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Early Townsite Photographs

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28259
Part Of
Larry Beauchamp Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2002.26
Part Of
Larry Beauchamp Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2002.26
Standard number
5 photographs of early Kitimat and Alcan.
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
5 photographs print : b&w ; 8 x 12 cm
Name Access
Beauchamp, Larry
Subject Access
Townsite
Early Kitimat
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 2
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951-1952
Accession Number
2022.22.163
Scope and Content
Black covered book titled "Kitimat Townsite Report". No. A-33 Mr. J.E. Dudley. Contains info about early Kitimat and planning. Inside front cover are some loose pages with town plans.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.163
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951-1952
Physical Description
1 report book
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
Black covered book titled "Kitimat Townsite Report". No. A-33 Mr. J.E. Dudley. Contains info about early Kitimat and planning. Inside front cover are some loose pages with town plans.
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Kitimat Project
Storage Location
Archives Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 21

Construction of smelter lines numbers 1 and 2

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description151
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953
Accession Number
987.10.2
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the construction of smelter lines numbers 1 and 2.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Item Number
145
Accession Number
987.10.2
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the construction of smelter lines numbers 1 and 2.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Photograph taken in the summer. District of Kitimat Collection
Subject Access
Industry
Images

Aerial view of Kemano townsite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description107
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1960
Scope and Content
Photo depicts an aerial view of Kemano.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Item Number
101
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1960
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts an aerial view of Kemano.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. Fred Busby Collection 2002.27 KMA website collection P00101.jpg
Subject Access
Camps
Images

Aerial View of Kitimat Townsite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35456
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.155
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking east across the Kitimat Townsite. Note the felled lumber in neighbourhood C-I. All the felled area burnedl.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.155
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 looking east across the Kitimat Townsite. Note the felled lumber in neighbourhood C-I. All the felled area burnedl.
Notes
J-2-55
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite

Looking Southeast Across Kitimat Townsite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34405
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2002.51.28
Scope and Content
Photograph of looking southeast across Kitimat townsite showing falling in neighbourhood B-IV in the foreground and Minette Bay in the background.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.51.28
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 looking southeast across Kitimat townsite showing falling in neighbourhood B-IV in the foreground and Minette Bay in the background.
Notes
J-2-292
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Minette Bay
Storage Location
photograph storage

Looking Southeast Across Kitimat Townsite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34406
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2002.51.29
Scope and Content
Photograph of felled timber for Sagimat housing extension. Clearcut area with forest in background and trailer house and cars on left.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.51.29
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 felled timber for Sagimat housing extension. Clearcut area with forest in background and trailer house and cars on left.
Notes
J-2-323
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Storage Location
photograph storage

Aerial View Looking Northwest Across Kitimat Townsite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35352
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.25.71
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking north-west across Kitimat townsite. Neighbourhood B-I & B-II clearing in right hand side of picture.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.71
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 aerial view looking north-west across Kitimat townsite. Neighbourhood B-I & B-II clearing in right hand side of picture.
Notes
J-2-248
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite

Storm Water from C-III Area Cutting Away Bank of Main Drainage Channel at Sewer Trestle

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35302
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.25.38
Scope and Content
Photograph of storm water from C-III area which cut away the bank of the main drainage channel at the sewer trestle. Cars up on road behind.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.38
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
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 storm water from C-III area which cut away the bank of the main drainage channel at the sewer trestle. Cars up on road behind.
Notes
J-2-807
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Vehicles
Drainage Channal

South Approach to Moore Creek Highway Bridge

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35110
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.22.95
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking north, showing south approach to Moore Creek highway bridge at left. Vehicles on road and parked around. Buildings at right.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.95
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 north, showing south approach to Moore Creek highway bridge at left. Vehicles on road and parked around. Buildings at right.
Notes
J-12-1334
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Aerial Showing Kitimat Townsite Falling in Neighbourhood B-IV

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35289
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.25.25
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial picture looking south-east across Kitimat Townsite showing falling in neighbourhood B-IV in the foreground and Minette Bay in the background.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.25
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 aerial picture looking south-east across Kitimat Townsite showing falling in neighbourhood B-IV in the foreground and Minette Bay in the background.
Notes
J-2-293
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite

Aerial View Looking West Across Kitimat Townsite with Neighbourhood A-I in Foreground

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35439
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.142
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking towards the west of the Kitimat Townsite with neighbourhood A-I in the foreground. City Centre clearing in background with slash burning smoke.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.142
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 looking towards the west of the Kitimat Townsite with neighbourhood A-I in the foreground. City Centre clearing in background with slash burning smoke.
Notes
J-2-48
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite

View Showing Moore Creek Highway Bridge and Paved Approaches

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35127
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.22.112
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking northwest showing Moore Creek highway bridge and paved approaches. New Moore Creek bridge site at lower right. Moore Creek Falls visible. Various smeltersite buildings in foreground.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.112
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 Moore Creek highway bridge and paved approaches. New Moore Creek bridge site at lower right. Moore Creek Falls visible. Various smeltersite buildings in foreground.
Notes
J-43-1844
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Moore Creek
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Construction Area Showing Potline 2, Alumina Storage Bins and Sub-station 2

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34997
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953
Accession Number
2022.22.26
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking east showing progress of potline 2, alumina storage bins and sub-station 2. Area under construction, construction material in foreground.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.26
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953
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 east showing progress of potline 2, alumina storage bins and sub-station 2. Area under construction, construction material in foreground.
Notes
BC-2-427
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Potlines
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Executive House No. 2 Under Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35405
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.123
Scope and Content
Photograph of north side of executive house No. 2. Framework, siding, and roff in progress.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.123
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 north side of executive house No. 2. Framework, siding, and roff in progress.
Notes
J-2-205
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction

Erosion Around Sides of Temporary Weir Below Columbia Avenue Bridge

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35452
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.25.152
Scope and Content
Photograph of close-up of the erosion around the side of the temporary weir below Columbia Avenue Bridge.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.152
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
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 close-up of the erosion around the side of the temporary weir below Columbia Avenue Bridge.
Notes
J-2-804
Subject Access
Early Kitimat

Bank Eroded Around End of Weir Above Columbia Avenue Bridge

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35298
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.25.34
Scope and Content
Photograph of part of the bank eroded around the end of the weir above Columbia Avenue Bridge. Note the debris collected on the weir.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.34
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
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 part of the bank eroded around the end of the weir above Columbia Avenue Bridge. Note the debris collected on the weir.
Notes
J-2-802
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Sumgas

Completed Framework for Alcan Guest House No. 2

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35354
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.73
Scope and Content
Photograph of showing the framing almost completed in Guest House No.2. Two men are visible working on it. Apartments visible behind, and townsite camp is to the left.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.73
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 the framing almost completed in Guest House No.2. Two men are visible working on it. Apartments visible behind, and townsite camp is to the left.
Notes
J-2-172
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction
Alcan Guest House
Apartments
Townsite Camp

Completed Paving on Road Between Potline 7 and Moore Creek Railway Bridge

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35181
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1963
Accession Number
2022.22.146
Scope and Content
Photograph of completed paving on road between east passageway of potline 7 and Moore Creek railway bridge. Shoulder grading was later completed. Machinery and vehicles working. Powerlines on left side.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.146
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1963
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 completed paving on road between east passageway of potline 7 and Moore Creek railway bridge. Shoulder grading was later completed. Machinery and vehicles working. Powerlines on left side.
Notes
43E-14
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Machinery
Trucks
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Drag Line Excavating for Apartment Building Foundation

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35381
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.100
Scope and Content
Photograph of a drag line excavating for the apartment building foundation on block 56. Houses visible in background.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.100
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 a drag line excavating for the apartment building foundation on block 56. Houses visible in background.
Notes
J-2-76
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction
Houses

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