Photograph of the $3,000,000 Kitimat hospital is sceduled to be called in mis December. It was designed by the Vanouver architectural firm of Thompson, Berwick and Pratt. The reinforced concrete structure will be built in two stages. Initial stage will provide 113 beds with services designed for 219 beds. It is included within the five storey structure that will be the public health facilities. In the foreground, and at right angles to the main hospital building, is the surgical wing under which is the single storey administration building. To the right is theproposed medical arts building to accommodate physicians, surgens, dentists and pharmacists. Hospital consultants for the project are Agnew, Craig and Peckham of Toronto. Completion of the first stage is sceduled for thr fall of 1959.
Photograph of the $3,000,000 Kitimat hospital is sceduled to be called in mis December. It was designed by the Vanouver architectural firm of Thompson, Berwick and Pratt. The reinforced concrete structure will be built in two stages. Initial stage will provide 113 beds with services designed for 219 beds. It is included within the five storey structure that will be the public health facilities. In the foreground, and at right angles to the main hospital building, is the surgical wing under which is the single storey administration building. To the right is theproposed medical arts building to accommodate physicians, surgens, dentists and pharmacists. Hospital consultants for the project are Agnew, Craig and Peckham of Toronto. Completion of the first stage is sceduled for thr fall of 1959.
Grooved adze of stone. Long, narrow, and tapered. Has two grooves on the top for fitment of binds (rope). Unlike an axe, an adze's blade is positioned perpendicular to the handle and is a carver's tool.
Grooved adze of stone. Long, narrow, and tapered. Has two grooves on the top for fitment of binds (rope). Unlike an axe, an adze's blade is positioned perpendicular to the handle and is a carver's tool.
Physical Condition
good
Material
stone
Height
3.5cm
Width
4.5cm
Length
34cm
Accession Number
2019.81
Biographical Notes
Found on Coho Flats. At end of trail heading upstream approximately 300m. Found lying on the stones beside the river.
This is a carvers tool it is made from wood. A head perpendicular to the handle would sit atop. The adze would be used in woodworking, more specifically for shaping/smoothing of wood.
This is a carvers tool it is made from wood. A head perpendicular to the handle would sit atop. The adze would be used in woodworking, more specifically for shaping/smoothing of wood.
Rectangular ingot with ALCAN engraved in the front in capital letters. Silver in colour. Corners are rounded.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Many scratches, stains, and other marks across the surface, both front and back. Many small holes in back. Stains in various colours - white, pinkish, brown (possible rust).
Phase Angle Meter from Kemano. Brown wooden box, black strap, chrome fasteners. Inside box is a cardboard card, a black meter, and a red Alcan asset plaque.
Phase Angle Meter from Kemano. Brown wooden box, black strap, chrome fasteners. Inside box is a cardboard card, a black meter, and a red Alcan asset plaque.