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Birth of a House
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79794
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- May 24, 1950
- Collection/Fonds
- Yanko family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of three unidentified men at the construction site for the Yanko family house at 7385 Broadway (later renumbered 7391) in Burnaby.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- May 24, 1950
- Collection/Fonds
- Yanko family fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm
- Material Details
- Secured to album page with photo corners
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 545-440
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2012-09
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of three unidentified men at the construction site for the Yanko family house at 7385 Broadway (later renumbered 7391) in Burnaby.
- Subjects
- Construction
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Transcribed title (from album page)
- Note written on album page reads: "'Birth of a House' / Started May 1950 / Moved in April 6, 1951" and "24 May 1950"
- Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "House # 2" and "May 24/50"
- Street Address
- 7391 Broadway
- Planning Study Area
- Sperling-Broadway Area
Images
Birth of a House
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79795
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- May 1950
- Collection/Fonds
- Yanko family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of an unidentified man who appears to be hammering wooden support posts into a concrete foundation during the construction of the Yanko family house at 7385 Broadway (later renumbered 7391) in Burnaby.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- May 1950
- Collection/Fonds
- Yanko family fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm
- Material Details
- Secured to album page with photo corners
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 545-441
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2012-09
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of an unidentified man who appears to be hammering wooden support posts into a concrete foundation during the construction of the Yanko family house at 7385 Broadway (later renumbered 7391) in Burnaby.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Transcribed title (from album page)
- Note written on album page reads: "'Birth of a House' / Started May 1950 / Moved in April 6, 1951"
- Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "House # 4" and "May 1950"
- Street Address
- 7391 Broadway
- Planning Study Area
- Sperling-Broadway Area
Images
Demolition debris at Douglas Road School
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38645
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1956
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 15 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of demolition debris outside the Douglas Road School.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1956
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Douglas Road School subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 15 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 471-006
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS2005-3
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of demolition debris outside the Douglas Road School.
- Subjects
- Buildings - Schools
- Construction
- Names
- Douglas Road School
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Gordon, Ethel
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Canada Way
- Street Address
- 4861 Canada Way
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
Douglas Road School
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38642
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1956
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 10 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the partially demolished building at the Douglas Road School site.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1956
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Douglas Road School subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 10 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 471-003
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS2005-3
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the partially demolished building at the Douglas Road School site.
- Subjects
- Buildings - Schools
- Construction
- Names
- Douglas Road School
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Gordon, Ethel
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph.
- Geographic Access
- Canada Way
- Street Address
- 4861 Canada Way
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
Douglas Road School renovation
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38647
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1956
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 15 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a the Douglas Road school under renovations.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1956
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Douglas Road School subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 15 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 471-008
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS2005-3
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a the Douglas Road school under renovations.
- Subjects
- Construction
- Buildings - Schools
- Names
- Douglas Road School
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Gordon, Ethel
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Canada Way
- Street Address
- 4861 Canada Way
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
![Edmonds School trustees with architect and inspector, [between 1952 and 1956] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/251/302-001.jpg?width=280)
Edmonds School trustees with architect and inspector
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36578
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1952 and 1956]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : sepia ; 19.5 x 24 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of six men consulting blueprints outside in the snow at the site of the Edmonds Street School addition under construction. Standing in a row are;Trustee W. Maxwell, Architect Davies, Inspector Fredrickson, School Board Secretary Durkin, Trustee Samuel Norman Noble, and Principal Davis.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1952 and 1956]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Photographs subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : sepia ; 19.5 x 24 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 302-001
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1992-43
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of six men consulting blueprints outside in the snow at the site of the Edmonds Street School addition under construction. Standing in a row are;Trustee W. Maxwell, Architect Davies, Inspector Fredrickson, School Board Secretary Durkin, Trustee Samuel Norman Noble, and Principal Davis.
- Subjects
- Buildings - Schools
- Construction
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Handwritten note on verso of photograph identifies the individuals in the photograph and comments on them
- Copyright note: Images provided on this website are intended for research purposes only. Further use of any image is subject to the terms of the Copyright Act of Canada.
- Geographic Access
- 18th Avenue
- Street Address
- 7651 18th Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Edmonds Area
Images
![Edmonds School trustees with architect and inspector, [between 1952 and 1956] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/251/302-001.jpg)
Extension of McPherson Park School
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36489
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- September 1959
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 12.5 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the A.J. Keel house with excavation for the extension of the McPherson Park School.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- September 1959
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Keel family subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 12.5 cm print
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 279-002
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1992-09
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the A.J. Keel house with excavation for the extension of the McPherson Park School.
- Names
- McPherson Park School
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Rumble Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Alta-Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Clinton-Glenwood Area
Images
Extension of McPherson Park School
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36490
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- September 1959
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 12.5 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the A.J. Keel house with a close-up of the excavation for the extension of McPherson Park School.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- September 1959
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Keel family subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 12.5 cm print
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 279-003
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1992-09
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the A.J. Keel house with a close-up of the excavation for the extension of McPherson Park School.
- Names
- McPherson Park School
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Rumble Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Alta-Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Clinton-Glenwood Area
Images
Interview with Jim and Linda Champion by Eric Damer October 21, 2012 - Track 2
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory316
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date Range
- 1951-1954
- Length
- 0:09:21
- Summary
- This portion of the recording pertains to Jim Champion's memories of the help he received building a house for his family and the barn he built at the back for their horse. He describes household amenities of the time.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Summary
- This portion of the recording pertains to Jim Champion's memories of the help he received building a house for his family and the barn he built at the back for their horse. He describes household amenities of the time.
- Date Range
- 1951-1954
- Length
- 0:09:21
- Subjects
- Construction
- Interviewer
- Damer, Eric
- Interview Date
- October 21, 2012
- Scope and Content
- Recording is an interview with Jim Champion and his daughter Linda Champion conducted by Burnaby Village Museum employee Eric Damer, October 21, 2012. Major themes discussed are: raising a family in Burnaby as well as the experience of growing up in the area as it developed from farmland to suburbia.
- Biographical Notes
- Although Jim Champion was born in Burnaby in 1924, he grew up and attended school in White Rock. After serving in the navy during the war, Jim Champion came back to Vancouver, met and married Ethel (Danielson) Champion and began working for the Vancouver Fire Department. Jim and Ethel Champion's eldest daughter, Linda Champion, was born in 1948. In 1949, the Champions bought 1.8 undeveloped acres on Gilpin Street and began to build. By the time their house was built, they had become a family of six, so Jim and Ethel worked to built a larger house adjacent to the first. The Champions had chickens and a horse as their neighbourhood changed from farmland to suburbia. Jim has retired from the Vancouver Fire Department and his daughter Linda Champion is currently a City of Burnaby employee.
- Total Tracks
- 4
- Total Length
- 0:41:09
- Interviewee Name
- Champion, Jim
- Champion, Linda
- Interview Location
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Interviewer Bio
- Eric Damer is a lifelong British Columbian born in Victoria, raised in Kamloops, and currently residing in Burnaby. After studying philosophy at the University of Victoria, he became interested in the educational forces that had shaped his own life. He completed master’s and doctoral degrees in educational studies at the University of British Columbia with a particular interest in the history of adult and higher education in the province. In 2012, Eric worked for the City of Burnaby as a field researcher and writer, conducting interviews for the City Archives and Museum Oral History Program.
- Collection/Fonds
- Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
- Transcript Available
- None
- Media Type
- Sound Recording
Audio Tracks
Track two of recording of interview with Jim and Linda Champion
Track two of recording of interview with Jim and Linda Champion
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Oral_Histories/_Unrestricted/MSS171-007/MSS171-007_Track_2.mp3![Ron Smitherman, [199-]. Item no. 549-065. thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/540/549-065.jpg?width=280)
Interview with Ron Smitherman by Eric Damer November 15, 2012 - Track 1
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory403
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date Range
- 1945-1979
- Length
- 0:08:43
- Summary
- This portion of the recording pertains to Ron Smitherman's memories of his early years in construction. Ron discusses what it was like to be in construction during the postwar era. He also discusses his father's work as a carpenter and the changes that occurred with the introduction of electric car…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Summary
- This portion of the recording pertains to Ron Smitherman's memories of his early years in construction. Ron discusses what it was like to be in construction during the postwar era. He also discusses his father's work as a carpenter and the changes that occurred with the introduction of electric carpentry tools.
- Date Range
- 1945-1979
- Photo Info
- Ron Smitherman, [199-]. Item no. 549-065.
- Length
- 0:08:43
- Subjects
- Construction Tools and Equipment
- Interviewer
- Damer, Eric
- Interview Date
- November 15, 2012
- Scope and Content
- Recording is an interview with Ron Smitherman conducted by Burnaby Village Museum employee Eric Damer, November 15, 2012. Major theme discussed: building construction and development in Burnaby.
- Biographical Notes
- Born in 1933 and raised in Vancouver, Ron Smitherman learned the construction trade from his father, upgrading his knowledge and skills as techniques and materials changed and improved. Ron built houses and commercial buildings in Burnaby and elsewhere during the nineteen-forties, fifties and sixties. In 1969 Ron and his family settled in Burnaby where he shifted his business to real estate.
- Total Tracks
- 6
- Total Length
- 0:46:51
- Interviewee Name
- Smitherman, Ron
- Interview Location
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Interviewer Bio
- Eric Damer is a lifelong British Columbian born in Victoria, raised in Kamloops, and currently residing in Burnaby. After studying philosophy at the University of Victoria, he became interested in the educational forces that had shaped his own life. He completed master’s and doctoral degrees in educational studies at the University of British Columbia with a particular interest in the history of adult and higher education in the province. In 2012, Eric worked for the City of Burnaby as a field researcher and writer, conducting interviews for the City Archives and Museum Oral History Program.
- Collection/Fonds
- Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
- Transcript Available
- None
- Media Type
- Sound Recording
Images
![Ron Smitherman, [199-]. Item no. 549-065. thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/540/549-065.jpg)
Audio Tracks
Track one of recording of interview with Ron Smitherman
Track one of recording of interview with Ron Smitherman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Oral_Histories/_Unrestricted/MSS171-025/MSS171-025_Track_1.mp3
Interview with Ron Smitherman by Eric Damer November 15, 2012 - Track 3
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory405
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date Range
- 1949-2012
- Length
- 0:07:25
- Summary
- This portion of the recording pertains to Ron Smitherman's memories of the postwar construction boom in comparison to the modern day. Ron discusses the changes in construction practices which lead to the leaky condo phenomenon.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Summary
- This portion of the recording pertains to Ron Smitherman's memories of the postwar construction boom in comparison to the modern day. Ron discusses the changes in construction practices which lead to the leaky condo phenomenon.
- Date Range
- 1949-2012
- Photo Info
- Ron Smitherman, [199-]. Item no. 549-065.
- Length
- 0:07:25
- Subjects
- Construction
- Buildings - Residences
- Interviewer
- Damer, Eric
- Interview Date
- November 15, 2012
- Scope and Content
- Recording is an interview with Ron Smitherman conducted by Burnaby Village Museum employee Eric Damer, November 15, 2012. Major theme discussed: building construction and development in Burnaby.
- Biographical Notes
- Born in 1933 and raised in Vancouver, Ron Smitherman learned the construction trade from his father, upgrading his knowledge and skills as techniques and materials changed and improved. Ron built houses and commercial buildings in Burnaby and elsewhere during the nineteen-forties, fifties and sixties. In 1969 Ron and his family settled in Burnaby where he shifted his business to real estate.
- Total Tracks
- 6
- Total Length
- 0:46:51
- Interviewee Name
- Smitherman, Ron
- Interview Location
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Interviewer Bio
- Eric Damer is a lifelong British Columbian born in Victoria, raised in Kamloops, and currently residing in Burnaby. After studying philosophy at the University of Victoria, he became interested in the educational forces that had shaped his own life. He completed master’s and doctoral degrees in educational studies at the University of British Columbia with a particular interest in the history of adult and higher education in the province. In 2012, Eric worked for the City of Burnaby as a field researcher and writer, conducting interviews for the City Archives and Museum Oral History Program.
- Collection/Fonds
- Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
- Transcript Available
- None
- Media Type
- Sound Recording
Images
Audio Tracks
Track three of recording of interview with Ron Smitherman
Track three of recording of interview with Ron Smitherman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Oral_Histories/_Unrestricted/MSS171-025/MSS171-025_Track_3.mp3
Interview with Ron Smitherman by Eric Damer November 15, 2012 - Track 4
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory406
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date Range
- 1949-2012
- Length
- 0:09:51
- Summary
- This portion of the recording pertains to Ron Smitherman's memories of changes to construction regulations over the years. Ron discusses Burnaby's industrial construction during the postwar era and beyond. He explains environmental and municipal regulations in relation to common practices within th…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Summary
- This portion of the recording pertains to Ron Smitherman's memories of changes to construction regulations over the years. Ron discusses Burnaby's industrial construction during the postwar era and beyond. He explains environmental and municipal regulations in relation to common practices within the construction industry.
- Date Range
- 1949-2012
- Photo Info
- Ron Smitherman, [199-]. Item no. 549-065.
- Length
- 0:09:51
- Subjects
- Construction
- Buildings - Industrial
- Interviewer
- Damer, Eric
- Interview Date
- November 15, 2012
- Scope and Content
- Recording is an interview with Ron Smitherman conducted by Burnaby Village Museum employee Eric Damer, November 15, 2012. Major theme discussed: building construction and development in Burnaby.
- Biographical Notes
- Born in 1933 and raised in Vancouver, Ron Smitherman learned the construction trade from his father, upgrading his knowledge and skills as techniques and materials changed and improved. Ron built houses and commercial buildings in Burnaby and elsewhere during the nineteen-forties, fifties and sixties. In 1969 Ron and his family settled in Burnaby where he shifted his business to real estate.
- Total Tracks
- 6
- Total Length
- 0:46:51
- Interviewee Name
- Smitherman, Ron
- Interview Location
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Interviewer Bio
- Eric Damer is a lifelong British Columbian born in Victoria, raised in Kamloops, and currently residing in Burnaby. After studying philosophy at the University of Victoria, he became interested in the educational forces that had shaped his own life. He completed master’s and doctoral degrees in educational studies at the University of British Columbia with a particular interest in the history of adult and higher education in the province. In 2012, Eric worked for the City of Burnaby as a field researcher and writer, conducting interviews for the City Archives and Museum Oral History Program.
- Collection/Fonds
- Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
- Transcript Available
- None
- Media Type
- Sound Recording
Images
Audio Tracks
Track four of recording of interview with Ron Smitherman
Track four of recording of interview with Ron Smitherman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Oral_Histories/_Unrestricted/MSS171-025/MSS171-025_Track_4.mp3
Interview with Ron Smitherman by Eric Damer November 15, 2012 - Track 5
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory407
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date Range
- 1949-2010
- Length
- 0:04:54
- Summary
- This portion of the recording pertains to Ron Smitherman's memories of construction regulations and public policies that made Burnaby unique. Ron discusses the impact of paved lanes and unusual lot widths.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Summary
- This portion of the recording pertains to Ron Smitherman's memories of construction regulations and public policies that made Burnaby unique. Ron discusses the impact of paved lanes and unusual lot widths.
- Date Range
- 1949-2010
- Photo Info
- Ron Smitherman, [199-]. Item no. 549-065.
- Length
- 0:04:54
- Subjects
- Construction
- Interviewer
- Damer, Eric
- Interview Date
- November 15, 2012
- Scope and Content
- Recording is an interview with Ron Smitherman conducted by Burnaby Village Museum employee Eric Damer, November 15, 2012. Major theme discussed: building construction and development in Burnaby.
- Biographical Notes
- Born in 1933 and raised in Vancouver, Ron Smitherman learned the construction trade from his father, upgrading his knowledge and skills as techniques and materials changed and improved. Ron built houses and commercial buildings in Burnaby and elsewhere during the nineteen-forties, fifties and sixties. In 1969 Ron and his family settled in Burnaby where he shifted his business to real estate.
- Total Tracks
- 6
- Total Length
- 0:46:51
- Interviewee Name
- Smitherman, Ron
- Interview Location
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Interviewer Bio
- Eric Damer is a lifelong British Columbian born in Victoria, raised in Kamloops, and currently residing in Burnaby. After studying philosophy at the University of Victoria, he became interested in the educational forces that had shaped his own life. He completed master’s and doctoral degrees in educational studies at the University of British Columbia with a particular interest in the history of adult and higher education in the province. In 2012, Eric worked for the City of Burnaby as a field researcher and writer, conducting interviews for the City Archives and Museum Oral History Program.
- Collection/Fonds
- Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
- Transcript Available
- None
- Media Type
- Sound Recording
Images
Audio Tracks
Track five of recording of interview with Ron Smitherman
Track five of recording of interview with Ron Smitherman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Oral_Histories/_Unrestricted/MSS171-025/MSS171-025_Track_5.mp3
J. Engelland Fuels truck
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35759
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1950 (date of original), copied 1986
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a J. Engelland Fuels truck loading gravel at Stride pit. John Engelland began hauling gravel when the fuel business declined as people began using oil and electricity over wood, coal and sawdust.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1950 (date of original), copied 1986
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Pioneer Tales subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 204-617
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1988-03
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a J. Engelland Fuels truck loading gravel at Stride pit. John Engelland began hauling gravel when the fuel business declined as people began using oil and electricity over wood, coal and sawdust.
- Names
- J. Engelland Fuels
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Planning Study Area
- Stride Hill Area
Images
Pouring cement at 6650 Winch Street
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15052
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 8 May 1950
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 11.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of men pouring the cement foundation of duplex to be built at 6650 Winch Street in Burnaby.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 11.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of men pouring the cement foundation of duplex to be built at 6650 Winch Street in Burnaby.
- Names
- Martin, William Henry
- Geographic Access
- Winch Street
- Street Address
- 6650 Winch Street
- Accession Code
- BV019.37.27
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 8 May 1950
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Lochdale Area
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- February 4, 2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "Pouring the cement / 6656 Winch St. / May 8th 1950"
- Stamp in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "611"
Images
![Reeve MacSorley at the new Municipal Hall site, [1955] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/485/486-046.jpg?width=280)
Reeve MacSorley at the new Municipal Hall site
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55652
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1955]
- Collection/Fonds
- Charles MacSorley fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Reeve Charles MacSorley standing near the new municipal hall building which is under construction.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1955]
- Collection/Fonds
- Charles MacSorley fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 486-046
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2005-14
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Reeve Charles MacSorley standing near the new municipal hall building which is under construction.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Canada Way
- Street Address
- 4949 Canada Way
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
![Reeve MacSorley at the new Municipal Hall site, [1955] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/485/486-046.jpg)
![Reeve MacSorley at the new Municipal Hall site, [1955] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/485/486-047.jpg?width=280)
Reeve MacSorley at the new Municipal Hall site
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55653
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1955]
- Collection/Fonds
- Charles MacSorley fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Reeve Charles MacSorley standing near the site of the new municipal hall building.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1955]
- Collection/Fonds
- Charles MacSorley fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 486-047
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2005-14
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Reeve Charles MacSorley standing near the site of the new municipal hall building.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Canada Way
- Street Address
- 4949 Canada Way
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
![Reeve MacSorley at the new Municipal Hall site, [1955] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/485/486-047.jpg)
![Reeve MacSorley at the new Municipal Hall site, [1955] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/485/486-049.jpg?width=280)
Reeve MacSorley at the new Municipal Hall site
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55655
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1955]
- Collection/Fonds
- Charles MacSorley fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby Reeve Charles MacSorley at the construction site of the new municipal hall.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1955]
- Collection/Fonds
- Charles MacSorley fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 486-049
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2005-14
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby Reeve Charles MacSorley at the construction site of the new municipal hall.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Canada Way
- Street Address
- 4949 Canada Way
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
![Reeve MacSorley at the new Municipal Hall site, [1955] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/485/486-049.jpg)
![Tom White, Dave Maw, and Bert Vicars, [1956] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2000/200300460012.jpg?width=280)
Tom White, Dave Maw, and Bert Vicars
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1745
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1956]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 7.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Tom White, Dave Maw, and Bert Vicars, three Dominion Bridge Company staff, standing in front of a car that has been parked in front of Dominion Bridge Company's Burnaby Plant.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 7.5 cm
- Material Details
- Photograph has scalloped edges
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Tom White, Dave Maw, and Bert Vicars, three Dominion Bridge Company staff, standing in front of a car that has been parked in front of Dominion Bridge Company's Burnaby Plant.
- Subjects
- Industries - Construction
- Geographic Access
- Henning Drive
- Street Address
- 3880 Henning Drive
- Accession Code
- BV003.46.12
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [1956]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Broadview (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- West Central Valley Area
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 09-Jun-09
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "Tom White / Dave Maw / Bert Vicars"
Images
![Tom White, Dave Maw, and Bert Vicars, [1956] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2000/200300460012.jpg)
![Westlawn Drive, [1953] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/371/401-001.jpg?width=280)
Westlawn Drive
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38304
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1953]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.3 x 24.8 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Westlawn Drive, in the Brentwood area, under construction. A number of houses can be seen in various stages of construction and the road is unpaved.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1953]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Jim Wolf subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.3 x 24.8 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 401-001
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS2000-11
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Westlawn Drive, in the Brentwood area, under construction. A number of houses can be seen in various stages of construction and the road is unpaved.
- Subjects
- Construction
- Geographic Features - Roads
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph.
- Geographic Access
- Westlawn Drive
- Planning Study Area
- Brentwood Area
Images
![Westlawn Drive, [1953] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/371/401-001.jpg)