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Temporary Stores Construction in Service Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35306
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.42
Scope and Content
Photograph of Service Centre showing the foundation wall formwork for the temporary stores in block 5. One man visible working. Train cars in background.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.42
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Service Centre showing the foundation wall formwork for the temporary stores in block 5. One man visible working. Train cars in background.
Notes
J-2-156
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
service centre
Construction
CN Rail

Public Works Building Under Construction in the Service Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35404
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.122
Scope and Content
Photograph of Public Works Building under construction in the Service Centre. Scaffolding still up. Cinderblocks piled on scaffolding and ground. Sign for public works building and Northwest Construction is leaning on the right side.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.122
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Public Works Building under construction in the Service Centre. Scaffolding still up. Cinderblocks piled on scaffolding and ground. Sign for public works building and Northwest Construction is leaning on the right side.
Notes
J-2-206
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction

Excavation for Kelly Douglas Supermarket in City Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35255
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.25.14
Scope and Content
Photograph of excavation for Kelly Douglas supermarket in the City Centre. Commonwealth construction has the contract for this building. There is currently a foundation hole dug. In the foreground is a pile of cinderblocks and a car. Up on the hill in the background, Albatross homes are visible.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.14
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of excavation for Kelly Douglas supermarket in the City Centre. Commonwealth construction has the contract for this building. There is currently a foundation hole dug. In the foreground is a pile of cinderblocks and a car. Up on the hill in the background, Albatross homes are visible.
Notes
J-2-433
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Construction
City Centre
Townsite

Excavation for Underground Access Road in City Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35312
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.25.48
Scope and Content
Photograph of excavation for underground access road in the City Centre. Note area flooded by heavy rains.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.48
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of excavation for underground access road in the City Centre. Note area flooded by heavy rains.
Notes
J-2-498
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
City Centre
Construction

Duplexes on Drake Street Being Erected

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35394
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.112
Scope and Content
Photograph of duplexes on block 63, neighbourhood A-II being erected by George Wheaton Construction for his staff. Drake Street. Exteriors of homes look complete. There is a truck parked on the street. Some building material on ground near house on right.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.112
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of duplexes on block 63, neighbourhood A-II being erected by George Wheaton Construction for his staff. Drake Street. Exteriors of homes look complete. There is a truck parked on the street. Some building material on ground near house on right.
Notes
J-2-190
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction

Sanitary Sewer Lines Being Installed in Neighbourhood B

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35353
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.25.72
Scope and Content
Photograph of sanitary sewer lines being installed by Straite Construction in Neighbourhood B across Lahakas Blvd. near Nalabila Blvd. Men are down in dug trench laying the pipes. Other men and machinery working above.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.72
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of sanitary sewer lines being installed by Straite Construction in Neighbourhood B across Lahakas Blvd. near Nalabila Blvd. Men are down in dug trench laying the pipes. Other men and machinery working above.
Notes
J-2-443
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction

Houses Being Constructed on Blocks 19 and 20

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35241
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.1
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking northwest showing the houses being constructed on blocks 19 and 20. Homes further back are more completed.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.1
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking northwest showing the houses being constructed on blocks 19 and 20. Homes further back are more completed.
Notes
J-2-40
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Construction
Homes
Townsite
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Concrete Walkway Being Placed Along Kingfisher Avenue

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35291
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.27
Scope and Content
Photograph of view showing Terminal Construction placing the concrete walkway along the west side of Kingfisher Ave. Seven men are visible working. Cement truck on the right. Homes are in the background.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.27
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 28x21.5cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of view showing Terminal Construction placing the concrete walkway along the west side of Kingfisher Ave. Seven men are visible working. Cement truck on the right. Homes are in the background.
Notes
J-2-159
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction
Kingfisher

Public Saftey Building Being Erected

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35336
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.56
Scope and Content
Photograph of Public Saftey Building being erected at the corner of Kingfisher and Haisla Blvd. Two men visible working. Wheelbarrow next to building at lower right. Lots of water on ground.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.56
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Public Saftey Building being erected at the corner of Kingfisher and Haisla Blvd. Two men visible working. Wheelbarrow next to building at lower right. Lots of water on ground.
Notes
J-2-207
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction
Public Safety Building

Construction of Alcan Commercial Building in City Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35455
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.25.154
Scope and Content
Photograph of construction proceeding on the foundation of the Alcan Commercial Building in the City Centre. Men visible working. Crane in back.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.154
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of construction proceeding on the foundation of the Alcan Commercial Building in the City Centre. Men visible working. Crane in back.
Notes
J-2-299
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction

Ceiling Joists Being Installed at Executive House #1 on Albatross Avenue

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35396
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.114
Scope and Content
Photograph of executive house #1 on Albatross Avenue as ceiling joists were being installed. Four men visible working on the roof. A completed house is behind.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.114
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of executive house #1 on Albatross Avenue as ceiling joists were being installed. Four men visible working on the roof. A completed house is behind.
Notes
J-2-189
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction
Houses

Cinema Under Construction in Nechako Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35349
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.68
Scope and Content
Photograph of cinema under construction in the Nechako Centre, neighbourhood A. Framework and brickwork is being built. A boardwalk is in the foreground. Houses visible in the background.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.68
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of cinema under construction in the Nechako Centre, neighbourhood A. Framework and brickwork is being built. A boardwalk is in the foreground. Houses visible in the background.
Notes
J-2-192
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction
Theatre

Precast Wall Panels for Septic Tank Being Lifted into Place in Neighbourhood C

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35246
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.6
Scope and Content
Photograph of neighbourhood C to the south of the 200 temporary housing units showing precast wall panels for septic tank being lifted into space. Men and crane are visible working.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.6
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 28x21.5cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of neighbourhood C to the south of the 200 temporary housing units showing precast wall panels for septic tank being lifted into space. Men and crane are visible working.
Notes
J-2-111
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Homes
Construction
Townsite
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.25.21
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Kitimat Hotel in Service Centre. There are cars and trucks parked outside of it. There is an X with arrows drawn on the side of the building showing where the dining room for reception is.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.21
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Kitimat Hotel in Service Centre. There are cars and trucks parked outside of it. There is an X with arrows drawn on the side of the building showing where the dining room for reception is.
Notes
J-2-70
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Kitimat Hotel
Vehicles

Hullah Houses Being Erected on Teal and Swallow Streets

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35293
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.29
Scope and Content
Photograph of Hullah houses being erected on Teal and Swallow Streets. Closer houses are still being built, while ones further back look complete.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.29
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Hullah houses being erected on Teal and Swallow Streets. Closer houses are still being built, while ones further back look complete.
Notes
J-2-66
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Houses
Construction
Hullah Houses

Roofing Being Placed on Hullah Houses on Teal Street

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35295
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.31
Scope and Content
Photograph of roofing being placed on Hullah houses on Teal Street. Men are visible on the roof of one house.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.31
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of roofing being placed on Hullah houses on Teal Street. Men are visible on the roof of one house.
Notes
J-2-83
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Houses
Construction
Hullah Houses

Siding Being Placed on Hulluh Houses on Swallow Street

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35296
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.32
Scope and Content
Photograph of siding being placed on houses under construction by N.W. Hullah on Swallow Street. Men visible working.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.32
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of siding being placed on houses under construction by N.W. Hullah on Swallow Street. Men visible working.
Notes
J-2-82
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Houses
Construction
Hullah Houses

Framework Being Erected for Hullah Houses on Swallow Street

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35310
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.46
Scope and Content
Photograph of framing being erected for houses under construction by N.W. Hullah Construction on Swallow St. Men visible working. Houses further down are more complete.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.46
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of framing being erected for houses under construction by N.W. Hullah Construction on Swallow St. Men visible working. Houses further down are more complete.
Notes
J-2-35
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Houses
Construction
Hullah Houses

Foundation Framework for Alcan Commercial Building and Hudson Bay Building in City Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35249
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.25.9
Scope and Content
Photograph of foundation framework in place for Alcan commercial building in City Centre. Foundations in foreground are for the Hudson Bay building. Men are visible working.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.9
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of foundation framework in place for Alcan commercial building in City Centre. Foundations in foreground are for the Hudson Bay building. Men are visible working.
Notes
J-2-320
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Construction
Townsite

Service Building Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34954
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
2022.22.8
Scope and Content
Photograph of service building pre-cast concrete wall panels being placed into position in column line D. Six men visible in front.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.8
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 28x21.5cm
History / Biographical
Bud Powell is a longtime resident of Kitimat and former smeltersite resident. He worked for Alcan.
Custodial History
Donated by Bud Powell.
Scope and Content
Photograph of service building pre-cast concrete wall panels being placed into position in column line D. Six men visible in front.
Notes
BC-2-183
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage

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