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Alcan Sawmill

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description20145
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Accession Number
78.11.8
Scope and Content
Sawmill and burner, looking north-east towards smelter and town sites.
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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.8
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 20.5 cm 1 photograph : b&w ; 17.8 x 12.6 cm 2 photographs : b&w ; 12.7 x 8.8 cm
Scope and Content
Sawmill and burner, looking north-east towards smelter and town sites.
Notes
BC-2-31
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Sawmill
Structure
Aerial
Geographic Access
Smelter site
Storage Location
photograph storage
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Aerial View of Alcan Smelter

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Part Of
Rough Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1953
Accession Number
986.21.14
Scope and Content
Photo showing the aerial view of the construction of the Alcan Project including the channel, and highway.
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Part Of
Rough Collection
Creator
Florence Rough
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
986.21.14
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1953
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w ; 6 x 7.3 cm 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing the aerial view of the construction of the Alcan Project including the channel, and highway.
Subject Access
Smelter
Smeltersite
Aerial
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Geographic Access
Alcan Smelter
Smelter site
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Aerial view Kitimat Valley

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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1954
Accession Number
78.11.78
Scope and Content
General aerial view of the Kitimat Valley looking South from an elevation of about 11 000 feet
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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.78
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
1954
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 21 cm
Scope and Content
General aerial view of the Kitimat Valley looking South from an elevation of about 11 000 feet
Notes
[Alcan # BC-2-960]
Subject Access
Kitimat River
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Aerial
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Aerial View of Kitimat Townsite

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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1954
Accession Number
78.11.79
Scope and Content
General aerial view of Kitimat looking South with the Townsite clearing in the foreground
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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.79
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
1954
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 21 cm
Scope and Content
General aerial view of Kitimat looking South with the Townsite clearing in the foreground
Notes
[Alcan # BC-2-961]
Subject Access
Kitimat River
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Aerial
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Aerial view of Kitimat River Estuary

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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
May 8 1954
Accession Number
78.11.77
Scope and Content
Aerial View--Railway Right-of Way from Moore Creek to Anderson Creek
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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.77
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
May 8 1954
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 21 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial View--Railway Right-of Way from Moore Creek to Anderson Creek
Notes
[Alcan # BC-2-959]
Subject Access
Kitimat River
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Aerial
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Aerial of Alcan Smelter

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Part Of
Byron Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
September 1954
Accession Number
72.6.4g
Scope and Content
Photo showing aerial view of Alcan Loading Dock
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Part Of
Byron Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
72.6.4g
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Mrs. L. Byron
Date Range
September 1954
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 4" x 2"
Scope and Content
Photo showing aerial view of Alcan Loading Dock
Subject Access
Aerial
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Business
Industries
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage
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Return Trip From Kemano by Helicopter

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Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jun 1990]
Accession Number
2017.44
Scope and Content
Slides from a return trip from Kemano to Kitimat by helicopter.
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Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Creator
Montserrat Gonzalez
Description Level
Series
Series Number
9
Accession Number
2017.44
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jun 1990]
Physical Description
16 Slides : color
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Montserrat Gonzalez in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Slides from a return trip from Kemano to Kitimat by helicopter.
Subject Access
Helicopter
Aerial
Scenery
Kitimat
Kemano
Storage Location
Curator's Office
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Pin

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact7258
Date Range
ca. 1994
Material
metal
Accession Number
2011.22.1
Description
Silver metal tie tack (pin), face of pin has blue background, "40th Anniversary Kitimat-Kemano, Alcan" with the Alcan logo.
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Title
Pin - 40th Anniversary Alcan
Description
Silver metal tie tack (pin), face of pin has blue background, "40th Anniversary Kitimat-Kemano, Alcan" with the Alcan logo.
Physical Condition
good
Material
metal
Diameter
1.7 cm
Date Range
ca. 1994
Accession Number
2011.22.1
Subject Access
Alcan
Category
Personal Symbol
Location
Rolling Storage Shelf 2 Box 1
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Plaque

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Date Range
1984
Material
paper
metal
Accession Number
2011.22.4
Description
White card stock card, outlined in black. Alcan symbol at right, 'a sincere than you from ...' in black print. Inside left text with thank you sentiment and signed by three officials. At right, glued to card stock is a cork and metal coaster with commemorative image of H.R.H. Prince Phillip and R.E. Powell. Kitimat-Kemano August 3, 1954-84.
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Title
Plaque - 'Thank You, Alcan"
Description
White card stock card, outlined in black. Alcan symbol at right, 'a sincere than you from ...' in black print. Inside left text with thank you sentiment and signed by three officials. At right, glued to card stock is a cork and metal coaster with commemorative image of H.R.H. Prince Phillip and R.E. Powell. Kitimat-Kemano August 3, 1954-84.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
paper
metal
Height
12.2 cm
Width
16.6 cm
Date Range
1984
Accession Number
2011.22.4
Name Access
Michel, Jean-Raymond
Duncan, Lorne
LeBlanc, Emery P.
Subject Access
Alcan
Category
Ceremonial Artifact
Location
Rolling Storage Shelf 2 Box 1
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Plate, Commemorative

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GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
commemorative
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Hoselton Canada
Accession Number
2017.10
Description
Round aluminum plate with four geese depicted on top. On bottom, decorative edges, 'Employed Alcan Kitimat/Kemano 1954-Aug. 3rd. 1974' on bottom.
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Title
Employed Alcan Kitimat/Kemano 1954-Aug 3rd. 1974
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
commemorative
Description
Round aluminum plate with four geese depicted on top. On bottom, decorative edges, 'Employed Alcan Kitimat/Kemano 1954-Aug. 3rd. 1974' on bottom.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Technique
Cast
Diameter
6 cm
Accession Number
2017.10
Subject Access
Alcan
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 3
Manufacturer
Hoselton Canada
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Memories of the Project

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/exhibitalcanproject
Material Type
Virtual Exhibit
Description
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.
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Material Type
Virtual Exhibit
Description
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.
Images
thumbnail
Websites / Virtual Exhibits
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Aerial of Riverlodge Construction with Piles for Mess Hall, Dormitories and Rec. Areas

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description16130
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2 May 1956
Accession Number
76.66.286
Scope and Content
Aerial picture showing Riverlodge under construction. Note piles in place for Mess Hall and single room dormitories and grading being undertaken on Rec. Hall and Rec. Field sites
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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.66.286
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2 May 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.6 x 8.8 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial picture showing Riverlodge under construction. Note piles in place for Mess Hall and single room dormitories and grading being undertaken on Rec. Hall and Rec. Field sites
Notes
J-2-286
Subject Access
Aerial
Riverlodge Camp
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Storage Location
storage location
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Aerial of Road Construction in Neighbourhood C-I

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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2 May 1956
Accession Number
76.66.287
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph showing road construction in Neighbourhood C-I. Note excavation and gavelling being undertaken on road "A".
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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.66.287
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2 May 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.8 x 12.8 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph showing road construction in Neighbourhood C-I. Note excavation and gavelling being undertaken on road "A".
Notes
J-2-287
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Kildala
Aerial
Riverlodge
Storage Location
photograph storage
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Neigbourhood C-I Aerial photograph

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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2 May 1956
Accession Number
76.66.288
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph showing centre section of Neighbouhood C-I. Note meandening stream
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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.66.288
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2 May 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph showing centre section of Neighbouhood C-I. Note meandening stream
Notes
J-2-288
Subject Access
Aerial
Kildala
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Storage Location
photograph storage
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Aerial of Neighbourhood C Clearing Operation

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description16134
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2 May 1956
Accession Number
76.66.289
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph looking west across Neighbourhood C. Logs in Lower Right hand Corner are now being removed.
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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.66.289
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2 May 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph looking west across Neighbourhood C. Logs in Lower Right hand Corner are now being removed.
Notes
J-2-289
Subject Access
Aerial
Kildala
Haisla Boulevard
Lahakas
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Storage Location
photograph storage
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Aerial of Rigs in City Centre by Alcan, and Hudson Bay Buildings

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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2 May 1956
Accession Number
76.66.290
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of City Centre. Note pile driving rigs in Alcan commercial building and Hunson Bay building sites
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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.66.290
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2 May 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of City Centre. Note pile driving rigs in Alcan commercial building and Hunson Bay building sites
Notes
J-2-290
Subject Access
Aerial
City Centre
Hudsons Bay
Lahakas
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Storage Location
photograph storage
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Aerial photograph of Neighbourhood B,I,II, and III with piling operations completed.

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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2 May 1956
Accession Number
76.66.292
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph looking east across Neighbourhood B-II, B-III and B-I. Note that piling operation in Neighbourhood centre are completed.
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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.66.292
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2 May 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph looking east across Neighbourhood B-II, B-III and B-I. Note that piling operation in Neighbourhood centre are completed.
Notes
J-2-292
Subject Access
Aerial
Nechako
Whitesail
Nalabila Boulevard
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Storage Location
photograph storage
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Kitimat Townsite Looking East

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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
12 May 1956
Accession Number
76.66.305
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of Kitimat Townsite looking east, with Kitimat River in the foreground.
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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.66.305
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
12 May 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of Kitimat Townsite looking east, with Kitimat River in the foreground.
Notes
J-2-305
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Kildala
Aerial
Haisla Bridge
Kitimat River
Storage Location
photograph storage
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Neighbourhood A, and CI, with CI Road Under Construction

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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
12 May 1956
Accession Number
76.66.309
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of Neighbourhood CI and Neighbourhood A. Note road construction in Neighbourhood CI.
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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.66.309
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
12 May 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of Neighbourhood CI and Neighbourhood A. Note road construction in Neighbourhood CI.
Notes
J-2-309
Subject Access
Aerial
Townsite
Kildala
Nechako
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Storage Location
photograph storage
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Aerial Showing Foundation for Hudson Bay, and Alcan Commercial Building's in CIty Centre.

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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
12 May 1956
Accession Number
76.66.310
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of City Centre. Note foundation forms in place for Hudson Bay building, and Alcan commercial building.
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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.66.310
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
12 May 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of City Centre. Note foundation forms in place for Hudson Bay building, and Alcan commercial building.
Notes
J-2-310
Subject Access
Aerial
City Centre
Haisla Boulevard
Lahakas
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Storage Location
photograph storage
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