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 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 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 the Kitimat Shell station in winter. Lots of snow around. There are multiple vehicles on each side of the gas station. Trees 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 the Kitimat Shell station in winter. Lots of snow around. There are multiple vehicles on each side of the gas station. Trees in background.
Photograph of the Kitimat United Church and Anglican Church. Anglican Church is in the centre a bit further back. United church only has a small side of it visible on the left. Kingfisher Avenue on the right. Houses visible behind churches. Lots of snow on ground. Forest and mountains 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 the Kitimat United Church and Anglican Church. Anglican Church is in the centre a bit further back. United church only has a small side of it visible on the left. Kingfisher Avenue on the right. Houses visible behind churches. Lots of snow on ground. Forest and mountains in background.
Photograph of the Kitimat Anglican Church. Church construction is still in progress. In front on a big dirt pile on the right is a sign that says "Kitimat Anglican Church" as well as contractor info. There is some snow on the ground. Apartment visible further back on the left.
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 Anglican Church. Church construction is still in progress. In front on a big dirt pile on the right is a sign that says "Kitimat Anglican Church" as well as contractor info. There is some snow on the ground. Apartment visible further back on the left.
Photograph of the Kitimat Lutheran Church. Church wall looks made with wood paneling. A man is peeking out of the church door. Snow on ground, and on church roof.
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 Lutheran Church. Church wall looks made with wood paneling. A man is peeking out of the church door. Snow on ground, and on church roof.
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 United Church. There is snow on the ground around it. Some houses visible behind 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 the Kitimat United Church. Photo is focusing on the triangular main worship hall exterior. Snow in ground in front.
Photograph of Mount Elizabeth Secondary School under construction. Main school building looks nearly complete. Gym behind is still framework. Area in front is cleared with some scattered building material. In the foreground is a still unpaved Kingfisher Avenue. Running along it is an exposed pipe, and right behind it is a pile of dirt on the right, and a pool of water on the left. Forest and mountain 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 Mount Elizabeth Secondary School under construction. Main school building looks nearly complete. Gym behind is still framework. Area in front is cleared with some scattered building material. In the foreground is a still unpaved Kingfisher Avenue. Running along it is an exposed pipe, and right behind it is a pile of dirt on the right, and a pool of water on the left. Forest and mountain in background.
Photograph of a Kitimat street with homes. Houses are visible on the left side, and further down on the right side. There are cars on the street, and parked in front of homes. Street is not yet paved. Grass is already visible in front of homes, but right side next to street is still gravelly. Forest and mountains in background. Partially cloudy sky.
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 Kitimat street with homes. Houses are visible on the left side, and further down on the right side. There are cars on the street, and parked in front of homes. Street is not yet paved. Grass is already visible in front of homes, but right side next to street is still gravelly. Forest and mountains in background. Partially cloudy sky.
Photograph of the view of the Kitimat City Centre and Kildala neighbourhood in winter. View is from higher up on the hill. Lots of snow on ground. Sandhill visible in background, as well as forest and a mountain.
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 view of the Kitimat City Centre and Kildala neighbourhood in winter. View is from higher up on the hill. Lots of snow on ground. Sandhill visible in background, as well as forest and a mountain.
Photograph of some sort of temporary house structure in the townsite. Area surrounding it is cleared ground, and some building material can be seen around. Unpaved Haisla Boulevard in front. Behind on the right is the Kitimat Public Saftey Building, and on the left a home from Osprey Street is visible. 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 some sort of temporary house structure in the townsite. Area surrounding it is cleared ground, and some building material can be seen around. Unpaved Haisla Boulevard in front. Behind on the right is the Kitimat Public Saftey Building, and on the left a home from Osprey Street is visible. Cloudy day.
Photograph of Cormorant Street with homes. Street is not yet paved. Homes are visible on left side. Turnoff to Bittern Street is in the foreground on the left. Lot right behind it shows only a pile of dirt. End of street that connects to Lahakas Boulevard is at the back right. 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 Cormorant Street with homes. Street is not yet paved. Homes are visible on left side. Turnoff to Bittern Street is in the foreground on the left. Lot right behind it shows only a pile of dirt. End of street that connects to Lahakas Boulevard is at the back right. Forest in background.
Photograph of Haisla Boulevard going towards the riverside camp. View is from a bit higher up. In the centre, Lahakas Boulevard is running through. In front of that is Tsimshian Boulevard. City Centre is on the right, and some buildings and a foundation are visible. Further back there are Kildala neighbourhood homes. At the back is the riverside camp. Sandhill is in background, with some smoke coming up on the right of it. In background is also forest and mountains. Image has an orange 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 Haisla Boulevard going towards the riverside camp. View is from a bit higher up. In the centre, Lahakas Boulevard is running through. In front of that is Tsimshian Boulevard. City Centre is on the right, and some buildings and a foundation are visible. Further back there are Kildala neighbourhood homes. At the back is the riverside camp. Sandhill is in background, with some smoke coming up on the right of it. In background is also forest and mountains. Image has an orange tint.
Photograph of view of City Centre from up on Albatross hill. Ground on hill is visible dirt, and there are tread prints in foreground. Cluster of trees on the right. Beyond, the Hudson Bay building is visible, as well as the construction of the City Centre mall. Further back is the Kildala neighbourhood homes and other buildings. Forest and mountains in background. Image has an orange 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 view of City Centre from up on Albatross hill. Ground on hill is visible dirt, and there are tread prints in foreground. Cluster of trees on the right. Beyond, the Hudson Bay building is visible, as well as the construction of the City Centre mall. Further back is the Kildala neighbourhood homes and other buildings. Forest and mountains in background. Image has an orange tint.
Photograph of Haisla Boulevard and City Centre. An under construction City Centre mall is on the left, and another building foundation is to the right of it. On the far right is Haisla Boulevard with Lahakas and Tsimshian Boulevards connecting to it. Beyond, Kildala neighbourhood and homes are visible. Sandhill in background on the right, with some smoke coming up in front of it. Forest and mountains also in background. Image has an orange 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 Haisla Boulevard and City Centre. An under construction City Centre mall is on the left, and another building foundation is to the right of it. On the far right is Haisla Boulevard with Lahakas and Tsimshian Boulevards connecting to it. Beyond, Kildala neighbourhood and homes are visible. Sandhill in background on the right, with some smoke coming up in front of it. Forest and mountains also in background. Image has an orange tint.
Photograph of Kitimat at sunset. Sky is cloudy and a red orange. Mountains, houses, and powerlines can be seen against the skyline. In the foreground on the right are two cars. Nechako Centre visible behind the home on the left.
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 at sunset. Sky is cloudy and a red orange. Mountains, houses, and powerlines can be seen against the skyline. In the foreground on the right are two cars. Nechako Centre visible behind the home on the left.
