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Surcharge Being Placed on Cryolite Recovery Plant Site

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35165
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.22.130
Scope and Content
Photograph of new looking southeast showing surcharge being placed on cryolite recovery plant site. Note status of foundations for steam plant bldg. 295. Building material visible, as well as bridge at Anderson Creek
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.130
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 new looking southeast showing surcharge being placed on cryolite recovery plant site. Note status of foundations for steam plant bldg. 295. Building material visible, as well as bridge at Anderson Creek
Notes
J-43-2067
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Anderson Creek
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Neighbourhood A, and CI, with CI Road Under Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description16562
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
12 May 1956
Accession Number
76.66.309
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of Neighbourhood CI and Neighbourhood A. Note road construction in Neighbourhood CI.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.66.309
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
12 May 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of Neighbourhood CI and Neighbourhood A. Note road construction in Neighbourhood CI.
Notes
J-2-309
Subject Access
Aerial
Townsite
Kildala
Nechako
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Storage Location
photograph storage

Kitimat Works Group B Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35178
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Accession Number
2022.22.143
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of Kitimat Works group B - looking southwest. Potlines under construction. Anderson Creek and bridge visible. Lots of snow on ground.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.143
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 southwest. Potlines under construction. Anderson Creek and bridge visible. Lots of snow on ground.
Notes
(11-1) 94
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Potlines
Construction
Anderson Creek
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Kitimat Works Group B Potline Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35189
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Accession Number
2022.22.154
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of Kitimat Works group B - looking southwest. Potlines under construction. Anderson Creek and bridge visible. Lots of snow on ground.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.154
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 southwest. Potlines under construction. Anderson Creek and bridge visible. Lots of snow on ground.
Notes
(11-1) 94
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Potlines
Construction
Anderson Creek
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Kitimat Works Group B Potline Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35191
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Accession Number
2022.22.156
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of Kitimat Works group B - looking west. Potlines under construction. Lots of snow on ground. Anderson Creek and bridge visible in background, as well as smeltersite homes.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.156
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 west. Potlines under construction. Lots of snow on ground. Anderson Creek and bridge visible in background, as well as smeltersite homes.
Notes
(11-1) 96
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Potlines
Construction
Anderson Creek
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Aerial Photograph of Kildala Neighbourhood with "D" area in the Background.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description17367
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
3 Sep 1957
Accession Number
76.67.744
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of Kildala Neighbourhood with "D" area in the background.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.67.744
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
3 Sep 1957
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 18 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of Kildala Neighbourhood with "D" area in the background.
Notes
J-2-744
Subject Access
Aerial
Riverlodge Camp
Haisla Hill
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Logging
Geographic Access
Kildala Neighbourhood
Storage Location
photograph storage

Aerial of Neighbourhood C Clearing Operation

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description16134
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2 May 1956
Accession Number
76.66.289
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph looking west across Neighbourhood C. Logs in Lower Right hand Corner are now being removed.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.66.289
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2 May 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph looking west across Neighbourhood C. Logs in Lower Right hand Corner are now being removed.
Notes
J-2-289
Subject Access
Aerial
Kildala
Haisla Boulevard
Lahakas
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Storage Location
photograph storage

Aerial photograph of Neighbourhood B,I,II, and III with piling operations completed.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description16136
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2 May 1956
Accession Number
76.66.292
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph looking east across Neighbourhood B-II, B-III and B-I. Note that piling operation in Neighbourhood centre are completed.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.66.292
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2 May 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph looking east across Neighbourhood B-II, B-III and B-I. Note that piling operation in Neighbourhood centre are completed.
Notes
J-2-292
Subject Access
Aerial
Nechako
Whitesail
Nalabila Boulevard
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Storage Location
photograph storage

Aerial Showing Riverlodge and Sagimat Housing

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description16564
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
12 May 1956
Accession Number
76.66.311
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of Sagimat temporary housing and Riverlodge development.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.66.311
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
12 May 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.8 x 12.8 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of Sagimat temporary housing and Riverlodge development.
Notes
J-2-311
Subject Access
Aerial
Riverlodge Camp
Kildala
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Storage Location
photograph storage

Kitimat Works Group B Showing Potlines

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35185
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Accession Number
2022.22.150
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of Kitimat Works group B - looking south. Potlines in centre, and Douglas Channel in background. Anderson Creek visible in front.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.150
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 south. Potlines in centre, and Douglas Channel in background. Anderson Creek visible in front.
Notes
(11-1) 93
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Potlines
Douglas Channel
Anderson Creek
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Aerial of Rigs in City Centre by Alcan, and Hudson Bay Buildings

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description16135
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2 May 1956
Accession Number
76.66.290
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of City Centre. Note pile driving rigs in Alcan commercial building and Hunson Bay building sites
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.66.290
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2 May 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of City Centre. Note pile driving rigs in Alcan commercial building and Hunson Bay building sites
Notes
J-2-290
Subject Access
Aerial
City Centre
Hudsons Bay
Lahakas
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Storage Location
photograph storage

Kitimat Townsite Looking East

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description16219
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
12 May 1956
Accession Number
76.66.305
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of Kitimat Townsite looking east, with Kitimat River in the foreground.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.66.305
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
12 May 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of Kitimat Townsite looking east, with Kitimat River in the foreground.
Notes
J-2-305
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Kildala
Aerial
Haisla Bridge
Kitimat River
Storage Location
photograph storage

Aerial of City Center and Minette Bay

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description17225
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1 Nov 1956
Accession Number
76.66.552
Scope and Content
Aerial view of the City Centre with Minette Bay in the background.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.66.552
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1 Nov 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 19.5 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial view of the City Centre with Minette Bay in the background.
Notes
J-2-552
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Aerial
Hudsons Bay
Super Valu
Minette Bay
Geographic Access
City Centre
Storage Location
photograph storage

Aerial Showing Foundation for Hudson Bay, and Alcan Commercial Building's in CIty Centre.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description16563
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
12 May 1956
Accession Number
76.66.310
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of City Centre. Note foundation forms in place for Hudson Bay building, and Alcan commercial building.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.66.310
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
12 May 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of City Centre. Note foundation forms in place for Hudson Bay building, and Alcan commercial building.
Notes
J-2-310
Subject Access
Aerial
City Centre
Haisla Boulevard
Lahakas
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Storage Location
photograph storage
Part Of
Byron Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
September 1954
Accession Number
72.6.4g
Scope and Content
Photo showing aerial view of Alcan Loading Dock
Part Of
Byron Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
72.6.4g
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Mrs. L. Byron
Date Range
September 1954
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 4" x 2"
Scope and Content
Photo showing aerial view of Alcan Loading Dock
Subject Access
Aerial
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Business
Industries
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage
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.
  1 image     1 website  
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
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
commemorative
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Hoselton Canada
Accession Number
2017.10
Description
Round aluminum plate with four geese depicted on top. On bottom, decorative edges, 'Employed Alcan Kitimat/Kemano 1954-Aug. 3rd. 1974' on bottom.
Title
Employed Alcan Kitimat/Kemano 1954-Aug 3rd. 1974
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
commemorative
Description
Round aluminum plate with four geese depicted on top. On bottom, decorative edges, 'Employed Alcan Kitimat/Kemano 1954-Aug. 3rd. 1974' on bottom.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Technique
Cast
Diameter
6 cm
Accession Number
2017.10
Subject Access
Alcan
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 3
Manufacturer
Hoselton Canada
Date Range
ca. 1994
Object Type
Promotional Pin
Material
metal
Accession Number
2011.22.1
Description
Silver metal tie tack (pin), face of pin has blue background, "40th Anniversary Kitimat-Kemano, Alcan" with the Alcan logo.
Title
40th Anniversary Alcan
Object Type
Promotional Pin
Description
Silver metal tie tack (pin), face of pin has blue background, "40th Anniversary Kitimat-Kemano, Alcan" with the Alcan logo.
Physical Condition
good
Material
metal
Diameter
1.7 cm
Date Range
ca. 1994
Accession Number
2011.22.1
Subject Access
Alcan
Category
Advertising Media
Location
Rolling Storage Shelf 2 Box 1
Date Range
1984
GMD
Organizational Objects
Object Type
Plaque
Material
paper
metal
Accession Number
2011.22.4
Description
White card stock card, outlined in black. Alcan symbol at right, 'a sincere than you from ...' in black print. Inside left text with thank you sentiment and signed by three officials. At right, glued to card stock is a cork and metal coaster with commemorative image of H.R.H. Prince Phillip and R.E. Powell. Kitimat-Kemano August 3, 1954-84.
Title
Plaque - 'Thank You, Alcan"
GMD
Organizational Objects
Object Type
Plaque
Description
White card stock card, outlined in black. Alcan symbol at right, 'a sincere than you from ...' in black print. Inside left text with thank you sentiment and signed by three officials. At right, glued to card stock is a cork and metal coaster with commemorative image of H.R.H. Prince Phillip and R.E. Powell. Kitimat-Kemano August 3, 1954-84.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
paper
metal
Height
12.2 cm
Width
16.6 cm
Date Range
1984
Accession Number
2011.22.4
Name Access
Michel, Jean-Raymond
Duncan, Lorne
LeBlanc, Emery P.
Subject Access
Alcan
Category
Ceremonial Objects
Location
Rolling Storage Shelf 2 Box 1
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
30 May 1962
Accession Number
1998.1.10293
Scope and Content
Lakelse lake Mudslide. Tangled mass of mud, sand and trees cover area that was part of new section of Kitimat - Terrace highway until Friday evening. Major slide about a mile long and half-mile wide completely wiped road communication between the two communities as well as ripping out transmission line carrying power from kemano and Kitimat to Terrace. Downed and twisted power lines are visible at centre of photo Two cars, almost standing on their noses (circled), remain on portion of obliterated road.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
1998.1.10293
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
30 May 1962
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Lakelse lake Mudslide. Tangled mass of mud, sand and trees cover area that was part of new section of Kitimat - Terrace highway until Friday evening. Major slide about a mile long and half-mile wide completely wiped road communication between the two communities as well as ripping out transmission line carrying power from kemano and Kitimat to Terrace. Downed and twisted power lines are visible at centre of photo Two cars, almost standing on their noses (circled), remain on portion of obliterated road.
Subject Access
Mudslide
Aerial
Geographic Access
Lakelse
Storage Location
photograph storage

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