Kitimat's History Exhibition, was shown at the Kitimat Museum and Archives in 2003. "To the youngsters, Kitimat presents a pleasing blend of modern, urban, recreational facilities in a wild-west, wilderness setting. To the adults, it offers physical grandeur, unexcelled hunting and fishing, neighbourliness, dependence, and the genuine friendships of a new community." Canadian Geographical Journal 1959 What makes a town? What makes Kitimat unique? In the final analysis, Kitimat citizens have made the community. This exhibition attempts to show the public face of Kitimat.
Settling In: Highlighting 50 Years of Kitimat's History Exhibition, was shown at the Kitimat Museum and Archives in 2003. "To the youngsters, Kitimat presents a pleasing blend of modern, urban, recreational facilities in a wild-west, wilderness setting. To the adults, it offers physical grandeur, unexcelled hunting and fishing, neighbourliness, dependence, and the genuine friendships of a new community." Canadian Geographical Journal 1959 What makes a town? What makes Kitimat unique? In the final analysis, Kitimat citizens have made the community. This exhibition attempts to show the public face of Kitimat.
Molly worked + lived in Kitimat (1954-55). Worked at Alcan Pryde Machine Shop, last girl on Kitimat Constructors payroll. Liver at hospital, Smeltersite.
Scope and Content
Collection of photos consisting of Alcan, Smeltersite, Delta King, the sandhill, Kitimat River, Hirsch Creek bridge, Douglas Channel, and the wharf
Notes
Photos were most likely colour origianlly, but have degraded into a pink tone
In 2013, the Kitimat Museum and Archives worked with the District of Kitimat, and the Recreation Department, to select images commemorating 60 years of Community in the town of Kitimat. The display can physically be seen on display in the hallway of Riverlodge Recreation Centre.
In 2013, the Kitimat Museum and Archives worked with the District of Kitimat, and the Recreation Department, to select images commemorating 60 years of Community in the town of Kitimat. The display can physically be seen on display in the hallway of Riverlodge Recreation Centre.
Photograph of an aerial view the the Alcan plant and Kitimat River Delta. Alcan plant is visible above while the delta is below.
Notes
Back of photo has 2 dates, Jan 23 1985 and Jan 23 1986. The 1986 date is a sticker add on, while the 1985 date is stamped on. The 1985 date is believed to be correct.
Photograph of aerial of the Kitimat River Delta, Alcan Plant and part of the Ocelot Operation. Alcan Plant is visible above, Kitimat River Delta below, and Ocelot is to the right.
Photograph of aerial of the Kitimat River Delta, Alcan Plant and part of the Ocelot Operation. Alcan Plant is visible above, Kitimat River Delta below, and Ocelot is to the right.
Notes
Back of photo has 2 dates, Jan 23 1985 and Jan 23 1986. The 1986 date is a sticker add on, while the 1985 date is stamped on. The 1985 date is believed to be correct.