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- Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards 1
- Buildings - Residential - Houses 5
- Construction - Road Construction 1
- Geographic Features - Creeks 1
- Geographic Features - Gardens 1
- Geographic Features - Lanes 2
- Geographic Features - Parks 1
- Geographic Features - Roads 14
- Land Clearing 1
- Natural Phenomena - Snow 1
- Transportation - Trucks 1
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
- 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.
- 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
Images
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.
- 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
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
- 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
- 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
Images
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)
Images
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
Images
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.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- King, Basil
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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
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
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
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
- 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.
- 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
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.
- 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
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.
- 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
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
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.
- 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
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).
- 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
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).
- 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
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
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