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Material Type
Virtual Exhibit
Description
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.
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Material Type
Virtual Exhibit
Description
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.
Images
Websites / Virtual Exhibits
Object Type
Bag
Material
plastic
Accession Number
2022.6.9
Description
40th anniversary Kitimat-Kemano Alcan bag. Bag is white with blue text and Alcan logo.
Title
40th anniversary Kitimat-Kemano
Object Type
Bag
Description
40th anniversary Kitimat-Kemano Alcan bag. Bag is white with blue text and Alcan logo.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
plastic
Condition Remarks
crumpled
Height
38.5cm
Width
26cm
Accession Number
2022.6.9
Biographical Notes
Ernest Edward Johnson worked for Alcan.
Category
Containers
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 3
Object Type
Blowtorch
Material
metal
Accession Number
2001.32.18
Description
Paraffin blowtorch (Sievert No. 556) made from brass metal with white and blue label. From Kemano.
Object Type
Blowtorch
Description
Paraffin blowtorch (Sievert No. 556) made from brass metal with white and blue label. From Kemano.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
some scratches
Height
21 cm
Diameter
9 cm
Accession Number
2001.32.18
Category
Metalworking T&E
Location
off-site storage Bay 3 Shelf 2
Object Type
Blowtorch
Material
metal
Accession Number
2001.32.46
Description
Black paraffin blowtorch in poor condition. Has black wooden handle and melted adjustment knob.
Object Type
Blowtorch
Description
Black paraffin blowtorch in poor condition. Has black wooden handle and melted adjustment knob.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
looks well used, scratched and melted piece
Height
28 cm
Diameter
11 cm
Accession Number
2001.32.46
Category
Metalworking T&E
Location
off-site storage Bay 3 Shelf 2