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Aerial View of City Centre and Neighbourhood C-I

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35435
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.140
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of City Centre and neighbourhood C-I. Please note stripping in progress in City Centre. Douglas Channel visible in background. There is an arrow pointing to the lower right side with a note saying "fire was in this felled area shown here. Got partly into the standing timber also."
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.140
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 of City Centre and neighbourhood C-I. Please note stripping in progress in City Centre. Douglas Channel visible in background. There is an arrow pointing to the lower right side with a note saying "fire was in this felled area shown here. Got partly into the standing timber also."
Notes
J-2-57
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Houses
Douglas Channel
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Medallion, Commemorative
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
983.10.2
Description
The front face depicts 2 men "at casting" with "Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd . . ."
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Medallion, Commemorative
Quantity
1
Description
The front face depicts 2 men "at casting" with "Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd . . ."
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Diameter
5 cm
Accession Number
983.10.2
Category
Documentary Objects
Manufacturer
Alcan

Bob Parker's Garage in Service Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35311
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.47
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bob Parker's Garage in the Service Centre. Two gas pumps are outside the building. There are also cars parked outside.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.47
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 Bob Parker's Garage in the Service Centre. Two gas pumps are outside the building. There are also cars parked outside.
Notes
J-2-100
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
service centre
gas station
Vehicles

Boyles Brothers Setting up Their Drilling Equipment in City Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35369
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.88
Scope and Content
Photograph of Boyles Brothers setting up their drilling equipment in the City Centre. A hundred foot test hole is to be placed in this location. There are four men visible working. A crane is in the background on the right.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.88
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 Boyles Brothers setting up their drilling equipment in the City Centre. A hundred foot test hole is to be placed in this location. There are four men visible working. A crane is in the background on the right.
Notes
J-2-77
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Houses

Butler Buildings Under Construction for Temporary Stores in Service Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35380
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.99
Scope and Content
Photograph of Butler Buildings under construction for temporary stores in Service Centre. Please note snow barriers being erected on Building A. Some men visible with a ladder working on the roof. Cars parked in foreground.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.99
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 Butler Buildings under construction for temporary stores in Service Centre. Please note snow barriers being erected on Building A. Some men visible with a ladder working on the roof. Cars parked in foreground.
Notes
J-2-198
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
service centre
Object Type
Sample, Carbon
Material
Carbon
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
2005.13.7
Description
Ball of Carbon, ingredient in aluminum smeltering process.
Object Type
Sample, Carbon
Description
Ball of Carbon, ingredient in aluminum smeltering process.
Physical Condition
good
Material
Carbon
Accession Number
2005.13.7
Category
Unclassifiable Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Kitimat, BC
Manufacturer
Alcan

Centre Court of Block 3 Showing the First Results of the Landscaping Program

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35341
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.61
Scope and Content
Photograph of the centre court of block 3 showing the first results of the landscaping program. Grassy area in centre with houses around. Laundry can be seen hanging. A man on the left appears to be raking the ground.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.61
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 the centre court of block 3 showing the first results of the landscaping program. Grassy area in centre with houses around. Laundry can be seen hanging. A man on the left appears to be raking the ground.
Notes
J-2-65
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite

Centre Passageway Area North of Potroom 8B

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35144
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.22.129
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking southeast showing centre passageway area north of potroom 8B. Under Construction.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.129
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 view looking southeast showing centre passageway area north of potroom 8B. Under Construction.
Notes
J-43-2028
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Potlines
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Cinema Under Construction in Nechako Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35349
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.68
Scope and Content
Photograph of cinema under construction in the Nechako Centre, neighbourhood A. Framework and brickwork is being built. A boardwalk is in the foreground. Houses visible in the background.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.68
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 cinema under construction in the Nechako Centre, neighbourhood A. Framework and brickwork is being built. A boardwalk is in the foreground. Houses visible in the background.
Notes
J-2-192
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction
Theatre

City Centre Showing the Lower Pedestrian Mall Being Used as Haul Road

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35406
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.124
Scope and Content
Photograph of City Centre showing the lower pedestrian mall being used as haul road. Trucks are driving on the road. Note drilling rig at right of photograph. Lots of water around.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.124
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 City Centre showing the lower pedestrian mall being used as haul road. Trucks are driving on the road. Note drilling rig at right of photograph. Lots of water around.
Notes
J-2-102
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
City Centre

Clearing of Northeast Corner of Neighbourhood C-1 Towards City Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35316
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.52
Scope and Content
Photograph of looking scross the north east corner of neighbourhood C-1 towards the City Centre. Note the temporary decked logs in the foreground and the permanently decked logs along the edge of the City Centre. Man and machine visible on far right.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.52
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 looking scross the north east corner of neighbourhood C-1 towards the City Centre. Note the temporary decked logs in the foreground and the permanently decked logs along the edge of the City Centre. Man and machine visible on far right.
Notes
J-2-91
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite

C.N.R. Station Under Construction in Service Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35365
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.84
Scope and Content
Photograph of C.N.R. Station under construction in Service Centre. Frame work and roof is built. Train on left side, as well as front of vehicle peaking out. Snow on ground.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.84
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 C.N.R. Station under construction in Service Centre. Frame work and roof is built. Train on left side, as well as front of vehicle peaking out. Snow on ground.
Notes
J-2-211
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
CN Station

Coffee Bar in Sheardown's Super-Valu in Nechako Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35364
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.83
Scope and Content
Photograph of newly opened coffee bar in Sheardown's Super-Valu in Nechako Centre. Temporary medical building can be seen in the background. Many people inside. Staff and dishes are on the right side. On the left pillar against the window a vine is climbing up. In the back, a large decorative plate can be seen hanging.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.83
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 newly opened coffee bar in Sheardown's Super-Valu in Nechako Centre. Temporary medical building can be seen in the background. Many people inside. Staff and dishes are on the right side. On the left pillar against the window a vine is climbing up. In the back, a large decorative plate can be seen hanging.
Notes
J-2-212
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Nechako Centre

Construction in Centre Passageway Area of Potline Group B

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35124
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.22.109
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking northwest showing construction in centre passageway area of potline group B.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.109
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 northwest showing construction in centre passageway area of potline group B.
Notes
J-43-1847
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Potlines
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Construction of Alcan Commercial Building in City Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35455
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.25.154
Scope and Content
Photograph of construction proceeding on the foundation of the Alcan Commercial Building in the City Centre. Men visible working. Crane in back.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.154
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 construction proceeding on the foundation of the Alcan Commercial Building in the City Centre. Men visible working. Crane in back.
Notes
J-2-299
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction

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

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

Foundation Framework for Alcan Commercial Building and Hudson Bay Building in City Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35249
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.25.9
Scope and Content
Photograph of foundation framework in place for Alcan commercial building in City Centre. Foundations in foreground are for the Hudson Bay building. Men are visible working.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.9
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 foundation framework in place for Alcan commercial building in City Centre. Foundations in foreground are for the Hudson Bay building. Men are visible working.
Notes
J-2-320
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Construction
Townsite

Framework Structure for the C.N.R. Depot in Service Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35441
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.143
Scope and Content
Photograph of framework structure for the C.N.R. Depot in the Service Centre. Railcar visible on right.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.143
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 framework structure for the C.N.R. Depot in the Service Centre. Railcar visible on right.
Notes
J-2-195
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
service centre
CN Station

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