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Aerial view of caisson construction in the graving dock

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description147
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
April 01, 1953
Scope and Content
Photo depicts an aerial view of the three caissons in their graving dock nearing completion.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Item Number
141
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
April 01, 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts an aerial view of the three caissons in their graving dock nearing completion.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. BC-2-323. Hal Whiting Collection 985.65.191
Subject Access
Smelters
Images

Aerial View of the Alcan Smelter

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32012
Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2020.30.35
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a aerial view of the Alcan Smelter
Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Creator
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2020.30.35
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.4 x 20.2
Custodial History
In Klaus Mueller's possession when Engineering Depart. was dismantled.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a aerial view of the Alcan Smelter
Storage Location
photograph storage

Hal Whiting and [colleague] smelter pre-construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description138
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951 or 1952
Scope and Content
Photo depicts Kitimat Constructors Project Manager Hal Whiting on right, standing beside a unidentified man. Both watch the construction activity occurring down on the tidal flats in front of them, site for the smelter.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Item Number
132
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951 or 1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts Kitimat Constructors Project Manager Hal Whiting on right, standing beside a unidentified man. Both watch the construction activity occurring down on the tidal flats in front of them, site for the smelter.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Photographed by the International Harvester Company, manufacturers of construction equipment purchased for the Project. Hal Whiting Collection 985.65.99
Name Access
Whiting, Hal
Subject Access
Smelters
Images

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

Washbore Drill Rig in Operation

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35005
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Accession Number
2022.22.33
Scope and Content
Photograph of washbore drill rig in operation on proposed smeltersite. Two men are working on it.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.33
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 27.5x21.5cm
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 washbore drill rig in operation on proposed smeltersite. Two men are working on it.
Notes
BC-2-35
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Storage Location
Photograph storage

View of Smeltersite and Smelter Construction Area

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35113
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.22.98
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking north from south edge of group "B" area. Note density of traffic on highway at left.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.98
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 north from south edge of group "B" area. Note density of traffic on highway at left.
Notes
J-43-1659
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Log Dump in Operation in Minette Bay

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34388
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2002.51.11
Scope and Content
Photograph of new log dump in operation in Minette Bay. Man sitting in small boat in front of logs in foreground.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.51.11
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 16 x 22.5 cm
History / Biographical
Land clearing of Kitimat. All aerials for development.
Custodial History
From the files of Ray Hunstone. Photos from an Alcan binder, have Alcan numbers.
Scope and Content
Photograph of new log dump in operation in Minette Bay. Man sitting in small boat in front of logs in foreground.
Notes
J-2-414
Subject Access
Minette Bay
Storage Location
photograph storage

Paving Machine in Operation on Haisla Blvd

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35339
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.59
Scope and Content
Photograph of showing paving machine in operation on Haisla Blvd. between Nalabila and Kingfisher Ave. Six men visible working, with two operating paving vehicles. Side of paving machine reads "Barber Greene".
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.59
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 paving machine in operation on Haisla Blvd. between Nalabila and Kingfisher Ave. Six men visible working, with two operating paving vehicles. Side of paving machine reads "Barber Greene".
Notes
J-2-98
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Haisla Boulevard

Aerial View of the Plant

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description31962
Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
27 Aug 1953
Accession Number
2020.30.13
Scope and Content
Aerial view of the plant area looking southeast.
Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Creator
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2020.30.13
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
27 Aug 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 21.5 cm
Custodial History
In Klaus Mueller's possession when Engineering Depart. was dismantled.
Scope and Content
Aerial view of the plant area looking southeast.
Notes
BC-2-492
Storage Location
photograph storage

Land Clearing Operation in Neighbourhood C-II

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34397
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2002.51.20
Scope and Content
Photograph of land clearing operation in neighbourhood C-II. Sewer line under construction in foreground is part of extension to Sagimat temporary housing. Pipe segments in foreground.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.51.20
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 16 x 22.5 cm
History / Biographical
Land clearing of Kitimat. All aerials for development.
Custodial History
From the files of Ray Hunstone. Photos from an Alcan binder, have Alcan numbers.
Scope and Content
Photograph of land clearing operation in neighbourhood C-II. Sewer line under construction in foreground is part of extension to Sagimat temporary housing. Pipe segments in foreground.
Notes
J-2-348
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Storage Location
photograph storage

Aerial view of Kenney Dam

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description23
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1960?
Scope and Content
Photo depicts an aerial view of Kenney Dam showing the original construction road system and camp area.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Item Number
17
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1960?
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts an aerial view of Kenney Dam showing the original construction road system and camp area.
Notes
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Subject Access
Dams
Construction
Aerial
Images

Aerial view of Kemano townsite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description107
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1960
Scope and Content
Photo depicts an aerial view of Kemano.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Item Number
101
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1960
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts an aerial view of Kemano.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. Fred Busby Collection 2002.27 KMA website collection P00101.jpg
Subject Access
Camps
Images

Aerial View of Neighbourhood C

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34382
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2002.51.5
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of neighbourhood C. Note debris piles and logs in area C-II in the foreground. Kitlope, Kootney, Capilano, snd Babine streets visible with completed homes.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.51.5
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 16 x 22.5 cm
History / Biographical
Land clearing of Kitimat. All aerials for development.
Custodial History
From the files of Ray Hunstone. Photos from an Alcan binder, have Alcan numbers.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of neighbourhood C. Note debris piles and logs in area C-II in the foreground. Kitlope, Kootney, Capilano, snd Babine streets visible with completed homes.
Notes
J-2-379
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Storage Location
photograph storage

Aerial View of Kitimat Sandhill

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description31966
Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2020.30.16
Scope and Content
Aerial View of Kitimat Sandhill
Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Creator
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2020.30.16
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21.9 x 28 cm
Custodial History
In Klaus Mueller's possession when Engineering Depart. was dismantled.
Scope and Content
Aerial View of Kitimat Sandhill
Storage Location
photograph storage

Aerial view of Kitimat Neigbourhoods

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description31995
Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2020.30.26
Scope and Content
Aerial Photo of early Kitimat neigbourhoods
Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Creator
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2020.30.26
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21.5 x 28 cm
Custodial History
In Klaus Mueller's possession when Engineering Depart. was dismantled.
Scope and Content
Aerial Photo of early Kitimat neigbourhoods
Storage Location
photograph storage

Aerial View of Alcan Lines

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32003
Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2020.30.34
Scope and Content
Aerial View of Alcan Lines
Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Creator
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2020.30.34
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 21.5 cm
Custodial History
In Klaus Mueller's possession when Engineering Depart. was dismantled.
Scope and Content
Aerial View of Alcan Lines
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Aerial View of Nechako Neighbourhood

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35370
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.89
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking south-west across Teal and Swallow Streets towards the Nechako Centre School and commercial buildings in neighbourhood A-I. Many houses still under construction. Portables can be seen outside Nechako School.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.89
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 aerial view looking south-west across Teal and Swallow Streets towards the Nechako Centre School and commercial buildings in neighbourhood A-I. Many houses still under construction. Portables can be seen outside Nechako School.
Notes
J-2-133
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Nechako
Houses

Aerial View of Kitimat Townsite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35456
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.155
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking east across the Kitimat Townsite. Note the felled lumber in neighbourhood C-I. All the felled area burnedl.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.155
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 aerial view looking east across the Kitimat Townsite. Note the felled lumber in neighbourhood C-I. All the felled area burnedl.
Notes
J-2-55
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite

Early Kitimat Neighbourhood Aerial View

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description31964
Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2020.30.15
Scope and Content
Early Kitimat Neighbourhood Aerial View
Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Creator
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2020.30.15
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21.5 x 28.1 cm
Custodial History
In Klaus Mueller's possession when Engineering Depart. was dismantled.
Scope and Content
Early Kitimat Neighbourhood Aerial View
Storage Location
photograph storage

Aerial View of H.M.C.S. Sioux at Terminal Wharf

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32000
Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
20 May 1954
Accession Number
2020.30.31
Scope and Content
Aerial view of H.M.C.S. Sioux at Terminal Wharf #1 during the Governor-General's visit to Kitimat.
Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Creator
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2020.30.31
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
20 May 1954
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 21.5 cm
Custodial History
In Klaus Mueller's possession when Engineering Depart. was dismantled.
Scope and Content
Aerial view of H.M.C.S. Sioux at Terminal Wharf #1 during the Governor-General's visit to Kitimat.
Notes
BC-2-973
Storage Location
photograph collection

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