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Smelter and Graving Dock

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28684
Part Of
Found in Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[1 Apr 1953]
Accession Number
2017.54.19
Scope and Content
General view of the site looking north showing the Smelter at upper centre, and the Graving Dock and Wharf at lower centre. Taken from a helicopter on Wednesday, April 1, 1953.
Part Of
Found in Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2017.54.19
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[1 Apr 1953]
Physical Description
1 negative : b&w ; 6.3 x 4.7 cm
Scope and Content
General view of the site looking north showing the Smelter at upper centre, and the Graving Dock and Wharf at lower centre. Taken from a helicopter on Wednesday, April 1, 1953.
Notes
BC- 2-322
Subject Access
Smelter
Graving Dock
Wharf
Storage Location
Negative Storage

Graving Dock and Wharf Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description30797
Part Of
Victor Young Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2007.18.1
Scope and Content
Overhead view showing graving dock and wharf construction.
Part Of
Victor Young Collection
Creator
City of Richmond Archives
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2007.18.1
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.4 x 20.3 cm
Scope and Content
Overhead view showing graving dock and wharf construction.
Name Access
Young, Victor
Subject Access
Wharf
Construction
Graving Dock
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

Hydraulic fill for Alcan Graving Dock

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description23995
Part Of
Hal Williams Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2 Oct 1952
Accession Number
79.31.11
Scope and Content
Looking East. Hydraulic fill for area with graving dock in centre background. Transmission line clearing across Kitimat Arm.
Part Of
Hal Williams Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
79.31.11
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2 Oct 1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 19.6 cm
Scope and Content
Looking East. Hydraulic fill for area with graving dock in centre background. Transmission line clearing across Kitimat Arm.
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Dock
Graving Dock
Construction
Geographic Access
Alcan Smelter
Storage Location
photograph storage

Caissons for Graving Dock

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28955
Part Of
Rough Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953
Accession Number
986.21.11
Scope and Content
Photograph showing Caissons for Graving Dock
Part Of
Rough Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
986.21.11
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 22 x 15.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing Caissons for Graving Dock
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Graving Dock
Structures
General
Caisson docks
Geographic Access
Smeltersite
Storage Location
photograph storage

Aerial view graving Dock, Alcan

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15829
Part Of
Hal Williams Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
04,1953,01
Accession Number
79.31.9
Scope and Content
photo showing aerial view of graving dock at Alcan
Part Of
Hal Williams Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
79.31.9
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Hal Williams
Date Range
04,1953,01
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24x19
Scope and Content
photo showing aerial view of graving dock at Alcan
Subject Access
Aerial
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Dock

View Smeltersite - Caissons Being Floated in for Graving Dork (Panorama)

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28627
Part Of
Manton Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
983.28.2
Scope and Content
View Smeltersite - Caissons Being Floated in for Graving Dork (Panorama)
Part Of
Manton Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
983.28.2
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
5 Photographs : b&w ; 10.8 x 8.9 cm
Scope and Content
View Smeltersite - Caissons Being Floated in for Graving Dork (Panorama)
Notes
R48-3, R48-4, R48-5, R48-6, R48-7 Panoramic #1-5
Subject Access
Delta King
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Graving Dock
Caisson docks
Geographic Access
Smeltersite
Storage Location
photograph storage
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
September 1953
Accession Number
985.65.85
Scope and Content
Photo showing asphalt tanks in Graving Dock.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.85
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
September 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 12 x 9.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing asphalt tanks in Graving Dock.
Subject Access
Dock

Smeltersite from Graving Dock

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description18403
Part Of
Stewart Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1953
Accession Number
983.52.31
Scope and Content
Photo showing the view of the Smeltersite from the Graving Dock construction.
Part Of
Stewart Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
983.52.31
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 4.5 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing the view of the Smeltersite from the Graving Dock construction.
Subject Access
Smeltersite

Aerial View of Graving Dock

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description29761
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
78.11.31
Scope and Content
Aerial view of Graving Dock showing rough outline of excavation, Access Road into Dock at North West corner, and shovels, double handling base material.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.31
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial view of Graving Dock showing rough outline of excavation, Access Road into Dock at North West corner, and shovels, double handling base material.
Notes
BC-2-240
Subject Access
Aerial
Storage Location
photograph storage

Aerial view of caisson construction in the graving dock

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description147
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
April 01, 1953
Scope and Content
Photo depicts an aerial view of the three caissons in their graving dock nearing completion.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Item Number
141
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
April 01, 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts an aerial view of the three caissons in their graving dock nearing completion.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. BC-2-323. Hal Whiting Collection 985.65.191
Subject Access
Smelters
Images
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
20 August 1953
Accession Number
985.65.300
Scope and Content
Photo showing view of the graving dock looking north east, asphalt barge for paving contractor at left.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.300
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
20 August 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing view of the graving dock looking north east, asphalt barge for paving contractor at left.
Subject Access
Smelter
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
985.65.191
Scope and Content
Photo showing aerial view of the graving dock looking north showing caisson contruction nearing its final stages, the smelter site is in the background.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.191
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing aerial view of the graving dock looking north showing caisson contruction nearing its final stages, the smelter site is in the background.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.

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

Hydraulic Fill for Alcan graving dock

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15831
Part Of
Hal Williams Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
02,1952,10
Accession Number
789.31.11
Scope and Content
photo showing hydraulic fill for alcan graving dock
Part Of
Hal Williams Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
789.31.11
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Hal Williams
Date Range
02,1952,10
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24x19
Scope and Content
photo showing hydraulic fill for alcan graving dock
Subject Access
Dock
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Part Of
Fred DeLory fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2002.15.379
Scope and Content
Photographs of graving dock - caissons are built in a huge hole and then floated out to a stationary position and sunk. This is then the base of the wharf. Photo shows construction area with framework, and people working in a pit.
Part Of
Fred DeLory fonds
Creator
Fred A. DeLory
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.15.379
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5 x 27.5cm
History / Biographical
Fred DeLory worked for Arvida P.Q. and was transferred to Kitimat at the beginning of 1952. He was the first town engineer.
Scope and Content
Photographs of graving dock - caissons are built in a huge hole and then floated out to a stationary position and sunk. This is then the base of the wharf. Photo shows construction area with framework, and people working in a pit.
Subject Access
Industry
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
April 1953
Accession Number
985.65.204
Scope and Content
Photo showing construction of the Graving Dock
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.204
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
April 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing construction of the Graving Dock
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
April 1953
Accession Number
985.65.205
Scope and Content
Photo showing construction of the Graving Dock
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.205
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
April 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing construction of the Graving Dock
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
April 1953
Accession Number
985.65.206
Scope and Content
Photo showing construction of the Graving Dock.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.206
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
April 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing construction of the Graving Dock.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
19 february 1953
Accession Number
985.65.155
Scope and Content
Photo showing graving dock looking south east, east caisson and system used for pouring A panels.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.155
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
19 february 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing graving dock looking south east, east caisson and system used for pouring A panels.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.

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