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Aerial of Kitimat Valley Showing Smelter

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description30535
Part Of
Kevin Martin Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
997.04.07
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a aerial view of the alcan smelter in the Kitimat Valley
Part Of
Kevin Martin Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
997.04.07
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.4 x 7.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a aerial view of the alcan smelter in the Kitimat Valley
Subject Access
Aerial
Geographic Access
Kitimat
Smelter site
Alcan Smelter
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Aerial View of Alcan Smelter

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description16702
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.
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
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.
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

Boilerhouse construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description29679
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
11 Dec 1952
Accession Number
985.65.130
Scope and Content
View looking South-east of temporary boilerhouse construction on Smelter Site, with Pot line 2 2 footings behind, Note portable enclosures.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.130
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
11 Dec 1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 21.3 cm
Scope and Content
View looking South-east of temporary boilerhouse construction on Smelter Site, with Pot line 2 2 footings behind, Note portable enclosures.
Notes
BC-2-263
Geographic Access
Smelter site
Storage Location
photograph storage

Booster Pumps After Fire

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28628
Part Of
Stewart Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
Jan 1954
Accession Number
982.52.13
Scope and Content
Photograph showing Booster Pumps After Fire
Part Of
Stewart Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
982.52.13
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
Jan 1954
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 6.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing Booster Pumps After Fire
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Geographic Access
Smelter site
Storage Location
photograph storage

Guest house at smelter site

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36465
Part Of
James Norman Smythe fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2023.37.4
Scope and Content
Photograph of the guest house at the early Kitimat smelter site, taken from a side angle.
Part Of
James Norman Smythe fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2023.37.4
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.9 x 6.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the guest house at the early Kitimat smelter site, taken from a side angle.
Subject Access
Buildings
Geographic Access
Smelter site
Smeltersite
Storage Location
Photo storage
X:\Photos

Kitimat waterfront, looking north

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36467
Part Of
James Norman Smythe fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2023.37.6
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Kitimat waterfront, looking northwards up the channel. A roadway, electric poles, vehicles, and houses are all visible.
Part Of
James Norman Smythe fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2023.37.6
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.2 x 6.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Kitimat waterfront, looking northwards up the channel. A roadway, electric poles, vehicles, and houses are all visible.
Geographic Access
Smelter site
Smeltersite
Storage Location
Photo storage
X:\Photos

Machine shop site, clearing

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description20036
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Accession Number
78.11.7
Scope and Content
Clearing for machine shop site and storage yard, Moore Creek camp in background, looking east.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.7
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w ; 28.1 x 20.3 cm 12.5 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Clearing for machine shop site and storage yard, Moore Creek camp in background, looking east.
Notes
BC-2-28
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Clearing Operation
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Geographic Access
Smelter site
Storage Location
photograph storage

Micheal Petras Walking on the Road

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description30792
Part Of
Monica Petras Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950
Accession Number
2001.025.2
Scope and Content
Michael Petras walking on the road by the smeltersite.
Part Of
Monica Petras Collection
Creator
Monica Petras
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2001.025.2
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.2 x 6.9 cm
Scope and Content
Michael Petras walking on the road by the smeltersite.
Geographic Access
Smelter site
Storage Location
photograph storage

Northern Dock, Welcome Signage

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description19729
Part Of
Jimenez Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1954
Accession Number
77.58.8
Scope and Content
Northern Dock, Welcome Signage
Part Of
Jimenez Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
77.58.8
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1954
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13.3 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Northern Dock, Welcome Signage
Subject Access
Communications
Signage
Geographic Access
northern dock
Smelter site
Kitimat
Storage Location
photograph storage

Photos of Kitimat in the 1950s

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36391
Part Of
Nancy Anne Hickinbottom fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[195-]
Accession Number
2014.13
Scope and Content
Series contains 38 photographs (37 b&w; 1 colour), mainly showing scenery and buildings around Kitimat in the early 1950s. Subjects depicted include: Hudson's Bay store steps, Mount Elizabeth, power lines, Kemano near Kildala Pass, a baby girl (presumably Nancy Anne Marciniak), bunkhouses, construction machines, buildings under construction, smeltersite, highways, early neighborhoods, Kitamaat Village, and the Kitimat River.
Part Of
Nancy Anne Hickinbottom fonds
Description Level
Series
Item Number Range
2014.13.1 - 2014.13.38
Accession Number
2014.13
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[195-]
Physical Description
37 photographs : b&w
1 photograph : colour
History / Biographical
Mike (Miecyszlaw) and Nancy Marciniak lived and worked in Kitimat in the 1950s. Their daughter, Nancy Anne, was born here in 1957.
Custodial History
Items were donated by Nancy Hickinbottom (nee Marciniak) to the Kitimat Museum & Archives in November 2014.
Scope and Content
Series contains 38 photographs (37 b&w; 1 colour), mainly showing scenery and buildings around Kitimat in the early 1950s. Subjects depicted include: Hudson's Bay store steps, Mount Elizabeth, power lines, Kemano near Kildala Pass, a baby girl (presumably Nancy Anne Marciniak), bunkhouses, construction machines, buildings under construction, smeltersite, highways, early neighborhoods, Kitamaat Village, and the Kitimat River.
Geographic Access
Kitimat, B.C.
Kemano
Kitamaat Village
Smelter site
Smeltersite

Preparations for Construction of Smeltersite Bunkhouses

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description20482
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Accession Number
78.11.9
Scope and Content
North Camp site - clearing well advance and material being received, looking north east.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.9
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 22 cm
Scope and Content
North Camp site - clearing well advance and material being received, looking north east.
Notes
BC-2-33 (ACM-22541)
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Geographic Access
Smelter site
Storage Location
photograph storage
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1954
Accession Number
73.3.5.1
Scope and Content
View showing railway track laying in progress across the site of potlines 3 and 4 into plant, Moore Creek Bridge in the Background Dec.17, 1954 Alcan Neg. # 28529
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
73.3.5.1
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1954
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 17 cm
Scope and Content
View showing railway track laying in progress across the site of potlines 3 and 4 into plant, Moore Creek Bridge in the Background Dec.17, 1954 Alcan Neg. # 28529
Subject Access
Railway
Potlines
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Bridge
Geographic Access
Moore Creek
Smelter site
Storage Location
photograph storage

Smelter site looking east

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15406
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
78.11.28
Scope and Content
Smelter Site Looking East. Foreground, perforated Concrete Pipe for Ground Master Ditch. Middleground, Pre-cast Concrete Yard with Storage Stacks at right. Structural Steel partially complete in Service Buildings Lines D to M. Footings for Pot Line 2 at right.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.28
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Smelter Site Looking East. Foreground, perforated Concrete Pipe for Ground Master Ditch. Middleground, Pre-cast Concrete Yard with Storage Stacks at right. Structural Steel partially complete in Service Buildings Lines D to M. Footings for Pot Line 2 at right.
Notes
BC-2-209
Subject Access
Smelter
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Geographic Access
Smelter site
Alcan Smelter
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Smelter Site looking East

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description29675
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
9 Oct 1952
Accession Number
986.21.24
Scope and Content
Smelter Site looking East. Precast yard and storage in foreground. Structural steel being erected in Service Buildings. Forms being placed for Building 153 and Rectifier Building 102. Trucks dumping backfill behind. Burning in Townsite Area left background.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
986.21.24
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
9 Oct 1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 20.5 cm
Scope and Content
Smelter Site looking East. Precast yard and storage in foreground. Structural steel being erected in Service Buildings. Forms being placed for Building 153 and Rectifier Building 102. Trucks dumping backfill behind. Burning in Townsite Area left background.
Notes
BC-2-225
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Trucks
Smelter
Geographic Access
Smelter site
Storage Location
photograph storage

Smelter Site looking East

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description29677
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
20 Aug 1953
Accession Number
985.65.293
Scope and Content
Smelter Site looking east from above sawmill. Note construction of Cedar Storage Shed in right foreground.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.293
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
20 Aug 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28.2 x 21.2 cm
Scope and Content
Smelter Site looking east from above sawmill. Note construction of Cedar Storage Shed in right foreground.
Notes
BC-2-477
Subject Access
Sawmill
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Geographic Access
Smelter site
Storage Location
photograph storage

Smelter site Looking East.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description29763
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
15 Aug 1952
Accession Number
985.65.122
Scope and Content
Smelther site looking east. Service Building area in middleground with pre-cast wall panels in place. Pre-cast concrete yard in foreground.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.122
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
15 Aug 1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Smelther site looking east. Service Building area in middleground with pre-cast wall panels in place. Pre-cast concrete yard in foreground.
Notes
BC-2-184
Subject Access
Smelter
Construction
Geographic Access
Smelter site
Storage Location
photograph storage

Smeltersite Bunkhouses and Cafeteria

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description20534
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Accession Number
78.11.11
Scope and Content
North Camp, bunkhouses Nos. 1, 2 and 5 nearing completion; cafeteria foundations poured.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.11
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 21.6 cm
Scope and Content
North Camp, bunkhouses Nos. 1, 2 and 5 nearing completion; cafeteria foundations poured.
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Structures
Temporary
Residential
Bunkhouses
Geographic Access
Smelter site
Storage Location
photograph storage

View of Smeltersite from above, looking east

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36468
Part Of
James Norman Smythe fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2023.37.8
Scope and Content
Overhead view of the Kitimat smeltersite from the hillside, looking east across the estuary towards Minette Bay.
Part Of
James Norman Smythe fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2023.37.8
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.2 x 6.2 cm
Scope and Content
Overhead view of the Kitimat smeltersite from the hillside, looking east across the estuary towards Minette Bay.
Geographic Access
Smelter site
Smeltersite
Storage Location
Photo storage
X:\Photos

View of Smeltersite from above, looking northeast

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36470
Part Of
James Norman Smythe fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2023.37.9
Scope and Content
Overhead view of the Kitimat smeltersite from the hillside, looking northeast towards the forest.
Part Of
James Norman Smythe fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2023.37.9
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.1 x 6.3 cm
Scope and Content
Overhead view of the Kitimat smeltersite from the hillside, looking northeast towards the forest.
Geographic Access
Smelter site
Smeltersite
Storage Location
Photo storage
X:\Photos

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