Photograph of the caisson dock construction for the Alcan project in Kitimat. Caisson frames are in place, and trucks are visible working bellow. Photo is a panorama.
Frank G. Hendy was a former employee of Kitimat Construction during original building.
Custodial History
Photo was donated on August 3, 1984 for the 30th anniversary.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the caisson dock construction for the Alcan project in Kitimat. Caisson frames are in place, and trucks are visible working bellow. Photo is a panorama.
In 2013, the Kitimat Museum and Archives worked with the District of Kitimat, and the Recreation Department, to select images commemorating 60 years of Community in the town of Kitimat. The display can physically be seen on display in the hallway of Riverlodge Recreation Centre.
In 2013, the Kitimat Museum and Archives worked with the District of Kitimat, and the Recreation Department, to select images commemorating 60 years of Community in the town of Kitimat. The display can physically be seen on display in the hallway of Riverlodge Recreation Centre.
Mini aluminum tri-lock ingot 'Alcan' embossed on top twice. Engraved on bottom - - Alcan - -Kitimat - Safety Award to - F.W. Knop of Electrical Maintenance Section 175 Days 1 Dec 1959 to 23 May 1960 Without a lost time case.
Mini aluminum tri-lock ingot 'Alcan' embossed on top twice. Engraved on bottom - - Alcan - -Kitimat - Safety Award to - F.W. Knop of Electrical Maintenance Section 175 Days 1 Dec 1959 to 23 May 1960 Without a lost time case.
Mini aluminum tri-lock ingot 'Alcan' embossed on top twice. Engraved on bottom - - Alcan - -Kitimat - Safety Award to - F.W. Knop of Electrical Maintenance Dept 547 Days ending 25 Sept 1961 Without a lost time case.
Mini aluminum tri-lock ingot 'Alcan' embossed on top twice. Engraved on bottom - - Alcan - -Kitimat - Safety Award to - F.W. Knop of Electrical Maintenance Dept 547 Days ending 25 Sept 1961 Without a lost time case.
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.
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.
