Photograph of Lakelse Hot Springs Lodge built in 1910 by pioneers Bruce Johnstone and Hank Boss, they stand by the Lodge with their wives. They had hopes of the C.N.R. going by where today runs the new highway. The Lodge burned to the ground during the winter of 1936. Hank Boss stands at the far left and Bruce Johnstone in the center. Their wives are by them. The Lodge had ten rooms and a large bath in the lean to. People came to the springs for rest and cure that mother nature could even in those pioneer days on foot and by boat. These people were the real pioneers who prepared the way for us.
Photograph of Lakelse Hot Springs Lodge built in 1910 by pioneers Bruce Johnstone and Hank Boss, they stand by the Lodge with their wives. They had hopes of the C.N.R. going by where today runs the new highway. The Lodge burned to the ground during the winter of 1936. Hank Boss stands at the far left and Bruce Johnstone in the center. Their wives are by them. The Lodge had ten rooms and a large bath in the lean to. People came to the springs for rest and cure that mother nature could even in those pioneer days on foot and by boat. These people were the real pioneers who prepared the way for us.
Photograph of highway construction crew near Tyee. Opening of road to Prince Rupert. Men include Freddie Hogan, Ray Stanyer, Archibald, chief engineer, Stan McLay, constr sup't, Lee Hatch engineer, Ross, master mechanic, and George, mule skinner.
Photos are copied from a large 8x10 folio that was given to Mr. Stanyer by the company that he was working for in Kitimat in 1956
Custodial History
Photos belonged to Raymond Stanyer and were donated by his wife, Pat Stanyer
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Photograph of highway construction crew near Tyee. Opening of road to Prince Rupert. Men include Freddie Hogan, Ray Stanyer, Archibald, chief engineer, Stan McLay, constr sup't, Lee Hatch engineer, Ross, master mechanic, and George, mule skinner.
Photograph of highway construction crew near Tyee. Opening of the road to Prince Rupert (hwy 16). Men include Freddie Hogan, Ray Stanyer, Archibald, chief engineer, Stan McLay, constr sup't, Lee Hatch, engineer, Ross, master mechanic, George, mule skinner.
Photos are copied from a large 8x10 folio that was given to Mr. Stanyer by the company that he was working for in Kitimat in 1956
Custodial History
Photos belonged to Raymond Stanyer and were donated by his wife, Pat Stanyer
Scope and Content
Photograph of highway construction crew near Tyee. Opening of the road to Prince Rupert (hwy 16). Men include Freddie Hogan, Ray Stanyer, Archibald, chief engineer, Stan McLay, constr sup't, Lee Hatch, engineer, Ross, master mechanic, George, mule skinner.
Photos of early Kitimat life, including Hans W. Harnoth and Shirley Harnoth, parents of Harry Harnoth. Hans. W. Harnoth was born in Berlin but immigrated to Kitimat after hearing about job opportunities at Alcan. Hans and Shirley Harnoth were in Kitimat from 1955-1958, and always ranted and raved about how beautiful Kitimat was and all the wonders it has to offer.
Custodial History
Donated by Jacob Lubberts
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Photograph of three men near large collapsed tree? near water. One man has hand on tree, possibly Hans Harnoth.