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Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
August 15, 1952
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the tailrace portal during drilling down to the bench elevation.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
66
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
August 15, 1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the tailrace portal during drilling down to the bench elevation.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. Morrison-Knudsen Company Collection
Subject Access
Powerhouses
Storage Location
Box 23
Images

Penstock liner in tailrace tunnel

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description74
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
July 28, 1953
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the unit penstock liner being brought into the powerhouse through the tailrace tunnel.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
68
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Power Operations, Alcan Primary Metal B.C.
Date Range
July 28, 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the unit penstock liner being brought into the powerhouse through the tailrace tunnel.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. KR-1093. Alcan Collection
Subject Access
Powerhouses
Images

Tailrace channel excavation

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description70
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
September 03, 1953
Scope and Content
Photo depicts a worker operating an excavator, filling the back of a dump truck in the vicinity of the tailrace channel bridge.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
64
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Power Operations, Alcan Primary Metal B.C.
Date Range
September 03, 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts a worker operating an excavator, filling the back of a dump truck in the vicinity of the tailrace channel bridge.
Notes
Alcan ID No. KR-1199. Alcan Collection
Subject Access
Powerhouses
Images

Letters over [powerhouse] portal main door

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description86
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
October 26, 1962
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the lettering over the main door to the powerhouse portal which reads "Aluminum Company of Canada Limited". Below are larger lettering spelling out "Kemano." A bar is bolted to the letters to give an underlining effect.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
80
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Power Operations, Alcan Primary Metal B.C.
Date Range
October 26, 1962
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the lettering over the main door to the powerhouse portal which reads "Aluminum Company of Canada Limited". Below are larger lettering spelling out "Kemano." A bar is bolted to the letters to give an underlining effect.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. KPO-243. To establish the best location for the word "Kemano", the letters were temporarily suspended with ropes. Alcan Collection
Subject Access
Powerhouses
Images

Access tunnel enlargement

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description75
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
October 30, 1952
Scope and Content
Photo depicts miners drilling down-holes to enlarge the opening of the access tunnel in the powerhouse.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
69
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Power Operations, Alcan Primary Metal B.C.
Date Range
October 30, 1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts miners drilling down-holes to enlarge the opening of the access tunnel in the powerhouse.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. KR-638. Alcan Collection
Subject Access
Powerhouses
Images

Bailey Bridge in access tunnel

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description76
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
December 07, 1952
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the Bailey Bridge across the inner end of the access tunnel with form work in the background. View is from a high elevation under the roof looking northwest.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
70
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Power Operations, Alcan Primary Metal B.C.
Date Range
December 07, 1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the Bailey Bridge across the inner end of the access tunnel with form work in the background. View is from a high elevation under the roof looking northwest.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. Alcan Collection
Subject Access
Powerhouses
Images

Access tunnel arch form

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description80
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
January 30, 1954
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the access tunnel arch form being moved into the access tunnel for the limited section of concrete lining.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
74
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Power Operations, Alcan Primary Metal B.C.
Date Range
January 30, 1954
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the access tunnel arch form being moved into the access tunnel for the limited section of concrete lining.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID no. KR-1600. Alcan Collection
Subject Access
Powerhouses
Images

Kemano ' 54 Tailrace Outlet

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15430
Part Of
Christine Del Duca Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Accession Number
2011.3.22
Scope and Content
Photograph of Kemano Tailrace outlet, powerhouse outlet at right
Part Of
Christine Del Duca Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2011.3.22
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 12.7 x 9 cm
Custodial History
Photographer Harry McGee. Donated by his daughter Christine Del Duca. Originally sent to DOK Mayor's Office.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Kemano Tailrace outlet, powerhouse outlet at right
Name Access
McGee, Harry
Subject Access
Kemano
Powerhouse
Tailrace outlet
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Upper Portal Droernin Tunnel

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description33971
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
June 1951
Accession Number
2005.8.9305
Scope and Content
Photograph of the upper portal Droernin Tunnel at the Nechako Canyon Damsite.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.9305
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
June 1951
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.3 x 20.6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the upper portal Droernin Tunnel at the Nechako Canyon Damsite.

Lower portal diversion tunnel

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description29483
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[25 Oct 1951]
Accession Number
2005.8.8507
Scope and Content
Photograph of the lower portal diversion tunnel, Nechako River damsite.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.8507
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[25 Oct 1951]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the lower portal diversion tunnel, Nechako River damsite.

Kemano Powerhouse and Tailrace

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description30783
Part Of
Jean Lunny Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2018.2.26
Scope and Content
Slide of Kemano powerhouse entrance and tailrace.
Part Of
Jean Lunny Collection
Creator
John McLachlan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2018.2.26
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 slide : colour
History / Biographical
John McLachlan worked for Property Engineering with Alcan.
Custodial History
Jean Lunny
Scope and Content
Slide of Kemano powerhouse entrance and tailrace.
Name Access
McLachlan, John
Storage Location
Slide Box 1
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
19 September 1951
Accession Number
73.3.9.2
Scope and Content
Photo showing view of tunnel portals
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
73.3.9.2
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
19 September 1951
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 7" x 5"
Scope and Content
Photo showing view of tunnel portals
Subject Access
Kemano
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1958
Accession Number
73.3.16.12
Scope and Content
Photo showing power house in Kemano
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
73.3.16.12
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
1958
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w: 4" x 4"
Scope and Content
Photo showing power house in Kemano
Subject Access
Powerhouses

A cargo hold full of dynamite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description71
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
June 23, 1953
Scope and Content
Photo depicts a worker watching as a hoist lifts dynamite from the cargo hull of the "Alaska Prince".
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
65
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Power Operations, Alcan Primary Metal B.C.
Date Range
June 23, 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts a worker watching as a hoist lifts dynamite from the cargo hull of the "Alaska Prince".
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. KR-1004. Alcan Collection
Subject Access
Powerhouses
Images

Roof bolting in the powerhouse

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description77
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
October 30, 1952
Scope and Content
Photo depicts miners roof bolting along the east side of the powerhouse roof excavation, opposite roof arch Section No. 5.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
71
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Power Operations, Alcan Primary Metal B.C.
Date Range
October 30, 1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts miners roof bolting along the east side of the powerhouse roof excavation, opposite roof arch Section No. 5.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. KR-639. Alcan Collection
Subject Access
Powerhouses
Images

Upper powerhouse excavation

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description78
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
August 24, 1952
Scope and Content
Photo depicts a general view of the upper powerhouse excavation, looking toward the north end. Seen is the concrete elevator tower coming up from the lower powerhouse. Also, form work for concrete haunches is getting underway at the far end.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
72
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Power Operations, Alcan Primary Metal B.C.
Date Range
August 24, 1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts a general view of the upper powerhouse excavation, looking toward the north end. Seen is the concrete elevator tower coming up from the lower powerhouse. Also, form work for concrete haunches is getting underway at the far end.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. KR-466. Alcan Collection
Subject Access
Powerhouses
Images
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
August 11, 1953
Scope and Content
Photo depicts a worker in the planing mill section as he produces dressed lumber for forms.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
73
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Power Operations, Alcan Primary Metal B.C.
Date Range
August 11, 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts a worker in the planing mill section as he produces dressed lumber for forms.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. KR-1132. -- 2" x 6" lumber was being produced when this photo was taken. Alcan Collection
Subject Access
Powerhouses
Images

Beam and column construction in the powerhouse

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description82
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
August 23, 1953
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the extent of scaffolding for the beam and column construction along the upstream wall or "A-line". View is looking north from the inner end of the access tunnel.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
76
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Power Operations, Alcan Primary Metal B.C.
Date Range
August 23, 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the extent of scaffolding for the beam and column construction along the upstream wall or "A-line". View is looking north from the inner end of the access tunnel.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. KR-1160. Alcan Collection
Subject Access
Powerhouses
Images

Concrete batching plant

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description83
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
July 15, 1953
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the concrete batching plant at the powerhouse site in Kemano.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
77
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Power Operations, Alcan Primary Metal B.C.
Date Range
July 15, 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the concrete batching plant at the powerhouse site in Kemano.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. KR-1038. Alcan Collection
Subject Access
Powerhouses
Images

Pouring concrete for powerhouse

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description84
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
August 14, 1953
Scope and Content
Photo depicts miners pouring the permanent crane rail beam along the upstream wall of the powerhouse's A-line. Seen is the special hopper mounted on one of the construction cranes.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
78
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Power Operations, Alcan Primary Metal B.C.
Date Range
August 14, 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts miners pouring the permanent crane rail beam along the upstream wall of the powerhouse's A-line. Seen is the special hopper mounted on one of the construction cranes.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. KR-1144. -- The special hopper is filled by the concrete pump mounted at the inner end of the access tunnel. Alcan Collection
Subject Access
Powerhouses
Images

20 records – page 1 of 1.