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Public Works Building Under Construction in the Service Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35404
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.122
Scope and Content
Photograph of Public Works Building under construction in the Service Centre. Scaffolding still up. Cinderblocks piled on scaffolding and ground. Sign for public works building and Northwest Construction is leaning on the right side.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.122
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 Public Works Building under construction in the Service Centre. Scaffolding still up. Cinderblocks piled on scaffolding and ground. Sign for public works building and Northwest Construction is leaning on the right side.
Notes
J-2-206
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction

Aerial View of City Centre and Neighbourhood C-I

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35435
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.140
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of City Centre and neighbourhood C-I. Please note stripping in progress in City Centre. Douglas Channel visible in background. There is an arrow pointing to the lower right side with a note saying "fire was in this felled area shown here. Got partly into the standing timber also."
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.140
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 aerial view of City Centre and neighbourhood C-I. Please note stripping in progress in City Centre. Douglas Channel visible in background. There is an arrow pointing to the lower right side with a note saying "fire was in this felled area shown here. Got partly into the standing timber also."
Notes
J-2-57
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Houses
Douglas Channel

Kitimat Tire & Auto Service Building in Service Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35357
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.76
Scope and Content
Photograph of the recently opened Kitimat Tire & Auto Service Building in the Service Centre. Sign above garage door reads "Kitimat Tire & Auto Service Ltd." and other text. Sides of garage door have two signs reading "Dunlop Tires". Below leaning on building is a sign saying "open". A ladder is on the left side of the building, and there is a truck parked out front on the right side. Side of truck reads "Kitimat Tire and Auto Service Ltd." and "Dunlop Tires".
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.76
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 recently opened Kitimat Tire & Auto Service Building in the Service Centre. Sign above garage door reads "Kitimat Tire & Auto Service Ltd." and other text. Sides of garage door have two signs reading "Dunlop Tires". Below leaning on building is a sign saying "open". A ladder is on the left side of the building, and there is a truck parked out front on the right side. Side of truck reads "Kitimat Tire and Auto Service Ltd." and "Dunlop Tires".
Notes
J-2-185
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
service centre

Piling Operations Using a Donkey in the City Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34391
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2002.51.14
Scope and Content
Photograph of piling operations using a donkey in the city centre. Fallen trees and debris piled around, with some standing forest in the background.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.51.14
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 16 x 22.5 cm
History / Biographical
Land clearing of Kitimat. All aerials for development.
Custodial History
From the files of Ray Hunstone. Photos from an Alcan binder, have Alcan numbers.
Scope and Content
Photograph of piling operations using a donkey in the city centre. Fallen trees and debris piled around, with some standing forest in the background.
Notes
J-2-428
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Storage Location
photograph storage

Newly Constructed Hullah Houses on Eagle Street

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35434
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.139
Scope and Content
Photograph of looking south-east showing the newly constructed Hullah houses on Eagle Street. Vehicles on street further back. Lots of snow.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.139
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 looking south-east showing the newly constructed Hullah houses on Eagle Street. Vehicles on street further back. Lots of snow.
Notes
J-2-213
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Houses

Linemen Stringing Cable on Road 2 in Neighbourhood A-II

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35355
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.74
Scope and Content
Photograph of linemen stringing cable on road 2 in neighbourhood A-II. Two men are working below and two other men are up on the pole. Another man is on the ground to the right. There are houses around, and a machine on the left.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.74
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 linemen stringing cable on road 2 in neighbourhood A-II. Two men are working below and two other men are up on the pole. Another man is on the ground to the right. There are houses around, and a machine on the left.
Notes
J-2-170
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Houses

House Frames being Erected in Neighbourhood A-IV

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35374
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.93
Scope and Content
Photograph of view showing house frames being erected in neighbourhood A-IV. Rooves in progress. Men visible working on roof on left.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.93
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 showing house frames being erected in neighbourhood A-IV. Rooves in progress. Men visible working on roof on left.
Notes
J-2-84
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Houses

Top Soil Being Placed on the Lots on Swan Street

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35378
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.97
Scope and Content
Photograph of top soil being placed on the lots on Swan Street. The homes are Johnson-Crooks houses. They are 2-family units - each side having bedrooms on the lower floor, a living room, kitchen + bathroom upstairs. $14,000 each half. Men visible working. On left is a man walking, three in centre are near a wheelbarrow, and on the right another man is driving a mini bulldozer.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.97
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 top soil being placed on the lots on Swan Street. The homes are Johnson-Crooks houses. They are 2-family units - each side having bedrooms on the lower floor, a living room, kitchen + bathroom upstairs. $14,000 each half. Men visible working. On left is a man walking, three in centre are near a wheelbarrow, and on the right another man is driving a mini bulldozer.
Notes
J-2-32
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Houses

Newly Seeded Areas in the landscaping Program on Osprey Street

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35385
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.103
Scope and Content
Photograph of newly seeded areas in the landscaping program on Osprey Street. Vehicles are visible in some of the homes' driveways.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.103
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 newly seeded areas in the landscaping program on Osprey Street. Vehicles are visible in some of the homes' driveways.
Notes
J-2-42
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Houses

Hullah Houses on Swallow Street with Roofing Complete

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35387
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.105
Scope and Content
Photograph of Hullah houses on Swallow Street with Roofing Complete. Siding and interior still needs to be finished. $14,000.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.105
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 Hullah houses on Swallow Street with Roofing Complete. Siding and interior still needs to be finished. $14,000.
Notes
J-2-68
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Houses

Aerial View of Neighbourhood A-II Showing Johnson-Crooks and Hullah Houses Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35388
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.106
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of neighbourhood A-II showing Johnson-Crooks and Hullah houses under construction. The small slabs in the foreground are for Johnson-Crooks 3.20 houses.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.106
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 aerial view of neighbourhood A-II showing Johnson-Crooks and Hullah houses under construction. The small slabs in the foreground are for Johnson-Crooks 3.20 houses.
Notes
J-2-134
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Houses

Living Room of Johnson-Crooks 4.5 Unit

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35392
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.110
Scope and Content
Photograph of the living room of a Johnson-Crooks 4.5 unit. Room contains a couch, chairs, table, lamps, rugs, and cabinets. A window is in the back. There is also a sign in front of one of the back lamps that reads "Furniture and Appliances Supplied by McRae Bros. LTD. "The store that service built" Prince Rupert B.C."
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.110
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 living room of a Johnson-Crooks 4.5 unit. Room contains a couch, chairs, table, lamps, rugs, and cabinets. A window is in the back. There is also a sign in front of one of the back lamps that reads "Furniture and Appliances Supplied by McRae Bros. LTD. "The store that service built" Prince Rupert B.C."
Notes
J-2-176
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Houses
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2022.25.138
Scope and Content
Photograph of single level Kitimat homes. Cars are parked on street in front, as well as next to and on home driveways. Four cars on street are Volkswagon Beetles. Truck and machine of some sort in background. Likely Albatross St.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.138
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
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 single level Kitimat homes. Cars are parked on street in front, as well as next to and on home driveways. Four cars on street are Volkswagon Beetles. Truck and machine of some sort in background. Likely Albatross St.
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Houses

Piles of Debris in Service Centre Clearing

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35340
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.60
Scope and Content
Photograph of the piles of debris in the 11.4 acre clearing in the Service Centre.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.60
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 piles of debris in the 11.4 acre clearing in the Service Centre.
Notes
J-2-99
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
service centre

Boyles Brothers Setting up Their Drilling Equipment in City Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35369
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.88
Scope and Content
Photograph of Boyles Brothers setting up their drilling equipment in the City Centre. A hundred foot test hole is to be placed in this location. There are four men visible working. A crane is in the background on the right.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.88
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 Boyles Brothers setting up their drilling equipment in the City Centre. A hundred foot test hole is to be placed in this location. There are four men visible working. A crane is in the background on the right.
Notes
J-2-77
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Houses

Clearing of Northeast Corner of Neighbourhood C-1 Towards City Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35316
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.52
Scope and Content
Photograph of looking scross the north east corner of neighbourhood C-1 towards the City Centre. Note the temporary decked logs in the foreground and the permanently decked logs along the edge of the City Centre. Man and machine visible on far right.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.52
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 looking scross the north east corner of neighbourhood C-1 towards the City Centre. Note the temporary decked logs in the foreground and the permanently decked logs along the edge of the City Centre. Man and machine visible on far right.
Notes
J-2-91
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite

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

Construction of Alcan Commercial Building in City Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35455
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.25.154
Scope and Content
Photograph of construction proceeding on the foundation of the Alcan Commercial Building in the City Centre. Men visible working. Crane in back.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.154
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 construction proceeding on the foundation of the Alcan Commercial Building in the City Centre. Men visible working. Crane in back.
Notes
J-2-299
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction

C.N.R. Station Under Construction in Service Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35365
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.84
Scope and Content
Photograph of C.N.R. Station under construction in Service Centre. Frame work and roof is built. Train on left side, as well as front of vehicle peaking out. Snow on ground.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.84
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 C.N.R. Station under construction in Service Centre. Frame work and roof is built. Train on left side, as well as front of vehicle peaking out. Snow on ground.
Notes
J-2-211
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
CN Station

Temporary Stores Under Construction in Service Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35372
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.91
Scope and Content
Photograph of looking south west in Service Centre showing temporary stores under construction in block 5. Metal framework is up and siding is starting to be built.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.91
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 looking south west in Service Centre showing temporary stores under construction in block 5. Metal framework is up and siding is starting to be built.
Notes
J-2-184
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
service centre

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