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Smithers (other)
Smithers is a surname of British origin. Smithers may also refer to: * Smithers, British Columbia, a town in Canada ** Smithers Airport, a public airport ** Smithers Secondary School ** Smithers railway station * Smithers, West Virginia, a city in the United States * Smithers Lake, Texas, United States See also *Smithers Rapra, publishers of ''Polymer Library The ''Polymer Library'', formerly ''Rapra Abstracts'', is a searchable database of research on plastics, rubbers, polymeric composites, and adhesives. It includes abstracts from over 450 journals, as well as company literature, data sheets, and p ...'', formerly ''Rapra Abstracts'' * Smither {{Disambig, geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smithers
Smithers is a surname of English origin. It derives from the Middle English term "smyther", referring to a metalsmith, and is thus related to the common occupational surname Smith. The name Smither is related. People *Alan Smithers (born 1938), English educationalist *Sir Alfred Waldron Smithers (1850–1924), British financier and parliamentarian, after whom the town of Smithers, British Columbia was named. *Collier Twentyman Smithers (1867–1943), painter *Don Smithers (born 1933), music historian and musician *Jan Smithers (born 1949), American actress best known for her role in ''WKRP in Cincinnati'' *Joy Smithers (born 1963), Australian actress *Leonard Smithers (1861–1907), English publisher and translator * Nathaniel B. Smithers (1818–1896), American lawyer and politician *Sir Peter Smithers (1913–2006), British politician * Reay Smithers (1907–1987), South African zoologist *Sir Waldron Smithers (1880–1954), British politician, son of Sir Al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smithers, British Columbia
Smithers is a town in northwestern British Columbia, approximately halfway between Prince George and Prince Rupert. With a population of 5,351 in 2016, Smithers provides service coverage for most of the Bulkley Valley. History Region First Nations settlements existed thousands of years prior to European presence. Railway The planned Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (GTP) required two major divisional points in BC, where additional staff and facilities would be located. After Prince George, various central points on the Prince Rupert leg were considered in the vicinity of Aldermere. A prime choice was Hubert, east of Telkwa, initially called Bulkley by the developers, who had amassed the surrounding land. These speculators promoted a future new city, and later a trade centre of the Bulkley Valley, both fallacious claims, since Smithers had already been selected as the divisional point. The Interior News of Aldermere had earlier adopted a policy of refusing advertising from such unsc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smithers Airport
Smithers Airport is north of Smithers, British Columbia, Canada. History A Yukon Airways and Exploration landing at Sproule's Ranch in 1928 was the first airplane arrival in the vicinity. This field was used for several years. In 1929, the Board of Trade purchased the Ed Hill Ranch a few miles south of Smithers, calling it the Smithers Aviation Park, comprising a runway. With financial assistance from the Department of National Defence, the project was completed in 1933. Owing to size limitations, the Department of National Defence rebuilt at the present location in 1942. Designated RCAF & D of T Aerodrome - Smithers, British Columbia at with a variation of 29 degrees E and elevation of , the aerodrome was listed as having one runway as follows: After the war, the airport transferred to civilian use. In 1955, the runway was extended to , and a new terminal opened in 1970. The Department of Transport transferred airport ownership to the town in 1999. Previously served by old ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smithers Secondary School
Smithers Secondary or SSS is a public high school in Smithers, British Columbia, part of School District 54 Bulkley Valley School District 54 Bulkley Valley is a school district in northwestern British Columbia. Centered in Smithers, it includes the communities of Telkwa, Houston, and Witset. History Except for the two schools in Houston Houston (; ) is the .... History The first high school students in Smithers attended classes in the Old Scott Hall. The first one room high school was located where Muheim Memorial Elementary school now stands. Then, in 1927, a two-room school house was built which accommodated approximately 60 students. As the population of Smithers steadily grew, so did the number of students. Starting in 1963, students in the junior grades were gradually moved from Smithers Secondary to Chandler Park Junior Secondary School. In 1978 Smithers Senior Secondary School was built at 4408 3rd Ave. It enrolled 400 students in Grades 10-12 and was s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smithers Railway Station
Smithers station is a railway station in Smithers, British Columbia. It is on the Canadian National Railway mainline and serves Via Rail's Jasper–Prince Rupert train. The station was designated a national heritage railway station in 1990. See also * List of designated heritage railway stations of Canada This is a list of railway stations in Canada which have been designated under the ''Heritage Railway Stations Protection Act''. The names given for stations are taken from the Directory of Designated Heritage Railway Stations maintained by the ... Footnotes External links Via Rail Station Description Via Rail stations in British Columbia Designated heritage railway stations in British Columbia Smithers, British Columbia Year of establishment missing {{BritishColumbia-railstation-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smithers, West Virginia
Smithers is a city in Fayette County, West Virginia, Fayette and Kanawha County, West Virginia, Kanawha counties in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Located along the Kanawha River, it lies almost entirely in Fayette County. The population was 751 at the 2020 United States Census, 2020 census. The city most likely takes its name from Smithers Creek. The small river city is noted for having a rich cultural history related to both its coal mining and Italian-American heritages. Geography Smithers is located at (38.177389, -81.306269), along the Kanawha River at the mouth of Smithers Creek. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 813 people, 405 households, and 216 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 473 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 89.8% White (U.S. Census), White, 8.0% African American (U.S. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smithers Lake
Smithers Lake is an artificial impoundment in Fort Bend County, Texas, collecting water from Dry Creek. It is located south of the Brazos River, southeast of Richmond, and is completely within the city limits of Thompsons. The project is owned and operated by NRG Energy as the cooling-water supply for the WA Parish Generating Station The W.A. Parish Generating Station is a 3.65-gigawatt (3,653 MW), dual-fired power plant located near Thompsons, Texas. The station occupies a 4,664-acre site near Smithers Lake southwest of Houston in Fort Bend County and consists of two four .... It was previously owned by the Houston Lighting and Power Company. Construction was started on August 22, 1956, and was completed on July 1, 1957. Water had already been impounded in a small lake, and the date for beginning of impoundment in the new lake was October 15, 1957. References Bodies of water of Fort Bend County, Texas Lakes of Texas {{FortBendCountyTX-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polymer Library
The ''Polymer Library'', formerly ''Rapra Abstracts'', is a searchable database of research on plastics, rubbers, polymeric composites, and adhesives. It includes abstracts from over 450 journals, as well as company literature, data sheets, and patents. The index covers end-use applications and commercial and legal implications, as well as basic research for academic and corporate scientists. The Library is aggregated by EBSCO, ProQuest ProQuest LLC is an Ann Arbor, Michigan-based global information-content and technology company, founded in 1938 as University Microfilms by Eugene B. Power. ProQuest is known for its applications and information services for libraries, provid ..., and STN. Its literature coverage goes back to 1972. It was originally published by RAPRA, formerly the Rubber and Plastics Research Association, and was published by Smithers Information Ltd. until June 2018. As off August 2018 the publication is continued by WTI-Frankfurt-digital GmbH i.G.. Refe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
