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Byrne Creek

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36107
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
February 7, 1979
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 19.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Byrne Creek at a road's edge.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
February 7, 1979
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Columbian Newspaper subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 19.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
222-030
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1989-19
Scope and Content
Photograph of Byrne Creek at a road's edge.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Roads
Geographic Features - Creeks
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
King, Basil
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Newspaper clipping glued to verso of photograph reads: "Byrne Creek...fish habitat and a problem for developers."
Geographic Access
Byrne Creek
Historic Neighbourhood
Fraser Arm (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Big Bend Area
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Backyard of 4447 Venables Street

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription52358
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1974
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Scope and Content
Photograph looking east from the backyard of the Johnston family home at 4447 Venables Street. A clothesline draped with clothes can be seen in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1974
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Description Level
Item
Record No.
483-091
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2008-08
Scope and Content
Photograph looking east from the backyard of the Johnston family home at 4447 Venables Street. A clothesline draped with clothes can be seen in the background.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Gardens
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Johnston, Harold H.
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Venables Street
Street Address
4447 Venables Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Willingdon Heights Area
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Central Park Pitch 'n Putt

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36105
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1968 and 1988]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a man crouching down to watch as a young girl aims her puttter at the Central Park Pitch n' Putt golf course.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1968 and 1988]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Columbian Newspaper subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
222-028
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1989-19
Scope and Content
Photograph of a man crouching down to watch as a young girl aims her puttter at the Central Park Pitch n' Putt golf course.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Parks
Names
Central Park Pitch 'n Putt
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
King, Basil
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Central Park
Imperial Street
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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The Freeway

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45381
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1973
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Freeway (now known as the Trans Canada Highway) with Capitol Hill visible in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1973
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 24 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-276
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Freeway (now known as the Trans Canada Highway) with Capitol Hill visible in the background.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Roads
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
King, Basil
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on recto of photograph reads: "Freeway with Capitol Hill (far right)"
Geographic Access
Trans Canada Highway
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
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Hastings Street at Willingdon Avenue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription52427
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1975
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Scope and Content
Photograph taken slightly west of the intersection, at Willingdon, looking east along Hastings Street. The Esso gas station is at the right and the Gulf station is at the left. Numerous stores and businesses are visible.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1975
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Description Level
Item
Record No.
483-095
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2008-08
Scope and Content
Photograph taken slightly west of the intersection, at Willingdon, looking east along Hastings Street. The Esso gas station is at the right and the Gulf station is at the left. Numerous stores and businesses are visible.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Roads
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Johnston, Harold H.
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Willingdon Avenue
Hastings Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
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Highway Improvement Project signage

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45385
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1972]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 21 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Highway Improvement Project signage (developed by the British Columbian Government under W.A.C. Bennett) along the Trans Canada Highway.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1972]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 21 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-280
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Highway Improvement Project signage (developed by the British Columbian Government under W.A.C. Bennett) along the Trans Canada Highway.
Subjects
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Geographic Features - Roads
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
King, Basil
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Lane behind Venables Street

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51614
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1970
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Scope and Content
Photograph looking west along the lane behind Venables Street. This photograph was most likely taken outside the home of Harold Johnston at 4447 Venables.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1970
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Description Level
Item
Record No.
483-076
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2008-08
Scope and Content
Photograph looking west along the lane behind Venables Street. This photograph was most likely taken outside the home of Harold Johnston at 4447 Venables.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Lanes
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Johnston, Harold H.
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Venables Street
Street Address
4447 Venables Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Willingdon Heights Area
Images
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Lane behind Venables Street

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51618
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1970
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Scope and Content
Photograph looking west along the lane behind Venables Street. This photograph was most likely taken outside the home of Harold Johnston at 4447 Venables.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1970
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Description Level
Item
Record No.
483-077
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2008-08
Scope and Content
Photograph looking west along the lane behind Venables Street. This photograph was most likely taken outside the home of Harold Johnston at 4447 Venables.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Lanes
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Johnston, Harold H.
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Venables Street
Street Address
4447 Venables Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Willingdon Heights Area
Images
Less detail

New sign at Cassiar and East Hastings

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45384
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1975
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 19.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the sign allerting drivers to the upcoming signal that had been added at the intersection of Cassiar Street and East Hastings in Vancouver to help smooth the traffic congestion coming off of the Trans Canada Highway (previously named the 401 Freeway).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1975
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 19.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-279
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of the sign allerting drivers to the upcoming signal that had been added at the intersection of Cassiar Street and East Hastings in Vancouver to help smooth the traffic congestion coming off of the Trans Canada Highway (previously named the 401 Freeway).
Subjects
Geographic Features - Roads
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
King, Basil
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Newspaper clipping attached to verso of photograph reads: "SIGNAL EASES BOTTLENECK / Finally a signal has been erected at Cassiar and East Hastings which controls a left turn at that junction for traffic coming off the 401 Freeway."
Images
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Semi-trailer truck at Marine and Byrne

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36106
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
February 7, 1979
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a semi-trailer truck that is having trouble turning on the hill and crossing the intersection, at the same time that a pick-up truck is passing through at Marine and Byrne.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
February 7, 1979
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Columbian Newspaper subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
222-029
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1989-19
Scope and Content
Photograph of a semi-trailer truck that is having trouble turning on the hill and crossing the intersection, at the same time that a pick-up truck is passing through at Marine and Byrne.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Roads
Transportation - Trucks
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
King, Basil
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Newspaper clipping glued to verso of photograph reads: "Trucks get into difficulties on the uphill junction with Marine Drive", and credits the photograph to: "Columbian photo by Bas..." (the paper has been cut). Inference has been made that it was photographed by Columbian photographer Basil King.
Historic Neighbourhood
Fraser Arm (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Big Bend Area
Images
Less detail

Venables Street

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51598
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1970
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Scope and Content
Photograph taken looking west along Venables Street, taken from the home of Harold Johnston at 4447 Venables. Cars can be seen parked along the side of the street.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1970
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Description Level
Item
Record No.
483-074
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2008-08
Scope and Content
Photograph taken looking west along Venables Street, taken from the home of Harold Johnston at 4447 Venables. Cars can be seen parked along the side of the street.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Roads
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Johnston, Harold H.
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Venables Street
Street Address
4447 Venables Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Willingdon Heights Area
Images
Less detail

Venables Street

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51613
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1970
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Scope and Content
Photograph taken looking east along Venables Street, taken from the home of Harold Johnston at 4447 Venables. Cars can be seen parked along the side of the street.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1970
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Description Level
Item
Record No.
483-075
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2008-08
Scope and Content
Photograph taken looking east along Venables Street, taken from the home of Harold Johnston at 4447 Venables. Cars can be seen parked along the side of the street.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Roads
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Johnston, Harold H.
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Venables Street
Street Address
4447 Venables Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Willingdon Heights Area
Images
Less detail

Venables Street

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51624
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1970
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Scope and Content
Photograph taken looking west along Venables Street. This photograph was most likely taken outside the home of Harold Johnston at 4447 Venables.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1970
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Description Level
Item
Record No.
483-078
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2008-08
Scope and Content
Photograph taken looking west along Venables Street. This photograph was most likely taken outside the home of Harold Johnston at 4447 Venables.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Roads
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Johnston, Harold H.
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Venables Street
Street Address
4447 Venables Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Willingdon Heights Area
Images
Less detail

Venables Street panorama

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51770
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1974
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Scope and Content
Photograph is a panorama of Venables Street taken from 4447 Venables - the home of photographer, Harold Johnston.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1974
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Description Level
Item
Record No.
483-086
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2008-08
Scope and Content
Photograph is a panorama of Venables Street taken from 4447 Venables - the home of photographer, Harold Johnston.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Roads
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Johnston, Harold H.
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Venables Street
Street Address
4447 Venables Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Willingdon Heights Area
Images
Less detail

Venables Street panorama

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription52573
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1975
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Scope and Content
Photograph is a panorama of Venables Street after a snowfall. The photograph was taken outside of the Johnston family home at 4447 Venables Street (which can be seen at centre).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1975
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Description Level
Item
Record No.
483-096
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2008-08
Scope and Content
Photograph is a panorama of Venables Street after a snowfall. The photograph was taken outside of the Johnston family home at 4447 Venables Street (which can be seen at centre).
Subjects
Geographic Features - Roads
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Johnston, Harold H.
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Venables Street
Street Address
4447 Venables Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Willingdon Heights Area
Images
Less detail

Widening of Scott Road

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription56677
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 1976, published March 24, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the process of widening Scott Road in Surrey BC. The process was undertaken by the provincial government. Citizens were upset as this process included cutting down century-old trees (stumps of these former trees are visible in this photograph).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 1976, published March 24, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 14 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-531
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of the process of widening Scott Road in Surrey BC. The process was undertaken by the provincial government. Citizens were upset as this process included cutting down century-old trees (stumps of these former trees are visible in this photograph).
Subjects
Geographic Features - Roads
Construction - Road Construction
Land Clearing
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
King, Basil
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Newspaper clipping attached to verso of photograph reads: "Road-widening on Scott Rd. in Surrey has taken its toll of old trees."
Images
Less detail

Willingdon Avenue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51632
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1970
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Scope and Content
Photograph taken looking north along Willingdon Avenue.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1970
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Description Level
Item
Record No.
483-079
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2008-08
Scope and Content
Photograph taken looking north along Willingdon Avenue.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Roads
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Johnston, Harold H.
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Willingdon Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Willingdon Heights Area
Images
Less detail

Willingdon Avenue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51636
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1970
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Scope and Content
Photograph taken looking south along Willingdon Avenue.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1970
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Description Level
Item
Record No.
483-080
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2008-08
Scope and Content
Photograph taken looking south along Willingdon Avenue.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Roads
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Johnston, Harold H.
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Willingdon Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Willingdon Heights Area
Images
Less detail

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