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Aerial view of smelter operation

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description152
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1965
Scope and Content
Photo depicts an aerial view of smelter operation in Kitimat.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Item Number
146
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1965
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts an aerial view of smelter operation in Kitimat.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan Public Relations Department ID No. ICT 177-30 Fred Busby Collection 2002.27
Subject Access
Smelters
Images

Storage Yard for Structural Steel

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35175
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1958
Accession Number
2022.22.140
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking northwest showing storage yard for structural steel at site of future potline 9. Smeltersite homes visible in background.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.140
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1958
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 northwest showing storage yard for structural steel at site of future potline 9. Smeltersite homes visible in background.
Notes
J-43-2348
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Construction of Potline 8 and Auxiliary Buildings

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35171
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.22.136
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking east showing potline 8 and auxiliary buildings. Substation 8 and rectifier bldg. 208 in foreground. Building construction shows framework.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.136
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 28x21.5cm
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 east showing potline 8 and auxiliary buildings. Substation 8 and rectifier bldg. 208 in foreground. Building construction shows framework.
Notes
J-43-2149
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Potlines
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Surcharge Being Placed on Cryolite Recovery Plant Site

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35165
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.22.130
Scope and Content
Photograph of new looking southeast showing surcharge being placed on cryolite recovery plant site. Note status of foundations for steam plant bldg. 295. Building material visible, as well as bridge at Anderson Creek
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.130
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 new looking southeast showing surcharge being placed on cryolite recovery plant site. Note status of foundations for steam plant bldg. 295. Building material visible, as well as bridge at Anderson Creek
Notes
J-43-2067
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Anderson Creek
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Construction of Alcan Buildings

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35167
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.22.132
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking northwest showing pitch melter control bldg. 241, Piten Pumphouse bldg. 243, foundations for pitch melting tanks 54-55-56, and east end of soderberg paste plant. Construction in progress, foundations and building frames being built. Smeltersite homes visible in background.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.132
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 northwest showing pitch melter control bldg. 241, Piten Pumphouse bldg. 243, foundations for pitch melting tanks 54-55-56, and east end of soderberg paste plant. Construction in progress, foundations and building frames being built. Smeltersite homes visible in background.
Notes
J-43-2085
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Alcan Buildings Under Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35135
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.22.120
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking west showing potlining mix plant bldg. 244, bent foundations C-53-2-3-4, foundations for bins 50-51 and coke storage slab. Stud blast bldg. 240 and cathode block rodding bldg. 245 at lower left.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.120
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 28x21.5cm
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 potlining mix plant bldg. 244, bent foundations C-53-2-3-4, foundations for bins 50-51 and coke storage slab. Stud blast bldg. 240 and cathode block rodding bldg. 245 at lower left.
Notes
J-43-1966
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Alcan Potlines and Other Buildings Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35136
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.22.121
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking east showing substation 8 area, rectifier bldg. 208, potroom buildings and central court area.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.121
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 28x21.5cm
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 east showing substation 8 area, rectifier bldg. 208, potroom buildings and central court area.
Notes
J-43-1967
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Potlines
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.22.126
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking north showing alumina storage bins A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.&J. and overhead airslides.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.126
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 28x21.5cm
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 north showing alumina storage bins A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.&J. and overhead airslides.
Notes
J-43-1972
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Anderson Creek
Storage Location
Photograph storage

View of Laboratory Building Construction at Smeltersite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35121
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.22.106
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking southeast showing laboratory bldg. site at bottom left and potline group B buildings beyond.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.106
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 southeast showing laboratory bldg. site at bottom left and potline group B buildings beyond.
Notes
J-43-1850
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Graving Basin Storage Area at Smeltersite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35126
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.22.111
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking northwest showing graving basin and storage area. Note pile driving rig in basin.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.111
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 graving basin and storage area. Note pile driving rig in basin.
Notes
J-43-1843
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Graving Dock
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Alcan Storage and Dock Areas

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35128
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.22.113
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking southeast showing storage and dock areas.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.113
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 southeast showing storage and dock areas.
Notes
J-43-1842
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Dock
Douglas Channel
Storage Location
Photograph storage

View of Dock, Simon's Unloader and Storage Area

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35129
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.22.114
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking northwest showing dock, Simon's unloader and storage area. Smeltersite homes and bunkhouses visible behind.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.114
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 dock, Simon's unloader and storage area. Smeltersite homes and bunkhouses visible behind.
Notes
J-43-1840
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Dock
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Storage Area and Alcan Smelter

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35130
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.22.115
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking northwest showing storage area with smelter in background. Smoke coming from smelter, and another area to the left.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.115
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 storage area with smelter in background. Smoke coming from smelter, and another area to the left.
Notes
J-43-1839
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Looking Along Centre Passageway at Smelter Area

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35111
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.22.96
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking north along centre passageway. Tower tell site in centre foreground. Construction work ongoing.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.96
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 north along centre passageway. Tower tell site in centre foreground. Construction work ongoing.
Notes
J-43-1661
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Status of Site Preparation South of Potline 6

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35112
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.22.97
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking west showing status of site preparation south of potline 6. Some snow on ground.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.97
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 site preparation south of potline 6. Some snow on ground.
Notes
J-43-1660
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage

View of Smeltersite and Smelter Construction Area

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35113
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.22.98
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking north from south edge of group "B" area. Note density of traffic on highway at left.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.98
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 north from south edge of group "B" area. Note density of traffic on highway at left.
Notes
J-43-1659
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Scow Dock, Graving Dock and Storage Area

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35109
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.22.94
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking northwest showing scow grid, graving dock and storage area. Note statue of alumina storage bins 504-F-G-H-J.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.94
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 20.5x26.5cm
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 scow grid, graving dock and storage area. Note statue of alumina storage bins 504-F-G-H-J.
Notes
J-12-1306
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Storage Location
Photograph storage

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

Pavement in Area Between Crustbreaker repair Shop and Furnace Building 114A

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35108
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.22.93
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking west showing pavement in the area between crustbreaker repair shop and furnace building 114A. Cars visible in back.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.93
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
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 west showing pavement in the area between crustbreaker repair shop and furnace building 114A. Cars visible in back.
Notes
J-12-1217
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
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

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