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Deep excavation for the alumina storage building, smelter site

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description150
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
July 30, 1953
Scope and Content
Photo depicts workers excavating for the construction of the alumina storage building.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Item Number
144
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
July 30, 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts workers excavating for the construction of the alumina storage building.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. BC-2-451. -- Sloping sides avoided cave-ins. -- Hal Whiting was Project Manager, Kitimat Constructors, for smelter and town construction. Hal Whiting Collection 985.65.267
Subject Access
Smelters
Images

Construction of smelter lines numbers 1 and 2

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description151
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953
Accession Number
987.10.2
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the construction of smelter lines numbers 1 and 2.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Item Number
145
Accession Number
987.10.2
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the construction of smelter lines numbers 1 and 2.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Photograph taken in the summer. District of Kitimat Collection
Subject Access
Industry
Images

Excavation to Elevation 54 in Potline 9 Area

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35103
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.22.88
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking south showing excavation to elevation 54 in potline 9 area. Area is cleared with machinery working. Potlines visible in background.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.88
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x27.5cm
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 view looking south showing excavation to elevation 54 in potline 9 area. Area is cleared with machinery working. Potlines visible in background.
Notes
J-12-1099
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Construction
Machinery
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Excavation for Footings and Formwork for Local Service Buildings

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35106
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.22.91
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking south showing excavation for footings and formwork for local service buildings in priority area No.1, potline group B. Some vehicles visible. Potlines visible in background.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.91
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
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 view looking south showing excavation for footings and formwork for local service buildings in priority area No.1, potline group B. Some vehicles visible. Potlines visible in background.
Notes
J-12-1177
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Completed Briquette Conveyor No.9 to Feed Bin No.20

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35107
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.22.92
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking northwest showing completed briquette conveyor No.9 to feed bin No.20, south of the group A carbon plant.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.92
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
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 view looking northwest showing completed briquette conveyor No.9 to feed bin No.20, south of the group A carbon plant.
Notes
J-12-1216
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Construction of Potline 8 and Centre Passageway Structure

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35125
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.22.110
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking west showing status of potline 8 and centre passageway structure.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.110
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 aerial view looking west showing status of potline 8 and centre passageway structure.
Notes
J-43-1848
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Potlines
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Construction of Potline 8 and Auxiliary Buildings

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35171
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.22.136
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking east showing potline 8 and auxiliary buildings. Substation 8 and rectifier bldg. 208 in foreground. Building construction shows framework.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.136
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 28x21.5cm
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 looking east showing potline 8 and auxiliary buildings. Substation 8 and rectifier bldg. 208 in foreground. Building construction shows framework.
Notes
J-43-2149
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Potlines
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Excavation for Kelly Douglas Supermarket in City Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35255
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.25.14
Scope and Content
Photograph of excavation for Kelly Douglas supermarket in the City Centre. Commonwealth construction has the contract for this building. There is currently a foundation hole dug. In the foreground is a pile of cinderblocks and a car. Up on the hill in the background, Albatross homes are visible.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.14
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of excavation for Kelly Douglas supermarket in the City Centre. Commonwealth construction has the contract for this building. There is currently a foundation hole dug. In the foreground is a pile of cinderblocks and a car. Up on the hill in the background, Albatross homes are visible.
Notes
J-2-433
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Construction
City Centre
Townsite

Excavation for Underground Access Road in City Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35312
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.25.48
Scope and Content
Photograph of excavation for underground access road in the City Centre. Note area flooded by heavy rains.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.48
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of excavation for underground access road in the City Centre. Note area flooded by heavy rains.
Notes
J-2-498
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
City Centre
Construction

Drag Line Excavating for Apartment Building Foundation

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35381
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.100
Scope and Content
Photograph of a drag line excavating for the apartment building foundation on block 56. Houses visible in background.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.100
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of a drag line excavating for the apartment building foundation on block 56. Houses visible in background.
Notes
J-2-76
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction
Houses

Dragline Excavating for the Apartment Building Foundation on Block 56

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35447
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.149
Scope and Content
Photograph of showing a dragline excavating for the apartment building foundation on block 56. Houses in background.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.149
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of showing a dragline excavating for the apartment building foundation on block 56. Houses in background.
Notes
J-2-76
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction

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