Kitimat Museum and Archives

Official Opening of Alcan office building

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15657
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1964
Accession Number
78.11.136
Scope and Content
Photo showing opening of office building
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.136
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
1964
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 27x21
Scope and Content
Photo showing opening of office building
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.

Federal Building & Post Office

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27769
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Series
Date Range
[1959]
Accession Number
73.3.8
Scope and Content
Slides of the Federal Building and Post Office.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
14
Accession Number
73.3.8
Date Range
[1959]
Physical Description
3 slides : colour
Scope and Content
Slides of the Federal Building and Post Office.
Subject Access
Photographs of the Federal Building and the Post Office

Roof Slab of Alcan Commercial Building

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description16730
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
5 Sep 1951
Accession Number
76.66.464
Scope and Content
Photograph showing the roof slab of the Alcan commercial building in the City Centre.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.66.464
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
5 Sep 1951
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24.5 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing the roof slab of the Alcan commercial building in the City Centre.
Notes
J-2-464
Subject Access
Construction
City Centre
Structure
Public
Storage Location
photograph storage

Foundation Framework for Alcan Commercial Building and Hudson Bay Building in City Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35249
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.25.9
Scope and Content
Photograph of foundation framework in place for Alcan commercial building in City Centre. Foundations in foreground are for the Hudson Bay building. Men are visible working.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.9
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of foundation framework in place for Alcan commercial building in City Centre. Foundations in foreground are for the Hudson Bay building. Men are visible working.
Notes
J-2-320
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Construction
Townsite

Construction of Alcan Commercial Building in City Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35455
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.25.154
Scope and Content
Photograph of construction proceeding on the foundation of the Alcan Commercial Building in the City Centre. Men visible working. Crane in back.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.154
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of construction proceeding on the foundation of the Alcan Commercial Building in the City Centre. Men visible working. Crane in back.
Notes
J-2-299
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction

South View of Alcan Commercial Building with Store Fronts being installed.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description17236
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
14 Nov 1956
Accession Number
76.66.580
Scope and Content
View of South side of Alcan Commercial Building in City Centre. Note store front being installed in lower floor.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.66.580
Date Range
14 Nov 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24.5 x 20.5 cm
Scope and Content
View of South side of Alcan Commercial Building in City Centre. Note store front being installed in lower floor.
Notes
J-2-580
Subject Access
Construction
Structures
Commercial
Geographic Access
City Centre
Storage Location
photograph storage
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
73.3.3.2
Scope and Content
Photo showing Alcan project smeltersite building temporary road across a body of water.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
73.3.3.2
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photogaph: b&w; 4" x 3" 1 photograph : b&w ; 8" x 10"
Scope and Content
Photo showing Alcan project smeltersite building temporary road across a body of water.
Subject Access
Smelters
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
78.11.25
Scope and Content
Photo showing Smelter Area
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.25
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photographic print : b&w ; 17 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing Smelter Area
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
20 Aug 1953
Accession Number
985.65.294
Scope and Content
Service Building looking west from Carbon Paste Plant
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.294
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
20 Aug 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 21,2 cm
Scope and Content
Service Building looking west from Carbon Paste Plant
Notes
BC-2-478
Storage Location
photograph storage

Service Centre Post Office

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description14524
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
January 7 1957
Accession Number
73.3.8.1
Scope and Content
Service Centre Post Office
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
73.3.8.1
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
January 7 1957
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 9 cm
1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Service Centre Post Office
Notes
No negs
Subject Access
Post Office
service centre

Aerial Showing Foundation for Hudson Bay, and Alcan Commercial Building's in CIty Centre.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description16563
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.
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

Kitimat Centennial Museum New Display Opening

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description25481
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[18 May 1983]
Accession Number
2000.28.2
Scope and Content
Photograph of opening of new display at Kitimat Centennial Museum. L to R : Mrs. Sam Lindsay Jr., ?,?, Leslie Manton
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.28.2
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[18 May 1983]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 25.5cm x 20.5cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of opening of new display at Kitimat Centennial Museum. L to R : Mrs. Sam Lindsay Jr., ?,?, Leslie Manton
Name Access
Lindsay, Sam Mrs.
Manton, leslie
Storage Location
Photograph Storage
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Accession Number
73.3.2.16
Scope and Content
Photo showing building of the Hudson Bay company
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
73.3.2.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 5" x 4"
Scope and Content
Photo showing building of the Hudson Bay company
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project

Quonset Hut as Temporary Post Office.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description17233
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
8 Nov 1956
Accession Number
76.66.576
Scope and Content
View of Quonset Hut being erected as temporary post office in Service Centre.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.66.576
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
8 Nov 1956
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w ; 25 x 20.5 cm b&w ; 13 x 9.5 cm
Scope and Content
View of Quonset Hut being erected as temporary post office in Service Centre.
Notes
J-2-576
Subject Access
Communications
Mail Service
Structure
Post Office
service centre
Temporary Public
Storage Location
photograph storage

Photograph of Anderson Creek Post Office

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description17307
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
7 Jan 1957
Accession Number
76.67.625
Scope and Content
Photograph of Anderson Creek Post Office
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.67.625
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
7 Jan 1957
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Anderson Creek Post Office
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Anderson Creek Camp
Structure
Public
Post Office
Communications
Mail Service
Storage Location
photograph storage

Quonset hut as temporary Post Office

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27267
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
November 8 1956
Accession Number
76.66.576
Scope and Content
View of quonset hut being erected in Service Centre to be used as a temporary Post Office.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.66.576
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
November 8 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm
1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 8.5 cm
Scope and Content
View of quonset hut being erected in Service Centre to be used as a temporary Post Office.
Notes
Alcan Collection J-2-576
Subject Access
Quonset Hut
Post Office
service centre

Common Wealth Construction Erecting Post Office.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description17260
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
27 Nov 1956
Accession Number
76.66.606
Scope and Content
Photograph of Post Office in River Lodge being erected by Common Wealth Construction.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.66.606
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
27 Nov 1956
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm b&w ; 18 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Post Office in River Lodge being erected by Common Wealth Construction.
Notes
J-2-606
Subject Access
Construction
Structure
Public
Post Office
Riverlodge
Communications
Geographic Access
Kildala
Storage Location
photograph storage

Northern View of River Lodge Post Office

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description17305
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
7 Jan 1957
Accession Number
76.67.620
Scope and Content
Photograph looking north showing the Post Office in River Lodge.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.67.620
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
7 Jan 1957
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ;18 x 12.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph looking north showing the Post Office in River Lodge.
Subject Access
Building
Riverlodge
Post Office
Storage Location
photograph storage

Anderson Creek Post Office Nearing Completion

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description17313
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
5 Feb 1957
Accession Number
76.67.642
Scope and Content
View showing the front of Post Office nearing completion in Anderson Creek.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.67.642
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
5 Feb 1957
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
View showing the front of Post Office nearing completion in Anderson Creek.
Notes
J-2-642
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Anderson Creek Camp
Construction
Structure
Public
Post Office
Communications
Mail Service
Geographic Access
Anderson Creek
Storage Location
photograph storage

Cronstruction of Building A in Service Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15906
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
11 Oct 1955
Accession Number
76.65.42
Scope and Content
Photograph showing the steel erected for building A of the temporary stores in Service Centre
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.65.42
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
11 Oct 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 12.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing the steel erected for building A of the temporary stores in Service Centre
Notes
J-2-171
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
service centre
Structure
Stores
Storage Location
photograph storage