Photograph of West Coast Terminals LTD. Built in 1958 for public warehouse facilities. View shows garage doors with trucks backed into them. Lots of snow on ground. Forest in background.
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of West Coast Terminals LTD. Built in 1958 for public warehouse facilities. View shows garage doors with trucks backed into them. Lots of snow on ground. Forest in background.
Notes
Back of photo is stamped by Fred Ryan LTD. Box 1007, M.P.O. Kitimat, B.C.
Included with photo is an article, "First Public Warehouse Opens Here", Monday, February 10, 1958.
Photograph of inside warehouse of West Coast Terminals LTD. at Service Centre. Warehouse is full of boxes and shelves of various food products. Some of the products include - Planters Peanuts, Canada Corn Starch, St. Lawrence Oil, and Kellogg's Variety.
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of inside warehouse of West Coast Terminals LTD. at Service Centre. Warehouse is full of boxes and shelves of various food products. Some of the products include - Planters Peanuts, Canada Corn Starch, St. Lawrence Oil, and Kellogg's Variety.
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of a rail bridge. It's further back. There is some water in the foreground. Forest in the background.
Photograph of a building under construction. Building is boxed shaped with wooden framework and is being constructed with brick. Snow on ground around it.
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of a building under construction. Building is boxed shaped with wooden framework and is being constructed with brick. Snow on ground around it.
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of looking across what appears to be the Kitimat River at a house that is obscured by trees.
Photograph of pink and purple flowers growing along a sidewalk outside a building. There is grass growing in front. The building behind has wood paneling wall.
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of pink and purple flowers growing along a sidewalk outside a building. There is grass growing in front. The building behind has wood paneling wall.
Photographs of buildings in Kitimat. Top photo shows two of the row houses on Gyrfalcon street, viewed from behind. On the very right the edge of the United Church is visible. In the open area in front, some kids are playing in the snow. Mount Elizabeth in the background. Bottom photo shows the CN Station in service centre, viewed from down Station St. On the left side is the edge of the Kitimat Hotel, and on the right storefronts. There are cars on the road and parked around. Photos are slide positives attached together.
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photographs of buildings in Kitimat. Top photo shows two of the row houses on Gyrfalcon street, viewed from behind. On the very right the edge of the United Church is visible. In the open area in front, some kids are playing in the snow. Mount Elizabeth in the background. Bottom photo shows the CN Station in service centre, viewed from down Station St. On the left side is the edge of the Kitimat Hotel, and on the right storefronts. There are cars on the road and parked around. Photos are slide positives attached together.
Photographs of the rear view if the Kitimat Public Saftey Building from Osprey street, and the British Columbia Telephone Company building. Portion of Public Saftey building still under construction. Some snow on ground in both photos. Photos are slide positives attached together.
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photographs of the rear view if the Kitimat Public Saftey Building from Osprey street, and the British Columbia Telephone Company building. Portion of Public Saftey building still under construction. Some snow on ground in both photos. Photos are slide positives attached together.
Photograph of the Kitimat Public Safety building. There are men working on Haisla Boulevard in front. They appear to be lining the road with wood forms. Haisla Boulevard is not yet paved.
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Kitimat Public Safety building. There are men working on Haisla Boulevard in front. They appear to be lining the road with wood forms. Haisla Boulevard is not yet paved.
Photograph of the Kitimat Public Safety building. View is of the firehall garages. There are men working around the building. There is wooden building material piled around too.
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Kitimat Public Safety building. View is of the firehall garages. There are men working around the building. There is wooden building material piled around too.
Photograph of the Kitimat Public Safety building in winter. Lots of snow on ground. To the right of the building is a flagpole with a red ensign and another blue flag. In the foreground is a paved Haisla Boulevard.
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Kitimat Public Safety building in winter. Lots of snow on ground. To the right of the building is a flagpole with a red ensign and another blue flag. In the foreground is a paved Haisla Boulevard.
Photograph of boat docked at the bay behind the smelter. Front of boat has writing that reads "Shad Jan". Alcan potlines are visible behind to the left. Mountain with some snow on top in the background. Image has a pink tint.
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of boat docked at the bay behind the smelter. Front of boat has writing that reads "Shad Jan". Alcan potlines are visible behind to the left. Mountain with some snow on top in the background. Image has a pink tint.
Photograph of buildings in early Kitimat. Top photo is Nechako centre. Parking lot is full of cars. Mount Elizabeth visible behind. Bottom photo shows foundation and chimney? of a building under construction. Possibly Oceanview apartments. Photos are slide positives attached together.
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of buildings in early Kitimat. Top photo is Nechako centre. Parking lot is full of cars. Mount Elizabeth visible behind. Bottom photo shows foundation and chimney? of a building under construction. Possibly Oceanview apartments. Photos are slide positives attached together.
Photograph of the public safety building. There is a sign on the front that reads "Civic Opening", and the front is also decorated with blue, white, and red streamers. On the right, a crowd of people can be seen in front of the firehall garages. Above the garages is also decorated with blue, white, and red. Haisla Boulevard in foreground.
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the public safety building. There is a sign on the front that reads "Civic Opening", and the front is also decorated with blue, white, and red streamers. On the right, a crowd of people can be seen in front of the firehall garages. Above the garages is also decorated with blue, white, and red. Haisla Boulevard in foreground.
Photograph of Kitimat's New Telephone Exchange building. Some windows in the building are boarded up. Dirt road in foreground, and area in front of building too. Powerlines are running above the building, and some building material is sitting on the right of the building. Behind on the right, are some homes and forest. Partially cloudy day.
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Kitimat's New Telephone Exchange building. Some windows in the building are boarded up. Dirt road in foreground, and area in front of building too. Powerlines are running above the building, and some building material is sitting on the right of the building. Behind on the right, are some homes and forest. Partially cloudy day.
Photograph of the Kitimat Public Safety building Civic Opening. View is of the main entrance. There is a big sign stating the Civic Opening on the front, as well as red, white, and blue streamers. A person is standing in front of the building. There are boardwalks leading to the door. Ground around is still dirt and gravel.
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Kitimat Public Safety building Civic Opening. View is of the main entrance. There is a big sign stating the Civic Opening on the front, as well as red, white, and blue streamers. A person is standing in front of the building. There are boardwalks leading to the door. Ground around is still dirt and gravel.
Photograph of the Kitimat Public Safety building Civic Opening. View is of the firehall garages. There is a blue, white, and red banner above the doors. Above, some people can be seen looking out the windows. On the ground is a crowd of people in front of the garages. In the foreground a car is parked.
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Kitimat Public Safety building Civic Opening. View is of the firehall garages. There is a blue, white, and red banner above the doors. Above, some people can be seen looking out the windows. On the ground is a crowd of people in front of the garages. In the foreground a car is parked.
Photograph of the Fred Ryan Ltd. Van. Sign on side of Van reads "Photo Finishing Fred Ryan Ltd. Photography Blue Printing". There is snow on the ground.
1 photograph print : b&w ; 17.7 x 12.8 cm
2 clippings : b&w ; 21.7 x 28 cm
History / Biographical
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Fred Ryan Ltd. Van. Sign on side of Van reads "Photo Finishing Fred Ryan Ltd. Photography Blue Printing". There is snow on the ground.
Notes
Two Northern Sentinel articles are included. "Jack-Of-All-Trades, Pioneer Is Master of One", March 19, 1957, and "Pioneer Leaves Town", March 22, 1962.
Photograph of RCMP officer in red uniform in front of building at smeltersite. Possibly a guest house. House is on a mound of dirt, possibly prepped for a garden. Bottom is lined with stones. There is another small, white building higher up on the right.
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of RCMP officer in red uniform in front of building at smeltersite. Possibly a guest house. House is on a mound of dirt, possibly prepped for a garden. Bottom is lined with stones. There is another small, white building higher up on the right.
