Kitimat was the place to be in North America in the 1950s. The massive Alcan project in the northwest British Columbia was completed in just five years - dam, tunnel, powerhouse, Kemano, transmission line, smelter, and Kitimat. Browse through Kitimat history with these project images - a BC digital collection. The project was one of the most photographed and filmed construction jobs in BC history.
Kitimat was the place to be in North America in the 1950s. The massive Alcan project in the northwest British Columbia was completed in just five years - dam, tunnel, powerhouse, Kemano, transmission line, smelter, and Kitimat. Browse through Kitimat history with these project images - a BC digital collection. The project was one of the most photographed and filmed construction jobs in BC history.
A purple cardboard case of lens cloths from "SIGHT SAVERS" at the back there is a bullet point description of the cloth. Inside are small white cloths with directions printed at the cardboard flap. The cardboard and cloth are attached with a staple.
A purple cardboard case of lens cloths from "SIGHT SAVERS" at the back there is a bullet point description of the cloth. Inside are small white cloths with directions printed at the cardboard flap. The cardboard and cloth are attached with a staple.
A red cardboard case of lens tissue paper. The front has a picture of a hand wiping a camera lens with the tissue paper. The back has the same picture with the description "cleans and protects" inside the cardboard case is the white tissue paper. The carboard and paper is fastened with a staple.
A red cardboard case of lens tissue paper. The front has a picture of a hand wiping a camera lens with the tissue paper. The back has the same picture with the description "cleans and protects" inside the cardboard case is the white tissue paper. The carboard and paper is fastened with a staple.
A small square blue and white magnet for the Aluminum City Telethon. The background has the ACT logo with markings that read "Kitimat Cares Simply the Best! 639-9121"
A small square blue and white magnet for the Aluminum City Telethon. The background has the ACT logo with markings that read "Kitimat Cares Simply the Best! 639-9121"
A silver metal key, on one side there is a picture of a crown. On the other side there is a number "45981" the shape of the key is unique. it is a drop box key, each letter courier had one
A silver metal key, on one side there is a picture of a crown. On the other side there is a number "45981" the shape of the key is unique. it is a drop box key, each letter courier had one