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Caisson docks construction site

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description26672
Part Of
Ron Whyte Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2005.11.355
Scope and Content
Photo of the construction site for the Caisson docks. Cranes and wood piles in the centre.
Part Of
Ron Whyte Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.11.355
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photo : b&w ; 6.4 x 6.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photo of the construction site for the Caisson docks. Cranes and wood piles in the centre.
Subject Access
Caisson docks

Caisson dock construction site

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description26674
Part Of
Ron Whyte Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2005.11.357
Scope and Content
Photo of caisson docks construction site, skeleton structure of building put together
Part Of
Ron Whyte Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.11.357
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photo : b&w ; 6.4 x 6.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photo of caisson docks construction site, skeleton structure of building put together
Subject Access
Caisson docks
Part Of
Found in Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 15 May 1952]
Accession Number
2017.54.4
Scope and Content
Photograph of night view looking north east showing last caisson being towed out of graving dock. 13th May 3 a.m.
Part Of
Found in Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2017.54.4
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 15 May 1952]
Physical Description
1 negative : b&w ; 6.3 x 4.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of night view looking north east showing last caisson being towed out of graving dock. 13th May 3 a.m.
Notes
BC-2-356
Subject Access
Smeltersite
Caisson docks
Storage Location
Negative Storage
Part Of
Found in Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[11 May 1953]
Accession Number
2017.54.20
Scope and Content
Dike breached and tide at elevation 16. East caisson just floating with list to back.
Part Of
Found in Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2017.54.20
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[11 May 1953]
Physical Description
1 negative : b&w ; 6.3 x 4.7 cm
Scope and Content
Dike breached and tide at elevation 16. East caisson just floating with list to back.
Notes
BC- 2-355
Subject Access
Smelter
Caisson docks
Storage Location
Negative Storage

Caissons for Graving Dock

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28955
Part Of
Rough Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953
Accession Number
986.21.11
Scope and Content
Photograph showing Caissons for Graving Dock
Part Of
Rough Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
986.21.11
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 22 x 15.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing Caissons for Graving Dock
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Graving Dock
Structures
General
Caisson docks
Geographic Access
Smeltersite
Storage Location
photograph storage

View Smeltersite - Caissons Being Floated in for Graving Dork (Panorama)

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28627
Part Of
Manton Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
983.28.2
Scope and Content
View Smeltersite - Caissons Being Floated in for Graving Dork (Panorama)
Part Of
Manton Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
983.28.2
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
5 Photographs : b&w ; 10.8 x 8.9 cm
Scope and Content
View Smeltersite - Caissons Being Floated in for Graving Dork (Panorama)
Notes
R48-3, R48-4, R48-5, R48-6, R48-7 Panoramic #1-5
Subject Access
Delta King
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Graving Dock
Caisson docks
Geographic Access
Smeltersite
Storage Location
photograph storage
Part Of
Fred DeLory fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Date Range
[ca. 1952-1953]
Accession Number
2002.15
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of over 200 photograph slides and photograph negatives from 1952 & 1953. Images are of Caisson dock construction, wharf and smeltersite construction.
Part Of
Fred DeLory fonds
Creator
Fred A. DeLory
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2002.15
Date Range
[ca. 1952-1953]
Physical Description
Approximately 200 photograph slides and photographs
History / Biographical
Fred DeLory was an engineer on the Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd. smeltersite construction project f rom 1952 to 1953. He worked in an office that was located uphill from where the first pot lines were located. He went on to become a professor of civil engineering at the University of Toronto.
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of over 200 photograph slides and photograph negatives from 1952 & 1953. Images are of Caisson dock construction, wharf and smeltersite construction.
Notes
Title based on content of fond.
Name Access
DeLory, Fred
Subject Access
Smeltersite
Wharf
Caisson docks
Storage Location
Slide Storage
Photograph Storage
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
May 1953
Accession Number
985.65.219
Scope and Content
Photo showing progress of Caisson docks, Graving Dock.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.219
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
May 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing progress of Caisson docks, Graving Dock.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum & Archives Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Date Range
1951-1954
Accession Number
2019.59
Scope and Content
Photo album (cover missing) and assorted loose photos of smelter construction in the 1950's with panoramas, unidentified navy ship, haisla bridge, smelter, Caisson dock. Photo album includes aerials, potline construction, worker accommodation, power operations construction, Haisla bridge, caisson dock, dredging, transportation, and sandhill.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum & Archives Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2019.59
Date Range
1951-1954
History / Biographical
Unknown
Custodial History
Likely taken by an engineer on the Alcan project.
Scope and Content
Photo album (cover missing) and assorted loose photos of smelter construction in the 1950's with panoramas, unidentified navy ship, haisla bridge, smelter, Caisson dock. Photo album includes aerials, potline construction, worker accommodation, power operations construction, Haisla bridge, caisson dock, dredging, transportation, and sandhill.
Notes
Photos removed from album pages and put in envelopes.
Subject Access
Caisson docks
Haisla Bridge
Aerial
Smelter
Smeltersite
Potlines
Dredging
Sandhill
Part Of
Jim Freeman fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2004.10
Scope and Content
30 black & white photographs-Alcan construction, caison fill, Haisla Bridge
Part Of
Jim Freeman fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2004.10
Physical Description
30 photographs print : b&w ;
Scope and Content
30 black & white photographs-Alcan construction, caison fill, Haisla Bridge
Name Access
Freeman, Jim
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Early Construction
Caisson docks
Haisla Bridge
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 2

Hydraulic Fill for Alcan graving dock

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15831
Part Of
Hal Williams Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
02,1952,10
Accession Number
79.31.11
Scope and Content
photo showing hydraulic fill for alcan graving dock
Part Of
Hal Williams Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
79.31.11
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Hal Williams
Date Range
02,1952,10
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24x19
Scope and Content
photo showing hydraulic fill for alcan graving dock
Subject Access
Dock
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.

Alcan Dock, Industrial Site

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15667
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1966
Accession Number
78.11.146
Scope and Content
1 Photograph Alcan Dock
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.146
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
1966
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 27x21
Scope and Content
1 Photograph Alcan Dock
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Dock
Industries

Aerial view graving Dock, Alcan

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15829
Part Of
Hal Williams Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
04,1953,01
Accession Number
79.31.9
Scope and Content
photo showing aerial view of graving dock at Alcan
Part Of
Hal Williams Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
79.31.9
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Hal Williams
Date Range
04,1953,01
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24x19
Scope and Content
photo showing aerial view of graving dock at Alcan
Subject Access
Aerial
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Dock
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 2 Jan 1961]
Accession Number
1998.1.8258
Scope and Content
View of a freighter ship docked at the Alcan dock as well as the Alcan cranes and towers.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Patzelt, Max
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
1998.1.8258
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 2 Jan 1961]
Physical Description
1 photograph and 1 negative : b&w
Scope and Content
View of a freighter ship docked at the Alcan dock as well as the Alcan cranes and towers.
Notes
Old Accession No. 987.26.54 A
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Dock

Alcan - Smeltersite - Bunkhouse called "The Vancouver Hotel"

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description9755
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1960s
Accession Number
2005.8.985
Scope and Content
Photo showing a 'Bunkhouse' at Smeltersite (Alcan - Project), 1950-1960s (construction period), the 'Bunkhouse' was named "The Vancouver Hotel".
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Creator
NSP
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.985
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
NSP
Date Range
1960s
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 5.5" x 5.5"
Custodial History
#2 Northern Sentinel: Box #2: Smeltersite - Heritage Files
Scope and Content
Photo showing a 'Bunkhouse' at Smeltersite (Alcan - Project), 1950-1960s (construction period), the 'Bunkhouse' was named "The Vancouver Hotel".
Subject Access
Smeltersite
Bunkhouses
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Artifact Storage

Aerial of Eurocan, Ocelot, Alcan docks and Alcan plant

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36244
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1985
Accession Number
986.18.2
Scope and Content
Photograph of an aerial view of the Eurocan, Ocelot, and Alcan docks, as well as the Alcan plant. Kitimat River estuary visible on bottom right.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
986.18.2
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1985
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 41 x 51 cm
Custodial History
Photo taken for Ocelot Industries.
Scope and Content
Photograph of an aerial view of the Eurocan, Ocelot, and Alcan docks, as well as the Alcan plant. Kitimat River estuary visible on bottom 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.
Subject Access
Ocelot
Eurocan
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Map Cabinet Drawer 7

Aerial of Eurocan, Ocelot, Alcan docks and Alcan plant

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36245
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1985
Accession Number
986.18.3
Scope and Content
Photograph of an aerial view of the Eurocan, Ocelot, and Alcan docks, as well as the Alcan plant. Kitimat River estuary visible on bottom right.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
986.18.3
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1985
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 41 x 51 cm
Custodial History
Photo taken for Ocelot Industries.
Scope and Content
Photograph of an aerial view of the Eurocan, Ocelot, and Alcan docks, as well as the Alcan plant. Kitimat River estuary visible on bottom 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.
Subject Access
Ocelot
Eurocan
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Map Cabinet Drawer 7

Aerial of Eurocan, Ocelot, Alcan docks and Alcan plant

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36246
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1985
Accession Number
986.18.4
Scope and Content
Photograph of an aerial view of the Eurocan, Ocelot, and Alcan docks, as well as the Alcan plant. Kitimat River estuary visible on bottom right.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
986.18.4
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1985
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 41 x 51 cm
Custodial History
Photo taken for Ocelot Industries.
Scope and Content
Photograph of an aerial view of the Eurocan, Ocelot, and Alcan docks, as well as the Alcan plant. Kitimat River estuary visible on bottom 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.
Subject Access
Ocelot
Eurocan
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Map Cabinet Drawer 7
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
29 May 1953
Accession Number
985.65.231
Scope and Content
Photo showing view looking south0east showing first caissons partially careened.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.231
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
29 May 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing view looking south0east showing first caissons partially careened.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
29 May 1953
Accession Number
985.65.232
Scope and Content
Photo showing view looking south showing first caisson being partially careened.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.232
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
29 May 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing view looking south showing first caisson being partially careened.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.

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