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2000.1.1.2.1.283 · Item · April 1952
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts two men in mud between dump truck and sunken loader. Snowbank and trees above excavated area in background. Corresponding note on accompanying photo description page: "4. Eimco loader up on its rear end. No damage resulted. This will happen when mucking on an up grade when bucket in dump position. While loader is in this position a mechanic can be seen taking the opportunity of inspecting and tighting up loose roller bracket bolts."

2000.1.1.2.1.284 · Item · April 1952
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts two tent buildings at end of dirt road with snow on either side. Man and possibly dog can be seen in distance. Trees and mountains in background. Corresponding note on accompanying photo description page: "5. First two tents in tent campsite."

2000.1.1.2.1.287 · Item · April 1952
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts man working in dirt area behind wood fence-like structure. Trees in background, track plow semi-visible on right. Corresponding note on accompanying photo description page: "8. Well for industrial water. Located in Northwest corner of Plant Site."

2000.1.1.2.1.262 · Item · April 1952
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts four men in business attire (two wearing ties) in doorway of log office building. Pile of snow in foreground on right. Corresponding note on accompanying photo description page: "6. In front of office; L. to R. Duncan, Hood, Ward, Jenkyns." It is believed that these men may be staff members.

2000.1.1.2.1.261 · Item · April 1952
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts three men in hats standing at doorway to building. Steel drum and miscellaneous supplies on ground near mean, trees in background. Corresponding note on accompanying photo description page: "5. Sand flats road camp. L. to R. W. Lawton, assistant, W.H. Forrest B.C.L.S. Dept of Public Works supervisor, 'Mac' McKenzie our mine captain."

2000.1.1.2.1.253 · Item · May 1952
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts 5 men working on structure in snowy area, 1 man on ground with wheelbarrow, trees and mountainside in background. Corresponding note on accompanying photo description page: "9. Pouring concrete for mill. Man wheeling wheelbarrow in foreground."

2000.1.1.2.1.265 · Item · April 1952
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts group of men working in trench and above ground in dirt area. Trees and concrete mixer on wheels in background, mountainside barely visible in distance. Corresponding note on accompanying photo description page: "9. (Haze on top) First wheelbarrow load of cement poured for wall footings in mill."

2000.1.1.2.1.221 · Item · 7 June 1952
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts 8 men working on top of unknown wooden structure, dog in foreground, mountain base in background. Corresponding note on accompanying photo description page: "1. Erecting 12"x12"s for mill walls. Looking west. Note boulders in foreground ready to be blasted to clear area."

2000.1.1.2.1.243 · Item · June 1952
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts mill in early stages of construction, trees in foreground, mountains in background. Corresponding note on accompanying photo description page: "11. Erecting wall post on mill foundations. Looking south."

2000.1.1.2.1.241 · Item · June 1952
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts 4 men working on early stages of mill construction, mountains in background. Corresponding note on accompanying photo description page: "9. Erecting wall posts on mill foundations. Looking west."

2000.1.1.2.1.201 · Item · 11 June 1952
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts mill in distance, mountains in background, rocks in foreground. Corresponding note on accompanying photo description page: "Pictures taken June 11th: (1) Erecting timber in mill construction. Tractor in foreground. Looking west."

2000.1.1.2.1.225 · Item · 7 June 1952
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts construction of mill building in distance. Trees in foreground, mountains in background. Corresponding note on accompanying photo description page: "5. Piers for Water Tank tower. Concrete already poured. Collar of well in background. Looking west." (Note speculated to be incorrect.)

2000.1.1.2.1.202 · Item · 11 June 1952
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts building materials and men working in construction area on plant site. Corresponding note on accompanying photo description page: "Pictures taken June 11th: (2) Walls for power house poured. Oil tank foundations in foreground and mill in background. Looking south."

2000.1.1.2.1.267 · Item · April 1952
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts group of men pouring concrete at mill. Steamer for heating water can be seen in mid ground as well as concrete mixer behind four steel drums. Trees and mountain base in background. Corresponding note on accompanying photo description page: "11. Same as above. [see 2000.1.1.2.266]"

2000.1.1.2.1.266 · Item · April 1952
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts group of men working in dirt area, snow and trees in background. Corresponding note on accompanying photo description page: "10. Pouring concrete at mill. Steamer for heating water in foreground, concrete mixer in background." Concrete mixer is behind four steel drums.