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.
Oval grey patch, red embroidery around the edge. Black embroidered lettering 'CANADIAN ALUMINUM SMELTER AND ALLIED WORKERS' then in smaller black letter 'CASAW, IN HOC SIGNO LABORA' - embroidered on stylized embroidered Canadian Flag.
Oval grey patch, red embroidery around the edge. Black embroidered lettering 'CANADIAN ALUMINUM SMELTER AND ALLIED WORKERS' then in smaller black letter 'CASAW, IN HOC SIGNO LABORA' - embroidered on stylized embroidered Canadian Flag.
Crest shaped patch, white felt, black embroidery, black, white and blue silkscreen image of mountains behind three transmission towers. Wording reads '1956 Kitimat'. Crest has been glued to blue fabric that has been cut out of the original garment. Fabric is blue with black lining.
Crest shaped patch, white felt, black embroidery, black, white and blue silkscreen image of mountains behind three transmission towers. Wording reads '1956 Kitimat'. Crest has been glued to blue fabric that has been cut out of the original garment. Fabric is blue with black lining.
Blue polyester patch on red felt; blue embroidery; black, white and yellow silkscreened image depicts sailboat; lettering reads 'Kemano Bay Yacht Club'
Blue polyester patch on red felt; blue embroidery; black, white and yellow silkscreened image depicts sailboat; lettering reads 'Kemano Bay Yacht Club'
Round blue polyester patch; black, red and green silkscreening; letters read 'KEMANO CAMP 72'; image depicts green forest, black transmission tower in foreground and two red lightning bolts at top.
Round blue polyester patch; black, red and green silkscreening; letters read 'KEMANO CAMP 72'; image depicts green forest, black transmission tower in foreground and two red lightning bolts at top.