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2,000,000 ton of aluminum produced

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15658
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
October 14 1966
Accession Number
78.11.137
Scope and Content
The crew of DC-3 casting machine raised the 15, 000 lb ingot containing the two millionth ton of aluminum production at Kitimat Works on October 14, 1966. Caption from article published in the Ingot. Asst. Works Manager T.L. "Bud" Gibson was on hand to congratulate DC-3 operator Manuel Trigo. Also shown in the photo from left are Bruno Unger, shift foreman, John Jeffrey, general foreman, Evaristo de Melo, asst. operator, Heinz Kaimbach, asst. op., Manuel DeCosta, shift foreman, Paul Loeffier, Op. slab saw, Mr. Gibson and Mr. Trigo; Casting Division Superintendent Jim Bell, Packaging and Shipping general foreman Bill Keith, day foreman Tony Coppens, Casting Superintendent Bob Reid, shift foreman Bernard Dicker, main. foreman Earl Welin and day foreman Helmut Benn. Dimensions of the ingot in the picture are 20 1/2" x 40" x 187". It weights 15, 147 lbs.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.137
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
October 14 1966
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 27x21
Scope and Content
The crew of DC-3 casting machine raised the 15, 000 lb ingot containing the two millionth ton of aluminum production at Kitimat Works on October 14, 1966. Caption from article published in the Ingot. Asst. Works Manager T.L. "Bud" Gibson was on hand to congratulate DC-3 operator Manuel Trigo. Also shown in the photo from left are Bruno Unger, shift foreman, John Jeffrey, general foreman, Evaristo de Melo, asst. operator, Heinz Kaimbach, asst. op., Manuel DeCosta, shift foreman, Paul Loeffier, Op. slab saw, Mr. Gibson and Mr. Trigo; Casting Division Superintendent Jim Bell, Packaging and Shipping general foreman Bill Keith, day foreman Tony Coppens, Casting Superintendent Bob Reid, shift foreman Bernard Dicker, main. foreman Earl Welin and day foreman Helmut Benn. Dimensions of the ingot in the picture are 20 1/2" x 40" x 187". It weights 15, 147 lbs.
Subject Access
Milestone
Production, Aluminum
Manufacturing

Landscaping Program in Block 3

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description14451
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
27 Jun 1955
Accession Number
76.65.23
Scope and Content
Photograph taken in the centre court of block 3 showing the first results of the landscaping program.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.65.23
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
27 Jun 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.7 x 12.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph taken in the centre court of block 3 showing the first results of the landscaping program.
Notes
J-2-65
Storage Location
photograph storage

Apartment Construction in Block 56

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description14568
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
Jul 1955
Accession Number
76.65.28
Scope and Content
Construction of first two apartment building in Block 56
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.65.28
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
Jul 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.7 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Construction of first two apartment building in Block 56
Notes
J-2-96
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Nechako
Structure
Storage Location
photograph storage

Block 48 for Johnson - Crooks Houses

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description14319
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
76.65.20
Scope and Content
Formwork for Johnson - Crooks houses block 48 on Albatross Ave.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.65.20
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.4 x 12.7 cm
Scope and Content
Formwork for Johnson - Crooks houses block 48 on Albatross Ave.
Notes
J-2-59
Name Access
Johnson Crooks
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Structure
Storage Location
photograph storage

Gravel Fill in Neighbourhood C

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15758
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
15 Sep 1955
Accession Number
76.65.39
Scope and Content
Photograph showing terminal construction placing gravel fill for neighbourhood C Dyke
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.65.39
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
15 Sep 1955
Physical Description
2 Photographs: b&w ; 17 x 12.8 cm b&w ; 18 x 12.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing terminal construction placing gravel fill for neighbourhood C Dyke
Notes
J-2-144
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Dykes
Kildala
Storage Location
photograph storage

House Construction in Neighbourhood A-II Block 66

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35348
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.67
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking north in neighbourhood A-II showing house construction in block 66. Framework in progress. Truck is parked behind a house to the right. man is walking in the centre carrying something. Ground very wet.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.67
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 view looking north in neighbourhood A-II showing house construction in block 66. Framework in progress. Truck is parked behind a house to the right. man is walking in the centre carrying something. Ground very wet.
Notes
J-2-95
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction
Homes

Gravel Fill in Place For House Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description14176
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
19 May 1955
Accession Number
76.65.10
Scope and Content
View of the gravel fill in place for some of the houses being erected by Hullah construction on Swallow Street. Note the prefabricated forms under erection in centre background.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.65.10
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
19 May 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.8 x 12.7 cm
Scope and Content
View of the gravel fill in place for some of the houses being erected by Hullah construction on Swallow Street. Note the prefabricated forms under erection in centre background.
Notes
J2-26
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Nechako Centre
Structure
Hullah Construction
Storage Location
photograph storage

First Gravel Bunker Construction - Sandhill

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description20691
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
78.11.18
Scope and Content
Construction of first gravel bunker at Sandhill, with screening plant fill being placed in left background, looking south.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.18
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 22 cm
Scope and Content
Construction of first gravel bunker at Sandhill, with screening plant fill being placed in left background, looking south.
Notes
BC-2-107
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Sand Hill
Geographic Access
Kitimat
Storage Location
photograph storage

Gravel Dredging on Kitimat River Bridge

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27256
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
April 27 1954
Accession Number
78.11.73
Scope and Content
View showing gravel being loaded from the Kitimat River downstream from the Kitimat River Bridge for use on Townsite roads.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.73
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
April 27 1954
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 21 cm
Scope and Content
View showing gravel being loaded from the Kitimat River downstream from the Kitimat River Bridge for use on Townsite roads.
Notes
(Alcan # BC-2-943)
Subject Access
Kitimat River
Construction

First Apartment Building Under Construction In Block 56

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15687
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
8 Aug 1955
Accession Number
76.65.30
Scope and Content
Photograph of the first apartment building under construction in Block 56.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.65.30
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
8 Aug 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.7 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the first apartment building under construction in Block 56.
Notes
J-2-109
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Nechako
Structure
Storage Location
photograph storage

Dragline Excavating for the Apartment Building Foundation on Block 56

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35447
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.149
Scope and Content
Photograph of showing a dragline excavating for the apartment building foundation on block 56. Houses in background.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.149
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 showing a dragline excavating for the apartment building foundation on block 56. Houses in background.
Notes
J-2-76
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction

Construction of First Two Apartment Buildings in Block 56

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35337
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.57
Scope and Content
Photograph of the construction of the first two apartment buildings in block 56. Base and frameworks being built. Some men visible working.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.57
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 construction of the first two apartment buildings in block 56. Base and frameworks being built. Some men visible working.
Notes
J-2-96
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction
Apartments

#3 Apartment Building Under Construction in Block 56

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35373
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.92
Scope and Content
Photograph of #3 apartment building under construction in block 56. #1 apartment building, which has the first floor framed can be seen on the right hand side of the photograph. Please note paving completed on Oriole Street. There are vehicles on the road, and some people walking down. Acess to oriole is blocked off with barricade.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.92
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 #3 apartment building under construction in block 56. #1 apartment building, which has the first floor framed can be seen on the right hand side of the photograph. Please note paving completed on Oriole Street. There are vehicles on the road, and some people walking down. Acess to oriole is blocked off with barricade.
Notes
J-2-155
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Apartments

West Tahtsa Lake Barge Hauling Gravel

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description14550
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
25 September 1951
Accession Number
73.3.9.11
Scope and Content
Photo showing West Tahtsa Lake barge hauling gravel
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
73.3.9.11
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
25 September 1951
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 5" x 3"
Scope and Content
Photo showing West Tahtsa Lake barge hauling gravel
Subject Access
West Tahtsa Lake

First Lift of Gravel in Place for Neighbourhood C Dyke

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35344
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.64
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking from Haisla Blvd. showing the first lift of gravel in place for Neighbourhood C Dyke. Truck is driving on the new dyke road. Riverlodge Camp visible at left. Looks rainy with lots of water around.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.64
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 view looking from Haisla Blvd. showing the first lift of gravel in place for Neighbourhood C Dyke. Truck is driving on the new dyke road. Riverlodge Camp visible at left. Looks rainy with lots of water around.
Notes
J-2-167
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Riverlodge Camp
Dyke road

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

Houses Being Constructed on Blocks 19 and 20

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35241
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.1
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking northwest showing the houses being constructed on blocks 19 and 20. Homes further back are more completed.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.1
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 view looking northwest showing the houses being constructed on blocks 19 and 20. Homes further back are more completed.
Notes
J-2-40
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Construction
Homes
Townsite
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
5 Feb 1957
Accession Number
76.67.644
Scope and Content
Photograph showing pile of debris with spar tree in "D" area.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.67.644
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
5 Feb 1957
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing pile of debris with spar tree in "D" area.
Notes
J-2-644
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Logging
Storage Location
photograph storage

View of Smeltersite Area From South

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15387
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
78.11.19
Scope and Content
Photo showing Alcan smeltersite
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.19
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 Photograph: b&w; 27 x 22 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing Alcan smeltersite
Subject Access
Smeltersite

Flood Conditions From Kitimat River

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description13895
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
73.3.6.11
Scope and Content
Photo taken shortly after 2:00 pm when flood conditions from Kitimat River topped the Neighbourhood C Dyke at Station 32/00
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
73.3.6.11
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 17 cm
Scope and Content
Photo taken shortly after 2:00 pm when flood conditions from Kitimat River topped the Neighbourhood C Dyke at Station 32/00
Notes
J-2-180 Kt 349-2

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