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Scope and Content: Photograph of the sign on the back of train a car gate. The sign is circular in shape with a "Canadian Pacific Railway Lines" emblem in the center bordered by the words " - Chinook - Calgary -Edmonton."

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the sign on the back of train a car gate. The sign is circular in shape with a "Canadian Pacific Railway Lines" emblem in the center bordered by the words " - Chinook - Calgary -Edmonton."

Subjects: Transportation - Rail; Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards

Names: Canadian Pacific Railway Company

Accession Code: BV985.6114.12

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [between 1930 and 1949]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 2024-03-12

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "831"

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Canadian Pacific Railway emblem, [between 1930 and 1949] thumbnail

Cariboo Cloverleaf, Government Road and Gaglardi Way

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45379

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1978]

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 22.5 x 19 cm

Scope and Content: Aerial photograph of the Cariboo Cloverleaf, and the Government Road overpass construction that would join it with Gaglardi Way.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1978]

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 22.5 x 19 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 480-274

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2003-02

Scope and Content: Aerial photograph of the Cariboo Cloverleaf, and the Government Road overpass construction that would join it with Gaglardi Way.

Subjects: Construction - Road Construction; Aerial Photographs

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: King, Basil

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Note on recto of photograph reads: "Cariboo cloverleaf in foreground and Government Road overpass construction (centre) will join with Gaglardi Way (top of pic)."

Geographic Access: Government Road; Cariboo Road; Gaglardi Way

Historic Neighbourhood: Burquitlam (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Burnaby Lake Area; Cariboo-Armstrong Area; Cameron Area

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Cariboo Cloverleaf, Government Road and Gaglardi Way, [1978] thumbnail

Construction on Acorn Avenue

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: October 20, 1976

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard

Scope and Content: Photograph shows a view from Hall Towers of houses and a high-rise under construction on Acorn Avenue.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: October 20, 1976

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 556-108

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2013-13

Scope and Content: Photograph shows a view from Hall Towers of houses and a high-rise under construction on Acorn Avenue.

Subjects: Aerial Photographs; Buildings - Residential - Apartments

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Ross, Martha

Notes: Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.; 1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying

Geographic Access: Acorn Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Stride Avenue Area

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Construction on Acorn Avenue, October 20, 1976 thumbnail

Construction Sign

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79447

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: September 24, 1976

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard

Scope and Content: Photograph shows an "obstruction ahead" sign put down by BC Hydro crew, who can be seen working in the background, near Sperling and Canada Way.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: September 24, 1976

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 556-299

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2013-13

Scope and Content: Photograph shows an "obstruction ahead" sign put down by BC Hydro crew, who can be seen working in the background, near Sperling and Canada Way.

Subjects: Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards

Names: British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Born, A. J.

Notes: Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.; 1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying

Geographic Access: Sperling Avenue; Canada Way

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Morley-Buckingham Area

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Construction Sign, September 24, 1976 thumbnail

Corner of McGill and Gilmore

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: September 5, 1976

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard

Scope and Content: Photograph shows view of houses and the North Shore from the corner of McGill Street and Gilmore Avenue.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: September 5, 1976

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 556-019

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2013-13

Scope and Content: Photograph shows view of houses and the North Shore from the corner of McGill Street and Gilmore Avenue.

Subjects: Aerial Photographs

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.; 1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying; Photographers identified by surnames only: Carr and Vardeman

Geographic Access: McGill Street; Gilmore Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Burnaby Heights Area

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Corner of McGill and Gilmore, September 5, 1976 thumbnail

Crossing Royal Oak & Rumble Street

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: May 19, 1978

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the intersection of Royal Oak Avenue and Rumble Street. Cars and pedestrians are crossing the intersection, and the signs for businesses TD Bank, Standard Oil/Chevron gas station, Gulf gas station, and Baxter's Market are visible. The photograph is taken from a corner of the intersect…

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: May 19, 1978

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 556-643

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2017-57

Scope and Content: Photograph of the intersection of Royal Oak Avenue and Rumble Street. Cars and pedestrians are crossing the intersection, and the signs for businesses TD Bank, Standard Oil/Chevron gas station, Gulf gas station, and Baxter's Market are visible. The photograph is taken from a corner of the intersection, facing southeast.

Subjects: Geographic Features - Roads; Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards; Buildings - Commercial - Service Stations; Transportation - Automobiles; Buildings - Commercial

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: van Mannen, Mark

Notes: Title taken from project information form; Accompanied by a project information form and 1 photograph (b&w negative ; 9.5 x 12.5 cm); BPL no. 91

Geographic Access: Royal Oak Avenue; Rumble Street

Historic Neighbourhood: Alta Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Sussex-Nelson Area

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Crossing Royal Oak & Rumble Street

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: May 19, 1978

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the intersection of Royal Oak Avenue and Rumble Street. Cars and pedestrians are crossing the intersection, and the signs for businesses Grace United Pharmacy, Standard Oil/Chevron gas station, Gulf gas station, and Royal Meats are visible. The photograph is taken from the Gulf gas st…

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: May 19, 1978

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 556-644

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2017-57

Scope and Content: Photograph of the intersection of Royal Oak Avenue and Rumble Street. Cars and pedestrians are crossing the intersection, and the signs for businesses Grace United Pharmacy, Standard Oil/Chevron gas station, Gulf gas station, and Royal Meats are visible. The photograph is taken from the Gulf gas station parking lot, facing northwest.

Subjects: Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards; Geographic Features - Roads; Transportation - Automobiles; Buildings - Commercial; Buildings - Commercial - Service Stations

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: van Mannen, Mark

Notes: Title taken from project information form; Accompanied by a project information form and 1 photograph (b&w negative ; 9.5 x 12.5 cm); BPL no. 92

Geographic Access: Royal Oak Avenue; Rumble Street

Historic Neighbourhood: Alta Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Sussex-Nelson Area

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Dow General Store

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [193-]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.89 x 14.61 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of a store with a large Coca Cola sign hanging by the second floor windows. The awning has lettering: "Ice Cream - Soft Drinks." By the door, there is a sign that reads "Post Office / Public Telephone / Box Cigars." On the display window, an advertisement sign for "Salada Tea" can be s…

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.89 x 14.61 cm

Material Details: An annotation in pencil is written on the back of the photograph

Scope and Content: Photograph of a store with a large Coca Cola sign hanging by the second floor windows. The awning has lettering: "Ice Cream - Soft Drinks." By the door, there is a sign that reads "Post Office / Public Telephone / Box Cigars." On the display window, an advertisement sign for "Salada Tea" can be seen. By the steps leading into the store, there is a large advertisement sign that reads "Wilson's Bachelor Cigar 10c." In front of the store is a paved road.

Subjects: Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards; Buildings - Commercial - General Stores

Geographic Access: Hastings Street

Street Address: 6669 Hastings Street

Accession Code: HV976.62.1

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [193-]

Media Type: Photograph

Historic Neighbourhood: Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 2023-06-20

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; An annotation on the back of the photograph reads, "Dow General Store / Sperling & Hastings Approx / 1930's." The 1937 directory lists the name as "Dow's General Store" and the address as 6669 Hastings Street.

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Dragon Inn Restaurant

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: September 15, 1976

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard

Scope and Content: Photograph shows the large neon sign for the Dragon Inn restaurant at 4510 Kingsway, on the corner of Kingsway and Willingdon Avenue.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: September 15, 1976

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 556-239

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2013-13

Scope and Content: Photograph shows the large neon sign for the Dragon Inn restaurant at 4510 Kingsway, on the corner of Kingsway and Willingdon Avenue.

Subjects: Buildings - Commercial - Restaurants; Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards

Names: Dragon Inn

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: McCarron, John

Notes: Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.; 1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying

Geographic Access: Kingsway

Street Address: 4510 Kingsway

Historic Neighbourhood: Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Marlborough Area

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Dragon Inn Restaurant, September 15, 1976 thumbnail

Edmonds Neighbourhood

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: October 20, 1976

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard

Scope and Content: Photograph shows a view of the neighbourhood south of Kingsway and Edmonds Street. The photo was taken from Hall Towers.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: October 20, 1976

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 556-516

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2013-13

Scope and Content: Photograph shows a view of the neighbourhood south of Kingsway and Edmonds Street. The photo was taken from Hall Towers.

Subjects: Aerial Photographs

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Ross, Martha

Notes: Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.; 1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying

Historic Neighbourhood: Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)

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Edmonds Neighbourhood, October 20, 1976 thumbnail

Election sign

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: July 1972

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 19 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Ralph Lambley and Bruce Govier walking past a Liberal party election sign prompting people to vote for Bernice McDonough.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: July 1972

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 19 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 480-949

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2003-02

Scope and Content: Photograph of Ralph Lambley and Bruce Govier walking past a Liberal party election sign prompting people to vote for Bernice McDonough.

Subjects: Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards

Names: Lambley, Ralph; Govier, Bruce

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Symonds, John

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Newspaper clipping attached to verso of photograph reads: "Election signs will soon be sprouting like summer flowers throughout B.C. Among the first signs to go up were New Westminster MLA Dennis Cocke's sign, left. Bernice McDonough's signs went up last week in Burnaby, even before the Aug.30 election was called. Looking over the McDonough sign are ralph Lambley and Bruce Govier."

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Election Signs

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: October 16, 1976

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard

Scope and Content: Photograph shows municipal election signs on the corner of Hastings Street and Fell Avenue. Signs are for Lorne Bezubiak and Paul Bjarnason, Burnaby Citizen's Association.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: October 16, 1976

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 556-508

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2013-13

Scope and Content: Photograph shows municipal election signs on the corner of Hastings Street and Fell Avenue. Signs are for Lorne Bezubiak and Paul Bjarnason, Burnaby Citizen's Association.

Subjects: Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.; 1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying; Photographers identified by surnames only: Carr and Vardeman

Geographic Access: Hastings Street; Fell Avenue

Planning Study Area: Parkcrest-Aubrey Area

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Election Signs, October 16, 1976 thumbnail

Exterior of 1665 Sherlock Avenue

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: October 12,1976

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard

Scope and Content: Photograph shows the homemade sign and garden ornament at 1665 Sherlock Avenue.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: October 12,1976

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 556-044

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2013-13

Scope and Content: Photograph shows the homemade sign and garden ornament at 1665 Sherlock Avenue.

Subjects: Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Born, A. J.

Notes: Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.; 1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying

Geographic Access: Sherlock Avenue

Street Address: 1665 Sherlock Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Lochdale Area

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Exterior of 1665 Sherlock Avenue, October 12,1976 thumbnail

Foster's Kennels

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79237

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: October, 1976

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard

Scope and Content: Photograph shows a guard dog sign at Foster's Kennels, 7287 Lougheed Highway, Foster's Kennels specialized in training attack dogs, both German shepherds and Doberman pinschers. Shortly after the photograph was taken, the kennel relocated to Langley.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: October, 1976

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 556-216

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2013-13

Scope and Content: Photograph shows a guard dog sign at Foster's Kennels, 7287 Lougheed Highway, Foster's Kennels specialized in training attack dogs, both German shepherds and Doberman pinschers. Shortly after the photograph was taken, the kennel relocated to Langley.

Subjects: Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards

Names: Foster's Kennels

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: McCarron, John

Notes: Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.; 1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying

Geographic Access: Lougheed Highway

Street Address: 7287 Lougheed Highway

Historic Neighbourhood: Lozells (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Government Road Area

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Foster's Kennels, October, 1976 thumbnail

Galaxie Collision Ltd.

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79255

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: September 24, 1976

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard

Scope and Content: Photograph shows a sign attached to an old automobile advertising Galaxie Collision Ltd. The car and sign are parked in a lot on the corner of Kingsway and Griffiths Avenue directing people to the business one block south of Kingsway at 7498A Griffiths Avenue.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: September 24, 1976

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 556-224

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2013-13

Scope and Content: Photograph shows a sign attached to an old automobile advertising Galaxie Collision Ltd. The car and sign are parked in a lot on the corner of Kingsway and Griffiths Avenue directing people to the business one block south of Kingsway at 7498A Griffiths Avenue.

Subjects: Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards

Names: Galaxie Collision Ltd.

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Born, A. J.

Notes: Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.; 1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying

Geographic Access: Kingsway; Griffiths Avenue

Street Address: 7498 Griffiths Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Stride Avenue Area

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Galaxie Collision Ltd., September 24, 1976 thumbnail

Garage Sale Sign

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79926

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: September 7, 1976

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard

Scope and Content: Photograph shows signs advertising a garage sale at 6889 Adair Street. The owners held the sale prior to moving from Burnaby into Vancouver.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: September 7, 1976

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 556-497

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2013-13

Scope and Content: Photograph shows signs advertising a garage sale at 6889 Adair Street. The owners held the sale prior to moving from Burnaby into Vancouver.