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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
Burnaby Fire Department's first heavy stream appliance
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1683
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- January 16, 1956
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 16.5 x 12 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the demonstration of Burnaby Fire Department's first heavy stream appliance; a 1000 G.P.M. (gallons per minute) nozzle mounted on pumper truck. Fire Chief Menzies is standing on the running board, looking towards Deputy Chief G. Monk and Chief Training Officer Fred Blake who are on th…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 16.5 x 12 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the demonstration of Burnaby Fire Department's first heavy stream appliance; a 1000 G.P.M. (gallons per minute) nozzle mounted on pumper truck. Fire Chief Menzies is standing on the running board, looking towards Deputy Chief G. Monk and Chief Training Officer Fred Blake who are on the fire truck, holding on to the machinery (Blake is on the right). Councillor Fred Philps is standing on the ground, smiling, with his hand resting on the truck's ladder.
- Subjects
- Occupations - Fire Fighters
- Officials - Alderman and Councillors
- Transportation - Fire Trucks
- Tools and Equipment
- Accession Code
- BV002.75.5
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- January 16, 1956
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 2/12/2010
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Typed note on verso of photograph reads: B.F.D. First heavy stream/ appliance, 1000 G.P.M./ nozzle mounted on pumper./ Can also be removed and/ used from the ground./ Jan. 16, 1956"
- Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "JAN. 16, 1956 / L to R. CHIEF MENZIES DEP. CHIEF G. MONK CHIEF TRAINING OFFICER FRED BLAKE COUNCILLOR FRED PHILPS"
- Address sticker on verso of photograph reads: "Mr F. Blake 4165 Pandora Street Burnaby, B.C. Canada V5C 2B2"
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Burnaby's first ladder fire truck
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1300
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1956 (date of original)
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 15 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby's first ladder fire truck, a LaFrance, 100 foot aerial ladder quintuplet. The ladder is fully extended with a firefighter standing at the very top, operating the hose.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 15 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby's first ladder fire truck, a LaFrance, 100 foot aerial ladder quintuplet. The ladder is fully extended with a firefighter standing at the very top, operating the hose.
- Names
- Burnaby Fire Department
- Accession Code
- BV998.31.15
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 1956 (date of original)
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Related Material
- For another photograph of the same image, but cropped differently, see BV998.31.18
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 01-Jun-09
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Typed sticker on verso of photograph reads: "Burnaby's first ladder truck. La France 100 ft. aerial ladder quintuplet. 1956"
- Address sticker on verso of photograph reads: "MR & MRS F BLAKE 4165 PANDORA ST BURNABY BC V5C 2B2"
Images
Jubilee Avenue
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1699
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- May 1955
- 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 a section of Jubilee Avenue; the entire span of the paved road has been dug up and two trucks are visible driving over the muddy ground.
- 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
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a section of Jubilee Avenue; the entire span of the paved road has been dug up and two trucks are visible driving over the muddy ground.
- Geographic Access
- Jubilee Avenue
- Accession Code
- BV004.7.5
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- May 1955
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Alta-Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Sussex-Nelson Area
- Related Material
- For another photograph of roadwork scene at Jubilee Avenue, see BV004.7.6
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 09-Jun-09
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "Jubilee Ave/ May 1955"
Images
Jubilee Avenue
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1700
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- May 1955
- 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 a section of Jubilee Avenue; the entire span of the paved road has been dug up and a line of dump trucks are driving over the muddy ground in the distance.
- 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
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a section of Jubilee Avenue; the entire span of the paved road has been dug up and a line of dump trucks are driving over the muddy ground in the distance.
- Geographic Access
- Jubilee Avenue
- Accession Code
- BV004.7.6
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- May 1955
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Alta-Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Sussex-Nelson Area
- Related Material
- For another photograph of roadwork scene at Jubilee Avenue, see BV004.7.5
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 09-Jun-09
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "At its worst/ Jubilee Ave/ South Burnaby/ May 1955"
Images
Dominion Bridge Co. Ltd.
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34680
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1957
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.0 cm mounted on cardboard
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a crane lifting a large pipe on or off a truck at the Dominion Bridge Co. Ltd. A number of other pipes are piled at the left side of the photograph.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1957
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Photographs subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.0 cm mounted on cardboard
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 092-001
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS2007-04
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a crane lifting a large pipe on or off a truck at the Dominion Bridge Co. Ltd. A number of other pipes are piled at the left side of the photograph.
- Names
- Dominion Bridge Company
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Graphic Industries Limited
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Printed on bottom of photo, "Dominion Bridge Co., Limited / Pacific Division"
- Printed on back of cardboard "GIL: Graphic Industries Ltd. / Vancouver's Most Complete Photographic Service / 54 West Hastings, Vancouver 4, B.C. / Phone Pacific 4174 File No: 3850-4"
- Geographic Access
- Henning Drive
- Street Address
- 3880 Henning Drive
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Broadview (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- West Central Valley Area
Images
Dominion Bridge Co. Ltd.
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34681
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- January 1956
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.3 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the fabrication of large construction industry components inside a Dominion Bridge Co. Ltd. building.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- January 1956
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Photographs subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.3 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 092-002
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS2007-04
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the fabrication of large construction industry components inside a Dominion Bridge Co. Ltd. building.
- Names
- Dominion Bridge Company
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Graphic Industries Limited
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Printed on bottom of photo, "Dominion Bridge Co., Limited / Pacific Division"
- Printed on back of cardboard "GIL: Graphic Industries Ltd. / 54 West Hastings, Vancouver 4, B.C. / Phone Pacific 4174 File No: 2844 1"
- Stamped and annotated on back of cardboard, "Dominion Bridge Co. Ltd. / Vancouver, B.C. / Neg./Print #55-DB-3-32" and "Jan. /56"
- Geographic Access
- Henning Drive
- Street Address
- 3880 Henning Drive
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Broadview (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- West Central Valley Area
Images
Dominion Bridge Co. Ltd.
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34682
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- January 25, 1957
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.4 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the interior of a Dominion Bridge Co. Ltd. building. Three men are working on a large pipe. Two signs read, "Danger / X-Ray Operating / Keep Out."
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- January 25, 1957
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Photographs subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.4 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 092-003
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS2007-04
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the interior of a Dominion Bridge Co. Ltd. building. Three men are working on a large pipe. Two signs read, "Danger / X-Ray Operating / Keep Out."
- Names
- Dominion Bridge Company
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Printed on bottom of photo, "Dominion Bridge Co., Limited / Pacific Division"
- Stamps on back of photograph read, "Dominion Bridge Company, Limited" and "Jan 25 1957"
- Geographic Access
- Henning Drive
- Street Address
- 3880 Henning Drive
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Broadview (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- West Central Valley Area
Images
Dominion Bridge Co. Ltd.
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34683
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1957
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.4 x 25.4 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the interior of a Dominion Bridge Co. Ltd. building with a piece of machinery with a plate reading, "Dominion Premier" on it.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1957
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Photographs subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.4 x 25.4 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 092-004
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS2007-04
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the interior of a Dominion Bridge Co. Ltd. building with a piece of machinery with a plate reading, "Dominion Premier" on it.
- Names
- Dominion Bridge Company
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Printed on bottom of photo, "Dominion Bridge Co., Limited / Pacific Division"
- Stamp on back of photo reads, "Dominion Bridge Co., Ltd. / Vancouver, B.C. / Neg./Print # 57-329"
- Geographic Access
- Henning Drive
- Street Address
- 3880 Henning Drive
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Broadview (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- West Central Valley Area
Images
![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![Fertilizing the yard, [1959] (date of original), digitally copied 2012 thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/540/549-032.jpg?width=280)
Fertilizing the yard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription76912
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1959] (date of original), digitally copied 2012
- Collection/Fonds
- Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpeg) : col. ; 300ppi
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a man using a team of horses to help him lay fertilizer on the yard at Tony Fabian's house on Hardwick Street.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1959] (date of original), digitally copied 2012
- Collection/Fonds
- Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpeg) : col. ; 300ppi
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 549-032
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2012-30
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a man using a team of horses to help him lay fertilizer on the yard at Tony Fabian's house on Hardwick Street.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Hardwick Street
- Planning Study Area
- Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
![Fertilizing the yard, [1959] (date of original), digitally copied 2012 thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/540/549-032.jpg)
Simpsons-Sears engine display
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17336
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 5 May 1954
- Collection/Fonds
- Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of car and truck engines on display inside of the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby during the opening on May 5, 1954. Four engines are visible in the photograph.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of car and truck engines on display inside of the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby during the opening on May 5, 1954. Four engines are visible in the photograph.
- Subjects
- Buildings - Commercial - Department Stores
- Events - Openings
- Transportation - Automobiles
- Transportation - Trucks
- Names
- Simpsons-Sears Limited
- Geographic Access
- Kingsway
- Street Address
- 4750 Kingsway
- Accession Code
- BV021.26.86
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 5 May 1954
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Maywood Area
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 2021-09-21
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Photograph was removed from original scrapbook with newspaper clippings, photographs and ephemera
Images
Basil Pontifex and Norm Brooke
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37927
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1957 (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.0 x 3.0 cm print on contact sheet 20.7 x 26.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of firefighters Basil Pontifex and Norm Brooke at Fire Hall No. 4 at 2326 Duthie Avenue. A firetruck can be seen behind them.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1957 (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Image Bank subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.0 x 3.0 cm print on contact sheet 20.7 x 26.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 370-515
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1999-03
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of firefighters Basil Pontifex and Norm Brooke at Fire Hall No. 4 at 2326 Duthie Avenue. A firetruck can be seen behind them.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 1 b&w copy negative accompanying
- Negative has a pink cast
- Geographic Access
- Duthie Avenue
- Street Address
- 2326 Duthie Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Sperling-Broadway Area
Images
![Bob O'Brien with Burnaby Garbage Department trucks, [after 1941] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/1990/199600150003.jpg?width=280)
Bob O'Brien with Burnaby Garbage Department trucks
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1260
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [after 1941]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 24 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of six men standing in a parking lot next to four garbage trucks (two of the men are in suits). Robert Emmette O'Brien is second from the right. He worked for Burnaby for many years (the other men are unidentified). All the trucks bear the sign "Corp. of the District of Burnaby Garbage D…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 24 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of six men standing in a parking lot next to four garbage trucks (two of the men are in suits). Robert Emmette O'Brien is second from the right. He worked for Burnaby for many years (the other men are unidentified). All the trucks bear the sign "Corp. of the District of Burnaby Garbage Department" or "MUNICIPALITY OF BURNABY GARBAGE DEPARTMENT" and look to be Chevrolets built between 1941 and 1946.
- Names
- O'Brien, Robert Emmette
- Accession Code
- BV996.15.3
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [after 1941]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 01-Jun-09
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Notes written on verso of photograph reads: "R.E. O'BRIEN/ By GARBAGE WAGON 2ND FROM RIGHT/ BURNABY, B.C." and "TR 196/ O'BRIEN"
Images
![Bob O'Brien with Burnaby Garbage Department trucks, [after 1941] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/1990/199600150003.jpg)
Burnaby Fire Department trainees at Confederation Park
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1537
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1956 (date of original)
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 15 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of four unidentified Burnaby Fire Department trainees standing in front of a 1954 triple combination LaFrance fire engine at Confederation Park.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 15 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of four unidentified Burnaby Fire Department trainees standing in front of a 1954 triple combination LaFrance fire engine at Confederation Park.
- Names
- Burnaby Fire Department
- Accession Code
- BV998.31.19
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 1956 (date of original)
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Capitol Hill Area
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 02-Jun-09
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Typed sticker on verso of photograph reads: "Trainees (1956) with 1954/ Triple Combination La-/ France fire engine at/ Confederation Park."
- Address sticker on verso of photograph reads: "MR & MRS F BLAKE 4165 Pandora Street Burnaby BC Canada V5C 2B2"
Images
![Burnaby Garbage Department truck, [after 1941] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/1990/199600150001.jpg?width=280)
Burnaby Garbage Department truck
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1258
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [after 1941]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a garbage truck with the sign "Corp. of the District of Burnaby/ Garbage Department" on its side. The passenger door is being held open by the passenger as he looks towards the camera. The truck looks to be a Chevrolet built between 1941 and 1946.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a garbage truck with the sign "Corp. of the District of Burnaby/ Garbage Department" on its side. The passenger door is being held open by the passenger as he looks towards the camera. The truck looks to be a Chevrolet built between 1941 and 1946.
- Accession Code
- BV996.15.1
- Date
- [after 1941]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 01-Jun-09
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
![Burnaby Garbage Department truck, [after 1941] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/1990/199600150001.jpg)
![Burnaby Garbage Department truck, [after 1941] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/1990/199600150002.jpg?width=280)
Burnaby Garbage Department truck
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1259
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [after 1941]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a garbage truck with the sign "Corp. of the District of Burnaby/ Garbage Department" on its side driving through a residential area. The truck looks to be a Chevrolet built between 1941 and 1946.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a garbage truck with the sign "Corp. of the District of Burnaby/ Garbage Department" on its side driving through a residential area. The truck looks to be a Chevrolet built between 1941 and 1946.
- Accession Code
- BV996.15.2
- Date
- [after 1941]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 01-Jun-09
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
![Burnaby Garbage Department truck, [after 1941] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/1990/199600150002.jpg)
![Burnaby's first custom built fire truck, [1954] (date of original) thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/1990/199800310007.jpg?width=280)
Burnaby's first custom built fire truck
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1298
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1954] (date of original)
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 9 x 13 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby's first custom built fire truck, an American LaFrance, twelve cylinder triple combination. It is stationed on a field with trees and mountains in the background.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 9 x 13 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby's first custom built fire truck, an American LaFrance, twelve cylinder triple combination. It is stationed on a field with trees and mountains in the background.
- Subjects
- Transportation - Fire Trucks
- Names
- Burnaby Fire Department
- Accession Code
- BV998.31.7
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [1954] (date of original)
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 01-Jun-09
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Typed sticker on verso of photograph reads: "Burnaby's first custom built firetruck. 1954 American LaFrance triple combination. 12 cyl."
- Address sticker on verso of photograph reads: "MR & MRS F BLAKE 4165 PANDORA ST BURNABY BC V5C 2B2"
Images
![Burnaby's first custom built fire truck, [1954] (date of original) thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/1990/199800310007.jpg)
![Burnaby's new fleet of fire trucks, [1956 or 1957] thumbnail](/media/Hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/205/226-001.jpg?width=280)
Burnaby's new fleet of fire trucks
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36138
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1956 or 1957]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 18.5 x 23.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the new fleet of Burnaby's 1956 American LaFrance pumper fire trucks lined in a row in front of the Municipal Hall. The fifth truck has its ladder extended. Reeve Charles MacSorley, Fire Chief William Menzies, and Councillor Fred Philps are standing in front of the second truck. There…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1956 or 1957]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 18.5 x 23.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 226-001
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1989-22
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the new fleet of Burnaby's 1956 American LaFrance pumper fire trucks lined in a row in front of the Municipal Hall. The fifth truck has its ladder extended. Reeve Charles MacSorley, Fire Chief William Menzies, and Councillor Fred Philps are standing in front of the second truck. There is snow on the ground and the three men are wearing winter coats.
- Subjects
- Transportation - Fire Trucks
- Occupations - Fire Fighters
- Buildings - Civic - City Halls
- Officials - Alderman and Councillors
- Officials - Mayors and Reeves
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Dominion Photo Company
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Other title info: photographer's negative no. 38487
- Street Address
- 4949 Canada Way
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
![Burnaby's new fleet of fire trucks, [1956 or 1957] thumbnail](/media/Hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/205/226-001.jpg)
![Burnaby's second fire truck, [between 1936 and 1952] thumbnail](/media/Hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/205/226-002.jpg?width=280)
Burnaby's second fire truck
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36139
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1936 and 1952]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 11.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of fireman Abe Killer sitting behind the wheel of Burnaby's second fire truck, a 1927 Packard. Albert "Abe" Killer was a fireman from 1936 to 1952.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1936 and 1952]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 11.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 226-002
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1989-22
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of fireman Abe Killer sitting behind the wheel of Burnaby's second fire truck, a 1927 Packard. Albert "Abe" Killer was a fireman from 1936 to 1952.
- Names
- Killer, Albert "Abe"
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
![Burnaby's second fire truck, [between 1936 and 1952] thumbnail](/media/Hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/205/226-002.jpg)