In the foreground are hills of sawdust, and in the middle are numerous rows of log piles. The mill is on the left side of the photograph, with trees and mountains in the background.
In the foreground are hills of sawdust, and in the middle are numerous rows of log piles. The mill is on the left side of the photograph, with trees and mountains in the background.
Photo depicts the unlined rock tunnel of horizontal penstock No. 2 at Elevation 210'. View is looking at platform at base of 48 degree inclined raise to 1685' Elevation.
Photo depicts the unlined rock tunnel of horizontal penstock No. 2 at Elevation 210'. View is looking at platform at base of 48 degree inclined raise to 1685' Elevation.
Notes
Alcan ID no. 2KR-10. -- Penstock No. 2 was completed after the smelter had started aluminum production in 1954 with Penstock No. 1. Alcan Collection
Photo depicts a worker watching as a 19-ton horizontal penstock liner is transported on an aerial tramway from Camp No. 5 to Camp No. 1600.
Notes
Alcan ID no. 2KR-81. -- This liner was the first and largest of the penstock liners. -- Penstock No. 2 was completed after the smelter had started aluminum production in 1954 with Penstock No. 1. Alcan Collection
Photo depicts a group of men concerned with the caisson dock construction. From left is Messrs., Cam Jenkinson, George Malby, McCallum, Hal Whiting, J. B. Whitton, S. T. Wynne-Jones, Van Houten and Dick Hermann. View is of three floating caissons that were being towed into position for sinking, creating the smelter dock.
Photo depicts a group of men concerned with the caisson dock construction. From left is Messrs., Cam Jenkinson, George Malby, McCallum, Hal Whiting, J. B. Whitton, S. T. Wynne-Jones, Van Houten and Dick Hermann. View is of three floating caissons that were being towed into position for sinking, creating the smelter dock.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. BC-2-362. -- Messrs. Jenkinson, Wynne-Jones, and Hermann all work for Alcan Engineering under the Resident Engineer George Malby. Messrs. J.B. Whitton and Van Houten work for the consulting firm of Frederick R. Harris & Co. of New York, N.Y. Hal Whiting was Project Manager, Kitimat Constructors, for smelter and town construction. Hal Whiting Collection 985.65.212
Photo depicts passengers disembarking from the boat and seaplane docked at the wharf of the float camp on the Kildala Arm of Gardner Canal. Seen in the background is Dala Heights and the route of the transmission line.
Photo depicts passengers disembarking from the boat and seaplane docked at the wharf of the float camp on the Kildala Arm of Gardner Canal. Seen in the background is Dala Heights and the route of the transmission line.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. KR-811. Alcan Collection
Kitimat was the place to be in North America in the 1950s. The massive Alcan project in the northwest British Columbia was completed in just five years - dam, tunnel, powerhouse, Kemano, transmission line, smelter, and Kitimat. Browse through Kitimat history with these project images - a BC digital collection. The project was one of the most photographed and filmed construction jobs in BC history.
Kitimat was the place to be in North America in the 1950s. The massive Alcan project in the northwest British Columbia was completed in just five years - dam, tunnel, powerhouse, Kemano, transmission line, smelter, and Kitimat. Browse through Kitimat history with these project images - a BC digital collection. The project was one of the most photographed and filmed construction jobs in BC history.
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.
