Photo depicts an aerial view of the powerhouse switchyard and entrance up to the 1600' level. The wide clearing on the right is the tram right-of-way. The powerhouse tailrace tunnel and channel and the access tunnel portal are in the centre, and the construction camp is on the left. Alcan Collection
Photo depicts an aerial view of the powerhouse switchyard and entrance up to the 1600' level. The wide clearing on the right is the tram right-of-way. The powerhouse tailrace tunnel and channel and the access tunnel portal are in the centre, and the construction camp is on the left. Alcan Collection
Patrons seated at the counter inside Sheardown's "Coffee Cup", located in the Nechako Centre. From left standing are staff members Susan Simmons, Armida Campbell, and Manager P.C. Staniforth.
Patrons seated at the counter inside Sheardown's "Coffee Cup", located in the Nechako Centre. From left standing are staff members Susan Simmons, Armida Campbell, and Manager P.C. Staniforth.
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Title based on content of photograph. -- Northern Sentinel article, November 24, 1955. Northern Sentinel Press Collection
The exterior of the new Kitimat Public Library at Nechako Centre, Mount Elizabeth in the background.
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Title based on content of photograph. -- Famed Canadian documentary photographer Malak Karsh was hired in the 1950s by Alcan to take photographs of Arvida and Kitimat. Many were published in Alcan literature and textbooks on Canada. Northern Sentinel Press Collection
Aerial of Kitimat's office building in the downtown area. The Royal Bank of Canada occupied the main floor, and Property and Power Operations for the Aluminum Company of Canada occupied an upper floor. Kildala Neighbourhood is shown in the background.
Aerial of Kitimat's office building in the downtown area. The Royal Bank of Canada occupied the main floor, and Property and Power Operations for the Aluminum Company of Canada occupied an upper floor. Kildala Neighbourhood is shown in the background.
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Title based on content of photograph. Alcan Collection. Negative found in 2014.14 collection.
Image depicts a humorous reprieve certificate given to employees of the Alcan Project. The content also implies the hardships endured by the Morrison-Knudsen Company workers in Kemano.
Image depicts a humorous reprieve certificate given to employees of the Alcan Project. The content also implies the hardships endured by the Morrison-Knudsen Company workers in Kemano.
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Title based on contents of text. Ernie Archer Collection
Photo depicts Morrison-Knudsen Company superintendents in front of the office building at Camp No. 5, Kemano. Second from left, Thomas R. Hooper, Carpenter Superintendent.
Photo depicts Morrison-Knudsen Company superintendents in front of the office building at Camp No. 5, Kemano. Second from left, Thomas R. Hooper, Carpenter Superintendent.
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Alcan ID No. 5793. -- Title based on contents of photograph. Alcan Collection