File contains material relating to the naming of Mountainview Square: 14 ballots submitted by Kitimat residents, a newspaper supplement "We are looking for a Name," and a poster, also entitled "We are looking for a Name," featuring bees and tulips. Also included is a write-up by Museum staff giving the results of all 166 ballots from the original donation.
In April 1985, the merchants of the 'New City Centre' put on a naming contest for the commercial areas on the east side of Wakashan Avenue. The name Mountainview Square was chosen.
Custodial History
Items were donated Anne Berrisford on June 5th 2021
Scope and Content
File contains material relating to the naming of Mountainview Square: 14 ballots submitted by Kitimat residents, a newspaper supplement "We are looking for a Name," and a poster, also entitled "We are looking for a Name," featuring bees and tulips. Also included is a write-up by Museum staff giving the results of all 166 ballots from the original donation.
Notes
Only a sample of the original ballots were retained, in order to conserve space.
Photograph showing Kitimat Minor Hockey City Centre Hardware Team, ten players and two coaches kneeling or standing, on the ice at KIR. Photograph is covered with clear acrylic and tacked at the four corners. Bottom left is a black acrylic square with silver etched writing stating 'Presented to City Centre Hardware - Team Sponsor - A team player and a good sport in minor hockey's pursuit of learning and having fun - 1992-. At right is a hockey puck attached to plaque with writing on it stating 'Kitimat Minor Hockey 30th Anniversary'.
Photograph showing Kitimat Minor Hockey City Centre Hardware Team, ten players and two coaches kneeling or standing, on the ice at KIR. Photograph is covered with clear acrylic and tacked at the four corners. Bottom left is a black acrylic square with silver etched writing stating 'Presented to City Centre Hardware - Team Sponsor - A team player and a good sport in minor hockey's pursuit of learning and having fun - 1992-. At right is a hockey puck attached to plaque with writing on it stating 'Kitimat Minor Hockey 30th Anniversary'.
