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Potline Construction and Precast Yard

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35134
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.22.119
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking south showing potline group "B", part of precast yard in foreground and group "A" in background. Douglas Channel visible behind.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.119
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
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 aerial view looking south showing potline group "B", part of precast yard in foreground and group "A" in background. Douglas Channel visible behind.
Notes
J-43-1965
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Potlines
Construction
Douglas Channel
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Kitimat Works Group B Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35177
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Accession Number
2022.22.142
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of Kitimat Works group B - looking southeast. Potline construction in progress, and Douglas Channel visible in background. Lots of snow on ground.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.142
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
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 aerial view of Kitimat Works group B - looking southeast. Potline construction in progress, and Douglas Channel visible in background. Lots of snow on ground.
Notes
(11-1) 92
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Potlines
Douglas Channel
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Kitimat Works Group B Potline Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35186
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Accession Number
2022.22.151
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of Kitimat Works group B - looking southeast. Potlines under construction. Douglas Channel in background. Lots of snow on ground.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.151
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
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 aerial view of Kitimat Works group B - looking southeast. Potlines under construction. Douglas Channel in background. Lots of snow on ground.
Notes
(11-1) 92
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Potlines
Douglas Channel
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Accession Number
2022.22.159
Scope and Content
Photograph of view of Kitimat Works looking south. Note new office bldg. at centre right. Potlines in centre, and Douglas Channel in background.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.159
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
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 view of Kitimat Works looking south. Note new office bldg. at centre right. Potlines in centre, and Douglas Channel in background.
Notes
REK-104
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Potlines
Construction
Douglas Channel
Storage Location
Photograph storage

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

Nearly Completed B.C. Telephone Company Building on Kingfisher Avenue

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35290
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.26
Scope and Content
Photograph of nearly completed B.C. Telephone Exchange building on Kingfisher Avenue. There is a ladder against the outside of the building leading to the roof. Kitimat New Telephone Exchange sign is on the ground leaning against the building. On the right is a vehicle of some sort.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.26
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 nearly completed B.C. Telephone Exchange building on Kingfisher Avenue. There is a ladder against the outside of the building leading to the roof. Kitimat New Telephone Exchange sign is on the ground leaning against the building. On the right is a vehicle of some sort.
Notes
J-2-160
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction
B.C. Telephone Company

B.C. Telephone Exchange Under Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35412
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.130
Scope and Content
Photograph of the B.C. Telephone Exchange under construction on Kingfisher Ave. Exterior appears complete. Lots of dirt piles around. Three men are visible out front.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.130
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 the B.C. Telephone Exchange under construction on Kingfisher Ave. Exterior appears complete. Lots of dirt piles around. Three men are visible out front.
Notes
J-2-86
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction
B.C. Telephone Company
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953
Accession Number
2022.22.24
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of the smelter area looking north. Note rectifier buildings mainly closed in and roofing nearing completion. Potline footings are beginning to extend east of the centre passageway. Service building group is closed in and nearing completion at upper left centre. Some snow on ground.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.24
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
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 aerial view of the smelter area looking north. Note rectifier buildings mainly closed in and roofing nearing completion. Potline footings are beginning to extend east of the centre passageway. Service building group is closed in and nearing completion at upper left centre. Some snow on ground.
Notes
BC-2-324
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Potlines
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.22.128
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking southeast showing steel erection at potroom 8A east and general view of fill operations at site of cryolite recovery plant.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.128
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
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 view looking southeast showing steel erection at potroom 8A east and general view of fill operations at site of cryolite recovery plant.
Notes
J-43-2031
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Potlines
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Construction of Alcan Buildings

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35167
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.22.132
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking northwest showing pitch melter control bldg. 241, Piten Pumphouse bldg. 243, foundations for pitch melting tanks 54-55-56, and east end of soderberg paste plant. Construction in progress, foundations and building frames being built. Smeltersite homes visible in background.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.132
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
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 view looking northwest showing pitch melter control bldg. 241, Piten Pumphouse bldg. 243, foundations for pitch melting tanks 54-55-56, and east end of soderberg paste plant. Construction in progress, foundations and building frames being built. Smeltersite homes visible in background.
Notes
J-43-2085
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Erosion Around Ends of Temproary Weir in Main Channel Beside Baptist Church

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35257
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.25.16
Scope and Content
Photograph of the erosion around the ends of the temporary weir in the main channel beside the Baptist Church. Baptist Church is to the right. Some homes visible in background.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
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 erosion around the ends of the temporary weir in the main channel beside the Baptist Church. Baptist Church is to the right. Some homes visible in background.
Notes
J-2-801
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Construction
Baptist Church
Sumgas
Townsite

Construction Progress for Alcan Buildings

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35098
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.22.83
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking west. Note construction progress at potroom 5-B, rectifier building 103-C and substation 20.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.83
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x27.5cm
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 aerial view looking west. Note construction progress at potroom 5-B, rectifier building 103-C and substation 20.
Notes
J-12-927
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Alcan Buildings Under Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35135
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.22.120
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking west showing potlining mix plant bldg. 244, bent foundations C-53-2-3-4, foundations for bins 50-51 and coke storage slab. Stud blast bldg. 240 and cathode block rodding bldg. 245 at lower left.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.120
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
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 aerial view looking west showing potlining mix plant bldg. 244, bent foundations C-53-2-3-4, foundations for bins 50-51 and coke storage slab. Stud blast bldg. 240 and cathode block rodding bldg. 245 at lower left.
Notes
J-43-1966
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Alcan Guest House Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35305
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.41
Scope and Content
Photograph of excavation and framework for the company's guest houses on Albatross Avenue. Other houses and apartment construction visible behind.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.41
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 excavation and framework for the company's guest houses on Albatross Avenue. Other houses and apartment construction visible behind.
Notes
J-2-148
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Houses
Construction
Alcan Guest House

Aerial view of Kenney Dam

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description23
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1960?
Scope and Content
Photo depicts an aerial view of Kenney Dam showing the original construction road system and camp area.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Item Number
17
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1960?
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts an aerial view of Kenney Dam showing the original construction road system and camp area.
Notes
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Subject Access
Dams
Construction
Aerial
Images

Placing of Compacted Fill at Alcan Site

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34947
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
2022.22.1
Scope and Content
Photograph of looking northeast at utility buildings area showing placing of compacted fill in foreground and in background the building forms being erected. Multiple trucks and machinery visible. Some trucks are actively dumping the fill.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.1
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
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 looking northeast at utility buildings area showing placing of compacted fill in foreground and in background the building forms being erected. Multiple trucks and machinery visible. Some trucks are actively dumping the fill.
Notes
BC-2-157
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Construction
Trucks
Machinery
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Alcan Potlines and Other Buildings Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35136
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.22.121
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking east showing substation 8 area, rectifier bldg. 208, potroom buildings and central court area.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.121
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
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 aerial view looking east showing substation 8 area, rectifier bldg. 208, potroom buildings and central court area.
Notes
J-43-1967
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Potlines
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Aerial of Starling, Swallow, and Teal Streets

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35450
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.150
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial of Starling, Swallow, and Teal Streets. Please note the floor slabs poured and houses under construction by N.W. Hullah Construction Limited.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.150
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 aerial of Starling, Swallow, and Teal Streets. Please note the floor slabs poured and houses under construction by N.W. Hullah Construction Limited.
Notes
J-2-50
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction
Houses

Aerial of Starling, Swallow, and Teal Streets

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35451
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.151
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial of Starling, Swallow, and Teal Streets. Please note the floor slabs poured and houses under construction by N.W. Hullah Construction Limited.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.151
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 aerial of Starling, Swallow, and Teal Streets. Please note the floor slabs poured and houses under construction by N.W. Hullah Construction Limited.
Notes
J-2-50
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction
Houses

Sagimat-Alcan employment Office Building Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35051
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.22.66
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking south-east showing construction of Sagimat-Alcan employment office buidling. Men working in the foreground, with many parked cars behind them. Transmission station/line is also further behind.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.66
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
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 view looking south-east showing construction of Sagimat-Alcan employment office buidling. Men working in the foreground, with many parked cars behind them. Transmission station/line is also further behind.
Notes
J-12-250
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Transmission line
Storage Location
Photograph storage

20 records – page 1 of 1.