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.
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.
Photo showing a Harlem Clown basketball player shooting a basket from behind the hoop. Local talent from Mount Elizabeth High was no match in an exhibition performance.
Photo showing a Harlem Clown basketball player shooting a basket from behind the hoop. Local talent from Mount Elizabeth High was no match in an exhibition performance.
Photo showing John Thompson as he drops in a lay-up as the Kitimat chieftains down the Smithers Rockets 59-56 in the Kitimat Kristmas Klassic held on December 14th.
Photo showing Rick Nyce and John Thompson watching as teammates Doug Panton and Randy Latimer go up for a rebound in action at the Terrace Kinsmen Invitational basketball tournament.
Photo showing Rick Nyce and John Thompson watching as teammates Doug Panton and Randy Latimer go up for a rebound in action at the Terrace Kinsmen Invitational basketball tournament.