1950s Coffee Table designed by Robin Bush and Earle Morrison
Public Description
Vancouver-based designer Robin Bush created this laminate coffee table with iron frame, “worker” furniture, for Kitimat. Bush was contracted by Alcan to furnish Nechako Lodge, Alcan's guesthouse and workers' accommodations. Laminate was one of the new innovative materials of the 1950s. Donated by Christ Church Anglican of Kitimat.
Photograph of Potline 2 looking south west from roof of the forge shop. Note purlin clips welded for roof deck. Column forms in place. Concrete being poured for top lift air duct entrance Potroom 2B. Rectified building #102 at right.
Photograph of Potline 2 looking south west from roof of the forge shop. Note purlin clips welded for roof deck. Column forms in place. Concrete being poured for top lift air duct entrance Potroom 2B. Rectified building #102 at right.
Photo showing Fashion Show at Recreation Hall Smeltersite. L/R Youla Fulton, Terry Coghlin, Molly Hilton, Liesel Pansegrau, Fashion's from Iona Burnett's Dress Shop.
Photo showing Fashion Show at Recreation Hall Smeltersite. L/R Youla Fulton, Terry Coghlin, Molly Hilton, Liesel Pansegrau, Fashion's from Iona Burnett's Dress Shop.
Patrons seated at the counter inside Sheardown's "Coffee Cup", located in the Nechako Centre. From left standing are staff members Susan Simmons, Armida Campbell, and Manager P.C. Staniforth.
Patrons seated at the counter inside Sheardown's "Coffee Cup", located in the Nechako Centre. From left standing are staff members Susan Simmons, Armida Campbell, and Manager P.C. Staniforth.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Northern Sentinel article, November 24, 1955. Northern Sentinel Press Collection
Photograph of newly opened coffee bar in Sheardown's Super-Valu in Nechako Centre. Temporary medical building can be seen in the background. Many people inside. Staff and dishes are on the right side. On the left pillar against the window a vine is climbing up. In the back, a large decorative plate can be seen hanging.
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of newly opened coffee bar in Sheardown's Super-Valu in Nechako Centre. Temporary medical building can be seen in the background. Many people inside. Staff and dishes are on the right side. On the left pillar against the window a vine is climbing up. In the back, a large decorative plate can be seen hanging.
"COME AND GET IT! Mrs. Annelise Munchow is the leese of the new Y Coffee Shop opened last weekend in the YMCA building, Riverdale. Mrs. Munchow is speacializing in European pastries and indicates for the Sentinel photographer just how much her customers have enjoyed her confections so far. The Coffee Shop is open to the general public as well as members of the Y."
"COME AND GET IT! Mrs. Annelise Munchow is the leese of the new Y Coffee Shop opened last weekend in the YMCA building, Riverdale. Mrs. Munchow is speacializing in European pastries and indicates for the Sentinel photographer just how much her customers have enjoyed her confections so far. The Coffee Shop is open to the general public as well as members of the Y."
Photo showing Kitimat All Star captain, Johnny Gardini (right) presenting the trophy donated by local 5115 United Steelworkers to the Prince Rupert All Stars captain, T. McLaughlin, while former matchmaker, B. Powlowski, stands watching. The rodrigies memorial cup is held by Kitimat's Soccer League since 1957, this was the first time it went to Prince Rupert.
Photo showing Kitimat All Star captain, Johnny Gardini (right) presenting the trophy donated by local 5115 United Steelworkers to the Prince Rupert All Stars captain, T. McLaughlin, while former matchmaker, B. Powlowski, stands watching. The rodrigies memorial cup is held by Kitimat's Soccer League since 1957, this was the first time it went to Prince Rupert.
Photo showing Dominion Day cup winners, International team, with the trophy they won on Monday. Back row (left to right): Frank Cseke (trainer), A. Garifalidis, Olivo Tessaro, Elio Geremia, Fred O'Grady, Jim Kostopec, Italo Sguazzin, Erland Sander, Luigi Peressin (manager), Leo Donati (president), Dimitro Carta (treasurer). Front row: Chris Rigoni, Danny Matossi, Mike Fulljames, Mike Brady.
Photo showing Dominion Day cup winners, International team, with the trophy they won on Monday. Back row (left to right): Frank Cseke (trainer), A. Garifalidis, Olivo Tessaro, Elio Geremia, Fred O'Grady, Jim Kostopec, Italo Sguazzin, Erland Sander, Luigi Peressin (manager), Leo Donati (president), Dimitro Carta (treasurer). Front row: Chris Rigoni, Danny Matossi, Mike Fulljames, Mike Brady.
