Kitimat Museum and Archives

Tides of Change, Kitimat Mondernization Project

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Part Of
District of Kitimat fonds
Description Level
Item
Date Range
no date
Accession Number
2019.51.7
Scope and Content
DVD titled 'Tides of Change, Kitimat Modernization Project. BC Operations. On back: 'A prosperous future for northwest British Columbia'
Part Of
District of Kitimat fonds
Creator
Aluminum Company of Canada ltd.
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2019.51.7
Date Range
no date
Physical Description
1 DVD with cardboard case : 12.5cm x 14cm x .8cm
Scope and Content
DVD titled 'Tides of Change, Kitimat Modernization Project. BC Operations. On back: 'A prosperous future for northwest British Columbia'
Subject Access
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Storage Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 4

Golden Construction Housing Units along Little Wedeene Street.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description17259
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
27 Nov 1956
Accession Number
76.66.605
Scope and Content
Photograph looking North along little Wedeene Street showing Golden Construction housing units. The Municipal contractor is just completing the Laterals on this Street.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.66.605
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
27 Nov 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph looking North along little Wedeene Street showing Golden Construction housing units. The Municipal contractor is just completing the Laterals on this Street.
Notes
J-2-605
Subject Access
Construction
Structure
Residential
Business
Golden Construction
Geographic Access
Kildala Neighbourhood
Wedeene Street
Storage Location
photograph storage

Kitimat's First Co-Operative Housing Project

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description31268
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[July 16, 1969]
Accession Number
2005.8.8844
Scope and Content
Photograph showing the unnamed people behind Kitimat's first co-operative housing project
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.8844
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[July 16, 1969]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b & w ; 15 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing the unnamed people behind Kitimat's first co-operative housing project

Map of Job Site of Kitimat Smelter Project

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36223
Part Of
Molly Zimmerman fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
cartographic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2003.37.22
Scope and Content
Illustrated map of the Job Site of Kitimat Smelter Project.
Part Of
Molly Zimmerman fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2003.37.22
GMD
cartographic material
Date Range
1950s
Scope and Content
Illustrated map of the Job Site of Kitimat Smelter Project.
Storage Location
Map Cabinet Drawer 6

Contractor John Bedard caught on camera near Whitesale Townhousing units

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description31685
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
4 September 1968
Accession Number
2005.8.8874
Scope and Content
Photograph of contractor John Bedard, one of the busiest men in the region was caught by the camera last week near Whitesale Townhouse units. The same Mr. Bedard, with backing from Prince Rupert, has acquired land at City Centre for proposed new hotel which he hopes to start next spring.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.8874
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
4 September 1968
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 21 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of contractor John Bedard, one of the busiest men in the region was caught by the camera last week near Whitesale Townhouse units. The same Mr. Bedard, with backing from Prince Rupert, has acquired land at City Centre for proposed new hotel which he hopes to start next spring.
Name Access
Bedard, John

Temporary Housing Units Being Constructed in Neighbourhood C-1 C

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35303
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.39
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking northwest across the temporary housing units being constructed in neighbourhood C-1. Crane and other machinery visible working.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.39
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
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 view looking northwest across the temporary housing units being constructed in neighbourhood C-1. Crane and other machinery visible working.
Notes
J-2-78
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Riverlodge Camp
Machinery

View of Temporary Housing Units in West End of Neighbourhood C-1

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35319
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.55
Scope and Content
Photograph of view from the back of the motel site looking south across the temporary housing units in the west end of neighbourhood C-1.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.55
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
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 view from the back of the motel site looking south across the temporary housing units in the west end of neighbourhood C-1.
Notes
J-2-93
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Riverlodge Camp

Plan of General Kitimat Project DWG No. BC-104

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34307
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
2021.38.2
Scope and Content
Plan of General Kitimat Project DWG No. BC-104. In plastic cover.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Whiting, H.M.
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2021.38.2
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Custodial History
From H.M (Hal) Whiting.
Scope and Content
Plan of General Kitimat Project DWG No. BC-104. In plastic cover.
Name Access
Whiting, H.M.
Whiting, Hal
Storage Location
Curator Bay 1 Top Box 4

Kitimat Modernization Project "Notice to Proceed" Commemorative Photo

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36192
Part Of
District of Kitimat fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2011
Accession Number
2018.25.5
Scope and Content
Framed photo of the Rio Tinto Alcan - Kitimat Modernization Project "Notice to Proceed" event. The people in the front are all holding commemorative shovels for the event and digging into a pile of dirt. There is a line of Rio Tinto workers behind them. The people in the photo include Michel Lamarre project KMP, Ron Leiback BC Operations employee, Brent Hegger vice-president Major Projects, Joanne Monaghan Mayor of Kitimat, Jean Simon president Primary Metal Group, Paul Henning vice-president BC Operations and Strategic Projects Western Canada, Henry Amos councilor Haisla Nation.
Part Of
District of Kitimat fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2018.25.5
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2011
Physical Description
1 framed photograph : colour ; 41 x 51.5 cm
Custodial History
Brought in by Bev Gibaldi from the District of Kitimat.
Scope and Content
Framed photo of the Rio Tinto Alcan - Kitimat Modernization Project "Notice to Proceed" event. The people in the front are all holding commemorative shovels for the event and digging into a pile of dirt. There is a line of Rio Tinto workers behind them. The people in the photo include Michel Lamarre project KMP, Ron Leiback BC Operations employee, Brent Hegger vice-president Major Projects, Joanne Monaghan Mayor of Kitimat, Jean Simon president Primary Metal Group, Paul Henning vice-president BC Operations and Strategic Projects Western Canada, Henry Amos councilor Haisla Nation.
Name Access
Lamarre, Michel
Leibach, Ron
Hegger, Brent
Monaghan, Joanne
Simon, Jean
Henning, Paul
Amos, Henry
Subject Access
Kitimat Modernization Project
Storage Location
Map Cabinet Drawer 4

West End of Neighbourhood C-I Showing 200 Temporary Housing Units

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35368
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.87
Scope and Content
Photograph of view from Haisla Boulevard across the west end of Neighbourhood C-I showing the 200 temporary housing units. Road in foreground with truck at far left. A man is walking in the very front on the right.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.87
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
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 view from Haisla Boulevard across the west end of Neighbourhood C-I showing the 200 temporary housing units. Road in foreground with truck at far left. A man is walking in the very front on the right.
Notes
J-2-101
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Houses
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
December 02, 1953
Scope and Content
Photo depicts project management meeting for the symbolic throwing of the switch for tunnel breakthrough. Present from left are Mr. Madsen, M.K. Assistant Project Manager; Mr. Franklin Matthias, Alcan Assistant Project Manager; Mr. Reed, M.K. Area Engineer; Mr. Percy E. Radley, Alcan Project Manager; Mr. Roestad, Alcan Resident Engineer; Mr. Whitey Davis, M.K. General Underground Superintendent; Mr. McNeely Dubose, Alcan Vice President, seen here ready to throw the switch; Mr. V. Rland, M.K Superintendent at Horetzky.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
56
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Power Operations, Alcan Primary Metal B.C.
Date Range
December 02, 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts project management meeting for the symbolic throwing of the switch for tunnel breakthrough. Present from left are Mr. Madsen, M.K. Assistant Project Manager; Mr. Franklin Matthias, Alcan Assistant Project Manager; Mr. Reed, M.K. Area Engineer; Mr. Percy E. Radley, Alcan Project Manager; Mr. Roestad, Alcan Resident Engineer; Mr. Whitey Davis, M.K. General Underground Superintendent; Mr. McNeely Dubose, Alcan Vice President, seen here ready to throw the switch; Mr. V. Rland, M.K Superintendent at Horetzky.
Notes
Alcan ID no. KR-1499. -- M.K. refers to Morrison-Knudsen Company, contractor for the Project. Alcan Collection
Name Access
Davis, Whitey
DuBose, McNeely
Madsen, Mr.
Matthias, Franklin
Radley, Percy E.
Reed, Mr.
Rland, V.
Roestad, Mr.
Subject Access
Tunnels
Images
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
Websites / Virtual Exhibits
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
27 September 1967
Accession Number
2005.8.4117
Scope and Content
Photo Showing John DalMonte, Centennial Project.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.4117
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
27 September 1967
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 10 x 15 cm
Custodial History
Current: 1960's -Centennial
Scope and Content
Photo Showing John DalMonte, Centennial Project.
Name Access
Dal Monte, John
Subject Access
Centennial
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Accession Number
985.65.391
Scope and Content
Photo showing clearing, surveying, piping, conveyor going in on the project site.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.391
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing clearing, surveying, piping, conveyor going in on the project site.
Subject Access
Smelter
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Accession Number
985.65.392
Scope and Content
Photo showing clearing, piping and road construction at the project site.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.392
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing clearing, piping and road construction at the project site.
Subject Access
Smelter
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Accession Number
985.65.351
Scope and Content
Photo showing potlines on the right, storage buildings, steel yard at the back, other buildings connected to the potlines.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.351
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing potlines on the right, storage buildings, steel yard at the back, other buildings connected to the potlines.
Subject Access
Smelter
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
4 March 1953
Accession Number
985.65.166
Scope and Content
Photo showing view looking west, centre foreground: forms in place for sheet piling for east piers, right foreground: first and second cribs of east and temporary bridge, centre background: right sheet piling center piers all placed, left-western cribs and deck for temporary bridge being placed.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.166
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
4 March 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing view looking west, centre foreground: forms in place for sheet piling for east piers, right foreground: first and second cribs of east and temporary bridge, centre background: right sheet piling center piers all placed, left-western cribs and deck for temporary bridge being placed.
Subject Access
Bridges
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1954
Accession Number
2003.32.241
Scope and Content
Snowy cleared area and homes in background.
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Creator
Bill Frahler
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2003.32.241
Date Range
1954
Physical Description
1 slide : col.
Scope and Content
Snowy cleared area and homes in background.
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1954
Accession Number
2003.32.245
Scope and Content
Snow on ground and homes.
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Creator
Bill Frahler
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2003.32.245
Date Range
1954
Physical Description
1 slide : col.
Scope and Content
Snow on ground and homes.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 22 Mar 1964]
Accession Number
1998.1.8510
Scope and Content
Photograph of the interior. Taken from the back of the church with the congregation and choir in attendance, all standing.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Patzelt, Max
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
1998.1.8510
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 22 Mar 1964]
Physical Description
1 photograph and 1 negative : b&w
Scope and Content
Photograph of the interior. Taken from the back of the church with the congregation and choir in attendance, all standing.
Notes
Old Accession No. 987.26.508B
Subject Access
United Church
Images