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Kemano transformers and powerhouse

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description14599
Part Of
Prince Rupert Daily News fonds.
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
26 Sept 1991
Accession Number
2010.1.4
Scope and Content
Photograph of Kemano transformers and powerhouse - start of Alcan powergrid.
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Part Of
Prince Rupert Daily News fonds.
Creator
Prince Rupert Daily News
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2010.1.4
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Prince Rupert Daily News
Date Range
26 Sept 1991
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5 x 28cm
Custodial History
This item is part of a large collection of photographs from Prince Rupert Daily News that was first transfered to the Prince Rupert City & Regional Archives. Images pertaining to Kitimat/Kemano were subsequently transfered to our repository
Scope and Content
Photograph of Kemano transformers and powerhouse - start of Alcan powergrid.
Notes
PRDN# P00404
Subject Access
Kemano
Transmission line
Powerhouse
Storage Location
Photograph Storage
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Kemano Powerhouse Turbine Construction

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Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2005.8.6677
Scope and Content
Photograph of Kemano Powerhouse under construction.
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Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.6677
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25x20cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Kemano Powerhouse under construction.
Notes
Historical - Kemano File
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MESS band Touring inside the Kemano Powerhouse

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Part Of
Lina Piroso Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Date Range
1995
Accession Number
995.7
Scope and Content
2 photographs of the MESS band Touring inside the Kemano Powerhouse. Tour to kemano organized and paid by Alcan
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Part Of
Lina Piroso Collection
Creator
Lina Piroso
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
995.7
Date Range
1995
Physical Description
2 photographs print : colour ; 9.5 x 14.5 cm
Scope and Content
2 photographs of the MESS band Touring inside the Kemano Powerhouse. Tour to kemano organized and paid by Alcan
Name Access
Piroso, Lina
Subject Access
Kemano Powerhouse
MESS
Storage Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 3
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Diesel Powerhouse Being Framed Up

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35002
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Accession Number
2022.22.30
Scope and Content
Photograph of diesel powerhouse being framed up, westside of smeltersite. Men working in front, two men are holding up a beam.
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Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.30
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x27.5cm
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 diesel powerhouse being framed up, westside of smeltersite. Men working in front, two men are holding up a beam.
Notes
BC-2-29
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Powerhouse
Storage Location
Photograph storage
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Kemano Power House

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description14574
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1958
Accession Number
73.3.16.12
Scope and Content
Photo showing power house in Kemano
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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
73.3.16.12
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
1958
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w: 4" x 4"
Scope and Content
Photo showing power house in Kemano
Subject Access
Powerhouses
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Tailrace channel excavation

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Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
September 03, 1953
Scope and Content
Photo depicts a worker operating an excavator, filling the back of a dump truck in the vicinity of the tailrace channel bridge.
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Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
64
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Power Operations, Alcan Primary Metal B.C.
Date Range
September 03, 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts a worker operating an excavator, filling the back of a dump truck in the vicinity of the tailrace channel bridge.
Notes
Alcan ID No. KR-1199. Alcan Collection
Subject Access
Powerhouses
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A cargo hold full of dynamite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description71
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
June 23, 1953
Scope and Content
Photo depicts a worker watching as a hoist lifts dynamite from the cargo hull of the "Alaska Prince".
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Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
65
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Power Operations, Alcan Primary Metal B.C.
Date Range
June 23, 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts a worker watching as a hoist lifts dynamite from the cargo hull of the "Alaska Prince".
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. KR-1004. Alcan Collection
Subject Access
Powerhouses
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Tailrace portal

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Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
August 15, 1952
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the tailrace portal during drilling down to the bench elevation.
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Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
66
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
August 15, 1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the tailrace portal during drilling down to the bench elevation.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. Morrison-Knudsen Company Collection
Subject Access
Powerhouses
Storage Location
Box 23
Images
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Tailrace tunnel portal with jumbo

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Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
January 04, 1954
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the tailrace tunnel portal showing jumbo.
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Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
67
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Power Operations, Alcan Primary Metal B.C.
Date Range
January 04, 1954
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the tailrace tunnel portal showing jumbo.
Notes
Alcan ID No. KR-1522. Alcan Collection
Subject Access
Powerhouses
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Penstock liner in tailrace tunnel

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Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
July 28, 1953
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the unit penstock liner being brought into the powerhouse through the tailrace tunnel.
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Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
68
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Power Operations, Alcan Primary Metal B.C.
Date Range
July 28, 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the unit penstock liner being brought into the powerhouse through the tailrace tunnel.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. KR-1093. Alcan Collection
Subject Access
Powerhouses
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Access tunnel enlargement

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Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
October 30, 1952
Scope and Content
Photo depicts miners drilling down-holes to enlarge the opening of the access tunnel in the powerhouse.
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Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
69
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Power Operations, Alcan Primary Metal B.C.
Date Range
October 30, 1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts miners drilling down-holes to enlarge the opening of the access tunnel in the powerhouse.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. KR-638. Alcan Collection
Subject Access
Powerhouses
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Bailey Bridge in access tunnel

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Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
December 07, 1952
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the Bailey Bridge across the inner end of the access tunnel with form work in the background. View is from a high elevation under the roof looking northwest.
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Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
70
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Power Operations, Alcan Primary Metal B.C.
Date Range
December 07, 1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the Bailey Bridge across the inner end of the access tunnel with form work in the background. View is from a high elevation under the roof looking northwest.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. Alcan Collection
Subject Access
Powerhouses
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Planing mill

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Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
August 11, 1953
Scope and Content
Photo depicts a worker in the planing mill section as he produces dressed lumber for forms.
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Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
73
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Power Operations, Alcan Primary Metal B.C.
Date Range
August 11, 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts a worker in the planing mill section as he produces dressed lumber for forms.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. KR-1132. -- 2" x 6" lumber was being produced when this photo was taken. Alcan Collection
Subject Access
Powerhouses
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Access tunnel arch form

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Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
January 30, 1954
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the access tunnel arch form being moved into the access tunnel for the limited section of concrete lining.
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Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
74
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Power Operations, Alcan Primary Metal B.C.
Date Range
January 30, 1954
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the access tunnel arch form being moved into the access tunnel for the limited section of concrete lining.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID no. KR-1600. Alcan Collection
Subject Access
Powerhouses
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Concrete batching plant

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description83
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
July 15, 1953
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the concrete batching plant at the powerhouse site in Kemano.
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Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
77
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Power Operations, Alcan Primary Metal B.C.
Date Range
July 15, 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the concrete batching plant at the powerhouse site in Kemano.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. KR-1038. Alcan Collection
Subject Access
Powerhouses
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Diesel Powerhouse, Installing Powerlines to Main Camp

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35001
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Accession Number
2022.22.29
Scope and Content
Photograph of diesel powerhouse, installing powerlines to main camp, looking north. Some men standing out front. One man up on the powerlines.
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Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.29
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x27.5cm
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 diesel powerhouse, installing powerlines to main camp, looking north. Some men standing out front. One man up on the powerlines.
Notes
BC-2-30
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Powerhouse
Storage Location
Photograph storage
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Looking up Kemano Valley at Construction Camp for Powerhouse

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32952
Part Of
R. Keith Jamieson Fonds
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1953
Accession Number
2007.1.122
Scope and Content
Slide of looking up Kemano Valley at construction camp for powerhouse.
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Part Of
R. Keith Jamieson Fonds
Creator
Jamieson, R. Keith
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2007.1.122
Date Range
1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. slide
History / Biographical
Jamieson came to Kitimat from Vancouver to work on the Alcan project in 1952. With his first pay cheque he bought a small "Pony Kodak" camera at the local store (Hudson Bay?), and started taking coloured slides of the Kitimat from 1952-1953. Left Kitimat at the end of August 1953 to move to Montreal.
Scope and Content
Slide of looking up Kemano Valley at construction camp for powerhouse.
Subject Access
Industry
Storage Location
Slide storage
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Prince Rupert Daily News fonds.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description14595
Part Of
Prince Rupert Daily News fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Date Range
17 Sept. 1991-26 Nov. 1992
Accession Number
2010.1
Scope and Content
The collection consists of photographs of the Alcan Smelter casting in Kitimat, power operations and residential areas in Kemano.
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Part Of
Prince Rupert Daily News fonds
Creator
Prince Rupert Daily News
Description Level
Fonds
Item Number
12
Accession Number
2010.1
Responsibility
Prince Rupert Daily News
Date Range
17 Sept. 1991-26 Nov. 1992
Physical Description
12 photographs : b&w ; 20 x 25 cm
History / Biographical
The Prince Rupert Daily News is a community oriented newspaper that has been in continuous print for nearly one hundred years. With a proud tradition as the paper of record for Prince Rupert, BC since 1911, the Daily News is still going strong today. The newspaper provides their community and others with the latest information on local news, sports, and cultural activities around the area and important issues concerning Prince Rupert and the North Coast.
Custodial History
Stored at the Prince Rupert Daily News until the collection was transfered, as part of a larger collection, to the Prince Rupert City & Regional Archives. The part of the collection pertaining to Kitimat/Kemano was transfered to the Kitimat Museum & Archives in January of 2010.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of photographs of the Alcan Smelter casting in Kitimat, power operations and residential areas in Kemano.
Notes
Title based on content of the fond.
Name Access
Prince Rupert Daily News
Subject Access
Kemano
Powerhouses
Storage Location
Photograph Storage
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Chimney for Powerhouse

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description14452
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
73.3.3.7
Scope and Content
Photo showing construction of chimney for powerhouse
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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
73.3.3.7
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photogaph: b&w; 5" x 4"
Scope and Content
Photo showing construction of chimney for powerhouse
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
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Main Powerhouse

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description30279
Part Of
Chester Steele Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952-1953
Accession Number
2000.32.5
Scope and Content
Photograph of main powerhouse in Kemano.
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Part Of
Chester Steele Collection
Creator
Chester Steele
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.32.5
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952-1953
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope and Content
Photograph of main powerhouse in Kemano.
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