Photo depicts two barges moored in Douglas Channel and loaded with flat-top house sections for construction workers and their families.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Temporary housing destined for Kitimat was assembled at Vancouver Tug and Barge below the Lion's Gate Bridge in three sections, then barged to Kitimat - 10 houses or 30 sections on each barge. -- Electrician Bill Frahler wired approximately 2,000 houses in Kitimat camps and townsite between 1954 and 1958, working first for Johnson-Crooks then Straits Construction, both U.S. contractors. Pat Jimenez Collection
Photo depicts the Last Spike Ceremony for the Canadian National Railway Terrace to Kitimat line. From left is Duncan K. Kerr, Vice President of Associated Boards of Trade of B.C.; S.F. Dingle, Vice President of C.N.R, seen here driving in the aluminum spike.; Major J.L. Charles, Chief Engineer, C.N.R. Western Region; and Percy E. Radley, Alcan Project Manager.
Photo depicts the Last Spike Ceremony for the Canadian National Railway Terrace to Kitimat line. From left is Duncan K. Kerr, Vice President of Associated Boards of Trade of B.C.; S.F. Dingle, Vice President of C.N.R, seen here driving in the aluminum spike.; Major J.L. Charles, Chief Engineer, C.N.R. Western Region; and Percy E. Radley, Alcan Project Manager.
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.
Photo showing Caps, Costumes and Fun were all part of this year's "Fast-Nacht" held in February. The carnival, sponsored by the German Canadian Club had a centennial theme and featured many authentic costumes as well as a good variety of novel ones.
Photo showing Caps, Costumes and Fun were all part of this year's "Fast-Nacht" held in February. The carnival, sponsored by the German Canadian Club had a centennial theme and featured many authentic costumes as well as a good variety of novel ones.
Photo depicts flat-top temporary housing lining the hillside up to the Aluminum City Motel at the treeline. View is northwest. Grader on Kuldo Boulevard.
Photo depicts flat-top temporary housing lining the hillside up to the Aluminum City Motel at the treeline. View is northwest. Grader on Kuldo Boulevard.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan Negative No. 29337. -- The circus tent assembly line was erected . Temporary housing destined for Kitimat was assembled at Vancouver Tug and Barge below the Lion's Gate Bridge in three sections, then barged to Kitimat - 10 houses or 30 sections on each barge. -- Electrician Bill Frahler wired approximately 2,000 houses in Kitimat camps and townsite between 1954 and 1958, working first for Johnson-Crooks then Straits Construction, both U.S. contractors. 73.3.6.6
Photo showing German Consul in Vancouver for the Federal Republic of Germany, Dr. W.D. Hoops, at the Chalet, entertained by Kitimat German Canadian Club. (L/R) Martin Kaffanke, Juergen Hagemann, Mr. and Mrs. Karl Dudy, Alfred Kunze, Consul and Mrs. Hoops, J.W. Feldhoff, William Meier, President of the Club, Ms. K. Miller, Mrs. Heinz O. Born.
Photo showing German Consul in Vancouver for the Federal Republic of Germany, Dr. W.D. Hoops, at the Chalet, entertained by Kitimat German Canadian Club. (L/R) Martin Kaffanke, Juergen Hagemann, Mr. and Mrs. Karl Dudy, Alfred Kunze, Consul and Mrs. Hoops, J.W. Feldhoff, William Meier, President of the Club, Ms. K. Miller, Mrs. Heinz O. Born.
Photo depicts members of the Luso Canadian Association made up of members of the Portuguese community in Kitimat gathered to discuss the expansion of the Association.
Photo depicts members of the Luso Canadian Association made up of members of the Portuguese community in Kitimat gathered to discuss the expansion of the Association.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- The Luso Canadian Association was the first organized cultural group in Kitimat, forming a club charter in 1961. Northern Sentinel Press Collection (2005.8.1304?)
Photo showing Luso Canadian Club Directors discussing expansion of possible ways of using the new land purchased beside their Clubhouse on Konigus Street. (L/R) Justine Silva, Jose Teves, Francisco Carvalho, Jose Carrita, Frank Tavares, John Mendes, Alvaro Ferreira, John Correia, Antero Dos Santos, Fernanda Correia, Humberto Cabral, Jose Macedo, Antonio Medeiros. Missing were Jose Medeiros and Firmino Verde.
Photo showing Luso Canadian Club Directors discussing expansion of possible ways of using the new land purchased beside their Clubhouse on Konigus Street. (L/R) Justine Silva, Jose Teves, Francisco Carvalho, Jose Carrita, Frank Tavares, John Mendes, Alvaro Ferreira, John Correia, Antero Dos Santos, Fernanda Correia, Humberto Cabral, Jose Macedo, Antonio Medeiros. Missing were Jose Medeiros and Firmino Verde.
Photo depicts the exterior of the newly completed Nechako Centre in Kitimat, Shop Easy at the end of the complex. A bulldozer compacts the gravel - site preparation for the parking lot.
Photo depicts the exterior of the newly completed Nechako Centre in Kitimat, Shop Easy at the end of the complex. A bulldozer compacts the gravel - site preparation for the parking lot.
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Title based on content of photograph. Part of Board of School Trustees Collection 982.91
