Kitimat Museum and Archives

Hullah Houses Under Construction on Swallow Street

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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.86
Scope and Content
Photograph of houses under construction by N.W. Hullah Construction on Swallow Street. House exteriors look complete. Building material piled in front.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.86
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 houses under construction by N.W. Hullah Construction on Swallow Street. House exteriors look complete. Building material piled in front.
Notes
J-2-103
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Houses

House Construction in Neighbourhood A-II Block 66

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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.67
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking north in neighbourhood A-II showing house construction in block 66. Framework in progress. Truck is parked behind a house to the right. man is walking in the centre carrying something. Ground very wet.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.67
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 north in neighbourhood A-II showing house construction in block 66. Framework in progress. Truck is parked behind a house to the right. man is walking in the centre carrying something. Ground very wet.
Notes
J-2-95
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction
Homes

John McLachlan's Alcan employment documents

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Part Of
Jean Lunny Collection
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1953-1956
Accession Number
2018.2
Scope and Content
Photocopied documents relating to John McLachlan's employment with Alcan. 1) Letter of employment, G. W. Whitehead (Alcan) to John McLachlan, offering position as Draughtsman in Kitimat. April 10th 1953 2) Letter of acceptance, John McLachlan to G.W. Whitehead. April 11th 1953 3) Alcan Personnel Department introduction form, to Mr. G. T. Malby, Resident Engineer, May 13th 1953 4) Invitation to join Retirement Income and Life Insurance Plan, Ian Maclean to John McLachlan, June 23rd 1954. 5) Account of duties as Senior Draughtsman, John McLachlan to W. H. Sparks, September 11th 1956.
Part Of
Jean Lunny Collection
Creator
John McLachlan
Alcan
Description Level
File
Accession Number
2018.2
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1953-1956
Physical Description
<1 cm textual records
History / Biographical
John McLachlan arrived in Kitimat in 1953 as a 23-year-old immigrant and went on to work at Alcan's Property Engineering Department for almost 40 years. He started out as a land surveyor and cartographer in the town's early years and ended his career as a Senior Legal Draftsmen.
Custodial History
Donated by Jean Lunny, January 12th 2018
Scope and Content
Photocopied documents relating to John McLachlan's employment with Alcan. 1) Letter of employment, G. W. Whitehead (Alcan) to John McLachlan, offering position as Draughtsman in Kitimat. April 10th 1953 2) Letter of acceptance, John McLachlan to G.W. Whitehead. April 11th 1953 3) Alcan Personnel Department introduction form, to Mr. G. T. Malby, Resident Engineer, May 13th 1953 4) Invitation to join Retirement Income and Life Insurance Plan, Ian Maclean to John McLachlan, June 23rd 1954. 5) Account of duties as Senior Draughtsman, John McLachlan to W. H. Sparks, September 11th 1956.
Name Access
McLachlan, John
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Smelter
Storage Location
Curator's office

Clearing of Northeast Corner of Neighbourhood C-1 Towards City Centre

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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.52
Scope and Content
Photograph of looking scross the north east corner of neighbourhood C-1 towards the City Centre. Note the temporary decked logs in the foreground and the permanently decked logs along the edge of the City Centre. Man and machine visible on far right.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.52
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 looking scross the north east corner of neighbourhood C-1 towards the City Centre. Note the temporary decked logs in the foreground and the permanently decked logs along the edge of the City Centre. Man and machine visible on far right.
Notes
J-2-91
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite

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

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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

Hullah Houses on Swallow Street with Roofing Complete

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35387
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.105
Scope and Content
Photograph of Hullah houses on Swallow Street with Roofing Complete. Siding and interior still needs to be finished. $14,000.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.105
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 Hullah houses on Swallow Street with Roofing Complete. Siding and interior still needs to be finished. $14,000.
Notes
J-2-68
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Houses

Newly Constructed Hullah Houses on Eagle Street

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35434
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.139
Scope and Content
Photograph of looking south-east showing the newly constructed Hullah houses on Eagle Street. Vehicles on street further back. Lots of snow.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.139
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 looking south-east showing the newly constructed Hullah houses on Eagle Street. Vehicles on street further back. Lots of snow.
Notes
J-2-213
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Houses

Looking Northeast Across the West End of Neighbourhood C-1

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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.33
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking northeast across the west end of neighbourhood C-1. Please note the new eleven-man bunkhouses at the back of the motel site.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.33
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 northeast across the west end of neighbourhood C-1. Please note the new eleven-man bunkhouses at the back of the motel site.
Notes
J-2-79
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Bunkhouses

Aerial View of Neighbourhood A-II Showing Johnson-Crooks and Hullah Houses Construction

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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.106
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of neighbourhood A-II showing Johnson-Crooks and Hullah houses under construction. The small slabs in the foreground are for Johnson-Crooks 3.20 houses.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.106
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 aerial view of neighbourhood A-II showing Johnson-Crooks and Hullah houses under construction. The small slabs in the foreground are for Johnson-Crooks 3.20 houses.
Notes
J-2-134
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Houses

Mess Hall Under Construction at Riverlodge

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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.25.37
Scope and Content
Photograph of mess hall under construction in Riverlodge. Base is made and framework is being built up. Men visible working. Construction material is piled up on the ground.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.37
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 mess hall under construction in Riverlodge. Base is made and framework is being built up. Men visible working. Construction material is piled up on the ground.
Notes
J-2-316
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Riverlodge Camp
Mess Hall

Hullah Houses Nearing Completion in Swallow Street

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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.79
Scope and Content
Photograph of Swallow Street showing Hullah houses nearing completion. Man visible working on thrid house down. Boardwalks are leading up to each house. Very wet outside.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.79
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 Swallow Street showing Hullah houses nearing completion. Man visible working on thrid house down. Boardwalks are leading up to each house. Very wet outside.
Notes
J-2-115
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction
Houses

North-east Neighbourhood C Showing Burning in C-II and House Construction in CI

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34385
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2002.51.8
Scope and Content
Photograph of north-east neighbourhood C showing burning in C-II and house construction in CI. Mount Elizabeth visble in background.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.51.8
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 16 x 22.5 cm
History / Biographical
Land clearing of Kitimat. All aerials for development.
Custodial History
From the files of Ray Hunstone. Photos from an Alcan binder, have Alcan numbers.
Scope and Content
Photograph of north-east neighbourhood C showing burning in C-II and house construction in CI. Mount Elizabeth visble in background.
Notes
J-2-400
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Mount Elizabeth
Storage Location
photograph storage

Hullah Houses Being Erected on Teal and Swallow Streets

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35293
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.29
Scope and Content
Photograph of Hullah houses being erected on Teal and Swallow Streets. Closer houses are still being built, while ones further back look complete.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.29
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 Hullah houses being erected on Teal and Swallow Streets. Closer houses are still being built, while ones further back look complete.
Notes
J-2-66
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Houses
Construction
Hullah Houses

Roofing Being Placed on Hullah Houses on Teal Street

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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.31
Scope and Content
Photograph of roofing being placed on Hullah houses on Teal Street. Men are visible on the roof of one house.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.31
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 roofing being placed on Hullah houses on Teal Street. Men are visible on the roof of one house.
Notes
J-2-83
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Houses
Construction
Hullah Houses

Siding Being Placed on Hulluh Houses on Swallow Street

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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.32
Scope and Content
Photograph of siding being placed on houses under construction by N.W. Hullah on Swallow Street. Men visible working.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.32
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 siding being placed on houses under construction by N.W. Hullah on Swallow Street. Men visible working.
Notes
J-2-82
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Houses
Construction
Hullah Houses

Framework Being Erected for Hullah Houses on Swallow Street

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35310
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.46
Scope and Content
Photograph of framing being erected for houses under construction by N.W. Hullah Construction on Swallow St. Men visible working. Houses further down are more complete.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.46
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 framing being erected for houses under construction by N.W. Hullah Construction on Swallow St. Men visible working. Houses further down are more complete.
Notes
J-2-35
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Houses
Construction
Hullah Houses

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

Johnson-Crooks Houses Under Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35307
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.43
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking west from Nalabila Blvd. showing the Johnson-Crooks houses under construction in neighbourhood A-II. Please note the ground floor formwork for the 3.20 units in block 68.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.43
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 west from Nalabila Blvd. showing the Johnson-Crooks houses under construction in neighbourhood A-II. Please note the ground floor formwork for the 3.20 units in block 68.
Notes
J-2-143
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Houses
Construction
Johnson Crooks

Houses Under Construction on Bittern Street

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35403
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.121
Scope and Content
Photograph of houses under construction on the south side of Bittern Street. Exteriors appear complete. Some building materials piled around.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.121
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 houses under construction on the south side of Bittern Street. Exteriors appear complete. Some building materials piled around.
Notes
J-2-105
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction

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